Temporary lane closures at airport
Traffic entering the departure level roadway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will experience traffic delays due to construction work on repairs to the upper level roadway. This work will cause lane reductions throughout Terminals 2, 3, and 4 and will cause delays during peak travel times. Travelers are encouraged to allow extra time when using [...]
Parkland briefs
Administrative News: Terramar Park Playground Grand Opening: SUN AUG 23rd The grand opening and dedication of the City of Parkland’s newest playground in Terramar Park will be held at 10:00 AM. Stop by to be the first to play on brand new equipment after the ribbon is cut! [More Info] Library News and Events: Design-A-Bookmark [...]
Dribbles and Dreams for Darfur
For Boca Raton resident David Peskind, attending his synagogue’s Yom Hashoa commemoration was more than a reflection of what was. It also helped him focus on a serious issue happening today: the genocide in Darfur. Peskind left the touching ceremony at Congregation B’Nai Torah in Boca Raton with a plan to take action. “The service [...]
Delray Beach targeting cigarette butts
The City of Delray Beach will participate in the Keep America Beautiful Cigarette Litter Prevention Program, a campaign to eliminate the most littered item in America – cigarette butts. These small items are unsightly, costly to clean up and harmful to wildlife and waterways. Partially funded through a grant awarded by Keep America Beautiful, the [...]
Property exemption filing dates, help announced
Property Tax Exemption Filing Dates Announced For September 2009 The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office hosts a series of community outreach events each month throughout Broward County. Deputy Appraisers will be available to assist with Homestead, Senior and other property tax exemption applications, as well as answer questions on property taxes. They are also accepting [...]
School system pushing father-involvement in schools
The Million Father March 2009 will play out at thousands of schools across America and in other parts of the world on the first day of school. Members of several local community groups have partnered with Broward County Public Schools again this year for the Million Father March Back to School campaign – encouraging fathers [...]
Boca Museum's fall schedule of events
The Boca Raton Museum of Art is located at 501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM; Saturday and Sunday 12 PM – 5 PM. Museum is closed to public Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens (65 and [...]
Boca Museum’s fall schedule of events
The Boca Raton Museum of Art is located at 501 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM; Saturday and Sunday 12 PM – 5 PM. Museum is closed to public Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens (65 and [...]
Walk like MADD – event raises money for Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Michael J. Satz, State Attorney for Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit, will be the Honorary Chair of south Florida’s first Walk Like MADD—an event for which Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti and Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw are serving as Co-Chairs to raise funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Walk Like MADD, a long-standing [...]
House majority office responds to criticism of recent health care articles
House Majority Office Staff Director Todd Reid issued the following statement in response to the House Minority Office’s criticism of recent articles about federal health care legislation: “Josh Hafenbrack did Floridians a service by writing about the looming budget shortfalls caused by the future loss of federal stimulus funds. When the Minority Office is reduced [...]
