Coconut Creek
Ray Dass: From Aspiring Rapper to Rockstar Educator
“Could I write this interview for Our City in two days?” Ray asked over Bluetooth. His six-year-old son, Luke, sat behind him in the car. “Okay,” I said. “Em!” he (more…)
Pembroke Pines
Message from the Mayor
End of Summer Notes
By Frank C. Ortis As you know August is one of our hottest months of the year, parents and others must remain vigilant about the ongoing danger of leaving children (more…)
Pembroke Pines
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…)
Pembroke Pines
Navigating Through College Choices Just Got Easier
By Lourdes Rodriguez Is college on the radar in your household? When it comes to finding the right college fit, campus visits can help narrow down the selection. In-person tours (more…)
Ask the Sheriff
Committed to Protecting Broward Schools
By Sheriff Gregory Tony Public safety has always been my highest priority. In the eight months since becoming your sheriff, the Broward Sheriff’s Office has worked hard to address one (more…)
Community News
“Play Ball” Summer Event was A Grand Slam
An enjoyable time, featuring music, games, a dunk tank, rides, food, giveaways and special guests, was had by all the children at this year’s Mayor’s Play Ball Summer event hosted (more…)
Pembroke Pines
West Broward Cadet Marches to Her Own Beat
As the 2018-2019 school year came to a close, many award ceremonies took place including the much anticipated “Broward County Cadet of the Year”. Seven top students from Broward County (more…)
Community News
A Decade of Love from the Mayor
For ten years, the annual Mayor’s Kids’ Day has been the most anticipated summer event in Pembroke Pines. Just about 1,000 children ages 15 and younger who reside throughout the (more…)
Community News
A Decade of Love from the Mayor
For ten years, the annual Mayor’s Kids’ Day has been the most anticipated summer event in Pembroke Pines. Just about 1,000 children ages 15 and younger who reside throughout the (more…)
Ask the Expert
Some Thoughts on Legacy
Legacy means so much more than the assets we leave behind in the form of an inheritance. Most of us never give much thought to what our legacy might be. (more…)