A racecar designed by Westglades Middle School’s SECME (South East Consortium for Math and Engineering) team took first place honors in the SECME Engineering Design Competition held in late June at the University of Alabama.
Election Day Tuesday, November 2nd Remember to vote. Polls are open 7:00am to 7:00pm City collecting Halloween Costumes The City of Parkland has partnered with Free Costumes for Kids and is asking residents to donate unused and old costumes to a worthy cause. From October 15 till November 12, 2010 there will be 3 boxes [...]
Library News Monday, September 20, 2010, 5:00pm – Instrument Petting Zoo presented by United by Music, Inc. Join us for a fun filled workshop Instrument Petting zoo! Students from 5 to 14 years of age are welcome. United by Music, Inc is a non-profit organization designed to provide opportunities for children of Broward County to be [...]
This is a work in progress, so check back regularly as events are added to this list! Email Halloween/Fall festival events to . Click here to enter our Halloween Costume Contest. Post your best pics of Halloweens past to win a four-pack of to the Halloween Festival at Snyder Park. Coconut Creek Halloween Business Expo [...]
From the office of Commissioner Stacy Ritter: The Broward County Commission unanimously passed a motion which will help homeowners find and get more accurate information about the clean-up of defective Chinese drywall. Broward Commissioner Stacy Ritter asked the Commission to direct county staff to make updated, federal government approved information available to homeowners At this [...]
Another Broward family suffered a preventable tragedy when their daughter drowned in their backyard pool Saturday night. Shortly after 8 p.m. a Parkland man found his daughter floating in the family swimming pool at 6556 NW 78 Drive. The father told Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives he had been watching Adielana Martinez while her mother was [...]
Administration News Parkland Obtains 2010 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant The City of Parkland City Commission on July 21, 2010 authorized the City to enter into an agreement with the State of Florida. Executive Office of the Governor and the Florida Energy and Climate Commission. The grant, in the amount of $180,000, will allow [...]
Parkland residents have been sending in reports that coyotes have been spotted in the area. “There have been a number of sightings of a Florida coyote (not believed to be a cougar) within the City of Parkland (“Parkland”) municipal limits,” said city officials. “Upon receipt of this information, the City immediately contacted the Broward County [...]
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 [...]
Summer Recreation Registration: Parkland Kids Camp and Teen Camp The Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration in person and by mail for the Summer Recreation Program for both residents and non-residents. The Parkland Summer Recreation Kids and Teen Programs are for children ages 5-14. Registration forms and camp calendars are available to download on the city website or may be picked up [...]
Governor Charlie Crist has recognized Bob and Joan Nast of Coconut Creek as this week’s Points of Light for Disability Awareness Month. “Bob and Joan have completely devoted their lives to serving others,” said Governor Crist. “They have selflessly provided amazing opportunities to families and children with developmental disabilities and serious illnesses.”
Pine Tree The Pine Tree Town Meeting Scheduled for May 26th is canceled. Memorial Day Park Hours All City of Parkland Parks will be closing at 6:00 pm on Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day. No Limits Playground Opens at Terramar Park The City of Parkland is proud to announce the opening of [...]
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 [...]
Census Forms Should No Longer Be Mailed Beginning on May 1, Census Workers will be conducting door to door operation. Census workers will be carrying a Census official bag, and an ID without a picture. The ID will have their name, and anyone in doubt can ask the worker for an ID with a picture if they [...]
Liberty Park Maintenance Liberty Park will be closed from May 3rd – May 29th in order to complete annual maintenance. Parks and Recreation News Summer Camp Registration: Parkland Kids Camp & Teen Camp The Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration in person and by mail for the Summer Recreation Program for both residents and non-residents. The Parkland Summer [...]
On Wednesday afternoon, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist signed the Seminole Gaming Compact after several years of negotiation. The Florida House passed the gaming compact last week with the Seminole Tribe that limits gaming and its expansion in Florida and guarantees the state a minimum of $1 billion over five years. The House passed Senate Bill [...]
Census Forms Should No Longer be mailed Beginning on May 1, Census Workers will be conducting door to door operation. Census workers will be carrying a Census official bag, and an ID without a picture. The ID will have their name, and anyone in doubt can ask the worker for an ID with a picture if [...]
Broward County commissioners delayed a decision on approving a formula that would allow them to lock in a percentage of revenue from the Seminole Gaming Compact (click here to see most recent version) currently winding its way through the Florida Legislature for the third time.
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
Census Day is April 1st In March, more than 130 million households across the nation will receive a census form to complete and return upon receipt. Households that do not respond may receive a replacement questionnaire in early April. Census takers will visit households that do not return questionnaires to take a count in person. [...]
City of Parkland Launching Improved Web Page The City of Parkland is excited to announce the launching of our improved City Web Page. As of Friday March 5, when you go to http://cityofparkland.org you will see a new and improved look and experience enhanced functionality.
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 [...]
By Daria DiGiovanni Editor’s note: Lynch is running in a Tuesday, Feb. 2 primary. See election story.
Early voting starts today, January 25, for a special election primary in U.S. Congressional District 19. The seat opened when Congressman Robert Wexler turned in his resignation back in October 2009, effective January 2010, to become president of the Center for Middle East Peace. The official primary election date is Feb. 2, 2010. In the [...]
Martin Luther King Celebration: JAN 13 Wednesday, January 13th at 4:00 pm at the YMCA featuring Tuskegee Airmen Computer Classes for Beginners If you are just learning to use a computer or need to brush up on the basics, the Parkland Library has a series of free computer
