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40 roaches crawling on counter; rodent droppings on Twinkies and Oreo boxes: 3 South Florida restaurants shut
Bags of dry pasta with “gnaw marks,” almost 50 rodent droppings in a dry storage room “directly open to kitchen,” and about 40 roaches seen crawling on a counter were among the reasons the state temporarily closed three South Florida restaurants at the end of June. The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant and food truck inspections conducted by the Florida Department of ...
Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for the Victory Building, Florida’s Only African American Owned Distillery
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Victor G. Harvey, the owner of Black-owned Victor George Spirits held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 25th in Fort Lauderdale. This new building will be named The Victory Building after the historic Victory Theatre, once located on historic Sistrunk Blvd. The 15,000 square foot facility will house a distillery, restaurant, cigar bar, whiskey lounge, event space and a rooftop bar and lounge located at 1017 Sistrunk Boulevard. Harvey was joined at the groundbreaking event by Clarence Woods (CRA Manager), Pam Beasley–Pittman (City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 3), Steven Glassman (City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner District 2), Robert McKinzie (Broward County Commissioner District 8), Dan Lindblade (CEO, Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce) and several members of the community.
Honoring King Waggy Tee: A Pioneer of Dancehall-Reggae in South Florida
LAUDERHILL – What would the Jamaican music scene in South Florida be without King Waggy Tee? The sound system selector, a pivotal figure in the rise of dancehall-reggae in this region. He will be honored on July 18 in a ceremony conducted by Lauderhill commissioner, Denise Grant. The event,...
Customer Complaint Leads to Temporary Closure of Huey Magoo’s
Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders has been ordered to close temporarily following a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspection. The inspection, which took place on June 27, was based on a customer complaint and uncovered a roach infestation in the kitchen area. According to the report, inspectors found...
Thousands Celebrate at Margate’s Spectacular Fourth of July Parade
Margate’s 4th of July Parade {Photos by David Volz}. The community came together for a grand Fourth of July Parade held along Margate Boulevard. Thousands of people lined the parade route, enjoying time with family and friends. The police and fire departments showcased their vehicles while various civic organizations and businesses joined in the festivities.
Publix Ice Cream Truck Sharing Limited-time Flavors
July 4 – St. Pete, Florida, at the St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave., from 4-10 p.m.;. July 6 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at Las Olas Beach, 240 Las Olas Circle, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and. July 7 – West Palm Beach, Florida, at Brightline, 501 Evernia St.,...
Coconut Creek’s Next Hometown Concert Features Classic Rock on July 6
Coconut Creek’s Homegrown Concert Series returns with an evening of live music. The next installment of the city’s concert series will be held Saturday, July 6, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The headliner is Sippin’ Fire, which plays classic rock. The show will take place at...
Boca Burger Battle returns for 11th year with cool new twist and familiar faces as judges
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — The decade-old burger battle is back. The beloved community event is back for its 11th year with the first, second, and third place spots up for the grab. CBS12's morning anchor Sam Kerrigan will be a judge at the battle. Other judges include Carmine...
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