This month, the 57th Eurovision Song Contest with more than 40 participating countries will take place in the Crystal Hall Arena of the Azerbaijani capital of Baku. This event will be attracting many tourists from abroad to this country with its ancient history and rich culture set on the Western shores of the Caspian Sea. [...]
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Education (DOE) in partnership with Walt Disney World Resort, Florida State University Schools, Coaxis International and the Challenger Learning Center today announced the Pompano Beach High School team as winner of the first-ever State of Florida Student Astronaut Challenge. On May 19, high school students from across Florida contended for [...]
The Florida Department of Education (DOE) today launched a host of resources geared toward communicating directly with Florida’s parents about public education. The purpose of this effort is to help parents understand Florida’s assessment and accountability system, increased standards, and how these changes will help prepare our K-12 students for college, career, and life. “Florida’s [...]
Stop by Saturday for the Pompano Highlands Community Yard Sale!
To demonstrate an ongoing commitment to protecting regional water supplies, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board is recognizing May 20 to May 26, 2012 as Water Reuse Week. Also commemorating Water Reuse Week are Governor Rick Scott’s proclamation, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and close to 40 South Florida communities and [...]
The City of Pompano Beach will host a public outreach meeting on Monday, May 14th at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. to gather input from residents, business owners and stakeholder on any observed flooding within the City limits. All attendees will be given the opportunity to provide feedback [...]
Photo Caption: Brother John Elliott with Lighthouse Point Firefighter Stan Babinski On Friday, March 30th, at 10:00 a.m., Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Station 61 will be dedicated to Bill Elliott, the firefighter who died on the job. At the Pompano Beach City Commission Meeting on January 24th, the City Commission unanimously voted in favor of [...]
State Representative Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed is hosting an Empowerment Symposium on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Pompano Beach, Florida. This event will be from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The Aging & Disability Resource Center, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida’s Long Term Care Ombudsman Program [...]
The legendary horn based rock/jazz sound of Chicago comes to the intimate Pompano Beach Amphitheatre on Saturday, April 21st, 2012. Tickets are on sale now. Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in five decades. In Billboard Magazine’s recent list of Top 100 artists of all time, Chicago came in [...]
South Florida Water Management water managers on Thursday January 13 considered imposing tougher watering restrictions due to less than typical rainfall.
If you enjoy boating, fishing, diving or anything nautical then the City of Pompano Beach Nautical Flea Market is for you! Hundreds of venders with huge bargains for boating and diving gear, nautical clothing, marine surplus items, anchors, mooring products, nautical arts and crafts, food and much more will fill Community Park on Saturday, January [...]
The Pompano Beach City Commission will be holding a Workshop in the Commission Chambers located at 100 West Atlantic Boulevard on Friday, January 7th, at 9:00 a.m. for a presentation and discussion of a citywide visioning process. This strategic plan will be designed to guide future policy decisions about capital projects and general development issues [...]
Find Yourself – At a Broward County Park December 2010 Wednesday – Friday, December 1 – 31 HOLIDAY FANTASY OF LIGHTS Tradewinds Park (Coconut Creek) For all ages 6 to 10 p.m. $10/vehicle* Mondays through Wednesdays; $13/vehicle* Thursdays through Sundays. *Cost is for 20 passengers or less. The park’s regular weekend and holiday gate entrance [...]
Broward County Offices Close for Veterans Day, November 11 Broward County governmental offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This includes all branches of county libraries, regional and neighborhood parks, nature centers and natural areas, as well as Animal Care’s two Adoption Centers. More… County Appoints New Transit Director [...]
The first Skolnick Jazz and Arts Festival is scheduled for Sunday, November 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Herb Skolnick Community Center which is located at 800 SW 36th Street. Come and enjoy relaxing jazz performed by the South Florida Harmonica Band, Jazz Delight and Nostalgia. Seating is available, but people are [...]
To continue protecting South Florida’s water resources, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board today approved the investment of $3.45 million in funding assistance for 19 alternative water supply projects across the region. A complete list of the 19 approved projects is available here. “Development of alternative water sources is an important part [...]
The Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce is holding its 28th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, November 13 at the Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course, 1101 N. Federal Highway. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. with an 8 a.m. shotgun start on the Pines Course. The Scramble Format tournament is open to the public for a fun [...]
The Pompano Beach Lowe’s Home Improvement Center has scheduled a special free seminar on Saturday, November 6, 2010 for Captains interested in decorating their boats for The Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 48th Annual Holiday Boat Parade. The seminar will run from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Lowe’s training room. Lowe’s is located [...]
A full house celebrated the growth and future of Pompano Beach last week as business and community leaders packed Carrabba’s Italian Grill to honor the Shining Star Awards. This annual event is sponsored by the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce and recognizes those who have made a difference in the Pompano community. Honored with awards [...]
From the City of Pompano Beach: Due to continued allegations of irregularities and improprieties regarding past practices of the Office of Housing and Urban Improvement (OHUI), the Pompano Beach City Commission directed City Manager Dennis Beach to initiate a forensic audit. Although a complete turn over in staff in the OHUI has occurred in the [...]
Leading a nationwide trend in community concern for habitat loss, the community of Pompano Beach will be officially designated a Community Wildlife Habitat, the 42nd in the country and the seventh community in Florida to receive this honor. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) commends the dedicated residents of Pompano Beach and the Go Wild! Team [...]
WHAT: 2010-2011 GreenMarket Pompano Beach Opening Day WHEN: Saturday, October 30, 2010 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. WHERE: In the City’s historic downtown Flagler Avenue and NE First Street, Pompano Beach COST: FREE DETAILS: GreenMarket Pompano Beach is presented by the Pompano Beach Historical Society in partnership with the Pompano Beach CRA. It provides the [...]
This is a work in progress, so check back regularly as events are added to this list! Email Halloween/Fall festival events to andrea@browardnetonline.com. Click here to enter our Halloween Costume Contest. Post your best pics of Halloweens past to win a four-pack of to the Halloween Festival at Snyder Park. Coconut Creek Halloween Business Expo [...]
The City of Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will be hosting a Branding Work Session that will be open to the public on Thursday, September 16th at 10:00 a.m. in the City Commission Chambers located at 100 West Atlantic Boulevard. All residents and business owners are invited to attend to have their ideas and [...]
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding an informational meeting to discuss proposed improvements to be made to State Road 849 (Northwest 31st Avenue) from 200 feet north of West Atlantic Boulevard to Coconut Creek Parkway/Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard in Pompano Beach. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 5:30 pm [...]