Broward Mobile Health Unit
Dr. Aldo Calvo, medical director of ambulatory division at Broward Health Broward Regional Health Planning Council found barriers to health and social determinents Haitains getting access to quality care Behavioral health as well Resort to care in emergency department for blood pressure medicine, depression, anxious. These things shouldn’t be an emergency. We always want to […]
Baila! Pompano
Latin dancing is returning to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. Following on the heels of the Center’s much-beloved dance series Sabado de Salsa, Pompano’s newest participatory dance program will be kicking off in October. Presented by renowned Latin dancer and instructor Alex Bezianis of Poppin’ Events, Baila Pompano will include salsa, bachata, and other Latin […]
Blanche Ely High School Has New Principal
Long-time principal Karlton Johnson has moved on to another school. After a summer long search, spearheaded by Vice Mayor Perkins and Vice Principal Malcolm Spence, Principal Tavarus Williams was hired. He is 33 years old and graduated from Blanche Ely in 2007. He is the first Blanche Ely alumni to become a principal. He comes […]
Arianna’s Center is Helping the Transgender Community Through Education and Resources
In August, Arianna’s Center, a unique community group, held a forum on programs that are available to members of the transgender community ages 50 years old and older. Located in the United Church of Christ office in Fort Lauderdale, Arianna’s Center is a non-profit organization that empowers and uplifts the trans-Latinx community, undocumented immigrants, people […]
Topgolf Coming May Be Coming to Pompano
It seems like the popular hangout spot Topgolf is coming to Pompano Beach at the site of the new Live! Resorts Pompano at the former Isles Casino location. The project received an initial site plan approval from the Planning and Zoning board in June. The plan also includes approval for a Publix at the site. […]
New Millage Rate, Taxes to Go Up
The Pompano Beach City Commission approved a tax millage rate of 5.770 which represents 11.11% increase in property taxes. This is due mostly because of an increase of the city’s taxable property in 2022. The millage rate represents a 5.27 rate for the general fund and .5 for the Pompano Beach Emergency Medical Services District.
Stellar at Palm Aire Gets New Owner, Aims to Help with Housing Crisis
Pulso Capital, a Fort Lauderdale investment group, recently bought Stellar at Palm Aire in Pompano Beach. The firm paid $21.5 million for the property, according to the South Florida Business Journal. The complex located at 4091 Seina Circle, 4081–4099 Sunset Way, 700–706 Stellar Court, and 4082–4098 Highland Oaks Drive contains rental townhomes within the Palm […]
Spitfire: Pompano Beach’s District Five Showdown
By Attiyya Atkins The race for Pompano Beach’s District 5 is spitting hot. On Friday, August 19, at a city-sponsored health fair at the Herb Skolnick Community Center located at 800 SW 36th Ave., candidates for Pompano Beach’s District 5 had an up-close-and-personal encounter. Incumbent commissioner Cyndy Floyd and her predecessor and sole competitor […]
Shakespeare in Black, Merchant of Venice
By Attiyya Atkins Sistrunk- The Grace Arts Center, a non-profit theater company, presents Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice in a whole new color — BLACK. The all-black cast is putting a new take on a 16th century play that focuses on themes of prejudice, wealth, relationships, and community set during a South Florida Black renaissance. The […]
Pompano Pride — Don’t Say Gay — Instead, Go to Stonewall Beach
By: Kristen Hernandez Palm Aire resident Anthony Kulp was fed up with having just one gay friendly beach to visit. It’s located east of Wilton Manor but Sebastian Beach lacks any type of facilities for beachgoers. While it remains a popular destination, Kulp’s frustration stemmed from having to commute about 20 minutes through grueling traffic. […]
