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The end may be in sight for lift station project
Lighthouse Point – Frustrated with the time it has taken to rebuild the water/wastewater lift station at Lighthouse Drive and Northeast 41 Street, city commissioners are demanding the county meet its new install date for a functioning generator. The rebuild has been in the works for five years and...
Pet Adoptions – Week of Oct. 17
This is Casper. He’s another boy in the litter of three sweet kittens. Casper is neutered, tested negative for FIV and leukemia and has his first kitten shot. This handsome boy has an adorable Mickey Mouse nose and gray tabby markings with a lot of white. He’s ready to join a family who will enjoy his kitten antics and hopefully will have another cat or kitten for him to play with. For more information about cats, call 954-974-6152 or visit floridahumanesociety.org to complete a pre-adoption form.
Solve a “Murder in the Wild West”
Pompano Beach – Howdy, pardners! Round up your posse of kin folk and cowpokes and mosey on over to Galuppi’s to help figure out which dirty varmint committed “Murder in the Wild West.”. Standing Room Only Productions is back with another piece of immersive dinner theater, this...
Philip Alsten can help with all your Medicare needs
You’re ready and eager to start receiving your long-awaited Medicare coverage. However, you soon discover applying for Medicare is a confusing and convoluted process. Plus, you realize Medicare will not pay for all of your medical bills. In fact, sometimes it’s not even close. To add to the confusion, you quickly find yourself being bombarded via paper mail or email, or both, with myriad solicitations to purchase either supplemental coverage or perhaps one of many Medicare Advantage plans.
March against modern day slavery planned for Oct. 19
Fort Lauderdale – On Oct. 19, the 3rd Annual A21 Walk for Freedom against human trafficking will be held in Fort Lauderdale and simultaneously in other cities around the nation and the world. The walk begins 8 a.m. at the Broward County Clerk of Courts, 201 SE 6 St.
What About Recent Trends and News in Instagram Marketing?
Instagram continues to be a very dynamic marketing platform, and as 2024 comes, some trends in particular are good for industries that are creative in nature, such as music, festivals and festivals related. The creative entrepreneurship sector need to stay on its toes, one step ahead of changes within the Instagram marketing campaign.
Resources, Events, Meetings & More – Week of Oct. 3
Oct. 11 – Dist. 1. The forum for District 5 will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Herb Skolnick Center, 800 SW 36 Ave. Coconut Creek – Family Night Out at The Promenade shopping center, 4467 Lyons Road, Oct. 10, 5 to 7 p.m. celebrates 40 years of the HCA Florida Northwest Hospital. There will be music, dance performances, photobooths, face painting, balloon art, free goodie bags, and restaurant specials.
Upcoming election giving Pompano voters a lot to consider
Pompano Beach – Along with the Nov. 5 ballot containing 11 candidates for four commission seats and two for mayor, voters here will decide three questions that, if approved, will amend the city’s charter. Question 1 removes the city’s right of eminent domain as a means of acquiring...
Tara’s Trustworthy Tips: Preventing elder financial abuse
A recent article by Martin Lenkowsky in The New Pelican discussed criminals impersonating agents from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This article sparked some ideas I’d like to share about preventing elder financial abuse and how it relates to guardianship and estate planning. When naming a fiduciary agent, such...
City encourages residents to be good neighbors
Oakland Park – National Good Neighbor Day was about planting seeds, literally and figuratively. Promoted by the city as a way of “creating opportunities for neighbors to get to know each other and lend a helping hand . . . and strengthen the bonds that make Oakland Park a great place to live,” the city-wide event included blood and food drives, street and waterway cleanups, gardening tips, an animal wellness clinic, and a bake sale.
Resources, Events, Meetings & More – Week of Sept. 26
Fort Lauderdale – Broward Art Guild’s Think Pink exhibit, highlighting the color pink and breast cancer awareness, will have its opening reception Oct. 5 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Additional hours through Oct. 17 are Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 12 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 12 to 6 p.m. Broward Art Guild’s new address is 2052 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Admission is free. Call 954-537-3370 or email info@browardartguild.org for more information. Visit browardartguild.org for more information on other Broward Art Guild events.
Resources, Events, Meetings & More – Week of Sept. 19
Wilton Manors – Kids Night Out, Sept. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive, will feature movies, paint parties, and more for kids in kindergarten to 5th grade. The cost is $25 per child. Call 954 390-2130 for more information. Church Anniversary. Deerfield Beach...
Pet Adoptions – Week of Sept. 8
This is Chewy. She’s a stunning 5-month-old gray and white dilute Calico kitten. Chewy has an exotic look and a terrific personality. She’s spayed, tested negative for leukemia and is up to date on shots. This adorable girl would be a wonderful addition to any family or single adopter. Please stop by to meet her and the many other kittens and cats waiting to find loving homes. For more information about cats, call 954-974-6152 or visit floridahumanesociety.org to complete a pre-adoption form.
Blanche Ely stunned at home in district opener
Pompano Beach – Blanche Ely entered Friday night’s football game as the nation’s 27th-ranked team and left with questions following an aerial assault by Atlantic junior quarterback Lincoln Graf who passed for five touchdowns in a 42-13 rout. Graf finished the game going 11 for 19 for...
Is September 11th going the way of Pearl Harbor?
Low attendance at last year’s September 11th ceremony in Deerfield Beach caused the cancellation of this year’s event, which raises the question: Is the tragedy intrinsically linked to the slogan “Never forget” being forgotten?. Although Deerfield’s ceremony, typically organized by the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), was...
HerStory: The Mariel Boatlift and South Florida
Seeking to improve relations with Cuba in the late 1970s, President Jimmy Carter lifted restrictions on traveling to Cuba. The island nation still maintained military relations with Russia but struggled with an agreement with the United States. Fidel Castro had closed his borders to halt the drain of professionals and skilled workers.
Resources, Events, Meetings & More – Week of Sept. 12
Pompano Beach – Commissioner Alison Fournier will host a community meeting with her guest, State Senator Jason Pizzo, Sept. 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. at American Legion Post 142, 171 SW 2 St. Topics of discussion will include insurance, condo legislation, short term rentals, and the upcoming legislative session. Those who attend will be given time to ask questions.
Tara’s Trustworthy Tips: Three things to consider when naming an executor
If you live in the Sunshine State, you want to name a person in your last will and testament to oversee your assets when you are gone. This is called a personal representative here in Florida, but most people commonly know this term as an executor. This person is named in your will and chosen by you. Here are three things to consider when selecting a personal representative:
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