Every year as fall approaches we are either intentionally or subconsciously reminded of the harvest. From being bombarded with pumpkin spice flavored coffees, cookies, and cakes to fall festivals and pumpkin patches or even jack-o-lantern decorations there is no argument that the pumpkin is hailed as the fruit of the season! And I know what you’re thinking… “FRUIT???” Yes, you read that right. Pumpkin is a FRUIT! Many people believe that it is a vegetable; however, all members of the squash family are fruit. Vegetables are the edible portion of plants such as leaves, stems, roots, bulbs, flowers, and tubers. Because pumpkins are a product of the seed-bearing structure of a flowering plant; they are classified by botanists as fruit. Considering the popularity of the pumpkin during this time it is hard to separate the thought of it from cornucopias, Pilgrims, Native Americans & “The First Harvest”. The pumpkin’s identity and connection to a particular person and time of year vehemently remind me of another fruit that hosts an identity that unfortunately boasts a much more negative connotation, the watermelon.
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FPL will seek to recover an estimated $800 million stemming from Hurricane Milton, which made landfall Oct. 9 in Sarasota County as a Category 3 storm and crossed the state, according to a quarterly financial report that the utility’s parent company, NextEra Energy, filed Wednesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. FPL also had an estimated $300 million in costs from Debby and Helene.
Broward County is a mecca of fun and a mixing bowl of multicultural activities. It is also a recreational haven for health and fitness. With agreeable South Florida sunny weather — most of the time — and various transportation options, residents and visitors alike are drawn to the area for over-the-top experiences. So, this fall, Broward County Transit (BCT) encourages people to leave their cars behind and take BCT to these exciting places around town. Regardless of a sprinkle or shine or even an occasional cool breeze, these outdoor activities from entertainment to exercise draw hundreds of thousands of people every season, and BCT wants to get them there.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Luke O’Malley, a native of Cooper City, Florida, was recently named Sailor of the Quarter (SOQ), fourth quarter, serving at U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit (NMRTU) Bahrain.
For Black motorists, the Green Book became an essential, like food or water. Thanks to “Mr. Jim Crow, segregation hazards were omnipresent throughout the country. Black travelers not only met with the humiliation of being turned away from businesses, but also had to be ever aware of the threat of lynchings or other racist violence. The slogan on the guide’s cover also doubled as a warning: “Carry your Green Book with you—You may need it.”
Pompano Beach Arts invites the community to witness the blossoming of artistic expression at the dedication ceremony for the captivating new sculpture, “Galactic Bloom,” on November 21st, 2024. Created by the renowned Tyler FuQua Creatives, this monumental piece, crafted from gleaming stainless steel, will be unveiled at N. Flagler Ave. and NE 1st St. next to the Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) at 5 PM, forever enriching the city’s cultural landscape.
I hope all is well! Giving Tuesday, the Global Day of Generosity, is almost here! Celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, December 3rd, this movement encourages people to give, collaborate, and make a positive impact on their communities. As Broward County comes together on this day of giving, the below nonprofits are offering inspiring ways for the community to make a difference:
The 17th Judicial Circuit is delighted to announce that the Caribbean Bar Association has named County Court Judge Jackie Powell recipient of the President’s Award in recognition of her community service. The Jamaican native was first elected in 2018 and begins a new six-year term in January 2025.
In a show of Republican strength in Florida, incumbent Corey Simon on Tuesday handily defeated Democratic challenger Daryl Parks in what was considered the only competitive state Senate race and the GOP maintained supermajorities in both legislative chambers.
Black veterans reflect on their journeys and legacies