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Inlet dock and dredging permits will be a lengthy process
The Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) decision regarding the 100-foot dock a homeowner wants to build in the Hillsboro Inlet likely won’t come soon. According to Brian Miller, a spokesman for the agency, a joint permit for the dock and the Inlet District’s dredging permit are now under review. But the DEP has issued two requests for more info and that, Miller says, can take 180 days or longer. The requests were made in June and September.
Inclement weather doesn’t stop annual Wreaths tribute to veterans
Pompano Beach – Despite heavy wind and rain that knocked out traffic lights at Atlantic Boulevard and Federal Highway and beyond, about 400 people came out Dec. 16 to lay balsam wreaths on veterans’ graves at Pompano Cemetery. The wreath ceremony, hosted by the Lighthouse Point Chapter of...
Packer Rattlers have funding issues; Pier repair moving forward
Deerfield Beach – The Packer-Rattlers, the city’s youth football program, is in a financial bind, its president, Tyrone Philpart, told city commissioners last week. The rising cost of security and transportation put the league in a $11,000 shortfall at the end of the 2023 season. Also impacting the...
New City Players delivers another festive holiday theater gift
Broward-based theater company New City Players had great success last year by giving its audience the gift of a holiday show in a fun, retro format, by producing the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” as a radio play. Now they’re back with that same retro spin on another seasonal classic, with “A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play.”
School board agrees to discussions on restoring old elementary school auditorium
Deerfield Beach – A presentation to the school board Tuesday by City Manager Daivd Santucci and citizens concerned about the future of the original Deerfield Beach Auditorium did not fall on inattentive ears. The board agreed that School Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata could meet with the community to explore...
City celebrates opening of art-filled Palm Aire bridges
Pompano Beach – Over 100 walkers, runners, bicyclists, dog owners, city commissioners and employees, and members of the Broward Sheriff’s Office, turned out on a 60-degree Dec. 6 for a ribbon cutting ceremony atop one of two Palm Aire bridges. The purpose of the bridge Improvement was to create a stronger pedestrian connection between the North Palm Aire Drive Bridge, West Palm Aire Drive Bridge, and Herb Skolnick Center.
Meet a Realtor “Debicated” to meeting her clients’ needs
Looking to buy or sell beachfront property in South Florida?. Look no further because there’s a “Debicated” professional waiting to meet your every real estate need. And no, that was not a typo. Her name is Deborah London, and her speciality is beachfront property. “I have sold...
Community cheers completion of downtown sidewalk project
Lauderdale-By-The Sea – With the fluttering of a red ribbon over the brand-new sidewalk, the community cheered the completion of the town’s downtown sidewalk project. Town officials, members of the chamber of commerce, and other community leaders were present for the official Nov. 29 ribbon-cutting. The $1.45 million project includes wider sidewalks, dedicated outdoor dining space, new greenery, and trees wrapped in stringed lights.
Broward County, interfaith groups fight religious hatred
In the days, weeks, and months since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, hatred directed at Jews and Muslims has been on the rise. According to the New York Times, “Antisemitic content soared more than 919 percent on X and 28 percent on Facebook in the month since Oct. 7, according to the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish advocacy group. Anti-Muslim hate speech on X jumped 422 percent on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8, and rose 297 percent over the next five days, said the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a London-based political advocacy group.”
Store your stuff and grab a bite: self storage building will include retail, restaurant
Pompano Beach – An unusual self storage building is coming to 950 E. McNab Road, one where you can dine and shop before or after you’ve stored your stuff. McNab Self Storage, which is currently under construction, will feature storage bays, storefronts and restaurant space; 8,000 square feet of commercial space divided into seven bays, and 47 parking spots – a development named McNab & Federal Plaza. The first floor will be used for commercial tenants. Floors 2 through 5 for self storage.
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