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Red Lobster quietly closes another seven restaurants bringing total to 106 – months after filing for bankruptcy
RED Lobster have closed at least seven restaurants nationwide as financial troubles persist. The chain shut up shop the cluster of outlets across six states. Two restaurants in Florida will close, as will locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado and Texas. Red Lobster shuttered a slew of restaurants as it...
Developing a nano-treatment to help save mangroves from deadly disease
Mangroves and palm trees are hallmarks of the Sunshine State not just for their beauty but for their immense importance to Florida's coastlines. Mangroves are crucial because they naturally protect coastal shores from storm damage and serve as vital wildlife habitats around the world. Scientists at the University of Central...
Free Event: Coconut Creek Back-to-School Movie Night Features Trolls Band Together
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The city of Coconut Creek is holding its back-to-school movie night at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the Butterfly Lot, which is just east of the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. The event at 5280 NW 40 Street features a free drive-in screening of the movie Trolls Band Together. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Food trucks will be on-site selling their fare. The movie will be shown on a massive three-story screen that includes booming sound and optional closed captions, organizers said. No pre-registration is required. The showing is dependent on the weather.DOWNLOAD...
Florida homeowners challenge HOA rules amidst new laws and legal uncertainty
NOKOMIS, Fla. — Homeowners associations are everywhere in Florida, and there is no shortage of opinions about what they do and the power they wield. From limits on street or even driveway parking to restrictions on landscaping and even the color scheme of your home. For a long time, HOAs have had broad powers to enforce and even fine people for rules violations. However, a series of laws that went into effect earlier this month in Florida are now pushing back on some of these powers. They would limit which rules that HOAs can enforce and even provide more transparency to members.
Democrats meeting Monday to name replacement candidate in North Florida congressional race
The Democratic candidate for a north Florida congressional seat has dropped out of this year's race, forcing party honchos to select a replacement. Democrat Meghann Hovey of Tallahassee, who had qualified to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat in June, notified the Florida Division of Elections this week she was withdrawing. Now,...
Despite extreme heat, Florida does not require landlords to provide AC
ST. PETERSBURG — Passion Facey’s 8-year-old son sweats so much in his sleep that his bed is wet by morning. To stay cool, her 3-year-old has learned to shed his clothes when the family gets to their apartment. Her infant cries and cries and cries as Facey presses...
CITY OF DANIA BEACH WATER UTILITY TO TEMPORARILY SWITCH TO FREE CHLORINE
Dania Beach, FL – The City of Dania Beach will temporarily switch to free chlorine for all its utilities customers from Sept. 1 through 22, 2024, for preventative maintenance. This routine procedure provides additional protection against bacteria and is a common practice for water suppliers using chlorine disinfection. The Florida Department of Health recommends this periodic program.
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