Twinkle, Twinkle Little Drones
First Ever Pompano Beach Drone Show Dazzles Crowd with Synchronized Robotic 3D Light Dance By Kristen Hernandez Up above the beach so high, the City of Pompano Beach debuted a routine presented by Firefly Drones Show originally scheduled during the Fisher Family Pier grand unveiling this past July 4. That event was postponed due to […]
Party With a Purpose
Q&A with Pompano Beach Fall Festival Owner, T Dogg By Attiyya Atkins T Dogg is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, restaurateur, gospel rapper, and businessman. But this local legend’s latest venture is bringing crowds to the city by the thousands. T Dogg is the owner of the Pompano Beach Fall Festival, which has brought acclaimed artists like […]
Circle K is Going Green in 2023 – A Most Triumphant Adventure Begins
By Kristen Hernandez Not so strange things are afoot at ten Circle K locations throughout Florida. Green Thumb Industries has partnered with mega-convenience store chain, Circle K, to open Rise Express Medical Marijuana Dispensaries at select gas stations sometime in 2023. The Express model will work just like a regular Medical Marijuana Dispensary, requiring a […]
District 4 — Kevin Eason Sr.
A Community Advocate and Manager Concerned About Pompano’s Future Kevin Eason Sr. was born and raised in Pompano Beach, attending Markham Elementary and Northeast High School. He worked in management roles at Winn-Dixie and Publix for more than 45 years. His concerns for the community include mental illnesses, reverse mortgages, sober housing policing, and adult […]
Faith in Florida’s District 4 Candidate Forum
By Attiyya Atkins What about jobs? What direction is Pompano heading? How do we get kids to vote? Is there affordable housing available? These questions and more were expressed by community members in Pompano’s historically Black district at the Your District, Your Community, Your Vote forum. Two of the three candidates running for the District […]
Correction on October/November issue
A picture of Vice Mayor Beverly Perkins was not included in an election story titled “Upcoming Election Nov. 8th” in the last issue of Villij News (October/November issue). While Perkins was mentioned in the story, her picture was absent. Her photo is included here.
District 5 — Cyndy Floyd
Incumbent With Unfinished Business Cyndy Floyd is a Pompano Beach native and is looking to garner another term on the dais. “I came on the dais during COVID. At this time, the city meetings were still on Zoom. Now that COVID is over, I can get more involved in the things that I was already […]
District 5 — Barry Moss
Good Growth and Leadership Barry Moss is no stranger to the dais; he’s spent three terms representing District 5. This time he’s looking “to protect the interests of District Five and to ensure that the kind of development and growth (happening in the city) benefits the residents of Pompano Beach,” Moss told Villij News. He […]
District 4 — Kevin Eason Sr.
A Community Advocate and Manager Concerned About Pompano’s Future Kevin Eason Sr. was born and raised in Pompano Beach, attending Markham Elementary and Northeast High School. He worked in management roles at Winn-Dixie and Publix for more than 45 years. His concerns for the community include mental illnesses, reverse mortgages, sober housing policing, and adult […]
District 4 — Vice Mayor Beverly Perkins
Incumbent Dedicated to Amping Up Her District Beverly Perkins is seeking her fourth two-year term as District 4’s commissioner. “As your commissioner, I fought to ensure our needs are met, including: receiving our fair share of neighborhood improvements, bringing economic development and enhancing public safety,” she said in a political advertisement. During her tenure, Perkins […]
