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Viewpoints – Week of Sept. 8
As we celebrate 30 years of surviving Hurricane Andrew, Broward County Commissioner Tim Ryan, in another viewpoint, has a good idea concerning the need for a Broward County Mayor. I bring in Andrew because the media that descended upon South Florida did not know who to grab for a sound bite. There was no one the media could go to for anything, as South Florida was kind of like a bunch of city-states. But I have questions.
HerStory: Designating historic places is a process: There are 40 in Broward County
The National Register of Historic Places lists 40 properties and districts in Broward County as of July 2022. It is the official list of cultural resources of the National Register worthy of preservation of which, nationally, designates over 76,000 listings. Distinguished, evaluated and documented according to uniform criteria, the listing...
Dental Decisions: The importance of regular dental visits
It’s something that you’ve heard over and over, but why are regular dental visits so important? Dental appointments shouldn’t just be made when you have a problem that needs to be addressed. Prevention is always better than needing a cure and there are plenty more reasons why it’s important to maintain regular visits to your local dental practice:
Dental Decisions: The benefits of receiving botox, fillers from your dentist
Botox and lip fillers are two treatments that have shown a steady growth in popularity in recent years because of their wrinkle reducing qualities. If you are a regular Botox user or perhaps you are new to fillers and Botox, it can be confusing who to choose for your treatment. Your dentist is perhaps someone that wouldn’t immediately spring to mind, but of all the professionals out there who specialize in these treatments, they are often the best choice. But why are dentists the best people for Botox and fillers?
Fishing Report: The offshore bite is red hot
Pictured here is the Riley party from South Carolina, with a spectacular catch aboard the Lisa B from a few days back. Our goal was to land a swordfish. We set up shop about 16 miles offshore at 8:30 in the morning. We fished for an hour before getting our first bite.
Catching the Ocean View: The success of the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival; next festival scheduled for April
The success of the 36th Annual Pompano Beach Seafood Festival can be measured by the over $145,000 raised for local charities and organizations. Held in April at Pompano Community Park, the emphasis this year, according to festival manager Kyle Good, was “going local.”. There was lots of uncertainty this...
Redevelopment of Lighthouse Point Yacht Club raising financial, permitting concerns
Lighthouse Point – The long-sought developer’s agreement with the owner of the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club remains unsigned and is holding up construction on the 12-acre site. Last week, commissioners heard from Paterson Projects President Terry Paterson that he was negotiating a $50 million loan that will close...
Viewpoints – Week of Sept. 1
“Should not the powers-that-be in Pompano be paying more heed to storm mitigation?”. As of early last month, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was predicting the Atlantic hurricane season will have 14 to 16 named storms, of which six to 10 could become hurricanes and three to five could become major hurricanes.
Last minute turnover of principals has parents protesting
Deerfield Beach – A vocal contingent of parents from Deerfield Park Elementary School are saying former assistant principal Donna Rucker should replace principal Jocelyn Reid who was reassigned to Walker Elementary just days before school started. Their argument: During her tenure at the school, Rucker was very popular. They...
At Home with Gary: Reading the Fort Lauderdale home sale tea leaves
Greater Fort Lauderdale homes for sale are facing a similar fate as those in other parts of the country. Rising mortgage rates spooked buyers and stalled what had been an extended bull market for home sales. Even as prices level off and dropping mortgage rates led to rising inventories of existing homes, the bag can best be described as mixed.
Floyd and Moss trade accusations of “unhinged” behavior, improper campaigning
Pompano Beach – A confrontation at an Aug. 19 health fair at the Herb Skolnick Center may be an early indication of political tensions prior to the November election. District 5 City Commissioner Cyndy Floyd and her opponent, former District 5 city commissioner Barry Moss, had a dustup so vociferous it caused her to later say, “He just came unhinged . . . he was like a madman. You don’t get in a woman’s face like that. Is he trying to bully me?” She said she now fears for her personal safety.
Generous gift assures city a bright Christmas; mayor’s salary increases
Lighthouse Point – This city’s 19-year-old Christmas tree will glow even brighter this year. Real estate company Campbell Rosemurgy is donating a brand new 26-foot artificial pine complete with LED lights, ornaments and snow tubes. The tree is lit annually at the city’s Lighthouse A’Glow event in Frank McDonough Park.
Northwest residents reject consultant’s vision
Deerfield Beach – Multi-use buildings that feature both residential and commercial uses will bring more density and traffic into the Northwest Corridor, say residents of the area. It’s a potential change they do not support. Responding to a study done by graduate students at Florida Atlantic University to...
Town manager says dog park won’t happen
LBTS – Town Manager Linda Connors said that after looking into the costs of a dog park, it didn’t make fiscal sense to move forward. According to staff, it would cost about $45,000 annually to maintain the proposed facility. “It just seemed like a lot of money for...
At Fort Lauderdale Dermatology, skin care takes a conscious effort
Dermatologist Dr. Eric Wilkerson says people, young and old – unlike 30 years ago – now know that the sun damages the skin. They are also aware of preventative measures. So he sets about helping patients choose their best path for their skin condition. “So one thing that’s...
Viewpoints – Week of Aug. 25
“Commissioners need to lighten up and deal with real problems”. Just like Garret Nathan, I often descend onto Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, without a permit, to pick up beach trash. Since I am a solo act, I am not likely to be designated an event and be pursued by the commissioners. For years,...
Beacon Light Barber & Salon carries on tradition, friendship and style
Running a barbershop is all about interaction with the customer as well as quality. The cut should always be good but the ambiance is essential. Beacon Light Barber & Salon founder Tina Brown wanted to make sure whoever took over her shop understood this balance. She found a kindred soul in New York City transplant Alex Astakhov who embraced the need for improvement but also to maintain what had been built.
Eye on the Arts: Ellen Cohen-Berman takes a plunge
For Ellen Cohen-Berman, creativity is life and vice versa. Whether you consider her an artist who curates or a curator who does art, creativity is the hub of her motivation. Cohen-Berman credits her mother as the initial inspiration for her art. “As a single mom, she didn’t have much money, and creativity sometimes sprang from necessity. She did oil painting and got me a little easel. Starting in junior high school, I took art classes. They were my haven.”
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