Pliskin Realty Acquires Turtle Run Shoppes in South Florida for $19.5 Million
Coral Springs, Fla. — Pliskin Realty & Development has acquired Turtle Run Shoppes, an 80,000-square-foot retail center located in Coral Springs, a city in South Florida’s Broward County, for $19.5 million. Built in 1990 and renovated in 2018, Turtle Run Shoppes was 92 percent leased at the time of sale. Tenants...
Southern Specialties is Shipping White Asparagus for Valentine’s Day and Easter
Southern Specialties of Pompano Beach, FL, a leading importer and distributor of specialty produce, is pleased to announce excellent availability of premium white asparagus in anticipation of the 2026 Valentine’s Day (February 14) and Easter (April 5) holidays. As a centerpiece of sophisticated seasonal dining,...
Search underway for 69-year-old woman reported missing out of Coral Springs
CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. (WSVN) - The Coral Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing elderly woman. According to authorities, 69-year-old Leanise Demosthenes was last seen leaving her family’s residence in Coral Springs. Demosthenes stands at 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 140...
Fort Lauderdale bans bar hopping with open alcohol containers
Going out to drink in Fort Lauderdale’s entertainment districts will look a bit different now. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved an ordinance Tuesday evening that bans the consumption of alcohol in open containers on the street and bans outdoor alcohol sales in the city’s entertainment districts, including...
Bahama Breeze to close all locations this spring
Bahama Breeze is closing its doors after 30 years in business. On Tuesday, parent company Darden Restaurants announced it would shut down the Caribbean-themed chain’s remaining 28 locations in the coming months. Half will close outright, while the others will be converted to different Darden-owned brands, including...
Six years waiting: one South Florida dad’s unbreakable hope for a new heart
Despite facing terrifying odds and a challenging search for a matching donor, Chevon's spirit shines through, thanks to the unwavering support of his medical team and family.
‘People will die’: Protesters march to restore funding for HIV/AIDS medications
Update: The Florida Department of Health on Tuesday morning announced it would now go through its formal rules making process before finalizing cuts to ADAP. It is unclear what effect this will have on the program. Tori Samuel has been able to live a normal life despite being HIV positive...
Most of the thousands of cold-stunned green iguanas killed in Florida were dropped off...
SUNRISE, Fla. — When temperatures dropped so low in Florida that cold-stunned green iguanas were falling from trees, state animal regulators moved quickly. On Jan. 30, Roger Young, the director of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, signed an executive order that expired at 4 p.m. on Monday.
Road Closure Notice – Black Excellence Parade
The City of Lauderdale Lakes advises residents, businesses, and visitors that temporary road closures will be in effect for the Black Excellence Parade. Road Closures: 9:00 AM through approximately 11:00 AM. Roadways will reopen gradually once the parade route has been fully cleared. Affected Roadways. The following...
House of the Month: Unobstructed ocean frontage in Ocean Ridge
Meticulously renovated on a private 100-foot stretch of ocean frontage, this home has 9,500 +/- total square feet and sits on Old Ocean Boulevard in Ocean Ridge. Perfectly positioned between State Road A1A and the ocean, the home is versatile with six bedrooms, six full baths and one powder room. The ground floor...

















