Video: Florida Wildlife Commission releases male panther rescued with sister as kittens in 2011 (@MyFWC)
Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released a male Florida panther Wednesday night at the Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area. The release site is along the borders of Palm Beach, Broward and Hendry counties. “We chose this location because it is part of the species’ known range, and it should provide ample [...]
Exploring the history and kayaking trails of West Lake Park in #HollywoodFL
It’s a hidden enclave of paradise in southern Broward County. Tucked away in the town of Hollywood, West Lake Park is a little slice of old-world Florida as you maneuver through the various trails and visit Anne Kolb Nature Center, named after the environmentalist county commissioner who fought to have this land preserved from development. [...]
Firefly season in Florida? Yes, it really exists!
Full of many fun things to explore, especially unusual animal experiences, Florida does have a firefly season. Every spring, Blue Spring State Park, home to manatees in the winter and a favorite place for a swim in clear, bracing spring water in the summer, will allow visitors to stay one hour after closing during firefly [...]
FYI: Elevated Risk of Rip Currents Along Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) officials remind residents and visitors to use caution at the beach this week, as an elevated risk of rip currents is expected along the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast through Wednesday. A high risk of rip currents is expected in Walton and Bay counties today, as well [...]
Mayor Muoio Announces New Marine Village Economic Incentives for #WestPalmBeach
(West Palm Beach, FL) – Mayor Jeri Muoio used the kick off to the 2013 West Palm Beach Boat Show to announce the City’s new plans to revitalize the north end by creating a new marine industry village. The Mayor told a group Thursday the city is going to be reaching out to the vendors [...]
Summer camps in Sunrise, FL now detailed in new brochure
The City’s most popular issue of “Horizons” – featuring summer camp registration information – is now available. Click here to read about summer camps in Sunrise, Fl. This summer, free hot or cold lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided to campers each day. Please also note that after the April-June “Horizons” was printed, [...]
#Broward County Parks Announces Schedule for Water Parks starting in spring break
WHAT: Broward County Parks and Recreation Division announces the schedule for Aquatics Season 2013, at the Division’s four water parks: Castaway Island at T.Y. Park, Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park, Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters Park, and Tropical Splash at Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium. The water parks will open on Friday, March [...]
ELEVATED RISK OF RIP CURRENTS, WILDFIRES OVER THE WEEKEND ACROSS FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Division of Emergency Management reminds all of Florida’s residents and visitors to use caution this weekend, as an elevated risk of rip currents is expected along some of Florida’s beaches and a high risk of wildfires is present in much of the state. Onshore winds and three to five foot breaking [...]
Ocean Rescue patrol hours change in #DeerfieldBeach for Daylight Savings Time
DEERFIELD BEACH – Beginning Saturday March 16, 2013,The City of Deerfield Beach will keep Lifeguard Towers 1 through 4 open until 7 p.m. The extension of hours is to compensate for the upcoming Daylight Savings Time. Patrons will be able to enjoy Deerfield Beach waters, between the towers indicated, a couple hours longer each day under the watchful [...]
27 Broward Martial Arts Students, age 10 to 74, Earn Black Belts/Second Degrees
Photos by Nicole Goldstein 27 martial arts students, who range in age from just 10 years old to 74, received their black belts at the Black Belt Spectacular on March 1, 2013. Shihan Craig Haley, a sixth-degree black belt master instructor and co-owner of Elite Force Martial Arts,led the Lighthouse Point team that performed in [...]
