Broward property appraiser holding outreach event in Miramar
On February 8, the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office will host its community outreach event at Miramar City Hall, 2300 Civic Center Place,
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING – SOUTHERN BROWARD COUNTY
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 [...]
Miramar’s NFL Youth Flag Football starting soon
The City of Miramar’s NFL Youth Flag Football League is a non-contact flag football league for boys and girls ages 5-8 that is being offered in partnership with NFL. This league is designed to educate youngsters on the importance of physical activity through football, while emphasizing teamwork, as well as sportsmanship. Players will learn valuable [...]
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program in Miramar
The City of Miramar Social Services Department is currently assisting seniors through the Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program at the City of Miramar Multi-Service Complex.
Miramar – NEW Big Brothers corner mentoring program is about to begin its inaugural session.
If you are a young man between the ages of 12 and 18 and haven’t joined yet, there are still slots available. Don’t wait because you don’t want to miss out on any of the planned activities and space is limited. The kickoff event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 6 p.m. in [...]
City of Miramar to honor 2009 Class 6A Boys Football State Champions
On Saturday, January 23, the City of Miramar will host a parade and pep rally in honor of the 2009 Class 6A Boys Football State Champions, the Miramar High School Patriots. Led by former Miramar linebacker and head coach Damon Cogdell, the Patriots posted a 14-1 record, capped by a 42-20 state title game victory [...]
Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program in Miramar
During the 2009 regular legislative session, the Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program (FHOP) was created. This program requires that funding be used to provide up to $8,000 in purchase assistance to applicants that are eligible to receive the federal first-time homebuyer tax credit created through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Properties must be [...]
Miramar police asking residents,businesses to sign up for text alerts
The Miramar Police Department has added Nixle as an additional tool to communicate with the community. Nixle is a community information service provider designed to provide timely, reliable and secure communications. Nixle is used to send out real-time messages regarding important events and information occurring in the city.
Miramar neighborhood marks Christmas with celebration; video
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
Appreciation Award Accorded to Broward Area Agency on Aging Advocates
The Areawide Council on Aging will honor four members of the Board at its 30th Annual Installation Dinner, on Thursday, January 21, at Diamante’s Banquet Center in Tamarac. All of the individuals have served on the Council for greater than 20 years. They include:
Miramar man pleads guilty in ponzi scheme
Abner Alabre, 33, of Miramar, pled guilty last week before U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth L. Ryskamp to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud more than 600 investors throughout South Florida. Sentencing will be before U.S. District Judge Kenneth A. Marra, but
Broward high school graduation dates
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.
McArthur community can get free medical care in January
McArthur High School staff, students & community are invited to the Community Health and Safety Fair Saturday, January
NFL Super Bowl Grant Supports NatureScape Broward Initiative
A dedication ceremony will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, for the newly installed environmental garden at the New Renaissance Middle School in Miramar. The garden was funded by a grant secured by Broward County’s NatureScape program through the National Football League’s Environmental Program in preparation for the upcoming Super Bowl XLIV [...]
First Broward general public H1N1 vaccine clinic opens Nov. 30
Officials at the Broward County Health Department announced Broward County’s first H1N1 Vaccination Clinic which shall be open to all members of the public starting Monday, November 30, 2009 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive in Coral Springs, 33065. Free H1N1 vaccinations will be offered on this [...]
CLASSIC & FOREIGN CAR SHOW RETURNS TO FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET MALL ON SUN., NOV. 22
South Florida’s largest classic and foreign car show returns to Festival Flea Market Mall on Sunday, November 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the “2009 Annual Festival Holiday Classic & Foreign Car Show” is free to the public. Festival Flea Market Mall is located at 2900 West Sample Road, just two miles [...]
FLORIDA, 31 STATES ANNOUNCE SETTLEMENT WITH VONAGE OVER CANCELLATION ISSUES
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that Florida and 31 states have reached a $3 million settlement with Vonage, one of the nation’s largest providers of a service known as “Voice over Internet Protocol,” an internet-based phone service. The settlement requires Vonage to make significant changes to its marketing practices, honor consumer [...]
Former Miramar commissioner indicted after September arrest for fraud
Former Miramar commissioner Fitzroy Salesman, 52, has been indicted related to charges of committing mail fraud by depriving the citizens of his honest services, extortion under color of official right, and bribery in programs receiving federal funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1341, 1346, 1951, and 666, respectively. Salesman was arrested [...]
BROWARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OPENS H1N1 HIGH RISK VACCINATION CLINIC
In response to the needs of the community, officials at the Broward County Health Department announced today the opening of an H1N1 vaccination clinic that will serve people in the priority groups. The clinic will open at 8AM on Monday, November 16, 2009 at the National Guard Armory located at 400 SW 24th Street in [...]
H1N1 in Broward – by the numbers
# People hospitalized with confirmed cases of H1N1: 82 # Broward County deaths: 11 Total vaccine allocated to Broward County: 195,000 Total doses dispensed by Broward County Health Department: 33,000 Total doses to healthcare providers, private physicians and hospitals: 71,000 Doses for schools in the next 2 weeks: 47,000 44,000 doses will be distributed in [...]
Times for school boundary meetings change
Four Community Boundary Conference meetings will be hosted by the School District’s School Boundaries Department for all impacted communities regarding potential boundary changes for the 2010/2011 school year. The Superintendent’s initial boundary recommendations with detailed scenario maps and rationales will be presented and discussed providing community members an opportunity for input. The same information and [...]
Helping kids color away pain
When Kimberly Pressley-Herrick, a Miramar resident, was going through a divorce, she brought her son to a therapist who used art therapy to help him express his feelings. “He had central auditory processing delay, a lot of language delays, so there were issues expressing his emotions/anger,” said Pressley-Herrick. “When I took him to therapy, his [...]
FPL approved for $62 million cost recovery on nuclear plants; bills to go up (again…)
To continue investment in nuclear electric generation, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved cost recovery amounts for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and Progress Energy Florida (PEF) related to construction of planned nuclear generating plants and uprates of existing generating units. Costs will be recovered through the capacity cost recovery charge on [...]
Health officials releasing details on H1N1 vaccine Friday
Public health officials in South Florida are gathering Friday to let the public know the official plan to distribute the H1N1 vaccine. On Friday afternoon, Paula Thaqi, M.D., M.P.H., Broward County Health Department Director, Lillian Rivera, R.N., M.S.N., PhD, Miami-Dade County Health Department Administrator, Bob Eadie, J.D., Monroe County Health Department Administrator and Alina Alonso, [...]
