The Broward Education Foundation received a $40,000 grant from Citi Foundation for the “Ready, Set & College Bound” Program. The program’s goal is to increase high school graduation rates at three Broward County high schools – Deerfield Beach, Hallandale and Stranahan. The relationship between Citi and the Education Foundation goes back more than 20 years. [...]
The staff has been hired, the taps are in place, and the final touches are being applied as Yard House, the award-winning restaurant with locations in Palm Beach Gardens and Coral Gables, prepares to open its doors at The Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach on September 26. The restaurant will celebrate is pending [...]
8-16-2010 All beaches have been re-opened. 08-13-2010 After analyzing the results from beach water samples, the Broward County Health Department is lifting the swimming advisory for the beach at: HARRISON STREET AT A1A – HOLLYWOOD Broward County Health Department officials continue to recommend that people NOT swim at the beach near the following locations: MINNESOTA [...]
Broward County Health Department officials are recommending people not swim at the beach near the following locations:
Broward County Health Department officials are recommending people not swim at the beach near Hallandale Beach Boulevard at A1A in Hallandale. Samples of beach water collected at this area did not meet recommended state requirements. All other beaches in Broward County tested satisfactory. Certain bacteria could create unhealthy beach water conditions and may cause swimming-related [...]
From Hallandale commissioner Keith London: The following are a list of very important and high priority meetings concerning “OUR” City for the month of July: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Hurricane Preparedness Forum – Cultural Center Wednesday, July 14, 2010 – 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Parks Master [...]
Kelvin Gibson, age 30, was arrested on Friday, June 25, 2010 in Dania Beach, Florida by the FBI. Gibson has been charged with robbing Wachovia Bank in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The FBI is now seeking information regarding his accomplice who has not yet been apprehended.
FORT LAUDERDALE The City of Fort Lauderdale invites residents and visitors to celebrate America’s Independence Day by attending a free celebration on Fort Lauderdale Beach from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The Fourth of July festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. on across from the Oasis Café, located at [...]
By Steve Cabeza For this week’s “Head’s Up” Report for the Food for Thought Radio Show, the fine folks at t.b.a. (the buzz agency) set up a tasting for me at III Forks Steakhouse at the Village of Gulfstream, so a hearty thanks goes out to Julie because the experience was fantastic! There are 7 [...]
A state of emergency has officially been declared in South Florida. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist declared Broward County, along with Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties in a state of emergency from the BP oil spill on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig. “I found that this event threatens the state of Florida,” said Crist in [...]
Governor Charlie Crist today signed the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act, creating uniform standards for the use of cameras as traffic enforcement devices. Cameras will give law enforcement an additional resource to help combat red-light running in Florida. A portion of the funds from traffic violations will go to the
Tuesday, June 1 BOWLING Strikers Family Sports Center (Sunrise) For adults with developmental disabilities. 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. $5.50 includes two games and shoes. Participants will socialize and bowl two games to improve and maintain their bowling skills. Preregistration is required. For more information, call the Special Populations Section at ROADVIEW CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING [...]
Broward County Public Schools Community Schools announces its summer camps and programs for a variety of interests and all ages. Registration is open now for a wide range of fun
By Valerie Amor, Green Examiner, guest columnist. It was President Barack Obama during his campaign that stressed repeatedly that he would never support lifting the moratorium off the coast of Florida, “I intend to keep in place the moratorium here in Florida…to protect Florida’s pristine coastline.” Since his own words are stronger than mine in [...]
By Steve Cabeza Thanks to the fine folks at t.b.a., the buzz agency, I got a press kit and V.I.P. invite to the Grand Opening of Cantina Laredo at theVillage of Gulfstream, and was excited to sample some Gourmet Mexican Cuisine. [ Follow Cabeza58 on Twitter ] In addition to almost 10 years as a [...]
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 [...]
For many, the spiritual path begins with a guide. For others, such as Maria Baez, spiritual awareness is naturally a part of their essence from childhood. “I was always connected to the path since I was a little girl and discovered my intuitive gift at age 12 when I was having prophetic dreams and images [...]
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units are reporting some local roadways flooded in Weston, in the vicinity of Weston Hills Dr. and Royal Palm Blvd. There are also some cars stalled out due to the flooding in the same area. Units are also on scene at a home located at 1208 Manor Dr. South, where a [...]
On Thursday, January 28, 2010 there will be a joint meeting with the City of Hallandale Beach City Commission and the City’s AD HOC Parking Committee. The meeting will be held at 6:30pm at the Cultural Community Center, 410 SE 3rd Street. In an effort to address and to study parking citywide, the City Commission [...]
Broward County residents are encouraged to recycle their used electronic equipment and dispose of household hazardous waste in an environmentally safe manner – and now that’s easier than ever. Thanks to a partnership between Broward County Waste and Recycling Services and Partner Cities and Fort Lauderdale, a free drop-off event will be held on Sunday, [...]
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested one suspect while a second remains at large following a gas station purse-snatching last month caught on camera. Another video obtained shows the wanted suspect using her victim’s stolen credit cards at a Dania Beach food market.
By Fraser Allport Indoor Air Quality – Are you ill because of “Sick Building Syndrome?” Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers Do You Suspect Your Office Has an Indoor Air Problem ? When people hear about “Going Green,” they think of Energy and Water Efficiency, Solar and Wind Power, Sustainability [...]
Related stories Local Agencies in Broward reaching out FBI fraud alert Tariff charges waived at Port Everglades Monetary collections for Caring House Project, a local non-profit that helps build communities in Haiti (sustainable with food, shelter and more), are being accepted at Fishtales, 33rd St. Wine Bar and Sunset Blue Block Party. Visit here for [...]
The Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Pembroke City Hall, 3150 S.W. 52nd Ave., will close at the end of business day tomorrow, Thursday, January 14. County residents who may have experienced damage to their homes and businesses following the severe weather in December are being encouraged to visit the office prior [...]
By Fraser Allport People ask me “ Why is your company named ‘ Energy, Water and Taxes, LLC ’ ? How do taxes correlate with Energy and Water efficiency ? ” The answer is that taxes have always played a critical role in world history. Taxes are ubiquitous. Taxes are your largest variable expense. And [...]
