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Pembroke Pines Couple Open Warehouse of Free goods for Less Fortunate

October 30, 2019 Beverly Perkins Comments Off on Pembroke Pines Couple Open Warehouse of Free goods for Less Fortunate

It was just a few years ago that Andrea Bacaner had an idea pop into her head and into her heart. Always a compassionate person by nature, the Pembroke Pines (more…)

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Local Humanitarian Gives “Back” in a Big Way

October 7, 2019 Beverly Perkins Comments Off on Local Humanitarian Gives “Back” in a Big Way

Not too long ago, Tamara Callins-Young created a social media page on Facebook titled “Random Acts of Kindness -RAOK” in an effort to teach her children how important it is (more…)

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Weston Artist Wins National Calligraphy Contest

August 21, 2019 Stacey Bomser Comments Off on Weston Artist Wins National Calligraphy Contest

Artist P.L. “Pat” Brooks has a unique way of looking at things. So, when she discovered that “Put Your Stamp On It” was the theme of the 2019 Graceful Envelope (more…)

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Weston Executive Named 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction

August 20, 2019 Stacey Bomser Comments Off on Weston Executive Named 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction

Marianela Collado is breaking the glass ceiling. As Chief Executive Officer and Co-Owner of Tobias Financial Advisors, she is one of few Hispanic women thriving in the male-dominated financial services (more…)

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Multi-Talented Musician Writes for Stage, Screen and Symphony

August 19, 2019 Stacey Bomser Comments Off on Multi-Talented Musician Writes for Stage, Screen and Symphony

If everything continues to go her way, former Sound of Thunder Marching Band Drum Major Shelbie Rassler could go from Cypress Bay to “The Great White Way” (Broadway). As recipient (more…)

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No Bones About It, This Hollywood Senior Steps Up to The Plate!

April 30, 2019 Beverly Perkins Comments Off on No Bones About It, This Hollywood Senior Steps Up to The Plate!

For the past 36 years, the Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame has recognized seniors, age 60 and older, for their volunteer excellence, for five or more (more…)

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Hollywood Gym Supports Disabled Athletes

October 8, 2018 Beverly Perkins Comments Off on Hollywood Gym Supports Disabled Athletes

It was no surprise that Jose “Flaco” Perez reached out to offer assistance to Supportabilities, an organization focused on helping those with special needs to stay active, fit, and healthy. (more…)

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Imagine Charter School’s New PE Coach Is A Real MVP

October 3, 2018 Stacey Bomser Comments Off on Imagine Charter School’s New PE Coach Is A Real MVP

Imagine Charter School at Weston welcomed Doug Shanahan as its new athletic director and physical education teacher this year. As a former professional athlete, he brings a new level of (more…)

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Start Your Engines – Local Teen is Living Life in the Fast Lane

October 3, 2018 Beverly Perkins Comments Off on Start Your Engines – Local Teen is Living Life in the Fast Lane

Alexander Searle is already on the right track, literally and figuratively, to achieving his dream career. The South Plantation High School honor student began his quest to get into the (more…)

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Strong in the Courtroom – Strong on the Volleyball Court – and Strong in the Community!

June 4, 2018 Stacey Bomser Comments Off on Strong in the Courtroom – Strong on the Volleyball Court – and Strong in the Community!

In today’s world it is difficult enough to juggle a career and a family, let alone have the time to volunteer in the community. However, José Negroni, President of Negroni (more…)

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