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VOTES ARE IN: ARC Florida viewers pick a Delray Beach pizza shop as their favorite
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — ARC Florida asked and viewers answered. Two weeks ago, Matt Lincoln, Sam Kerrigan, and the whole CBS12 News ARC Florida team asked everyone at home to nominate the best pizza place in the area. From Palm Beach to the Treasure Coast, viewers sent...
Buyers sue to recoup Mandarin Oriental deposit on unfinished Boca Raton condo
The prominent Mandarin Oriental hotel and condo in downtown Boca Raton began construction five years ago but still remains mostly two concrete shells, creating an eyesore in the city center. Palm Beach Post. A Highland Beach couple is suing an affiliate of Boca Raton-based Penn Florida Cos. in a bid...
City of Tamarac Hosts “Family Fun in the Sun Day” at Waters Edge Park
Get ready for a day of excitement and entertainment as the City of Tamarac’s Parks & Recreation Department presents the “Family Fun in the Sun Day.”. This free event is set to take place on Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waters Edge Park, located at 7508 NW 61st Street.
City of Coconut Creek Launches 2024-25 Creek Club for Middle School Students
The City of Coconut Creek has announced the 2024-25 Creek Club, an after-school recreational program designed specifically for middle school students. The Creek Club aims to provide participants with structured activities, ensuring a balanced mix of fun and education, along with a light snack and a drink each day. Open...
Don't like having to prove dog is service animal to HOA? Blame the law, not the lawyer
Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers. Editor's note: The following letter comes in following up to a previous column in which a writer...
Tamarac Holds Back to School ‘Splash Bash’ on Aug 3
The City of Tamarac is excited to celebrate the new school year with a fun-filled Splash Bash event. Join them on Saturday, August 3, at 4:00 p.m. at the Caporella Aquatic Complex for an afternoon of family-friendly activities, music, games, and more. This event promises a splashing good time for everyone.
Register Now for Parkland Teen Night at SoFlo Ninja Academy on July 26
Calling all teenagers – the City of Parkland is set to host a Teen Night you won’t want to miss. Teen Night takes place at the SoFlo Ninja Academy on Friday, July 26. Open to teens aged 12-16, it offers the chance to experience ninja-inspired obstacle courses in a high-energy environment reminiscent of “American Ninja Warrior.”
Construction Completes on BSO’s New Research, Development, and Training Center in Fort Lauderdale
ANF has completed construction of the new Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Research, Development, and Training Center (R.D.T.C.) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving as the construction manager for the project with Saltz Michelson Architects and RDG Planning & Design as the architects. The building is designed to meet Class “A” Office Building standards.
Don’t Leave Home Without Him: Marlon Bolton Persuades City to Accept American Express Cards, Says He Wants Rewards Points
Don’t leave home without him. Tamarac Commissioner Marlon Bolton recently persuaded city officials to start accepting American Express cards for bills and fees, a first for the city’s government. Amex cards can now be used to pay city utility bills, purchase building permits and business licenses, and cover...
Parkland’s Heron Bay Clubhouse Property Being Marketed to Developers
Parkland commissioners have hired Colliers International to market a city-owned portion of the Heron Bay Clubhouse property to developers, according to city records. As part of a broker services agreement, approved unanimously at the July 10 commission meeting, Colliers will create an offering memorandum for commercial developers interested in purchasing the 9.3-acre parcel at 11801 Heron Bay Blvd. for construction and operation.
True tales from the campaign trail, believe it or not | Steve Bousquet
It’s getting weird out there on the campaign trail, and there’s still a long way to go. The Aug. 20 primary is still a month away. On his Facebook page, a candidate for a Broward County judgeship, Scott R. Shapiro, falsely boasted that he’s “endorsed by those who know justice best.” “Honored to receive the endorsement of the County Court,” Shapiro’s Facebook page said. “Their support is a ...
YMCA of South Florida, other local organizations host school supply distribution in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Some South Florida organizations are supplying support to families getting students ready to go back to school. The YMCA of South Florida led the way Saturday, making sure students have everything they need. Volunteers at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale handed out backpacks filled...
Fort Lauderdale firefighters free kitten wedged in piece of wood
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Firefighters in Fort Lauderdale came to the rescue of a stray kitten that became stuck. The feline on Friday got its head wedged in a piece of wood in front of a home along the 1100 block of West Las Olas Boulevard, in the city’s Sailboat Bend neighborhood.
Aritzia and Alo Yoga now open at Town Center at Boca Raton; five more stores coming soon
BOCA RATON — Palm Beach County's first Aritzia, the popular women's clothing and accessory line, is now open at the Town Center at Boca Raton. It is one of seven new stores the Town Center has announced for this year and early 2025. It is Aritzia's fifth location in Florida and its second...
South Florida at the 2024 Summer Olympics: Meet more than 50 locals competing in Paris
A summer of international athletics continues this week with the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday night. The U.S. Olympic Team features nearly 600 athletes, including many who are from or have current ties to South Florida's Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. As the countdown to the...
Fort Lauderdale's SE 3rd Avenue Drawbridge Repair Commences, Expect Delays and Detours
Attention Fort Lauderdale drivers and pedestrians: prepare for some detours and delays as bridge repairs are set to commence on the SE 3rd Avenue drawbridge, a vital artery in the city’s downtown area. According to a Broward County press release, necessary repairs are in the works to address the damage from a recent crane accident. The bridge which spans the New River will see construction activity starting Friday, July 26, with crews working tirelessly through two consecutive weekends until completion.
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