Community Leader. As Mayor and President of the Broward League of Cities, championing equity, regional collaboration, and civic empowerment- I am humbled to be recognized with the ASPA Presidential Service Award at the 2025 ASPA South Florida Annual Awards Luncheon!
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âAs a military brat, a daughter of immigrants, and a military spouse, Iâve seen firsthand what the American Dream can beâand what it costs,â said Sutherland. âFlorida is the home in my heart. This state, and the hardworking families who make it special, are worth fighting for.â
âAs a military brat, a daughter of immigrants, and a military spouse, Iâve seen firsthand what the American Dream can beâand what it costs,â said Sutherland. âFlorida is the home in my heart. This state, and the hardworking families who make it special, are worth fighting for.â
    The International Longshoremenâs Association union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance of ports and shipping companies said they had reached a tentative agreement for a six-year contract, a week ahead of a Jan. 15 deadline.
Close your eyes and imagine this: a lively beat rolling down the streets of Broward County, Florida, not the jingling of sleigh bells but the unmistakable groove of âAtomic Dog.â Thatâs rightâSanta Que and his Que Elves are coming to town! With the bass bumping and the purple-and-gold sleigh stocked with gifts, theyâre delivering more than just toysâtheyâre spreading Black joy, love, and a holiday vibe like no other.
   Former Secretary Hillary and VP Harris are exceptional leaders and politicians. Regrettably, a large segment of Americaâs voters isnât yet willing to elect a woman as President, especially if sheâs a Black woman. Unfortunately, to their chagrin, Rep. Pelosi and Senator Shumar assumed Trump wasnât electable. Consequently, VP Harris and her Democratic Party suffered a first-degree shellacking.
    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 š. 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.
      The Supplier Accelerator Program is an extension of an enterprise-wide initiative initially launched at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. The program is designed to expand the impact of local businesses owned by traditionally underrepresented entrepreneurs by helping them become competitive in the markets they operate.
Internal medicine physician Rachel Pyngolil, M.D. has joined Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician employed group of more than 130 physicians providing services throughout Broward County.
    Florida A&M named Bridgette Gordon as the eighth womenâs basketball coach in program history.