By Rachel Galvin IndependentStreak.ning.com As in previous years, the Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival (FLIFF), now in its 24th year, brings a wide variety of features, documentaries and short subjects, as well as filmmakers from around the globe and celebrities. The festival, which opened Oct. 23, has proved an excellent networking tool for those in the [...]
Miami doctor Manuel Barbeite was sentenced to 78 months in prison, following his conviction for Medicare and Medicaid HIV infusion fraud,to be followed by three years of supervised release. In addition, Barbeite was ordered to pay $3,451,120.67 in restitution. Barbeite’s co-defendant, Walter Proano, is scheduled to be sentenced on December 10, 2009. Barbeite’s conviction resulted [...]
Broward County Libraries Division Outreach Services will present a series of seminars on applying for public assistance, such as food stamps, Medicaid, and temporary cash. The programs will offer residents the opportunity to speak directly to representatives from public and private organizations that can provide help and assistance during these troubled economic times. The seminar [...]
Home Diagnostics, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of blood glucose monitoring systems, has received a 2009 Governor’s Export Excellence Award. The award, part of the 2009 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards program, recognizes Home Diagnostics for its international growth and increase in export sales, expansion of the company’s TRUEtest platform for diabetes monitoring, and [...]
Since President Barack Obama opened the lines of travel to Cuba, airlines and cruises have been vying to be portals to take Americans to Cuba and vice versa. Broward County commissioners approved this week allowing the mayor tosend a letter to the U.S. Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets control asking permission to use Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood [...]
Grammy-winning superstar Lionel Richie will bring 30 years of his most enduring hits and chart-topping favorites to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Sunday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 30 at noon. Propelled by his immensely productive songwriting skills along with his dynamic [...]
THE WEDNESDAY MEETING on NOV. 4 AT 10 am HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 7pm A Community Boundary Conference will be hosted by School Board Members regarding School Boundaries for all impacted communities regarding any and all potential boundary changes. The Superintendent’s initial boundary recommendations with detailed scenario maps and rationales will be presented and discussed [...]
From the office of Ron Klein Citing Venezuela’s ties to internationally-recognized terrorist organizations such as the FARC and Hezbollah, Congressmen Ron Klein (FL-22) and Connie Mack (FL-14) introduced bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives yesterday that calls on the Secretary of State to add Venezuela to the state sponsors of terrorism list. “Designating Venezuela [...]
The Broward County commission lowered its payment obligations with Nova Southeastern University for the design, construction and operation of a joint-use library and parking garage created in 1999. The commission has been regularly reducing its obligations since Oct. 2, 2007, again on Nov. 13, 2008, following up with an agreement in August 2009 that released [...]
Three prominent Broward attorneys will be spearheading a commission on ethics for Broward County Public Schools. During a press conference Wednesday morning, James Notter, superintendent for Broward County Public Schools, announced the Commission on Education Excellence through Integrity, Public Ethics, and Transparency. Former Attorney General Bob Butterworth, former State Representative and current Fort Lauderdale Mayor [...]
Many of Broward’s best restaurants have partnered with PremierDiningFlorida.com to help you eat on the cheap. Founded by Kevin Short, a long-time restaurateur, PremierDiningFlorida.com focuses on getting you the best deals for eating out: half price gift certificates. From the casual Tijuana Taxi to Mango’s in Fort Lauderdale to Thai Spice and Sage Café, a [...]
South Florida’s coolest costumed and plain-clothes characters come together for a Halloween Block Party hosted by 9 favorite Fort Lauderdale haunts, including Tarpon Bend, Himmarshee Bar & Grille, Side Bar, Coyote Ugly, Dicey Riley’s, Fat Cat’s, Briny’s Irish Pub, Limoncello and TMex, Saturday, October 31 from 8 PM – 4 AM. Map of Block Party [...]
This October a deep dark terrifying cloud of fear will descend over Broward County as Celebrations Party and Productions produces their latest event “Possessed University” Haunted House. Celebrations has enlisted the services of “FrightMaster” to bring you the Scariest Haunted House in South Florida. His bone chilling scare tactics pushes the boundaries of your perceptions. [...]
CLICK HERE FOR 2010 BOAT SHOW INFORMATION There has never been a better time to enjoy boating. And there has never been a better place to fulfill your marine dreams. Celebrate the 50th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show®, October 29-November 2, 2009, where you will find the world’s finest selection of marine products offered for [...]
The Public Service Commission (PSC) will delay its decisions on revenue requirements and rates for the pending Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and Progress Energy Florida, Inc. (PEF) cases, according to today’s vote. The Commission decision is the result of a request by Governor Crist to delay action on both proposed rate increases until [...]
It was a spooky gathering at The Coconut Creek Chamber of Commerce’s first Halloween Business Expo on Wednesday, October 28. Approximately fifty local businesses and social services agencies will disseminate information and goodies from their booths. In addition, close to fifteen local restaurants participated in “A Taste of Coconut Creek.” Foodies got to try Bagel [...]
This Halloween, as you are preparing the party goods, consider these drink recipes, courtesy of Satoro Restaurant & Lounge. Satoro will be serving these drinks up Friday and Saturday in their recently opened venue at 2050 Hollywood Blvd. Open till 2 a.m. Vampires Bloodtinis: Raspberry vodka, white chocolate liquor and grenadine Red Death: vodka, Southern [...]
With over 1800 linear feet of canals, global warming and rises in sea level could be a real problem if local governments don’t join the effort and plan ahead to mitigate the effects. And according to county commissioner Kristen Jacobs, we’re already seeing the effect of global warming in South Florida. “Just a month ago, [...]
Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Kevin Tynan of Pembroke Pines to the Broward County School Board. He will fill the vacancy created by the suspension of Beverly Gallagher. The appointment takes effect immediately. The School Board will announce an official swearing in date. “For seven years, Kevin has devoted his legal career to the ethics [...]
Scano Sinclair knew where he could find a vulnerable victim with lots of cash. He knew that he could sneak into her bedroom, point a gun at her face and steal her money. What apparently didn’t occur to the 28-year-old Miramar man was that it might not be smart to take pictures of oneself with [...]
Ed Lynch, a Republican candidate for U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler’s recently vacated seat in the 19th Congressional district, has expressed concerns about endorsements by Wexler and the South Florida Congressional Delegation of Sen. Ted Deutch who is also running for the seat. Wexler announced his decision to retire in January 2010 to take a position [...]
Tilburg’s Dutch Ale took the top spot during the Second Annual World Series of Beer competition at Whole Foods Market in Coral Springs. Eight beers, mostly high end and import beers, were judged by about ten people. The runner up was Monk in a Trunk. The money raised by participants went to the Florida Marlins [...]
Parks and Recreation News City of Parkland Food Drive: OCT 27th to NOV 13th Times are tough and the City of Parkland and city staff are giving back to those in need, please join us in collecting food for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Starting October 27th we will be taking food donations at the [...]
When it wraps up this week, the U2 360° Tour will have played to over 3 million fans in just 44 cities. With record shattering sales including the largest attendance at the Rose Bowl last evening as well as setting the all time record at New York’s Giant stadium where the audience surpassed that of [...]
The Board of Governors today appointed 21 individuals to be members of the boards of trustees at the 11 institutions of the State University System of Florida. “I welcome all of the new trustees to the State University System,” said Sheila M. McDevitt, chair of the Board of Governors. “These individuals have distinguished records of [...]
