Rosalind Osgood Smashes Stereotypes & Wins Florida State Senate District 33 by 80 Percent Vote
By: Kristen Hernandez POMPANO BEACH, Fl — Rosalind Osgood proved she’s a rising star of the Democratic Party and a woman to watch. In an election in March, Osgood proved doubters wrong when she defeated Joseph Carter, former school teacher, in the Florida State Senate race for District 33, which includes sections of Pompano Beach. […]
After a COVID Delay, The Bite Eatery Food Hall is Coming Soon
By Megan Rebecca Pompano Beach will open its very own food hall – The Bite Eatery, 2715 E. Atlantic Blvd. It’s been a longtime coming for the food hall that was set to open in the summer of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic and matters of public safety halted the opening, but things are back on […]
Bye, Bye Isle Casino. Hello Harrah
You will soon be able to find the iconic Harrah’s casino brand in Pompano Beach. Harrah’s which is known for larger-than-life entertainment can be found in destination cities like Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and New Orleans. Pompano Beach city officials, representatives of Caeser’s Entertainment which owns the Harrah’s brand, and representatives of The Cordish Companies […]
The Old ‘Wash House’ to Become New Restaurant
By Megan Rebecca A former laundromat will be the site of a swanky rooftop bar and restaurant in Old Town Pompano. The “Wash House” is located at the corner of N. Flagler Avenue and NE 1st Street. Right now, it is a vacant building, but it in the 1900s this area was home the city’s […]
Westview Community Cemetery Fight: Dead or Alive?
By Attiyya Atkins The Westview Community Cemetery controversy isn’t dead. In fact, it’s more alive than ever. Instead of one board representing the historically black cemetery located at 1900 NW 24th Street, Pompano Beach, two boards now think the future of the property is in their hands. Last year, the board of trustees that consisted […]
Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival
The Florida AIDS Walk and Music Festival will be held on Saturday, March 19 at Fort Lauderdale Beach. The event starts at 8 a.m. There will be a 5K walk, bars, food trucks, vendors, and concerts by Jessie J and Grammy-nominated artist Deborah Cox. The event is hosted by the Afro Pride Federation. Proceeds from […]
Local Movie Review: Pompano Boy
By: Kristen Hernandez As I put pen to the page, I’m sitting in the exact spot on Pompano Beach that was gorgeously magnified up on the Big Screen during the opening scene of Pompano Boy. Last night, I attended the film screening which premiered at the historic Savor Cinema in Las Olas and was written […]
New Dates Announced for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach
City of Pompano Beach Two-Day Festival Features Grammy® Award-winning Lineup Arturo Sandoval, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Sammy Figueroa and More! Friday, April 15th and Saturday, April 16th Let the music play! The City of Pompano Beach has announced the new dates for the City’s inaugural Jazz Fest. The star-studded festival kicks off Friday, April 15th at […]
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Broward County Sheriff’s Office
By BSO, Miranda Grossman From ballerina to biology and forensic science, Broward Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab Director Claudine Carter Pereira is the first female Crime Lab director at BSO and the first and only Black Crime Lab director in Florida. She shares her wide experience with Sheriff Gregory Tony in celebration of Women’s History Month. […]
Letter From the Editor
2022’s Black History Month flew by. February felt much shorter than the normal 28 days. The brevity of it all had me wondering, what is the point? Why do we celebrate? And I realize it’s not as much for us black folk as it is for other races to celebrate us. This year, the celebration […]
