Road Wars

In July 2020, Laura Finley was pulling out of the Dania Beach Library to head home after dropping off a library book. But as she pulled onto Park Avenue, a one-way road, to start heading east on Dania Beach Boulevard, a vehicle suddenly smashed into the side of her sedan. Within a matter of seconds, … Continue reading Road Wars

Kava Bar Posts Transphobic, Anti-mask Messages on Instagram (Again)

A kava bar based in Lake Worth not only announced that it is banning face masks from its Florida and Arizona locations, but it again posted a transphobic message. In response to the original face mask ban, the Kavasutra Kava Bar posted that that “Masks are for leftist losers, teachers unions are trash, women are … Continue reading Kava Bar Posts Transphobic, Anti-mask Messages on Instagram (Again)

After judge upholds daycare eviction, parents scramble to find new childcare provider

Parents of about 50 children are scrambling to find alternate childcare, as the Little Walkers Daycare will be evicted on Feb. 1. Located on the property of Christ Church United Methodist’s Pompano Beach campus, the owner of the daycare has been in a legal dispute with the church since October over its lease. Now, parents … Continue reading After judge upholds daycare eviction, parents scramble to find new childcare provider

Former town manager’s severance pay will cost town $85,829; interim town manager chosen

Former town manager Bill Vance’s firing will cost the city $85,829.53 in severance and taxes. During the town commission meeting Tuesday night, city staff presented its calculations for the amount. Vance, who earned $171,200 per year, was fired without cause in an emergency town commission meeting on Jan. 8.  He was hired in February 2019, … Continue reading Former town manager’s severance pay will cost town $85,829; interim town manager chosen

Florida Farmers, Consumers and Organizations Are Working Together to Feed the Community

Farmers have always given back, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Florida in March of 2020, they went the extra mile to serve their communities. Foodery Farms After spending eight years developing greenhouses around the U.S., Angela TenBroeck settled on building an urban farm in Jacksonville. She had planned for 2020 to be the year to expand into … Continue reading Florida Farmers, Consumers and Organizations Are Working Together to Feed the Community

Commission pushes El Mar Drive decision back to October

After a lengthy discussion and almost two hours of public comments, the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Commission voted Tuesday to revisit the future of El Mar Drive in October. Should a design plan be voted on at that time, construction on the historic street would not begin until April 2023. “What we heard tonight is . . . … Continue reading Commission pushes El Mar Drive decision back to October

Decision on El Mar Drive scheduled for Jan. 12; town extends deadline for comments

Town officials have extended the days residents can record their comments on the El Mar Drive project. On Jan. 12, commissioners will receive the input and make a decision on how the road will be reconfigured. So far, a handful of people have signed-up to speak at Jarvis Hall on Jan. 4, 1 to 4 … Continue reading Decision on El Mar Drive scheduled for Jan. 12; town extends deadline for comments