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Shlomo Danzinger, Mayor
Term 2026-2028
Dayana Benmergui, Vice Mayor
Andrea Travani, Commissioner
Gerardo Vildostegui, Commissioner
David Weingot, Commissioner
The Town of Surfside, Florida is a Commission-Manager form of government. Article II of the Town of Surfside Charter provides a detailed explanation of the associated rights, responsibilities and prohibitions governing the Commission.
The Legislative Department consists of the Mayor, Vice Mayor and three Town Commissioners. They are identified by name and title on the title page of this document. Collectively, the legislative body is responsible principally for setting the general policy direction of the town. The Town Commission makes four critically important appointments on behalf of the Town and provides oversight to those appointments. The appointments are: 1) the Town Attorney, 2) Town Board members, 3) the Town Manager, and 4) the Town’s external auditor.
The powers and responsibilities of the Town Commission designated in the Town Charter include, among others: 1) appointments, 2) establishing administrative departments through the adopted budget, 3) levying taxes and assessments, 4) authorizing bond issuance, 5) adopting and modifying the official Town map, 6) regulating development consistent with governing laws, 7) addressing neighborhood development, 8) granting public utility franchises, 9) providing for an employee pension plan, 10) monitoring administrative services through the Town Manager, 11) appointing interim Commissioners in the event of a vacancy of office, and 12) providing Town ceremonies.
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Andrea Travani serves as a Commissioner for the Town of Surfside. He is the Director of Engineering and Business Development at Prince Contracting, where he oversees design processes for major infrastructure projects ranging from $30 million to over $1 billion and helps guide the company’s strategic growth.
Andrea holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering, as well as a Master’s in Project Management, from the Università degli Studi di Trieste in Italy. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Florida, Georgia, New York, and Ontario (Canada), and is a DBIA Professional. With nearly 20 years of experience, his expertise includes infrastructure development, project delivery, and technical leadership across complex construction projects in the United States and the Middle East.
A Surfside resident since 2015, Andrea has been actively involved in the community for several years. He previously served as Chair of the Sustainability and Resiliency Board and as Vice Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board. His public service reflects a strong commitment to thoughtful growth, resilience, and long-term community planning.
Andrea is also the founder of Yoga4Meditation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental resilience and physical well-being. He speaks Italian, Spanish, French, and Friulian, and enjoys playing the guitar and piano, as well as soccer and basketball.
Dovid Weingot is a dedicated public servant and newly elected Commissioner for the Town of Surfside, bringing proven leadership, business expertise, and a strong commitment to community service.
A growth-oriented leader and founding partner at Palm X Holdings, Dovid specializes in identifying high-potential investment opportunities in essential industries while prioritizing sustainable, long-term growth. He currently serves as CEO of Vision Detection Systems, where he drives innovation in off-grid mobile security solutions through advanced technology and AI analytics. Previously, he served as CEO of DMAC Security, a nationwide provider of top-tier security solutions, until its successful exit in December 2025. In addition, Dovid provides strategic advisory support to Levdok Services, guiding its expansion in high-quality commercial building services.
Beyond his professional achievements, Dovid has a deep and longstanding record of community service. He is a founding member of Shomrim of Baltimore, a technology-forward citizens’ watch, patrol, and rapid-response organization, and Chaverim of Baltimore, a volunteer community resource and roadside assistance group. During the Lebanon-Israel war he volunteered for Magen David Adom in Israel. He is an active volunteer of HatzolahAir, a Global medical Air transport organization.
David has also consulted with nonprofits across the country to strengthen and elevate their security programs. In Surfside, Dovid currently serves as a Director on the Solimar Condominium Association board. He previously served as Treasurer on the HOA board of his community in Olney, Maryland.
Dovid is deeply committed to family values, community engagement, and philanthropy. As a Commissioner, he looks forward to applying his leadership experience, security expertise, and passion for public service to enhance the safety, quality of life, and sustainable growth of the Town of Surfside for all residents.