[ February 13, 2010; 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Feel the love as kids get sweet on treats such as cookie decorating, jewelry making, heart-themed activities, Cupid Bingo for prizes and more as Simon Kidgits Club presents its Valentine’s Day Party, this Saturday from 1 to 3PM at the Coral Square Mall, 9469 West Atlantic Boulevard, Coral Springs. In addition to the edible and exciting [...]

[ February 10, 2010 to February 14, 2010. ] Valentine’s Day is here. That means picking out the right token of love for that special someone and finding the right place to go for your evening on the town. When it comes to culinary connections, BrowardNETOnline.com has you covered. Here are a few local hotspots that might be just the right touch for that [...]

The numbers are in: The Parks and Recreation Division’s 2009-10 Chip-A-Tree initiative recycled 9,225 holiday trees, representing approximately 115 tons of material that would otherwise have gone to landfills. Those numbers are down only slightly from the previous year’s totals of 9,943 trees and 124 tons, a strong indicator that the program remains successful despite [...]

[ March 13, 2010; ] It’s back! Put on your green and join us on March 13, 2010 for the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival! The Parade will feature marching bands, pipe and drum bands, street performers, classic automobiles, and floats of all shapes and sizes! The Festival will include cultural games and events, such as sheep herding, currach [...]

[ January 16, 2010 to January 17, 2010. ] The City of Hollywood will host three events to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this weekend.   The Department of Community Development and Code Compliance, along with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will hold a Community Service Project in lieu of the Annual MLK Black Tie Gala [...]

From Broward Health
If you are among the many who welcome in the new year with a glass of bubbly, consider this along with the fizz: Two glasses of champagne a day may do wonders for your heart and circulation by improving the way blood vessels function.
According to researchers from the University of Reading in the [...]

Over the holiday, BrowardNETOnline.com caught up with Todd English, an award-winning chef who is reaching tastebuds around the world. English, who owns da Compo Osteria in Fort Lauderdale, spearheaded a Sweet Dreams event over the holidays at Seminole Coconut Creek Casino. The event, which brought a large all-you-can-eat dessert spread to Nectar Lounge inside the [...]

The City of Coral Springs would like to thank this year’s parade sponsors and participants as well as all the hard working volunteers and City employees who helped make this year’s Holiday Parade such a success.
Winners are as follows:
Business Group Entries:
MAYOR’ CUP: Applebee’s
VICE-MAYOR’S CUP: Two Men and A Truck
COMMISSIONER’S CUP: Coral Springs Moving & Storage
Non-Profit [...]

(NewsUSA) – While it’s not unusual to see books or movies taking plots from the headlines, hot topics now show up in unexpected places — including video games.
No longer content to produce simple shoot-’em-ups, many game developers now create video games designed to inform as well as to entertain. Some take sarcastic views on real [...]

Miramar Park Neighborhood had their very first Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony this year at Fairway Park. Fairway Elementary students joined to decorate the tree and sing Christmas carols in a warm neighborhood holiday spirit.

Tri-Rail is adding a special late-night, northbound train on New Year’s Eve to serve people attending the “Big Orange” celebration in Downtown Miami on Thursday, December 31. The last train of the night will depart Tri-Rail’s Metrorail Transfer Station at 1:30 a.m. on January 1, 2010. The train will make northbound stops until all passengers [...]

Broward County governmental offices will be closed on Friday, December 25, and Friday, January 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.
Animal Care and Regulation’s two animal shelters will be closed on both days. An Animal Care officer will be on duty to handle emergencies involving animal attacks or bites, injured animals [...]

More than 1,500 deserving young people up to age 17 attended  BSO’s 17th annual “Toys for Tots & Teens” event Saturday at the RonCochran Public Safety Building, where BSO handed out thousands of toys to some of the county’s most underprivileged kids.
Every child who participates got a toy and a chance to meet three-time Grammy [...]

Every so often the stars align and a blue moon rises. This New Year’s Eve, Mardi Gras Casino invites guests to revel in the opulent glow of this rare occurrence at LUNA │ AZUL. As the sun sets on Thursday, December 31st, 2009, the party begins at Mardi Gras Casino featuring non-stop casino excitement, New [...]

Kids can’t outgrow it. It won’t wear out. It can’t get lost or broken. And, it doesn’t require batteries.
A Florida College Investment Plan* is the perfect holiday gift for a child or grandchild.
As parents and grandparents consider what presents to buy children this holiday season, the Florida Prepaid College Board encourages families to put college [...]

[ December 24, 2009 8:00 pm to December 25, 2009 3:00 am. ] The Mazel Tov Ball 2009 Holiday Party will take place on Christmas Eve at one of the hottest clubs in Broward County- Gryphon Nightclub.

Located at the heart of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s Paradise Live, The Gryphon nightclub ranks among the finest upscale and exclusive lounges and nightclubs in the country. Gryphon delivers [...]

[ December 31, 2009; ] The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is featuring talented rising stars in stand up comedy. On New Year’s Eve, don’t miss Scotty K. Scotty K has been seen on BET’s Comic View and has been heard on the nationally syndicated radio show “Bob & Tom”. He has shared the stage with such stars as [...]

The Broward County Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality Division offers these tips to help you have an earth-friendly holiday season:

Avoid idling in holiday traffic – dial 511. Check the Florida Department of Transportation’s 511 traffic hotline or visit www.fl511.com, to learn about traffic, road closures and construction.
Utilize reusable utensils during holiday meals. Use cloth [...]

[ December 19, 2009; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] American’s Backyard has got the Kristmas Spirit, and for kids and the whole family it promises to be truly a Joyous Noel! On Saturday, December 19th from noon to 4 p.m., America’s Backyard, located at 100 SW Third Avenue in Ft. Lauderdale, will host a “Kiddie Kristmas Bash.”
There will be a whole afternoon of fun [...]

Major Tom Louden from the Salvation Army of Broward County said the organization is worried that they may not be able to help all the families in need this year.
According to Louden…..”As of this moment donations are down and the Angel Tree Program at area malls Angels is well below where it typically should be. [...]

Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people with a cost of over $990 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and
happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals [...]

Admit it. Somewhere along the line you, too, have fallen prey to the dreaded “post-holiday tree syndrome.” Symptom? The holidays are long gone but your tree isn’t. Treatment? The Parks and Recreation Division’s annual Chip-A-Tree initiative. Last year the Division recycled 9,943 trees, representing 124 tons of material that would otherwise have gone to landfills, [...]

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek announces that it will present its third annual Sweet Dreams event in the Nectar lounge, Dec. 10 – 26 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. To be held Thursdays through Saturdays over three weeks, the dates are Dec. 10, 11, 12; Dec. 17, 18, 19; and Dec. 24, 25, 26.
Sweet Dreams, [...]

[ 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 [...]

The 2009 Holiday Parade will feature decorated floats and other entries with a musical theme, and will proceed along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. Our grand marshal this year is Scooby-Doo.
Traditionally, the parade draws thousands of spectators and more than 75 floats, bands and walking groups. All groups, including local schools, [...]