FLL to Offer New Nonstop Service to San Jose, Medellin, Copenhagen and Stockholm
Two airlines at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are expanding flights abroad. JetBlue Airways begins service on June 13 to Medellin, Colombia; San Jose, Costa Rica on June 27; and Lima, Peru, on November 21. Norwegian Air Shuttle offers new service to Copenhagen starting November 29 and Stockholm on December 1.
Posted: Friday, May 17, 2013
Fun Summer Programs Offered at Broward County’s Neighborhood Parks
Parks and Recreation Division’s six neighborhood parks, serving unincorporated areas of the County, will offer their annual Summer Recreation Program, which include indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, fishing clinics, swim lessons and more, for ages 6 to 17, on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., beginning June 17 through August 9. More...
Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Galleries Highlight Select Artwork on “Slow Art Day”
Six cultural organizations in Broward County participated in the recent worldwide “Slow Art Day” event that attracted hundreds of local art enthusiasts to participating galleries to view and then discuss the art they had seen. More...
Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Broward County to Celebrate Haitian Cultural Heritage Month in May
Broward County has the second highest Haitian population in the tri-county area with more than 179,600 people by birth and ancestry from Haiti, the first "Black Republic" in the world. The monthlong Haitian Cultural Heritage Celebration will happen in cities across Broward County. More...
Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013
Broward County Lowers Animal Adoption Fees
Standard adoption fees for cats and dogs will be lowered to $50. Approved by the Board of County Commissioners, the reduced adoption fee will continue to include a health exam, all necessary vaccinations, required Broward County pet registration tags and a microchip. Also, now through September 30, residents can take advantage of special pricing and adopt two cats at the single adoption fee of $50. More...
Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2013
New Program Offered to Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Economic and Small Business Development now offers the Kauffman Fastrac® program, a learning curricula for existing and aspiring entrepreneurs in a non-academic environment. The program kicks off with four Intentional Entrepreneur workshops beginning May 1 to connect entrepreneurs to the best resources available to start and grow successful businesses. More...
Posted: Monday, April 29, 2013
Birthday Celebration Planned for North Perry Airport on May 11
North Perry Airport will celebrate its 55th anniversary on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the fun-filled day that will feature a vintage aircraft display, food trucks, classic car show, aviation vendors, live music, an extensive area filled with activities for children and more. Rides in either an airplane or helicopter will also be available for a nominal fee. What began in 1943 as a training facility for the U.S. Navy, North Perry Satellite Field was officially released to Broward County on October 11, 1957, and renamed North Perry Airport. Today the airport is a recognized general aviation airport devoted exclusively to private and business light-plane activity.
Posted: Monday, April 22, 2013
Two Special Housing Events Provide Residents with Home Ownership Assistance
The Broward Housing & Community Development Task Force will host two free events to assist residents with achieving and maintaining home ownership on Saturday, April 27, at the Urban League of Broward's Empowerment Center, 560 N.W. 27 Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Potential home owners are invited to attend a Home Buyer Fair from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn about the most affordable and streamlined path to home ownership. Current homeowners who may be facing loan default are invited to attend a Home Preservation Forum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Agencies will be available to discuss programs and financial advice to help you keep your home.
Posted: Friday, April 19, 2013
Native Plant Sale at Fern Forest Nature Center
Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek, will hold its Spring Into Gardening Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, April 27, emphasizing the right kinds of plants to grow in your home landscape. Gardening information and other activities will be offered. More…
Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Broward County Go SOLAR Highlighted in Re-Power Florida 2013 Virtual Conference
Broward County’s Go SOLAR Program will be featured in the Re-Power Florida 2013 online mini-conference on Saturday, April 20, from 10:35 to 11:05 a.m. Re-Power Florida will address energy issues facing Florida as well as real world options and solutions. The web conference is free and can be viewed at forthepublic.org. More...
Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
County to Hold Budget Workshops
Broward County Commission is conducting a series of workshops to review priorities and make recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2014 budget. The workshops will be webcast live on broward.org/Video Central and culminate in two public hearings on September 10 and 24, 2013. More…
Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2013