#BROWARD COUNTY Road Construction through March 8
FORT LAUDERDALE — Construction and maintenance-related lane closures on state highways in Broward County are expected during the week of March 1 through 8. Weather permitting, work will be done at the following locations throughout the county. Construction Projects 1. LOCATION: I-95 from the Golden Glades Interchange in Miami-Dade County to Broward Boulevard in Broward [...]
Public Hearing Set For Proposed Changes in Cost for #Broward Animal Care Services
A public hearing to discuss proposed changes in fees for certain animal care services is set for March 12, at 2 p.m. in the Commission Chambers, 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 422 in Fort Lauderdale. In some cases costs have been reduced to encourage adoption and registration of pets. The proposed changes also take into consideration [...]
@Broward Library “Prime Time” Program Receives Grant, Seeks Senior Volunteers to Read to Children
Broward County Libraries Division is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant awarded by the American Express Charitable Fund in support of the expansion of Prime Time, the award-winning early-literacy program that brings together two groups of citizens – seniors (mature adults) and disadvantaged pre-schoolers – for mutual benefit through story programs. Prime Time [...]
@Broward Library "Prime Time" Program Receives Grant, Seeks Senior Volunteers to Read to Children
Broward County Libraries Division is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant awarded by the American Express Charitable Fund in support of the expansion of Prime Time, the award-winning early-literacy program that brings together two groups of citizens – seniors (mature adults) and disadvantaged pre-schoolers – for mutual benefit through story programs. Prime Time [...]
#Broward Commissioners Approve Vice Mayor Sharief’s Proposal to Increase Fines to Promote Responsible Dog Ownership
An increase in fines for dogs who have been trained to fight, are unlicensed, or not spayed or neutered has been initially approved by Broward County Commissioners. On Tuesday, Commissioners directed the Broward County attorney to amend an existing ordinance that increases fines from a sliding scale (dependent on income) to $500 for dogs trained [...]
#Broward commissioners did not vote on pitbull ban, but will tighten dog fighting law
Broward County Commissioners did not vote on a proposal that would add banning Pit Bulls, or similiar breeds, to their legislative agenda. Vice-Mayor Barbara Sharief, who brought the proposal forward, will instead bring together a group of Broward residents, animal experts and other interested parties to discuss and bring forward solutions to Pit Bull attacks [...]
#Broward County Property Tax Exemption Filing Dates Announced For MARCH 2013
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. We are also accepting applications for Portability. The outreach program is designed to [...]
Plantation is Site of Free Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Disposal Event on Feb. 10; others planned
Through a partnership between Broward County Solid Waste and Recycling Services and Partner Cities and Plantation, a free drop-off event for household hazardous waste and used electronics will take place on Sunday, February 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plantation Public Works Complex, 750 N.W. 91 Ave. This event provides a great [...]
Broward County property tax exemption filing dates announced for December 2012
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. We are also accepting applications for Portability. The outreach program is designed to [...]
Cooper City Bicyclist Struck By BSO Deputy
Cooper City - Shortly after 10:30 a.m., an on-duty Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy in a marked patrol car collided with a cyclist. The accident happened in the west bound lanes of Stirling Road near SW 120th Ave. The injured cyclist was transported as a trauma alert to Memorial Regional. However, her injuries do not appear to [...]
