WHAT: The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division invites the public to a Public Participation Forum at Brian Piccolo Park (9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City) on Wednesday, September 1, starting at 7 p.m. This free meeting is the public’s opportunity to provide suggestions, voice concerns, and ask questions about recreational needs in Broward County Parks. [...]
You have an open invitation to showcase your martial arts skills at the Broward Sheriff’s Office seventh annual Back-to-School karate tournament. The competition will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 28 at Millennium Middle School in Tamarac. Click for map. It is open to all ages. School-age competitors will receive free [...]
It has been put forth here before as it is again, as the Broward County School Board continues to struggle to manage its budget, ask the parents and the students for ways to save money! Today, like almost every day last year, students come home complaining of classrooms that are Arctic cold. At a time when money [...]
Effective today August 26, 2010, Broward County regional parks, nature centers, and natural areas will resume Tuesday and Wednesday closings* through September 30, 2010, due to Fiscal Year 2010 budget reductions. The following four County parks, however, will continue to be open daily: Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill; 954-357-5400 [...]
Members of several local community groups have partnered with Broward County Public Schools again for the Broward Million Father March take a child to the first day of school campaign – encouraging fathers, relatives, men and significant male caregivers to take their children to school on the first day of classes, Monday, August 23.
“Kids Konvention 2010” is making its final South Florida appearance of the year at Coral Square Mall on Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22. This 22nd annual FREE community event provides an entertaining way for children and their families to learn about safety while enjoying themselves through a variety of interactive games and attractions.
Another Broward family suffered a preventable tragedy when their daughter drowned in their backyard pool Saturday night. Shortly after 8 p.m. a Parkland man found his daughter floating in the family swimming pool at 6556 NW 78 Drive. The father told Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives he had been watching Adielana Martinez while her mother was [...]
This is part of a series on all the school board candidates. To see all the candidates and learn more about them, click here. Nick Sakhnovsky is running in the August 24 primary against incumbent Jennifer Gottlieb and newcomer Susan Madori. Neither one has responded to our questions, though both have been contacted at least [...]
The Broward County Health Department will offer free immunizations for children of all ages (birth to 18 years of age) during the month of August. To avoid the long lines associated with back to school, parents and guardians are encouraged to visit one of the immunization outreach locations. Children must be accompanied by a parent [...]
Administration News Parkland Obtains 2010 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant The City of Parkland City Commission on July 21, 2010 authorized the City to enter into an agreement with the State of Florida. Executive Office of the Governor and the Florida Energy and Climate Commission. The grant, in the amount of $180,000, will allow [...]
From the city of Sunrise. Click here to sign up for their monthly newsletter. If this link is broken, please let me know so I can replace it. Special Meeting Set for Charter Review Sunrise Commissioners will conduct the first reading of proposed changes to the City Charter on Thursday, July 22nd, at 6:00 p.m. [...]
The Town of Davie in partnership with Memorial Healthcare Systems will offer free back-to-school immunizations and physicals for children ages 5 – 17 on August 14 and 16, 2010. The Memorial Healthcare Mobile Van Unit will be at these locations at the following dates and times:
The Florence A. DeGeorge and Rick and Rita Case Boys and Girls Club Units need supplies donated and volunteers to help with the Summer Clean-Up that is scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at each location. Please help to beautify these facilities for the upcoming school year. Some projects [...]
With a busier than normal hurricane season anticipated, local emergency officials are looking to reach out to people in different ways. In addition to creating a Twitter account – www.twitter.com/readybroward which will start sending out Tweets in the instance of an emergency situation in Broward.
A number of Broward County Public Schools bargaining units have voted in favor of a five to six days furloughs for the 2010/2011 school year to help the District with its budget shortfall. The Federation of Public Employees (FOPE) representing approximately 9,000 employees, including clerical, transportation, security specialists and campus monitors, and maintenance and facility [...]
One local candidate for the Broward County School Board will be sharing his vision for changes at the sixth largest school district in the country. Coral Springs resident Bob Sutton, who recently filed to run for the Broward School Board District 4 seat against seven other candidates, will be hosting a meet and greet Wednesday [...]
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Majic 102.7 FM’s Majic Children’s Fund will partner with the “Happy Together” 25th anniversary tour to benefit a local Deerfield Beach teenager in need. A portion of the ticket sales from the July 29 Hard Rock Live show that stars The Turtles Featuring Flo & Eddie, The [...]
The Broward County Health Department will offer free immunizations for children of all ages (birth to 18 years of age) during the months of July and August at various locations throughout Broward County. In addition, a “Back To School Immunization and Community Resource Fair” will take place on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 9am to [...]
Governor Charlie Crist has recognized Dan Marino of Weston as a Point of Light for Disability Awareness Month. “Over the past 18 years, Dan has devoted time and resources to autism research and the development of programs for persons with disabilities,” said Governor Crist. “His passion and dedication has led to innovative advancements in treatment [...]
Fort Lauderdale city manager’s letter to commissioners on this year’s budget: July 7, 2010 (to be presented to full commission which is why it is dated this way) Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler Vice-Mayor Romney Rogers Commissioner Bruce G. Roberts Commissioner Charlotte E. Rodstrom Commissioner Bobby B. DuBose Honorable Mayor and Commissioners: It is my [...]
Keep your family safe this Fourth of July! The Coral Springs Police Department reminds residents that setting off illegal fireworks could result in these fireworks being confiscated and perhaps criminal sanctions. Any fireworks that explode or fly in the air are illegal. Airborne fireworks run the risk of damaging property or causing serious injury to [...]
Florida Education Commissioner Dr. Eric J. Smith today announced 2010 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) results for grades 4-10 reading and mathematics, grades 5, 8 and 11 science and grades 4, 8, and 10 writing. The results show increases in the percent of students scoring proficient and above in almost every middle and high school [...]
FORT LAUDERDALE The City of Fort Lauderdale invites residents and visitors to celebrate America’s Independence Day by attending a free celebration on Fort Lauderdale Beach from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The Fourth of July festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. on across from the Oasis Café, located at [...]
South Florida residents can mourn the loss of yet another local soldier who died supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
School is out and summer is in full swing. There are plenty of opportunities to stay active this summer. From art classes to tennis lessons, the City offers something for every child to enjoy. For more details, visit www.CoralSprings.org/summerfun to view our Summer Fun Guide. Kamp Kool Slots are still available at the City’s summer [...]
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