Broward County Transit (BCT) is thrilled to announce that Cesar Perez, a dedicated member of its maintenance team, has been named First Runner-Up for the prestigious Bus Technician of the Year Award by the Florida Public Transit Association (FPTA).
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Debutante is French, and it means female beginner. It was a young lady’s introduction to “Polite Society.” The first debutante ball in the world was Queen Charlotte’s Ball in Britain in 1780, held by King George III in honor of his wife’s birthday. For the English aristocracy this practice was used to announce a young woman’s marriageability to eligible bachelors.
My passion for politics and public service began in my youth, when I served on the student counsel and the Young Democrats (Created by the Fl Assoc of Deputy Sheriffs). Thereafter, I served in various leadership capacities with various political organizations, for many years. Community Service is still an integral part of my life; today I currently serve on Lauderhill’s Planning & Zoning, and Affordable housing Boards, the Broward County Marine Advisory Board and the West ken Lark Homeowners Association Board.
The city of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, recently honored the bravery of Aden Perry, a teenager who tragically lost his life while trying to save someone in the water. To commemorate his selfless act, the city unveiled the first installed Aden Perry lifesaving ring, with nine more locations identified for installation ¹. This initiative is part of a larger mission by Aden’s mom to keep his memory alive and prevent future drowning incidents by campaigning for these lifesaving rings in every city.
As part of his visit, Biden announced $612 million for six Department of Energy projects to improve the resilience of electric grids in areas affected by hurricanes. This includes $94 million for two projects in Florida: $47 million for Gainesville Regional Utilities and $47 million for the company Switched Source, which helps modernize existing infrastructure, to partner with the utility Florida Power and Light.
Florida A&M University (FAMU) Interim President Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D., announces Jamal Sowell as vice president of government relations. He is responsible for leading the implementation of FAMU’s government relations strategy and promoting the university’s interests and conveying the president’s strategic vision at local, state, and federal levels.
Get ready to be transported into the chilling world of Edgar Allan Poe as Pompano Beach Arts presents The House of Poe’s Horrors. This immersive haunted house experience will bring the author’s dark and twisted tales to life, offering guests a thrilling adventure filled with jump scares, surprises, and unforgettable memories. The Pompano Beach Cultural Center will be transformed into a mesmerizing maze of themed zones each inspired by a classic Poe story. From the eerie “Oval Portrait” to the terrifying “Pit and the Pendulum,” guests will encounter a variety of chilling scenes and encounters. The experience will run October 24-26, from 6-9pm. Each 30-minute experience is limited to 40 people at a time, tickets are $13 per person at www.pompanobeacharts.org.
The Parker, a beloved cultural landmark in Fort Lauderdale, celebrated a major milestone on September 26 with the unveiling of a Florida Historical Marker. Since opening its doors on February 6, 1967, The Parker has been a cornerstone of community life, hosting countless live concerts and shows. Originally built by Dr. Louis Parker and now managed by the Broward Center, this iconic venue has been a staple of Fort Lauderdale’s cultural scene for over five decades.
The community came out on this past Saturday to join Carlton B. Moore Freedom Foundation, along with the HOT105 family, and legendary #chicothevirgo at Osswald Park in Fort Lauderdale as we celebrated the Fifth Annual Friends and Family Day in honor of the late Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Carlton B. Moore.
Squid Game Player 286, also known as Chad Van Horn, hosted a gathering at the Sparrow in Fort Lauderdale with fellow contestants of Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge to celebrate Van Horn’s run for Fort Lauderdale City Commission, District 2. Squid competitors in attendance included Player 016 Sam Lantz, Player 087 Kyle Christiansen, Player 077 Marina Palladino, Player 166 Louisa Warwick and Player 258 Amanda “Brownie” Brown.