South Florida Dance Vacations Launches June 15 with VISIT FLORIDA Tourism Grant
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Cultural tourism and ballroom dance in South Florida will get an extra boost soon, courtesy of the State and one local business. VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official public/private marketing arm for tourism, awarded a Small Business Partner marketing grant to Pompano Beach-based Beach Vacation Rentals, which is set to launch SouthFloridaDanceVacations.com [...]
“Treasures of the Hard Rock” Music Memorabilia Exhibit; unique collection goes on display at Hard Rock #Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood will give fans an up-close look at pieces of history from music superstars and legends with the never-before-seen “Treasures of the Hard Rock” traveling memorabilia exhibit June 3 – 10, 2013. The exhibit features iconic items from two one-of-a-kind collections pulled from Hard Rock’s vault, [...]
The Bōl, an Authentic Asian Cuisine Experience, Opens at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (May 20, 2013) – The Bōl, a new authentic Asian cuisine restaurant experience is now open at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, South Florida’s largest casino and entertainment destination. Owned by The Seminole Tribe of Florida, the 51-seat restaurant, located near the resort’s main entrance in the space formerly occupied by Chopeke [...]
Photo: Record-setting Burmese python captured in Miami-Dade County
A Miami man has caught and killed the longest Burmese python ever captured in Florida: 18 feet, 8 inches. The python was a 128-pound female that was not carrying eggs, according to University of Florida scientists who examined the snake. The previous record length for a Burmese python captured in the wild in Florida was [...]
Join @BrowardLibrary in June/July for a celebration of Florida history with Viva Florida 500 events
Viva Florida 500, an initiative launched by the Florida Department of State and its partners, celebrates the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon’s arrival in Florida. The statewide, year-long salute to the state’s history celebrates Florida’s rich heritage and diverse cultural history. Broward County Libraries Division will hold numerous events and exhibits dedicated to [...]
Cicadas Life Cycle Begins After 17 Years – expect them in South Florida!
Do you remember playing outside and listening to those loud buzzing sounds that came from up above in the trees? It’s almost like a hovering noise or flying saucers from a 1950’s movie. Those sounds you heard were mating calls from both the male and female, 1.5 inch flying bugs called the Cicadas. Don’t be [...]
Second Annual National Bike to School Day a Huge Success in Weston
The roads surrounding Weston schools were busy on Wednesday, May 8th with kids of all ages biking to school! BSO Deputy Kari Pallotto, Crime Prevention Practitioner, SRO Mark Skolnick, and the BSO Mounted Patrol, escorted Eagle Point Elementary students to their school safely. There they were greeted by staff from Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital who [...]
Register for the City of Deerfield Beach, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Class
CERT training is here! CERT training teaches basic disaster preparedness. Students will learn basic first aid, basic fire suppression and fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, terrorism and more. In addition, students will learn how the Deerfield Beach CERT Team is utilized in the community following a disaster and how CERT helps the [...]
Space still available at Sunrise summer camps
Space is still available at a handful of Sunrise Summer Camp sites, including Banyan Elementary, Horizon Elementary, Village Elementary and Piper High. Don’t miss your chance to register! This summer, free hot or cold lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided to campers each day. All summer camp registration requests must be submitted by [...]
Made from the Heart with Love Offers Unique Local Creations in Downtown Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, FL – May 13, 2013 – A group of local artists, artisans and craftsmen are sharing their creations with the community at Made from the Heart with Love, a unique co-op venture that opened May 4 in Downtown Hollywood. Made from the Heart with Love, located at 117 S. 21st Avenue between Hollywood Boulevard [...]
