@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 [...]
#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 [...]
Will Tamarac recall efforts survive court?
By Buddy Nevins, BrowardBeat.com (Feb. 14, 2013) - Recalls – the attempt to toss an elected official from office – usually fails when it reaches the courthouse. This time Tamarac voters have a real chance of driving a city commissioner from office even if it ends up in court. They may really accomplish what so many [...]
Plantation is Site of Free Household Hazardous Waste/Electronics Disposal Event on Feb. 10; others planned
Through a partnership between Broward County Solid Waste and Recycling Services and Partner Cities and Plantation, a free drop-off event for household hazardous waste and used electronics will take place on Sunday, February 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plantation Public Works Complex, 750 N.W. 91 Ave. This event provides a great [...]
Video As Armed Robber Elbows Way In Front Of Mom And Baby
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives have released surveillance video from an armed robbery at a Tamarac sandwich shop December 5, 2012. An armed robber entered the Subway restaurant around 7:45 p.m., pushed a woman holding a two-year-old baby out of the way at the counter and cleaned out the cash register before taking off. The suspect [...]
Tamarac Elementary School to Hold Grand Opening of Play Spaces
Students and staff at Tamarac Elementary School (7601 N. University Drive, Tamarac) will celebrate the opening of new outdoor play spaces on the campus on Friday, December 14, 9 – 10 a.m. The event will feature a tour of the play spaces, which include areas for hopscotch, four square and a bean bag toss court. [...]
Broward County property tax exemption filing dates announced for December 2012
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 [...]
Body Found In Palm Beach Likely Linked To Tamarac Homicide
(Unincorporated Palm Beach Gardens/Tamarac) On October 12, 2012, at approximately 4:30 pm, deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle located in the 16000 block of Innovation Drive, unincorporated Palm Beach Gardens. Upon closer inspection of the vehicle a foul order was noticed near the trunk of the vehicle. The trunk was opened and the body of a [...]
