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Robert Runcie and Kathleen Cannon: Campaign teaches kids to live above the influence
Young people face a tough road when it comes to making positive decisions concerning their future. Bullying, alcohol and drug use, teen pregnancy, intolerance and bias, suicide and juvenile delinquency are all too evident in their daily lives. Despite...Tags: Substance Abuse, Broward County, Elections, United Way , Broward County Public Schools
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Is the Broward Sheriff's budget proposal sensible?
Broward Sheriff Scott Israel knows he isn’t going to get all the money he asking for – some $760.7 million, almost $94 million than last year’s BSO budget. Please. He knows the Broward County Commission will cut that back a...
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Panasonic picked for $4.2 million scoreboard at BB&T Center
The BB&T Center in Sunrise has selected Panasonic Eco Solutions North America to build and install a new $4.2 million state-of-the-art scoreboard. Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, which runs the center, said the high-definition scoreboard is slated to be...Tags: Florida Panthers, Sports, Ice Hockey, National Hockey League, Entertainment
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Replica of 1526 Spanish galleon on view at Fort Lauderdale marina
Looking like it sailed out of the pages of history, an imposing Spanish galleon dominates the Intracoastal Waterway at Fort Lauderdale's Bahia Mar marina, a regal wooden sailing ship incongruous among gleaming white modern dockmates. The vessel is a...
Tags: Spain, Broward County, Intracoastal Waterway, Tourism and Leisure, Travel
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BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY TEAM UP FOR INSPIRING MARCH AND RALLY TO EMPOWER YOUTH
It’s time to cheer today’s youth and tomorrow’s future! On Saturday, May 18, thousands of students throughout Broward County will come together for a one-of-a-kind youth rally. Called “Above the Influence,” the event...Tags: Substance Abuse, Students, Broward County, Broward County Public Schools, Education
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Panthers to get new scoreboard
Sun SentinelTeam release Sunrise Sports & Entertainment today announced that the Broward County Commission has voted in favor of funding a new center hung scoreboard (rendering attached) and master control room for the County-owned BB&T Center. ¿¿ The...Tags: NHL Entry Draft, Florida Panthers, Broward County, Sports, Ice Hockey
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County to fund new scoreboard for Panthers arena
Aiming to pull in millions in tourist dollars, the Broward County Commission on Tuesday agreed to pay $4.2 million for a new scoreboard for the Florida Panthers' BB&T Center in Sunrise. The action came after two hours of discussion, during which...
Tags: Broward County, Finance, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, National Hockey League
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Rare corals compete with beach restoration
A huge trove of rare coral discovered off the Broward County coast will complicate plans to add sand to five miles of eroded beaches. The Broward County Commission has voted to have scientists from Nova Southeastern University monitor the impact of...
Tags: Science and Technology, Nova Southeastern University, Broward County, Pompano Beach, Port Everglades
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Homeowners need break
The Sun Sentinel recently reported on the ridiculous monopoly of tax-lien auctions by large corporations and their "shell" entities. Broward County Mayor Kristin Jacobs found the report "absolutely shocking." I might add that this monopoly has been going...Tags: Broward County
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Broward, Palm Beach counties endorse reservoir proposal
Hoping to find a long-term boost for drinking water supplies, Broward and Palm Beach County leaders Tuesday endorsed a renewed effort to build a nearly $1 billion water-sharing reservoir. The idea is to turn old rock mines west of Royal Palm Beach...
Tags: Royal Palm Beach, Broward County, Water Supply, Palm Beach County
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Broward OKs regional 911 communication system
Improved safety comes with a price tag: A new regional 911 system could cost you an additional $21 a year. On Tuesday, the Broward County Commission approved a regional emergency 911 system that will pick up calls from the Everglades to the beaches....Tags: Coconut Creek, Everglades, Broward County Sheriff's Office, Broward County, Elections
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Wednesday Morning Reads: Tax liens, Disney and the Marching 100
TALLAHASSEE -- Good morning and happy Wednesday. Here's what we're reading this morning. *Orlando Sentinel reports that Disney's earnings are surging on the strength of new cruise chips and park attractions. * Sun-Sentinel writes that the...Tags: Broward County
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