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Marti Terziu Fire Prevention Art & Literature Contest Winners Recognized

December 23, 2023 Jon Duka Comments Off on Marti Terziu Fire Prevention Art & Literature Contest Winners Recognized

October was Fire Prevention Month, and the Plantation Fire Department had many activities to bring awareness to the community. One highlighted event is always the annual poster and essay contest (more…)

Community News

Transforming Lives, Poverello Food Bank’s Journey of Compassion

December 14, 2023 Jon Duka Comments Off on Transforming Lives, Poverello Food Bank’s Journey of Compassion

Established in 1987 by Fr. William “Bill” Collins, the Poverello Food Bank has blossomed into a beacon of hope. Beyond furnishing nutritious food with understanding, respect, and love for individuals (more…)

Community News

Expanded Community Garden Welcomes Enthusiasts & Educators

November 4, 2023 Jon Duka Comments Off on Expanded Community Garden Welcomes Enthusiasts & Educators

Attention budding gardeners! Opportunities to showcase your horticultural skills just blossomed in Coral Springs. Thanks to a collaborative expansion effort with the Rotary Club, the Coral Springs Community Garden at (more…)

Community News

Turning Tragedy into Triumph The Aden Perry Hero Ring Initiative

September 17, 2023 Jon Duka Comments Off on Turning Tragedy into Triumph The Aden Perry Hero Ring Initiative

Slightly more than a year ago, an evening stroll for a mother and her son took a tragic turn when a car lost control and veered into a lake. The (more…)

Community News

“Christmas Near the Beach” Brings Joy to Young Circle

December 15, 2022 Jon Duka Comments Off on “Christmas Near the Beach” Brings Joy to Young Circle

In 2007 Mickey and Deena McDaniel decided to put together a Christmas Party for Hollywood and surrounding areas. They called the small event Christmas on the Beach. The party was (more…)

Community News

City of Parkland Farmers Market is HERE

November 3, 2022 Jon Duka Comments Off on City of Parkland Farmers Market is HERE

Area residents can look forward to another season of fresh produce and baked goods at the Parkland Farmers’ Markets. The City of Parkland Farmers Market will return on Sunday, November (more…)

Community News

Spooky Times are Here in Coral Springs and Parkland

October 16, 2022 Jon Duka Comments Off on Spooky Times are Here in Coral Springs and Parkland

Kids of all ages will enjoy dressing up as their favorite villain, goblin, superhero, or celebrity during this year’s Halloween season. The Cities of Coral Springs and Parkland will host (more…)

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School News

Straight As for Weston’s Public Schools

September 15, 2020 Jon Duka Comments Off on Straight As for Weston’s Public Schools

Weston’s public schools have continued their exceptional performance during the 2019-2020 school year. Our schools’ consistent outstanding reputation and results is part of the reason Weston is always near the (more…)

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Hollywood

Guidepost Montessori Reopens for Essential Worker’s Children

April 20, 2020 Jon Duka Comments Off on Guidepost Montessori Reopens for Essential Worker’s Children

Guidepost Montessori at Hollywood Beach is re-opening with additional health and safety measures and significantly discounted tuition to ensure that local essential workers do not lose crucial childcare services during the crisis. (more…)

Pembroke Pines

Broward Schools Add 500 Security Personnel for New School Year

August 6, 2019 Jon Duka Comments Off on Broward Schools Add 500 Security Personnel for New School Year

Kids may feel a bit safer at school this year, thanks to a massive increase in the number of security personnel at Broward County Public Schools. The district plans to (more…)

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