http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Miramar 60 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:24:38 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319447.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319447.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Deshaun Fitzgerald Hawkins was born Oct. 12 to Jessica Baker and Bernard Hawkins of Pompano Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319473.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319473.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Olivia Dias Biadi was born Oct. 3 to Mariana and Lapo Biadi of Fort Lauderdale. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319475.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319475.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Second-grade teacher Cindy Ali scored big for Watkins Elementary School when she turned a simple act of shopping for craft supplies into a request for help. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319481.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319481.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Olivia Dias Biadi was born Oct. 3 to Mariana and Lapo Biadi of Fort Lauderdale. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319479.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319479.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319486.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319486.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Stop by Ye Olde Falcon Pub in Davie on Tuesday and Thursday nights and you just might witness a performance by Journey, the Red Hot Chili Peppers or maybe The Killers. Well almost. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319500.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319500.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319499.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319499.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Here are some events taking place this week:<p/>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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319449.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319449.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST This holiday season, good corporate citizens are needed to make wishes come true for the 3,200 Broward County children living below the poverty level. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319470.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319470.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319472.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319472.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST After a yearlong hiatus, a familiar South Florida art event is back in business. <p/> The struggling economy forced the cancellation of the annual Art in the Park event in 2008, but organizers with the Plantation Junior Woman's Club say the art and fine crafts festival is back -- and bigger than ever. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319498.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319498.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST No one threatened mutiny when a pirate-themed Halloween party in Coral Springs turned midstream and sailed toward happily ever after.<p/> Many of the 150 gathered at the home of ``Lady'' Sally Bloom and ``Captain'' Michael Rodriguez were in the dark about the true purpose of the spirited party. Then guest Fred Gonzalez, dressed as a scalawag, announced: ``Who will walk the plank? Who will it be?'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319497.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319497.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Earning some extra credit wound up leading to an extra special bonus for 13-year-old Alex Puertas. <p/> 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319476.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319476.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST As a youth sports coach in Plantation, Brett Engelhard noticed his players returning each season a little more overweight and less able to concentrate on the field after they chugged their favorite high-sugar sports drinks. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319488.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319488.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Here are some events taking place this week:<p/> 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319480.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319480.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In 1989, the tragic death of two schoolgirls killed by a motorist while riding their bikes along a Davie street traumatized the small town. The deaths of Brooke Hodges, 10, and Hillary Hedges, 11, brought the community together and became the impetus for the creation of Davie's Open Space Program and Trail System, which connects all town parks and is now 135 miles long, said Bonnie Stafiej, Davie's special projects director. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319495.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319495.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Mangroves flourish out back. Iguanas stalk the area. Monkeys sometimes stop by. Crocodiles, too.<p/> So it's no surprise that John Dufresne, author of novels, short stories, screenplays and a guide to writing fiction, finds inspiration in his own backyard. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319483.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319483.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Divorce is never easy, so how do couples walk away from the process in the best legal, financial and emotional state possible? A new course at Broward College is designed to help women navigate the process. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1307730.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1307730.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00 EDT Hours after Broward County School Board members decided to move forward on a proposal to change attendance boundaries at Pioneer Middle School in Cooper City, residents and civic leaders decided to fight back. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1307728.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1307728.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00 EDT For patrons who want to drink and dance into the wee hours, Fresh Restaurant & Nightclub touts a new take on Weston nightlife.<p/> ``I wanted to make it an upscale venue for West Broward residents to enjoy without having to leave the area,'' said owner Jamie McDonnell, a Weston resident who took over the former home of Swig Bartini in March. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319453.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319453.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Hundreds of Cooper City parents, determined to sway the Broward school district from changing boundaries for Pioneer Middle School, protested at a public meeting Wednesday evening by wearing red, carrying signs and dumping scores of letters and a 732-signature petition at the feet of district representatives. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319453.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319453.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Hundreds of Cooper City parents, determined to sway the Broward school district from changing boundaries for Pioneer Middle School, protested at a public meeting Wednesday evening by wearing red, carrying signs and dumping scores of letters and a 732-signature petition at the feet of district representatives. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319447.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319447.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Deshaun Fitzgerald Hawkins was born Oct. 12 to Jessica Baker and Bernard Hawkins of Pompano Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319473.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319473.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Olivia Dias Biadi was born Oct. 3 to Mariana and Lapo Biadi of Fort Lauderdale. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319475.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319475.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Second-grade teacher Cindy Ali scored big for Watkins Elementary School when she turned a simple act of shopping for craft supplies into a request for help. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319481.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319481.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Olivia Dias Biadi was born Oct. 3 to Mariana and Lapo Biadi of Fort Lauderdale. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319479.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319479.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319486.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319486.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Stop by Ye Olde Falcon Pub in Davie on Tuesday and Thursday nights and you just might witness a performance by Journey, the Red Hot Chili Peppers or maybe The Killers. Well almost. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319500.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319500.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319499.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319499.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Here are some events taking place this week:<p/>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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319449.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319449.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST This holiday season, good corporate citizens are needed to make wishes come true for the 3,200 Broward County children living below the poverty level. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319470.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319470.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319472.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319472.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST After a yearlong hiatus, a familiar South Florida art event is back in business. <p/> The struggling economy forced the cancellation of the annual Art in the Park event in 2008, but organizers with the Plantation Junior Woman's Club say the art and fine crafts festival is back -- and bigger than ever. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319498.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319498.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST No one threatened mutiny when a pirate-themed Halloween party in Coral Springs turned midstream and sailed toward happily ever after.<p/> Many of the 150 gathered at the home of ``Lady'' Sally Bloom and ``Captain'' Michael Rodriguez were in the dark about the true purpose of the spirited party. Then guest Fred Gonzalez, dressed as a scalawag, announced: ``Who will walk the plank? Who will it be?'' http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319497.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319497.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Earning some extra credit wound up leading to an extra special bonus for 13-year-old Alex Puertas. <p/> 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319476.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319476.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST As a youth sports coach in Plantation, Brett Engelhard noticed his players returning each season a little more overweight and less able to concentrate on the field after they chugged their favorite high-sugar sports drinks. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319488.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319488.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Here are some events taking place this week:<p/> 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. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319480.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319480.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST In 1989, the tragic death of two schoolgirls killed by a motorist while riding their bikes along a Davie street traumatized the small town. The deaths of Brooke Hodges, 10, and Hillary Hedges, 11, brought the community together and became the impetus for the creation of Davie's Open Space Program and Trail System, which connects all town parks and is now 135 miles long, said Bonnie Stafiej, Davie's special projects director. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319495.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319495.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Mangroves flourish out back. Iguanas stalk the area. Monkeys sometimes stop by. Crocodiles, too.<p/> So it's no surprise that John Dufresne, author of novels, short stories, screenplays and a guide to writing fiction, finds inspiration in his own backyard. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319483.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319483.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Divorce is never easy, so how do couples walk away from the process in the best legal, financial and emotional state possible? A new course at Broward College is designed to help women navigate the process. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1307730.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1307730.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00 EDT Hours after Broward County School Board members decided to move forward on a proposal to change attendance boundaries at Pioneer Middle School in Cooper City, residents and civic leaders decided to fight back. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319453.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319453.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Hundreds of Cooper City parents, determined to sway the Broward school district from changing boundaries for Pioneer Middle School, protested at a public meeting Wednesday evening by wearing red, carrying signs and dumping scores of letters and a 732-signature petition at the feet of district representatives. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319447.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319447.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Deshaun Fitzgerald Hawkins was born Oct. 12 to Jessica Baker and Bernard Hawkins of Pompano Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319473.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/broward/miramar/story/1319473.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,<p/>FORT LAUDERDALE<p/> Olivia Dias Biadi was born Oct. 3 to Mariana and Lapo Biadi of Fort Lauderdale.