Wilton Manors Police Department received a report of a stolen video machine from Mickey’s 19th Hole Bar & Grill at 2735 N Dixie Hwy creating loss in the amount of approximately $3,500.  Suspect posed himself as a video repairman, showed a fake work order and removed the machine from the premises.  The suspect, Mark Block, [...]

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 [...]

Reaching out to others in compassion is the way to true happiness and inner peace said the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet to a crowd of
The 14th Dalai Lama Photo by Andrea Freygang
close to 3,000 inside FAU’s arena this week. The Dalai Lama is the now exiled head of state of Tibet and their spiritual leader. [...]

WHAT:The South Florida Diversity Job Expo (Community Outreach Project)
PRESENTED BY: The South Florida Employment Coalition Planning Board & DiversityJobsUSA
WHEN: Thursday: February 25th, 2010 from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m
WHERE: The Signature Grand: 6900 State Road 84 Davie, Florida 33317
EVENT COST: FREE
HERE ARE SOME OF THE EMPLOYERS THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO ATTEND THIS JOB EXPO:

Waste [...]

[ February 26, 2010; 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. March 3, 2010; 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a special tax benefit for people who work full or part-time, whose income is below established government levels. This credit will reduce the amount of taxes owed, resulting in a rebate (or credit) back to your family.

EITC is a reimbursement for low to moderate income wage earners instituted [...]

Program provides grants for projects that save millions of gallons of water each year

WHAT:
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will host a series of seminars to provide information on funding assistance for water conservation projects through the Water Savings Incentive Program (WaterSIP). The seminars will [...]

Each year, individual schools across the District honor one of their teachers as the school’s Teacher of the Year.  These teachers are entered into the District’s Teacher of the Year program. The top six teachers in the District are then interviewed by a District-based committee composed of past Teachers of the Year, District administrators, union [...]

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units are reporting some local roadways flooded in Weston, in the vicinity of Weston Hills Dr. and Royal Palm Blvd. There are also some cars stalled out due to the flooding in the same area. Units are also on scene at a home located at 1208 Manor Dr. South, where a [...]

Preschoolers from MSI’s Baudhuin Preschool and the Family Center Preschool and Infant & Toddler Programs experienced the joy and fun of Snow day Friday.  Twenty-two tons of snow were brought in and used to create mountains and hills for the kids and their parents to experience. Some rode sleds, some created snowmen…it was all left up to [...]

The City of Oakland Park has drop boxes inside the following City buildings for employees, residents and other concerned citizens to drop of Earthquake Relief supplies for Haiti:
1). Oakland Park City Hall, 3650 NE 12 Avenue
2). Oakland Park Library, 1298 NE 37 Street
3). Oakland Park Municipal Building, 5399 N. Dixie Highway
4). Fire Station #9, 301 [...]

[ February 12, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] The Folk Group of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Davie began ‘Coffee House’ four years ago, merely out of the group’s desire to get together and sing – more often.  The group, which sings at the 5:30 P.M. Mass each Saturday, has gathered a following who enjoy the harmony and song selections.  Therefore, promoting a [...]

The Town of Davie will dedicate S.W. 65th Way to the memory of local veterinarian, Dr. Michael A. Kronk. The dedication will take place on Saturday, January 9, 2010, 9:30 a.m., at 6591 Orange Drive (on the corner of S.W. 65 Way and Orange Drive). Parking will be available behind Davie Town Hall.
Dr. Michael A. [...]

[ January 21, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will award philanthropist Don Taft and Holy Cross Hospital CEO John C. Johnson with the university’s highest honor, the Chancellor’s Community Award, at NSU’s annual Celebration of Excellence on Jan. 21, 2010, at 6 p.m.  The Chancellor’s Community Award, formerly known as the President’s Community Award, is bestowed annually to individuals [...]

[ January 25, 2010 to May 13, 2010. ] The Davie Youth Lacrosse Foundation has a handful of spots remaining in the girls youth lacrosse program. Girls from kindergarten through 8th grade can participate in the recreation program.

Practices are held two nights per week at Bamford Field, located at Pine Island Park, 3801 South Pine Island Road. Games are held on Saturdays. The official [...]

The Davie Fire Rescue Department will offer training for a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).  Anyone who lives or works in the Town of Davie and is over 18 years old is eligible for the training classes that are scheduled to begin on February 2, 2010.  You must register before the class begins.
The CERT program [...]

[ January 30, 2010 to February 20, 2010. ] An Amateur Radio (Ham radio) operator class will begin on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Davie Police Department, located at 1230 South Nob Hill Road. The free classes will be held on four successive Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The material taught and learned in the class will enable the student [...]

Broward County Parks and Recreation Division is pleased to announce that Caitlyn’s Corral Playground at Vista View Park in Davie has been awarded certification from Boundless Playgrounds. The new playground is part of the park expansion that opened to the public on Friday, November 13. Caitlyn’s Corral, the larger of the park’s two new playgrounds, [...]

Broward County Public Schools recently announced the 2009/10 year graduation dates and locations for its high schools and alternative education centers. Below is the list.
Thursday, June 3
Monarch High School 7 p.m. [...]

[ January 4, 2010; March 15, 2010; May 17, 2010; July 19, 2010; September 20, 2010; November 15, 2010; ] The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office will have staff available from noon to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall Community Room located at 6591 Orange Drive on the dates listed below:

• January 4, 2010
• March 15, 2010
• May 17, 2010
• July 19, 2010
• September 20, 2010
• November 15, 2010
The Appraiser’s Outreach Division will be on hand to assist people with filing [...]

[ January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2010. ]

Programs and events are subject to change.
January 2010
Nov. 25 – January 2
HOLIDAY FANTASY OF LIGHTS
Tradewinds Park (Coconut Creek)
For all ages
6 to 10 p.m.
$9/vehicle* Mondays through Wednesdays; $12/vehicle* Thursdays through Sundays. *Cost is for 20 passengers or less. The park’s regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be [...]

[ December 12, 2009; 9:00 am to 10:30 am. ] Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is offering a free career development workshop on Saturday, Dec. 12, for people looking to change careers. The workshop will include assessment exercises conducted by an advisor from NSU’s Office of Career Development that will allow attendees to discover their interests, values and skills related to identifying a career.

The free public [...]

[ January 4, 2010; 7:00 pm; ] Senator Eleanor Sobel, State Representatives Evan Jenne, and Martin Kiar have announced a series of Town Hall Meetings. These meetings will serve as a preview of the upcoming 2010 Regular Legislative Session. Among the topics to be discussed will be the budget, proposed legislation, results of the recent Special Session and any other state-level issues [...]

[ December 17, 2009; 4:00 am to 5:00 am. January 21, 2010; 4:00 am to 5:00 am. ] The Davie program with four scheduled dates that began in October has had a great turnout. The next session is Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 4 p.m. with one more scheduled on January 21, 2010.

Children ages 6-12 years of age are invited to join certified animal assisted therapy and education dogs to read their favorite [...]

The Town of Davie will participate in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program by providing an official drop-off location at Davie Town Hall located at 6591 Orange Drive.
New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at Town Hall from November 30 to December 18, 2009, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The [...]

Jeffrey H. Sloman, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida,  announced that a federal jury in Miami found defendants Garry Souffrant, 33, and Yvonne Souffrant, 33, husband and wife, both of Davie, FL, guilty of charges relating to their participation in a multi-million dollar money laundering and mortgage fraud conspiracy. A third [...]