Grammy Award-winning merengue superstar Olga Tañón performs at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Sunday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 24 at 1 p.m. Olga Tañón began her career in the 1980s with Las Nenas de Ringo y Jossie, before she joined the [...]
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Allman Brothers at Hard Rock Live
Southern rockers and Florida favorites The Allman Brothers will celebrate 40 years of making music history at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 17 at noon. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969, The Allman Brothers, also known [...]
Broward creating long-term strategic plan for creative, cultural economy
The Cultural+Planning Group, LLC has been selected for consulting on an 18-month project − Broward County’s 2020 Community Cultural Plan. This, uniquely ‘Broward’ 10-year strategic plan will focus on the Creative Economy, Cultural Tourism, and Public Art & Design. Through public Town Hall meetings held in several cities, focus group meetings, telephone and online surveys, [...]
Broward arts get economic stimulus
The Broward Cultural Division will receive a grant of $250,000 for salary assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), through President Obama’s economic stimulus package — American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Division was one of only 17 communities in the U.S. to receive the $250,000 award. Eligible arts organizations will have [...]
Free 1/2 dozen garlic rolls Saturday at Cooper City restaurant
John the Baker in Cooper City is giving away free garlic rolls. No strings attached. All you need to do is download and print the coupon page from http://www.johnthebaker.net/ Then, come in to the restaurant on Saturday, July 25 from 11 am to 5 pm and say, “Twitter a half.” You will get six mouth watering [...]
Back to school clothes at the Salvation Army
Salvation Army Family Stores BACK TO SCHOOL BASH Salvation Army Family Stores Gearing Up with Back to School Bargains Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 Spend $25 or more and get a $5 coupon to spend in the stores in September According to the National Retail Federation, the average family is expected to spend [...]
Former Dolphins owner Huizenga's son arrested in FTL for drunken boating
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department received a telephone call on July 20, 2009 at approximately 11:15 P.M. in reference to a burglary in progress occurring at 331 Lido Drive, Fort Lauderdale. The caller indicated that there were two males at her residence jiggling on the rear door, attempting to open it. The caller stated that [...]
Miami Spice Restaurant Month kicks off August 1
Miami Spice Restaurant Month – a summer celebration when Greater Miami’s top restaurants offer discounted three-course lunch and dinner menus – returns for its eighth year with prices that are rolled back to 2007 levels. More than 80 of Greater Miami’s finest restaurants will offer $22 lunches and $35 dinners (excluding taxes and gratuities) from [...]
Free medical checkups for kids August 15
The City of Miramar in conjunction with Memorial Healthcare will host a “Back to School Health Fair” for children. Free physical exams, immunizations, vision, hearing, blood pressure screenings, and much more will be provided by medical professionals on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at our new location, the Miramar Youth [...]
Art exhibit at St. Lawrence Gallery
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens in collaboration with St. Lawrence Gallery present the third opening reception of “Best of the Artists Series” featuring works from 16 Bonnet House Fine Artists exhibited at St. Lawrence Gallery. The third exhibition includes works of various media including watercolor, porcelain and photography from Bonnet House Fine Artists, Mary Belle [...]
FAU's Brogan looking to lead Florida university system
FAU president Frank Brogan is applying to be the head of the state of Florida Universty System.Brogan was one of four people chosen for follow-up interviews on Friday by the Board of Governors Chancellor Search Committee. Thirteen candidates were considered. The four chosen were: ■ Frank T. Brogan, president of Florida Atlantic University. Brogan, who [...]
"Biashi: The Journey" at the Sunrise Civic Center
Feraba’s unique blend of rhythm and dance will be presented on Friday, August 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre (10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise 33351). This award-winning performance troupe fuses the music of West Africa with the uniquely American art forms of tap and jazz. Reserved seating is $22 for [...]
Allman Brothers at Hard Rock Live Oct 20
Southern rockers and Florida favorites The Allman Brothers will celebrate 40 years of making music history at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 17 at noon. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969, The Allman Brothers, also known [...]
Rebuilding Together Broward helps injured Iraqi vet with home
Sears’ Heroes at Home program and Rebuilding Together Broward, part of the nation’s leading volunteer home-rehabilitation organization, have completed a home improvement project for Hugo Gonzalez, an injured Iraqi veteran living with his wife and three daughters in Pembroke Pines. The project was part of the Heroes at Homesm grant awarded to the Broward affiliate [...]
Looking at FPL rate increases
Great story looking at the upcoming proposed FPL rate increases: http://www.margatenews.net/margatenews/news/articles/article127.asp
Education gap closing between blacks, whites in Florida
From the Florida Department of Education “According to the National Center for Educational Statistics report that was released today, Florida is one of only three states in the nation to close the long-term achievement gap between Black and White fourth-graders in reading and one of only 15 to close it in math. This represents tremendous [...]
Broward schools announce free/reduced lunch policy
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, announces its policy for Free and Reduced Price Meals for students under the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs. Applications will be sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. Applications are also available at all schools at the beginning of the 2009/10 school year. [...]
Black Crowes tickets on sale July 18
The Black Crowes come to the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Tuesday October 6. Truth and Salvage Company will also appear on the bill. General Admission tickets are $39.50 and go on sale Saturday July 18 at 10am exclusively and only at LiveNation.com or charge by phone 877-598-8698 and at the Amphitheater Box Office day of [...]
Seminole Hard Rock goes viral
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is now online with Facebook and Twitter! South Florida’s leading entertainment and gaming destination is inviting the public to sign-up for feeds and get access to exclusive content, special offers and real-time promotions. On the casino’s Facebook Fan Page www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com/facebook or search Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, fans can get [...]
Journey at Hard Rock Live
Power balladeers and arena rock favorites Journey return to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Thursday, September 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 10 at noon. Journey have sold more than 47 million albums in the United States and more than 80 million albums, worldwide [...]
Seraphic Fire performing later this month
c The Seraphic Fire Summer Concert Series presents the Tableau Baroque Ensemble in Handel’s Inheritance, an illuminating and intimate look at the formative years of Baroque master George Frederic Handel. Performances run July 23rd – 26th, 2009 in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. An American chamber music ensemble renowned for bringing early music to life through emotionally-connected and [...]
SFWMD changes water permitting process
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) recently strengthened its commitment to transparency and open government by increasing public access to its permitting process. The improvements are part of the District’s implementation of new state legislation, known as Senate Bill 2080 (SB2080), that delegates authority for permit approvals to executive directors at the state’s five [...]
Boca Ballet presents Amore and More Aug 1-2
Boca Ballet Theatre is pleased to present a summer dance concert full of fun for all. This concert features Lew Christiansen’s Con Amoré. Lew Christiansen, former San Francisco Ballet Artistic Director, created this farcical masterpiece in 1953. This one act ballet is set to three vivacious Rossini overtures, and is an irresistible, light narrative with [...]
Local commentary by George LiMieux
Topic 1: Campaign 2010 – Show Me the Money! Round two of the “invisible primary” ended last week with the release of second quarter fundraising reports. The race for cash, which insiders watch, was certainly more exciting this quarter, with five contested statewide races now up and running. Here are the highlights of the two [...]
New leadership at SFRTA
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Governing Board elected Palm Beach County Commissioner Jeff Koons as chair and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Bruno A. Barreiro as vice chair at the June 26, 2009 meeting. The commissioners will each serve a one-year term, beginning July 1, 2009. Commissioner John “Jeff” Koons was first elected to the Palm [...]
