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Margate approves spring fair after debate over animals, hours and payment guarantees
Summary
The City Commission approved a temporary use permit for a multinational carnival operator to hold the Margate Spring Fling in mid-March after securing a pledge that no animals will be used, a commitment to pay outstanding invoices within 30 days, and an on-the-record agreement to set aside a day of discounted admission for residents.
The City Commission of Margate voted to approve a temporary use permit for Hild(e)brand/Hildebrand Amusement (the applicant) to hold the Margate Spring Fling at 1000 North State Road 7 from March 14–30, 2025, after extended public comment and commission discussion.
Commissioners debated noise, late-night hours, unpaid invoices from previous events, and the presence of animals. Joshua Bridal, representative for the applicant, told the commission, “There will be no animals,” and committed that outstanding invoices would be paid “within 30 days of receiving any additional funds” from overtime bills. Bridal also told commissioners the event operator would work with city staff on unresolved permitting items and would identify a single day for a resident promotion; he later confirmed a “buy 1, get 1 free” day for Margate residents (planned for Monday, March 17) pending final logistics.
Why it matters: The permit drew more public comment than many routine…
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