MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - The City of Miramar has presented a high honor for esteemed businessman and president of Channel 7, Ed Ansin.
Ansin was honored with a proclamation during the city’s commission meeting for his lifelong work in South Florida, Wednesday evening.
“He stuck with us, he stuck with the city,” said Miramar City Manager Vernon Hargray. “If you take a look at the city, his footprint — we talk about the footprint in the sand — he’s the footprint in Miramar.”
The city wanted to thank Ansin by recognizing Nov. 28 as “Edmund N. Ansin Day.”
“When you think about Mr. Ansin’s legacy, especially as it relates to the City of Miramar, Miramar today would not be who we are without Mr. Ansin,” said Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam.
Ansin contributed to dozens of developments throughout Broward County, paving the way for local leaders.
The commission wanted to recognize many of Ansin’s business contributions and philanthropic work across South Florida, especially in Miramar, where he built a sports complex, an art gallery and the Miramar Park of Commerce, a project Ansin said he is most proud of.
“I said this could be a very great place for a business park, and it turned out to be,” said Ansin.
The business park boasts over 5 million square feet of office and industrial space.
Ansin was surrounded by his family during the event.
Photos were taken at the end of the ceremony to mark the start of an annual celebration.
The City of Miramar said they wanted to recognize Ansin for his long-lasting commitment and dedication to enriching their community.
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