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Former South Florida Judge Jay Simons dies at 101
James “Jay” Simons loved his family, his country and helping people through his work, which involved helping people through his work as a lawyer, Hollywood Municipal Court Judge, and finally as a court-appointed mediator. He loved his work so much that he was at it as recently as two weeks ago, plugging away as a court-appointed mediator despite having reached retirement age during the Reagan ...
That Lyons Road Mess In West Delray Will Remain Messy
Intersection of Lyons And Atlantic Undergoing “Traffic Shift.” BY: TRAFFIC CENTER | BocaNewsNow.com DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The mess that is Lyons Road in West Delray Beach is going to remain a problem for several more weeks. The Palm Beach County Engineering and Public Works Department issuing a… Read More »That Lyons Road Mess In West Delray Will Remain Messy
A watchdog revealed a Broward town’s spending-oversight ‘failures.’ Here’s how it’s being fixed.
Pembroke Park has reigned in questionable spending, months after a government watchdog’s critical report that the town allowed its elected officials to use town credit cards “without proper controls and oversight.” Among the changes: spending limits for elected officials, a written promise not to use town money on themselves, and reimbursement for some purchases, including for ride-hailing ...
Age-old fencing for residents' dogs runs afoul of new homeowners association president
Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers. Question: Our homeowner’s association states in its declaration that “all fences, other than those installed by the...
YMCA of South Florida Receives $150,000 Grant from POOLCORP
Donation will enable Y to offer a minimum of 1,200 South Florida youth free swim lessons. The YMCA of South Florida received a grant for $150,000 from POOLCORP during an event at the Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center pool. Among the dignitaries in attendance for this announcement was YMCA of South Florida President & CEO Sheryl A. Woods, COO Tara Montenaro, POOLCORP Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer Jennifer M. Neil, POOLCORP Corporate Finance Manager Christy Bloom, Vice-Chairman of POOLCORP’s Board of Directors Manuel Perez de la Mesa, Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy as well as five Hollywood City Commissioners.
Growing Measles Threat in Florida Amid Vaccine Mandate Debate
Summary: As states loosen childhood vaccine requirements, health experts are raising alarms about the potential consequences, particularly for states like Florida. The recent surge in measles cases at a South Florida school underscores these concerns.
Memorial Day 2024: South Florida to honor its fallen with special ceremonies, wreath presentations, flag plantings and more
has been observed on the last Monday of May since 1971. In remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country, people throughout South Florida will gather for ceremonies, march in parades, and place flags on veterans’ graves. Did you know the poppy has become known as the red flower of remembrance? The Boca Raton-based Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10556 and ...
Jack Nicklaus Has Made It Clear Where He Stands Politically
Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are the two greatest golfers in the sport's history. While Woods has kept most of his political opinions to himself, the older Nicklaus has done the opposite. Nicklaus, who has won 18 major championships - the most in golf history - has made it clear that he ...
Here’s where the first Best Buy Outlet store in South Florida will soon open
Two and a half months after closing its longtime store at the intersection of West Sample Road and State Road 7 in Margate, Best Buy plans to reopen at the location — as its first Best Buy Outlet store in South Florida. The location in the Coral Landings III shopping center now sports a Best Buy Outlet and Coming Soon sign. When open, it will join 24 Best Buy Outlet stores opened around the ...
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