For the first time since the VCA Walk for the Animals benefiting the Humane Society of Broward County began 30 years ago, a national celebrity, Clinton Kelly, will be at this year’s event on March 7 at Huizenga Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The Lady Cosmos claimed the Pompano Youth Soccer League Girls Division with a 1-0 victory over the Hurricanes at Kester Park. There were four teams in the 11-14 age division.

The Broward County Police Benevolent Association and Coconut Creek Police Department are proud to stand with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County to empower and defend potential children in need.

For Broward County voters preparing to cast their ballots early in the presidential preference primary and other elections this year, there’s a new polling location in Deerfield Beach. The North Broward Hospital District, its board and management have donated space at Broward Health North Conference Center, 201 E. Sample Road

By Kari Barnett

Feb 20, 2020

Columnist Ellyn Laub picked up a skill while working a switchboard in the 1970s that helps her today: managing cords.

The Knights rode the strong leg of Sebastian Memebrano, who recorded a hat trick to defeat Pompano United 3-2 in a Pompano Youth Soccer League Boys 12U match at Kester Park.

Over the next 18 months, philanthropists Phyllis and Al Thomas will match dollar-for-dollar contributions made to Women In Distress through a $250,000 “Vision for the Future” challenge grant. The foundation, which has been supporting the organization for the past decade, will now be considered a legacy donor at the $1 million level.

For a loyal group of football fans in the South Florida community, Super Bowl Sunday is a hotly anticipated event where the big NFL game is secondary to the local Fry Bowl flag football game.

The 28th annual Florida Renaissance Festival returns to Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach.

Supermoms of Broward, a nonprofit started in 2015 that serves as a turnkey emotional support system, social activity coordinator and mom-to-mom resource network.

The Winter Cup Tournament at Pompano Aquatic Center is becoming a great tradition for young water polo players as they get an opportunity to get much needed tournament play experience against other clubs in South Florida.

For the past five years, Deerfield Beach High School and Consolidated Credit, a nonprofit counseling group, have partnered to teach freshman students how to budget their money, no matter if they earn a weekly allowance or a biweekly paycheck.

Local elections in Florida as well as the presidential primary are on Tuesday, March 17. The deadline to register to vote, update your address or change your party to be able to vote in the primary of your choosing is even sooner.

By Austen Erblat

Feb 6, 2020

In the dugout, Fort Lauderdale Dr. Stephen Guida is simply referred to as “Doc” and most of his teammates don’t even know his first name at the Pompano Community Park Baseball Complex.

There must have been some magic elixir mixed in the water off Pompano Beach. How else do you explain 22 sailfish being caught and released in the shortened one-day Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament Sailfish Smackdown.

Two upcoming events in Pompano Beach will bring music, history and education to engage residents during Black History Month.

By Austen Erblat

Jan 30, 2020

Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas where its people remain in recovery mode after the natural disaster. DFit Personal Training has been part of the Pompano Beach community for six years and as part of its ongoing commitment to assist charitable endeavors, it reached out to Neighbors 4 Neighbors to lend a helping hand.

The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida increased their average cookie sales for scouts last year. With a new flavor this year, vegan and gluten free options, various events and a new delivery option, scouts and troop leaders talk about what led to this success.

By Austen Erblat

Jan 23, 2020

The 20th annual 2-Mile Paddleboard Series is an example of the ongoing commitment of the Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association and the United States Lifesaving Association Southeast Regional to have their members perform at a peak level with year-round training and conditioning.

Bob and Sherry Taylor Park was dedicated by Habitat for Humanity of Broward, which includes a children’s playground and reading garden accessible to residents of Pompano Beach and the surrounding area.

By Austen Erblat

Jan 23, 2020