NSU Professor Discovers New Marine Species in Papua New Guinea (@NovaSE)
When Jim Thomas and his global team of researchers returned to the Madang Lagoon in Papua New Guinea, they discovered a treasure trove of new species unknown to science. This is especially relevant as the research team consisted of scientists who had conducted a previous survey in the 1990s. “In the Madang Lagoon, we went [...]
@MyFWC hosting tarpon and bonefish workshops/webinar beginning of April; one in #DaniaBeach
Share your input on an proposal to make tarpon and bonefish catch-and-release-only fisheries by attending an upcoming workshop or webinar. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Marine Fisheries Management is hosting three regional public workshops the first week of April and a statewide webinar on April 8 to gather input on [...]
Broward Business Briefs by The Greater #FortLauderdale Alliance (@gflalliance)
The Bank of America Plaza at Las Olas City Centre (LOCC) became a living work of art as it illuminated the Fort Lauderdale skyline with its new LED exterior lighting system. BIG CHEF™, the company that specializes in gourmet canapés, appetizers and hors d’oeuvres that are delivered to your door is participating in Rock the [...]
Broward County, Children’s Services Council and Early Learning Coalition Launch “Look Before You Lock” Campaign
Broward County Commissioner Lois Wexler, Children’s Services Council President/CEO Cindy Arenberg Seltzer and Early Learning Coalition Board Chair Jeffrey Dwyer will help launch a “Look Before You Lock” campaign aimed at ensuring that no children die or are injured as a result of being left in hot vehicles. The event will be held Thursday, April [...]
Easter bunny busy with egg hunts and kids fun around #Broward County this spring break
Coconut Creek Coconut Creek Easter Eggs-Stravaganza! Saturday, March 30 Meet the Easter Bunny and get those eggs in your baskets! Where: Promendade at Coconut Creek. Lyons and Wiles Rd. When: 11:00 AM Who: Ages 10 and under. Cost: Free Cooper City Tween Twilight Egg HuntThursday, March 28th 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Community Center. Phone [...]
Complete Streets program approved by #Broward County commissioners
The “Complete Streets” program approved by Broward Commissioners will create streets that are safer for pedestrians and cyclists and more efficient in terms of transportation. The Complete Streets program provides specific community design standards when planning and building roads throughout the County. The overall mission is to plan for streets that are accessible to people [...]
#Davie councilwoman joins other #Florida municipal leaders in Washington D.C. to discuss local issues
March 20, 2013, Davie, FL: Davie Councilwoman Susan Starkey recently accompanied Florida League of Cities President and Sweetwater Mayor Manny Maroño and more than 30 other municipal officials from across Florida to Washington, D.C. for the 2013 Federal Action Strike Team (FAST) Fly-in. While it was a very busy time in Washington with the sequestration [...]
Two Florida Colleges listed in top ten in the nation, including @BrowardCollege
Tallahassee, Fla., March 19, 2013 – Today, the Aspen Institute announced the recipients of the prestigious prize for community college excellence. Florida is one of only two states to have multiple finalists in the top 10. Two Florida College System institutions – Broward College and Santa Fe College – were among the top 10 finalists. [...]
Actavis to Expand #Broward manufacturing facility, create 220 more jobs in #Davie
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Actavis, Inc. (NYSE: ACT), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company formerly known as Watson Pharmaceuticals, plans to expand its pharmaceutical manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Davie, resulting in the creation of 220 jobs. Gov. Scott said, “I welcome Actavis’ expansion and thank them for choosing the Sunshine State. We are [...]
Broward County Transit to Introduce New 40-foot Hybrid Buses
Broward County Transit (BCT) is introducing new, 40-foot buses that consist of 28 diesel-powered and 21 hybrid-diesel/electric buses, as part of the agency’s 2013 bus replacement plan. The new buses will replace 49 of the 313 current buses in the fleet. “The buses offer our riders a level of comfort they deserve and are in [...]
