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EDUCATION

Cooper City parents protest planned school boundary changes

Parents continue fight against proposed school boundary changes countywide.

  • Broward births

    HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,

    FORT LAUDERDALE

    Deshaun Fitzgerald Hawkins was born Oct. 12 to Jessica Baker and Bernard Hawkins of Pompano Beach.

  • Broward births

    HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,

    FORT LAUDERDALE

    Olivia Dias Biadi was born Oct. 3 to Mariana and Lapo Biadi of Fort Lauderdale.

  • 11/02/09 -- Pembroke Park -- Cindy Ali, a second grade teacher of gifted and high achieving second students at Watkins Elementary School in Pembroke Park, poses in front of the school's cafeteria mural painted by Target store employees.

    PEMBROKE PARK | WATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Teacher's wish list fulfilled by Target

    A Pembroke Park teacher wound up getting classroom supplies, books and a cafeteria makeover for her school with the help of a large retailer.

  • Broward births

    HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,

    FORT LAUDERDALE

    Olivia Dias Biadi was born Oct. 3 to Mariana and Lapo Biadi of Fort Lauderdale.

  • POLICE REPORT

    2 men attacked in Miramar holdups

    A 39-year-old man told police he was out for a ``leisurely'' walk in the 8200 block of Southwest 25th Court in Miramar when four men approached him about midnight Oct. 23. He kept walking, but they followed.

  • 11/3/09-Ken Westervelt, 28, from Deerfield doubles up on the vocals and the guitar during a Rock Band rock off at the Ye Olde Falcon Pub in Davie.

    ENTERTAINMENT

    Rock Band nights a new barroom craze

    Fans of the Rock Band video system are showing off their virtual moves in local bars, pubs and clubs.

  • 11/04/09 -- North Lauderdale -- Vietnam War veteran retired Lieutenant Colonel Connie Christensen, president of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 23 in Fort Lauderdale touches the name of her deceased friend Lt. Richard Buzzzell on the 240-foot-long, 8-foot-tall Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall in North Lauderdale. Buzzell was killed in action in 1970.

    VETERANS DAY

    Broward communities plan Veterans Day events

    Americans will honor those who have served in the military during Veterans Day events where flags will wave, patriotic music will be played and speeches will pay tribute to sacrifice.

  • VETERANS DAY

    A list of events in Broward to salute nation's veterans

    Here are some events taking place this week:

    Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall: The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall is open for public viewing Sunday at Bailey Memorial Gardens, 7801 Bailey Rd., North Lauderdale. Closing ceremonies for the exhibit will include remarks by local dignitaries and veterans, a concert by a symphonic band, a 21-gun salute, taps and retiring the colors. The event will begin at 3 p.m.; free and open to the public. For more information on the wall, visit dignitymemorial.com.

  • 11/30/08 - Plantation - Residents can make Christmas brighter for a needy child through the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Angel Trees are located in Broward Mall in Plantation and Pembroke Lakes Mall in Pembroke Pines. Here, each angel represents a needy child and their gift wish.

    HOLIDAY TRADITION

    Salvation Army recruiting gift-giving angels

    The Salvation Army is asking businesses, schools and clubs to take part in its Angel Tree program and help thousands of needy children.

  • From Humane Society of Broward County: Angel (ID# 365218). This beautiful blond is not a fancy purebred and she’s never won a blue ribbon, she is a 3 ½ year old, Australian shepherd mix who is a tad overweight and was given up because her family lost their home. Angel is shy at first, but once she gets to know you she will be your shadow. She is potty trained, eager to please and is looking for someone to give her a chance. Will you be her Angel?

    Broward pet of the week

    Angel is a 3 1/2-year-old Australian shepherd mix who was given up because her family lost their home. Angel is shy at first, but once she gets to know you she will be your shadow. She is housebroken, eager to please and is looking for someone to give her a chance.

  • PLANTATION

    Art in the Park returns

    Art in the Park returns to Plantation's Liberty Tree Park with a new look and a green theme.

  • 10/31/09 -- Coral Springs -- Friends and make believe foes of "Lady" Sally Bloom and "Captain" Mike Rodriguez, of Coral Springs, call the couple to walk the plank and take the plunge during a pirate theme Halloween party that also served as the couple's wedding.

    CORAL SPRINGS

    Coral Springs pirate enthusiasts tie the knot

    A PAIR OF PIRATE ENTHUSIASTS REDISCOVER THE TREASURE OF TEENAGE LOVE AFTER THREE DECADES OF SEPARATE LIVES AND ADVENTURES

  • -- Tallahassee - Pembroke Pines Middle School Student Alex Puertas was one of just three students in Florida to win Florida Governor Charlie Crist's Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest. Here, Alex Puertas receives his award from the Governor during a celebration at the Governor's Mansion.

    PEMBROKE PINES

    Essay winner a local

    Earning some extra credit wound up leading to an extra special bonus for 13-year-old Alex Puertas.

    The Pembroke Pines teen was one of three winners of Florida Gov. Charlie Crist's Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest. As result, he will receive a four-year Florida Prepaid College Scholarship. The scholarship, established by the Governor's Office in 2003, is presented to students in elementary, middle and high school levels who compose outstanding essays.

  • 10/24/09 -- Plantation -- Plantation resident Brett Englehard, founder and owner of KidFit nutritional sport drink for kids, poses at a merchandise display at Whole Foods in Plantation.

    NEW BUSINESS

    New kids' sports drink quenches with less sugar

    A Plantation dad has come up with a sports drink that challenges more caloric competitors aimed at kids.

  • VETERANS DAY

    Broward events salute nation's veterans

    Here are some events taking place this week:

    Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall: The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall is open for public viewing Sunday at Bailey Memorial Gardens, 7801 Bailey Rd., North Lauderdale. Closing ceremonies for the exhibit with local dignitaries, veterans, a concert, a 21-gun salute, taps and retiring the colors, beginning at 3 p.m.; dignitymemorial.com.

  • DAVIE

    Town's bike ride will honor memory of two girls

    The death of two schoolgirls 20 years ago was the impetus to create Davie's safe trail system. A memorial ride will be held Saturday in their honor.

  • Author and FIU creative writing professor John Dufresne who lives in Dania Beach will be appearing at the Miami Book Fair next week.

    MIAMI BOOK FAIR INTERNATIONAL

    Writer and teacher John Dufresne has found inspiration in his adopted home of Dania Beach

    A noted author, creative writing teacher and Dania Beach resident, John Dufresne will talk about his work at Miami Book Fair International.

  • FORT LAUDERDALE

    Divorce class helps women

    A new program offered by Broward College will help women facing divorce navigate the process.

  • EDUCATION | BOUNDARY CHANGES

    Cooper City parents, officials fighting boundary changes to keep children in nearby schools

    Cooper City is poised to fight proposed school boundary changes also impacting other Broward neighborhoods.

  • Fresh Restaurant and Nightclub opened in Weston in March.

    NEW BUSINESS | WESTON

    Upscale Fresh is hot, cool, contemporary

    A new restaurant club brings a late-night destination to the Weston Town Center.


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