Broward Education Foundation College Scholarship Applications Due May 13
(Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) – The stress of paying for college will be eased for nearly 200 Broward County high school graduates this year, thanks to the Broward Education Foundation’s (BEF) annual scholarship program. Awarded to students with unmet financial need, these scholarships range from $900 to four-year, 120-credit hour Florida Prepaid tuition-only scholarships. In 2012, [...]
#Broward Commission asks legislature to allow local governments to regulate guns in public parks and government owned properties
Broward County Commissioners are asking the state Legislature for permission to allow local governments to make decisions about where people can legally carry guns in public places such as parks, government owned facilities and government owned property. Currently the Florida Constitution prevents counties and local government from regulating firearms. “There is no good reason for [...]
#BROWARD COUNTY Road Construction through March 8
FORT LAUDERDALE — Construction and maintenance-related lane closures on state highways in Broward County are expected during the week of March 1 through 8. Weather permitting, work will be done at the following locations throughout the county. Construction Projects 1. LOCATION: I-95 from the Golden Glades Interchange in Miami-Dade County to Broward Boulevard in Broward [...]
Public Hearing Set For Proposed Changes in Cost for #Broward Animal Care Services
A public hearing to discuss proposed changes in fees for certain animal care services is set for March 12, at 2 p.m. in the Commission Chambers, 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 422 in Fort Lauderdale. In some cases costs have been reduced to encourage adoption and registration of pets. The proposed changes also take into consideration [...]
@Broward Library "Prime Time" Program Receives Grant, Seeks Senior Volunteers to Read to Children
Broward County Libraries Division is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant awarded by the American Express Charitable Fund in support of the expansion of Prime Time, the award-winning early-literacy program that brings together two groups of citizens – seniors (mature adults) and disadvantaged pre-schoolers – for mutual benefit through story programs. Prime Time [...]
@Broward Library “Prime Time” Program Receives Grant, Seeks Senior Volunteers to Read to Children
Broward County Libraries Division is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant awarded by the American Express Charitable Fund in support of the expansion of Prime Time, the award-winning early-literacy program that brings together two groups of citizens – seniors (mature adults) and disadvantaged pre-schoolers – for mutual benefit through story programs. Prime Time [...]
#Broward Commissioners Approve Vice Mayor Sharief’s Proposal to Increase Fines to Promote Responsible Dog Ownership
An increase in fines for dogs who have been trained to fight, are unlicensed, or not spayed or neutered has been initially approved by Broward County Commissioners. On Tuesday, Commissioners directed the Broward County attorney to amend an existing ordinance that increases fines from a sliding scale (dependent on income) to $500 for dogs trained [...]
#Broward commissioners did not vote on pitbull ban, but will tighten dog fighting law
Broward County Commissioners did not vote on a proposal that would add banning Pit Bulls, or similiar breeds, to their legislative agenda. Vice-Mayor Barbara Sharief, who brought the proposal forward, will instead bring together a group of Broward residents, animal experts and other interested parties to discuss and bring forward solutions to Pit Bull attacks [...]
“Wildlife through the Lens” Opening Reception set for March 1 in #Sunrise
From one of the top 100 wildlife photos taken in North America last year, to the wildlife that may be found in your own backyard. From the beauty of a bird in flight, to the incredible detail of a heron catching a fish – prepare to be amazed by this close-up look at the wildlife [...]
#Broward County Property Tax Exemption Filing Dates Announced For MARCH 2013
The Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office hosts a series of community outreach events each month throughout Broward County. Deputy Appraisers will be available to assist with Homestead, Senior and other property tax exemption applications, as well as answer questions on property taxes. We are also accepting applications for Portability. The outreach program is designed to [...]
