Oct 23
Dribble, Dish & Swish in Oakland Park
The City of Oakland Park invites residents to participate in a national skills program provided for boys & girls 7-12 years of age. Here is an opportunity to showcase your fitness through a dribbling, passing and shooting skills competition in the sport of basketball. When: November 7, 2009 from 10:00Read more
Oct 23
Weird Florida: 13 questions with author Charlie Carlson
By Daria DiGiovanni Just in time for Halloween, I caught up with Florida’s most famous purveyor of supernatural tales—author, talk radio host, television personality, actor and host of the PBS program Weird Florida: Roads Less Traveled, Charlie Carlson. We discussed his unusual upbringing as the son and grandson of mediums,Read more
Oct 22
FDOT studying billion dollar train project along FEC/Dixie Hwy. corridor
Since 2005, the Florida Dept. of Transportation has been conducting a study on using the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC), which generally runs along Dixie Highway in South Florida, for passenger rail instead of just freight by adding two to four sets of tracks parallel to the current set. InRead more
Oct 22
Klein, Mica Introduce Iran Sanctions Bill
From the offices of Ron Klein – Washington, D.C. — Congressmen Ron Klein (D-Boca Raton) and John Mica (R-Winter Park) today introduced tough new legislation to crack down on the current regime in Iran. Their bill, the Accountability for Business Choices in Iran Act (ABC Iran Act) will require anyRead more
Oct 21
House takes public testimony on energy exploration
From House Majority Office: Members of the House Select Policy Council on Strategic & Economic Planning heard testimony this afternoon from the public regarding policy options for Florida’s energy future. The public was encouraged to attend and offer information to members of the Council to begin what will be aRead more
Oct 21
Broward commission to look at, possibly vote on, $800 million airport expansion
If plans continue to move forward, Broward County could be paying upwards of $800 million to extend a runway in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. During a presentation Tuesday, the Broward Commission conducted a workshop with Kent George, director of aviation in Broward County, who presented the commission with the variousRead more
Oct 21
Fort Lauderdale commission approves 30-year FPL contract
Clcik here to see contract: FPLcontract Despite a fairly large crowd against the City of Fort Lauderdale finalizing a 30-year contract with Florida Power and Light (FPL), the commission still voted 3-2 to approve the deal after discussions that ran till almost 1 a.m. Tuesday night. During the public hearingRead more
Oct 21
Helping kids color away pain
Kimberly Pressley-Herrick, founder, with coloring book illustrator Tiffany Perkins. When Kimberly Pressley-Herrick, a Miramar resident, was going through a divorce, she brought her son to a therapist who used art therapy to help him express his feelings. “He had central auditory processing delay, a lot of language delays, so thereRead more
Oct 20
Volunteers Needed To Serve In Schools As Non-Medical Assistants During H1n1 Vaccination Process
Broward County Public Schools is seeking volunteers to serve as non-medical assistants during the voluntary H1N1 vaccination process now taking place in the District’s schools. The volunteers may help organize the students as they enter the vaccination area, verify that parent consent forms are on file, restock supplies or runRead more
Oct 20
2010 Food Network Sobe Wine & Food Fest tickets on sale Oct. 26
WHAT/ Tickets for the 2010 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival WHEN: Presented by Food & Wine will go on sale Monday, October 26, 2009. The Festival is scheduled for February 25 – 28, 2010. Of special note to ticket buyers this year, there will not be aRead more
Oct 20
Sexual predator notification meeting in Oakland Park
On behalf of Sheriff Al Lamberti, the Broward Sheriff’s Office Career Criminal Unit would like to invite you to attend a Sexual Predator Community Notification Meeting on October 21, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at Lloyd Estates Elementary School, 750 NW 41 Street, Oakland Park, FL,Read more
Oct 20
Adult softball, flag football at Tradewinds Park
Softball Registration at Tradewinds Park WHAT: Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek is now accepting teams for the winter season of Softball, for ages 18 and up. The fee is $500 per team. For times and additional information, call the park weekdays at 954-968-3880. WHERE: Tradewinds Park 3600 W. Sample Rd.,Read more
Oct 19
PSC meeting to discuss FPL rate increase
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will continue an evidentiary hearing on Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) request for a rate increase beginning Wednesday, October 21, 2009 and continuing through Friday, October 23, 2009, if necessary. The hearing allows FPL and the intervenors to present sworn testimony and exhibitsRead more
Oct 19
SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training is November 21
The Broward County Emergency Management Division will host training classes for SKYWARN Storm Spotters on Saturday, November 21, at the Broward County Emergency Operations Center, 201 N.W. 84th Avenue in Plantation. The class is intended for those interested in becoming a Storm Spotter or those who are spotters and wantRead more
Oct 19
Port Everglades Installing New Gangways
Port Everglades has installed two new flexible, custom-designed Mobile Elevating Gangways and a Fixed Walkway at Cruise Terminal 18 in time for the arrival of Royal Caribbean International’s new 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas this November. The state-of-the-art switch-back Mobile Elevating Gangways, designed and built by FMT of Sweden, featureRead more
Oct 19
New Director is Named for Broward County Family Success Division
Patricia West has been named the new director for the Family Success Division of the Broward County Human Services Department, according to Susan Myers, department director. The Family Success Division has four locations throughout the County. Other community agencies are co-located in the Family Success offices are partners in providingRead more
Oct 19
Counties Prepare for Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit
A precedent-setting gathering of local officials, federal and state legislators, regional transportation, planning and water management authorities, and members of the regional Climate Change/Green Task Forces representing Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties will gather at the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit, Friday, October 23, 2009, from 8:30Read more
Oct 19
Libraries Host Seminars on How to Apply for Public Assistance
Broward County Libraries Division Outreach Services will present a series of seminars on applying for public assistance, such as food stamps, Medicaid, and temporary cash. The programs will offer residents the opportunity to speak directly to representatives from public and private organizations that can provide help and assistance during theseRead more
Oct 19
Union Requests Official Inquiry: School Board to Vote on $1.2 Million Contract Following Board Member Fundraiser
Broward Teachers Union leaders request district officials investigate and make public all details concerning a district contractor’s fund-raising event for School Board Member Ann Murray in late August before the school School Board member Ann Murray board votes Tuesday to approve a million dollar contract for the company. Broward schoolsRead more
Oct 18
World Class Orchestra looking for musicans, singers, marchers, children others who want march in Orange Bowl parade
Many who have lived in South Florida a long time remember the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra which quit performing several years ago. Since the FPO succumbed, local South Floridians have been working to revive the orchestra under a different name, the World Class Orchestra which is headquartered in ArtServ, Fort Lauderdale. Read more
Oct 18
Head To Head Beer Competition Goes Pro With The Florida Marlins
What: Raising funds for the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, fifty (50) beer connoisseurs will unite at Whole Foods Market in Coral Springs to judge the best of the best from eight carefully selected beers. In honor of baseball’s playoffs, the tasting competition will be in playoff format, putting the bestRead more
Oct 18
Unlike Kermit, Living Green Fair Nov 14-15 makes it easy to be green
“It’s on,” Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober declared to fellow Broward County officials Mayor Anne Castro of Dania Beach, Mayor Marilyn Gerber of Coconut Creek and Vice Mayor Angelo Castillo of Pembroke Pines at a press conference recently to announce the launch of the South Florida Living Green Fair Mayors Challenge.Read more
Oct 18
Ft. Lauderdale police officer shot; suspect dies in hospital
The Fort Lauderdale Police department is investigating a police involved shooting that occurred at 1:36 A.M. Sunday, Oct. 18. The shooting took place at the 1100 block of Northwest 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a confrontation ensued between the suspect and officers. At some pointRead more
Oct 17
Fright Nights now open
Fright Nights, the scariest Halloween phenomenon around, returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. This year’s terror-full attraction kicks off Thursday, October 15th and is slated to be scarier than ever before! Advance discount tickets are available through October 14th…. online at www.frightnights.net. THE LARGEST HAUNTED ATTRACTIONRead more
Oct 17
Rotary Club of Coral Springs-Parkland to hold Oct. 22 free business networking event
WHAT/WHO: The Rotary Club of Coral Springs-Parkland is holding a free Business Networking Event, open to all members of the local business community. Designed to help local professionals find out how to gain new business, the event will provide attendees the chance to network with leaders of other community businessesRead more