Oakland Park Honors Local Volunteers for Their Contributions to Our Community
The City of Oakland Park recently held its annual event to recognize volunteers who have contributed to the community. The event acknowledged individuals and groups who support city programs and help improve life for residents.
Spitfire Farm Opens Registration for Winter Break Horse Camp
Saddle up, city slickers — Spitfire Farm in Coconut Creek is trotting out its Winter Break Camp to be sure to make young horse lovers say “giddy-up.”. Now in its fifth year, the locally loved equestrian haven offers more than just riding. Campers can expect daily rides, hands-on horsemanship lessons, nature walks,...
88-Year-Old Coconut Creek Author Shares a Lifetime of Resilience in New Memoir
Coconut Creek resident Shahen Guiragossian, 88, has released a deeply personal memoir titled The Hawk: My Memoir, a project he says took decades to complete and was inspired by an urgency to preserve the stories that shaped his life before they were lost forever. Guiragossian’s story spans generational trauma tied...
South Florida Caribbean Chorale raises funds for Jamaican hurricane relief through Christmas concerts
PLANTATION, Fla. — The South Florida Caribbean Chorale is singing Jamaican Christmas songs with a purpose: supporting relief efforts in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastated parts of the island in late October. As the group performed classics — including the refrain “all over Jamaica everybody Jesus born” —...
Port Everglades ends fiscal year with record highs in cargo, cruises, and energy distribution
Broward County, Florida – Port Everglades is ending Fiscal Year 2025 on a high note, with new records in every major area it services. Early numbers reveal that the port has set new records in cruise travel, cargo activity, and energy distribution all at the same time. This marks a milestone unmatched in its recent...
Holiday Event Waives Adoption Fees as Broward County Works to Empty Crowded Shelters
With kennels at capacity and shelters across the nation facing record demand, Broward County Animal Care is partnering with the Bissell Pet Foundation to offer free pet adoptions during a two-week holiday initiative aimed at finding homes for every animal in its care. Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters:...
Best University in South Florida: Top-Ranked Choices for Success
Choosing a university is very important. It shapes your future. South Florida has many good universities. But which one is the best? This article will help you understand the top options in South Florida. Why Study in South Florida?. South Florida is warm and sunny all year. The beaches and...
Duck Haven Founder Eunice Sivertsen, Champion for South Florida’s Muscovy Ducks, Dies at 88
Muscovy ducks, that invasive species of birds most people don’t welcome on their lawns, sidewalks, and streets, just lost their greatest advocate. Margate resident Eunice Sivertsen, founder of Duck Haven, a not-for-profit sanctuary for injured and maimed ducks, operated out of her own home, passed away after a short...
Lauderhill proclaims Dec. 5 ‘Apostle Edison and Prophetess Mattie Day’
The City of Lauderhill has officially declared December 5 as Apostle Edison and Prophetess Mattie Nottage Day, honoring the couple’s decades of faith-based service, community leadership, and outreach. The proclamation was presented during Friday night’s “Prayer in the Park” event at Lauderhill Sports Park, where...
How This Neighborhood Burger Spot Won Hearts Fast in Oakland Park, FL
Oakland Park’s smash burger sensation started as food truck pop-ups under the name Frankenfurters before evolving into one of South Florida’s most talked-about burger destinations. Owner Jay Rok made waves at the inaugural 954 Burger Month event in 2024, and by November opened the brick-and-mortar location that now...
