Commission votes for small millage increase; officials present demolished Holiday Inn as one of this year’s accomplishments

The town commission this week voted to increase the millage rate to 3.5 percent, up from the rolled-back rate of 3.3781 percent. “We take the great pride in keeping our millage rate as one of the lowest, and again this year, we are in the running as the lowest in the county,” said Vice Mayor … Continue reading Commission votes for small millage increase; officials present demolished Holiday Inn as one of this year’s accomplishments

As El Mar Drive renderings are unveiled, town may get $1.7 million in funding

The first draft of renderings of what El Mar Drive could become was presented to the town commission this week and the county may provide close to $2 million to make the improvements. Neysa Herrera, assistant to the town manager, said the county is considering giving the town $1.76 million in construction money for the … Continue reading As El Mar Drive renderings are unveiled, town may get $1.7 million in funding

Amid shut downs and economic turmoil, some businesses are still on the move

With the county on lockdown and the economy in the tank, there were businesses that were still on the move — and their final destination was Pompano Beach. “A year ago, if you would have told me during a global pandemic I would have almost closed my business and opened a second business in the … Continue reading Amid shut downs and economic turmoil, some businesses are still on the move

As COVID-19 cases rise, so do the number of pet owners needing help

With the coronavirus taking a toll on the economy, unemployment is at an all-time high in Florida. This impacts an unexpected population: pets. Enter The Pet Project, which has stepped up to meet the staggering demands of people who are now unable to feed or care for their pets. “A lot of times, people are … Continue reading As COVID-19 cases rise, so do the number of pet owners needing help

Police Ask Community for Help In Solving Murder of Local Transwoman

A transgender woman was shot and killed in Pompano Beach Friday night, and the Broward Sheriff’s Office is asking any eyewitnesses to come forward to help solve her murder. Bree Black, 27, was killed Friday at 10:18 p.m. by 244 NW 12th St. in Pompano Beach, close to her home. While hundreds of people were in the … Continue reading Police Ask Community for Help In Solving Murder of Local Transwoman

How to Make Sure Your Estate Leaves a Legacy with Our Fund’s Help

For charities big and small, every dollar counts. And recently, the Our Fund Foundation received three legacy gifts totaling almost $10 million. The donors — Kay Maunsbach, Frederick Emery and James Laird — were three long-time supporters of the South Florida LGBTQ+ community foundation who wrote the nonprofit into their will, continuing their support even … Continue reading How to Make Sure Your Estate Leaves a Legacy with Our Fund’s Help

Local Garden Club Hopes to Turn Parks in Wilton Manors & Oakland Park Organic

A local garden club is using their green thumbs to help the cities of Wilton Manors and Oakland Park turn their parks organic. The Equality Garden Club, with help from Beyond Pesticides in D.C., is working with both cities on a pilot program to stop the use of harmful pesticides. They are currently studying the … Continue reading Local Garden Club Hopes to Turn Parks in Wilton Manors & Oakland Park Organic

Parents protest and demand school board allow their children to return to the classroom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGoH7veSpZw&feature=emb_logo With masks on their faces and signs in their hands, a group of about 50 parents let the Broward County School Board know what they want for the fall: the option for face-to-face schooling five days a week. The parents, who are part of a Facebook group called Broward Parents for the Return to … Continue reading Parents protest and demand school board allow their children to return to the classroom