As the town discusses the future of El Mar Drive, there is a growing contingency of people with a firm opinion: “Save the Median.” Since the beginning of this year, the city has been looking at proposals from a local design firm to upgrade the historic road. However, locals who walk, run or bike the … Continue reading “Save the Median,” declare lovers of El Mar Drive
QAnon’s ‘SaveOurChildren’ Slogan Has Long Anti-LGBT History
Courtesy of Stonewall National Museum and Archives. Model and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen recently shared devastating news with her social media followers: she and her husband, singer John Legend, had lost their child halfway through her pregnancy. She shared heartbreaking black-and-white photos of the couple at the hospital, including her clutching a tiny blanket bundle … Continue reading QAnon’s ‘SaveOurChildren’ Slogan Has Long Anti-LGBT History
Trump Supporters Show Up at Holy Mackerel Despite Canceled Event
Trump supporters at Holy Mackerel (Photo by Carina Mask) Even though their reservation was canceled at Holy Mackerel, a group of Trump supporters still arrived at the brewery ready for the show to go on. The Hawaiian-themed event, hosted by the Trump Victory Leadership Initiative, was canceled by the venue after an uproar from the community. Staff … Continue reading Trump Supporters Show Up at Holy Mackerel Despite Canceled Event
Trump Events Canceled at Holy Mackerel, Staff Responds
Holy Mackerel in Wilton Manors Holy Mackerel, a small-batch craft beer spot in Wilton Manors, was the target of social media after it came out that two Trump events were being hosted at the brewery. Ehab Atallah, the director of operations for Holy Mackerel, said that they were not aware that the parties making the … Continue reading Trump Events Canceled at Holy Mackerel, Staff Responds
Repeal a Woman’s Right to Vote? Some Republican Women Have Called For It
Abby Johnson, who advocates for head-of-household voting, spoke at the Republican National Convention this year. (Photo via the Republican National Convention) Nov. 3 is a big day for the nation — Americans will take to the polls to decide who they want to occupy the White House. It will also be 100 years and one … Continue reading Repeal a Woman’s Right to Vote? Some Republican Women Have Called For It
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
Artist Chosen for the Pride Center Mural Project
Rendering of The Residences at Equality Park (Courtesy Behar Font & Partners, P.A.) Even with the coronavirus, the Pride Center is abuzz. Seniors are moving into the newly opened Residences at Equality Park, improvements are being made around the campus, staff members continue to connect with the community via Facebook Live, and by the end … Continue reading Artist Chosen for the Pride Center Mural Project
Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Raises Funds to Restore Voting Rights
From left, Neil Volz and Desmond Meade (Courtesy of Neil Volz) Desmond Meade and Neil Volz are counting down the days to Aug. 18 — it’s the midterm election, and it will be the first time both men have been allowed to vote in decades. That’s because the two have felonies on their record, and … Continue reading Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Raises Funds to Restore Voting Rights
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
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