The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, in partnership with the Metropolitan Planning Organization in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, is announcing a call for projects in the Miami Urbanized Area for Job Access & Reverse
The City Commission is seeking interested individuals to serve on an initial task force relating to developing the City’s vision for the next century. Once established, the task force will develop a format to recommend to the City Commission from which to launch the visioning process community-wide. For membership details and to apply, contact the [...]
State Representative Janet Adkins, R- District 12, has filed a bill for the 2010 Legislative Session to amend Florida Statute related to threats of violence. This bill will expand enforcement of threats of violence to include threats
Hospital records have helped identify the remaining victim of a fatal fire that engulfed a Tamarac home on November 15. Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives have confirmed the identity of the female victim
Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters recently announced that it will partner with The Florida Society for Middle East Studies (FSMES) to launch a fundraising initiative for the establishment of a Middle East Institute at FAU. The announcement was made at FSMES’ monthly meeting in November. “FAU has long been [...]
Darius Butler of the Darius Butler Foundation led an effort to provide 100 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners to 100 lower income families in the Coral Springs area.
Coral Springs is inviting middle and high school students to a dialogue about youth issues at a Youth Empowerment and Diversity Summit. The Summit will be held as part of the City’s traditional Martin L. King, Jr. Monday workshop on
If you’re looking for a new job, new career and the chance to mingle with the business crowd, check out the NetworkPalooza! Job & Career Fair. NetworkPalooza! is more than event it’s an experience for business professionals looking to make social and business connections. Business Events Florida creates the ultimate business networking experience. Networking groups, [...]
While many of us slept in, cooked or just relaxed on Thanksgiving Day, a small group of Broward volunteers gave up their Thanksgiving morning to help others. On Thanksgiving, staff and many volunteers with Broward Meals on Wheels assembled Thanksgiving dinners for 600 seniors in Broward County, many who are shut-ins who can’t leave home, [...]
Those participating in Fort Lauderdale’s 2009 Winterfest Family Day and Christmas on Las Olas events will enjoy a taste of Norman Rockwell’s classic portrayal of American life, thanks to the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s current acclaimed exhibition, American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. Families enjoying the free Winterfest Family Day, held on [...]
Parks and Recreation News Healthy Lifestyle Class: WED, DEC 9TH This new program will be held on a monthly basis from
The Broward County Health Department in partnership with the Children’s Services Council of Broward County is providing H1N1 vaccinations to pregnant women, children older than 6 months and persons who care for infants. Free H1N1 vaccinations will be provided
Holiday gift giving is now easier than ever with the just released website MyChristmasCatalog.com. This comprehensive website that’s loaded with holiday entertainment and charm is one of the first to harness Microsoft’s(R) revolutionary Silverlight(R) technology. Fast and slick, MyChristmasCatalog.com by Fort Lauderdale-based Catalog Enterprises, Inc., helps you choose the most popular gifts at the lowest [...]
Following a presentation on Neighborhood Planning at the November 18th City Commission meeting, the City’s Planning & Zoning staff has scheduled a “Neighborhood Planning Community Meeting” on December 9th at 7 p.m. in the Jaco Pastorius Park Community Center. The meeting is open to all residents, property and business owners to gain input regarding the [...]
Jeffrey H. Sloman, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, announced that a federal jury in Miami found defendants Garry Souffrant, 33, and Yvonne Souffrant, 33, husband and wife, both of Davie, FL, guilty of charges relating to their participation in a multi-million dollar money laundering and mortgage fraud conspiracy. A third [...]
The Mayor and City Commissioners have office hours scheduled in December to discuss City issues with residents or business owners. Office hours are set as follows, but check www.CoralSprings.org/event regularly for changes. – Mayor Scott Brook has four sets of office hours scheduled for the dates below. To schedule an appointment, call Friday, December [...]
The 2009 Holiday Parade will feature decorated floats and other entries with a musical theme, and will proceed along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. Traditionally, the parade draws thousands of spectators and more than 75 floats, bands and walking groups. All groups, including local schools, civic organizations, and businesses are welcome [...]
With over 30,000 seniors in Broward County living below the poverty line, the Pantry of Broward is doing its part to try to help this community. Since its inception two years ago, the Pantry helps over 500 individuals a month, primarily with food, but also with referral services to other agencies. “Hunger usually brings them [...]
On special through Friday are gift certificates to over 30 different area restaurants. From Palm Beach to Hollywood, and out west, every restaurant listed on PremierDiningFlorida.com is an additional 10 percent off. Normally only 50 percent off, BrowardNETOnline.com has partnered with PremierDiningFlorida.com to give its readers a special Black Friday sale that is taking place [...]
The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching and many Broward County residents will be taking vacations or leaving town to visit with family and friends. The Broward Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that there are certain security-minded steps to take before leaving town. Remember to stop all newspaper deliveries, ask a trusted neighbor to pick up your [...]
Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued a consumer advisory alerting homeowners whose homes contain allegedly defective Chinese drywall manufactured by Knauf Plasterboard (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. to an opportunity to ensure their claims against the company are preserved.
Officials at the Broward County Health Department announced Broward County’s first H1N1 Vaccination Clinic which shall be open to all members of the public starting Monday, November 30, 2009 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive in Coral Springs, 33065. Free H1N1 vaccinations will be offered on this [...]
20-year-old Antonio Brandon Parker, of Dania Beach was fatally shot Sunday evening at his home, and his younger siblings and grandmother were close enough to hear the deadly encounter.
Jose Rodriguez, 52, of Pompano Beach FL, was left hurt and walking home after being the target of a beating and carjacking outside a Pompano Beach gas station.
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred at Sun Trust Bank located at 501 E. Las Olas Boulevard at approximately 9:30am Friday Nov, 20th 2009.
