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 On Demand

Broward County’s Video Central On Demand library offers a comprehensive selection of interesting and informative video programming on a variety of subjects, including public safety, tourism, water, the environment, emergency preparedness, and other community and educational topics of interest. Simply click on one of the On Demand library links below to replace the program now playing with the program of your choice.

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Community
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Live United - United Way First hand accounts from three individuals on how their life was changed through the United Way.-- Playing time 4:20. United Way of Broward
2007 State of the County Address 2007 Broward County Mayor Josephus Eggelletion delivers the State of the County address highlighting accomplishments and challenges in the 2007 Fiscal Year.-- Playing time 45:30. [Read Audio Text] Office of Public Communications
Jury Service: A Privilege and Responsibility This program discusses jury service as a civic responsibility that affords Americans a special opportunity to participate in their democracy. -- Playing time 10:11. Florida Bar Association
The FLORIDA Channel The FLORIDA Channel, a 24-hour network, provides citizens of the state of Florida access to their state government in action. -- Note: Webcasts require RealPlayer. The FLORIDA Channel Home
South Florida Voices: Broward County Parks and Recreation Broward County staff discuss with South Florida Voices moderator Deborah Ally the variety of programs and activities available through County parks, including acquatics, equestrian, fitness and nature activities as well as learning opportunities and things to do with your pets. A special segment focuses on Swim Central water safety education programs. -- Playing time 16:25. Parks and Recreation Division
South Florida: Center of the Americas This short film sponsored by VisionBROWARD, shows glimpses of work and play in beautiful Broward County, a center for arts, culture and entertainment; commerce, transportation and communication; diversity, sports and a thriving international business community. No narration. -- Playing time 4:30. VisionBROWARD
Office of Economic Development
US Census 2010: A new Portrait of America This is a short video that promotes the importance of the 2010 Census and encourages participation by everyone. Approx. 2:05 min. promotes Census, then seques into a patriotic music video with no narration. -- Playing time 3:10. US Dept. of Commerce, Census Bureau.
The Evolution of Port Everglades: Keeping Tomorrow on Our radar.
This is a short video that promotes Port Everglades services it provides to the S. Fl. Area. It covers cruises, cargo, petroleum, Fleet Week, the impacts on economic development and environmental responsibilities. Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portugues. -- Playing time 8:35. Port Everglades
Broward Shines - Summer 2008 Broward Shines: the program provides a unique perspective of Broward County government and how the County delivers quality services daily to 1.7 million residents and visitors. -- Playing time 21:45. Office of Public Communications
Identity Theft Norman Schwarzkoph provides tips on how to prevent identity theft. -- Playing time 0:30. Stetson University
Telemarketing Fraud Former Senator Max Cleland provides tips on how to prevent fraud from telemarketers. -- Playing time 0:30. Stetson University
Broward County Library System This PSA promotes the wide variety of services provided by the Broward County Library System. -- Playing time 0:30. Libraries
Optical Scan Ballot
2008 Voting PSA: Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning promotes optical scan ballot to be used during 2008 elections. PSA is available with Spanish subtitles. -- Playing time 0:30. The Florida Department of State
Bring Signature ID
2008 Voting PSA: Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning reminds viewers to bring photo and signature ID to polls. PSA is available with Spanish subtitles. -- Playing time 0:30. The Florida Department of State
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Emergency Preparedness
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FPL and You: Weathering the Storm Season Together FPL's 2007 storm season video offers valuable tips for preparedness and safety, including generator safety, and shares their plan for power restoration in the aftermath of a major event. -- Playing time 20:00. Florida Power and Light
Before and After the Storm Understand how South Florida's drainage systems, mostly man-made, are managed to prepare for and respond to storms that result in flooding. See the interconnectivity of the area's complex surface and ground water systems, from swales, ditches and stormwater drains to ponds, lakes, canals and the ocean. -- Playing time 10:21. South Florida Water Management District
South Florida Water District Emergency Management This video examines the role of the South Florida Water Management District in preparing for and responding to disasters, with respect to flood management and protection of the water supply. Learn how you can help, especially during hurricane season June 1 through November 30. -- Playing time 11:05. South Florida Water Management District
Ready: Pets A family follows U.S. Department of Homeland Security's three-step plan to prepare for their pet in the event of an emergency. -- Playing time 4:20. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Ready: Older Americans An older couple follows U.S. Department of Homeland Security's three-step plan to prepare for an emergency. -- Playing time 5:25. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Ready: Americans with Disabilities and Special Needs U.S. Department of Homeland Security shares its three-step emergency preparedness plan for disabled and special needs residents. -- Playing time 4:55. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Ready: America A typical family prepares themselves for an emergency following U.S. Department of Homeland Security's three-step plan. -- Playing time 3:09. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
A New Tale of Two Houses Video takes place in Punta Gorda, Florida, after Hurricane Charlie. Shows how new or existing homes can be hardened for storms. -- Playing time 11:00. Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
Emergency Board Up Animation Video shows how to measureand install plywood window shutters on a home. Good animation. -- Playing time 3:45. Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
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Environment
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Wildlife Matters: Florida Wildflowers This video provides a close-up look at a wide variety of Florida's wildflowers, and the importance of uplands restoration. -- Playing time 0:28. Florida Wildflower Advisory Council & Foundation, Inc.
Wildlife Matters: Creating Your Own Backyard Wildlife Habitat This program provides insight on how homeowners can create their yard into a habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. -- Playing time 49:00. Orange County EPD & Biosphere Consulting
Living Green: Episode 1: Landscaping for Wildlife Program explores options and strategies people can utilize to landscape for wildlife, and includes interviews with homeowners who have successfully blended human and wildlife needs. Host Dr. Mark Hostetler shares a first-hand look at several "green" communities and homeowner efforts to preserve wildlife habitat. -- Playing time 30:00. University of Florida IFAS Extension
Living Green: Episode 1: Landscaping for Wildlife Program explores options and strategies people can utilize to landscape for wildlife, and includes interviews with homeowners who have successfully blended human and wildlife needs. Host Dr. Mark Hostetler shares a first-hand look at several "green" communities and homeowner efforts to preserve wildlife habitat. -- Playing time 30:00. University of Florida IFAS Extension
Living Green: Episode 2: Invasive Exotics Program focuses on the importance of controlling invasive exotic plants, insects and animals. Host Dr. Mark Hostetler shares how to control the spread of such invasive plants as wild taro, water hyacinths and melaleuca trees, fire ants and released pets, such as the large Nile monitor lizard. -- Playing time 30:00. University of Florida IFAS Extension
NatureScape Makeover #1: Designing for Wildlife Learn about the four elements required to create a sustainable South Florida NatureScape in your yard: a natural food source, water source, shelter from predators and a place to raise young. -- Playing time 4:30. Broward County Environmental Protection Department and Water Resources Division
NatureScape Makeover #2: Get the Water Right Learn how water impacts the health of your landscape. This program explores how effective irrigation can conserve water and maintain the health of your plants. -- Playing time 2:30. Broward County Environmental Protection Department and Water Resources Division
NatureScape Makeover #3: Plan First, Plant Later A healthy landscape begins with a plan. Learn how to properly plan your landscape makeover to make it Florida-friendly. -- Playing time 3:45. Broward County Environmental Protection Department and Water Resources Division
NatureScape Makeover #4: Reducing Polluted Stormwater Runoff Stormwater runoff can contain pesticides, fertilizer and other harmful pollutants. Learn how to use landscaping techniques, such as mulch and gravel, and a "ring of responsibliity" around lakes and canals to reduce polluted runoff. -- Playing time 4:45. Broward County Environmental Protection Department and Water Resources Division
NatureScape Makeover #5: Right Plant, Right Place This program encourages residents to use plants indigenous to Florida in their landscape. You can plant for symmetry and design while ensuring a landscape that is easy to maintain, conserves water and withstands hurricanes. -- Playing time 4:45. Broward County Environmental Protection Department and Water Resources Division
South East Florida Coral Reef Institute, Educational video This video promotes protecting the coral reefs offshore South Florida, including Broward County. BC Environmental Protection staff is shown in the video, not identified by name. -- Playing time 10:00. Florida DEP/Coral Reef Conservation Program
Trip Chaining This PSA promotes trip chaining of daily errands to save time and provide cleaner air. -- Playing time 0:35. Broward County Air Quality
Alternate Choices This PSA promotes transportation methods to save on costs and provide cleaner air. -- Playing time 0:30. Broward County Air Quality
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Public Safety
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Mountain Bike Safety Broward County parks offer some of the most fun and challenging mountain bike trails in the area. This presentation advises viewers on the inherent risks and dangers of mountain biking, details county requirements for safety and waiver of liability, and describes the types of trails available for park visitors: novice, intermediate, expert and expert/pro. -- Playing time 4:35. Broward County Parks and Recreation Divison
Stop Street Racing…Speed Kills! This program, sponsored by the Florida Highway Patrol, warns teen and young adults of the illegalities and dangers of car and motorcycle racing on public streets and highways. Racers are encouraged to "take it to the track." -- Playing time 7:00. Florida Highway Patrol
Enjoy the Ride Safe and Sober! Public service annoucement from the Florida Highway Patrol regarding motorcycle safety and sobriety when operating a motorized vehicle. -- Playing time 0:30. Florida Highway Patrol
Pool Safety for Children

In this segment of Comcast Newsmakers, host Spero Canton interviews the Director of Broward County Parks and Recreation Division's Swim Central, about programs to prevent accidental drownings of small children - many of which occur in the backyard pool. -- Playing time 4:30.

Swim Central, Broward County Parks and Recreation Division
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Tourism
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Greater Fort Lauderdale: Immerse Yourself A soft, peaceful exploration of Greater Fort Lauderdale filled with images of the area's great diversity, places to see and things to do. -- Playing time 3:00. Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Scuba Diving in Fort Lauderdale This program takes viewers on a journey to explore Fort Lauderdale's waters and fauna through scuba diving. -- Playing time 16:35. Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greater Fort Lauderdale: Night and Day A short look at some of Greater Fort Lauderdale's greatest attractions. -- Playing time 2:00. Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Boys with Toys This humorous commercial looks at Greater Fort Lauderdale as a tourist destination. -- Playing time 0:30. Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Floating Bed This humorous commercial looks at Greater Fort Lauderdale as a tourist destination. -- Playing time 0:15. Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center: Meetings Made Easy See why Fort Lauderdale and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center are preferred destinations for your next meeting or convention. -- Playing time 3:00. Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: Welcome to FLL See why Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the nation - from its convenient location just one mile from Port Everglades, to its state-of-the-art features, amenities, convenient parking and world-class car rental center. -- Playing time 3:30. [Read Audio Text] Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Broward County SR A1A Scenic Highway This short program provides viewers with the historical aspects of Broward County and SR A-1-A. There are several historical pictures of the County and promotes current tourism spots. -- Playing time 7:00.

Urban Planning & Redevelopment and Broward County Historical Commission.

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Water
Title Subject Sponsor
"Buying Fertilizer"
Viewers are provided information on recommended fertilizer to use on yards in South Florida area.  -- Playing time 0:30. South Florida Water Management District
"Overall Lawn Care" Viewers are provided recommendations on proper lawn care using fertilizers. -- Playing time 0:30.
South Florida Water Management District
Waterways: Episode 256: Environmental Artists & Manatee Tagging A close-up look at artists that capture the splendor of South Florida natural wonders and follow the study of the manatees in Everglades National Park. -- Playing time 24:00. NOAA, USFPA, S. Fl. National Parks Trust
Water’s Journey Everglades Restoring Hope 1 of 2 This informative two-part documentary explores progress of the 40-year Everglades restoration project and takes a historical look at land management policies and decisions, including the rerouting of the Kissimmee River, that created the current crisis in Florida's wetlands. View restored areas and learn what farmers are doing to use agriculture by-products in positive ways. -- Playing time 60:00.
South Florida Water Management District
Water’s Journey Everglades Currents Of Change 2 of 2 Part two of this informative documentary concludes with a trip through the Fakahatchee Strand with a team of biologists. View upclose the interconnectivity of the Everglades eco-systems - water flow, wildlife and plant life. Hear how Everglades farmers have taken on water quality and conservation. -- Playing time 60:00. South Florida Water Management District
Land For Water's Sake This program explores the kinship between land and water and the impact of development on South Florida's ecological systems. The Save Our Rivers program is at the the heart of the South Florida Management District's efforts to preserve natural resources while making land available for recreational use. -- Playing time 10:45. South Florida Water Management District
Restoring The Everglades Learn about the vast ecosystem comprising the Everglades. This program studies the impact of a century of growth on the world's most famous wetlands and explores how the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan will help restore the flow of water to Florida's River of Grass. -- Playing time 13:40. South Florida Water Management District
Water A Precious Commodity Water is a precious commodity and conservation is a job for everyone. The South Florida Water Management District shares tips for being "water smart." -- Playing time 9:40. South Florida Water Management District
This Old Pond This video shows how different types of stormwater management systems protect property owners from flooding and keep pollutants out of the water supply. See how to maintain your system, and learn about the types of plants you can use to make it a beautiful part of your landscape. -- Playing time 15:00. South Florida Water Management District
Florida's Water…Wealth for our Future This documentary promotes water conservation in Florida by showing homeowners practices they can follow inside and outside their home to help preserve our freshwater resources now and in the future. -- Playing time 30:00. Orange County Government, South Florida Water Management District, Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and St. John's River Water Management District

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Education & History
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Florida's Cracker Horse This program gives an historical perspective about a little known breed of horse brought to Florida in the 1500 by Spanish explorers. After nearly becoming extinct, the breed has been preserved through the efforts of several Florida agricultural families. -- Playing time 5:28.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Momentum This short film by Michael Moorman (music by Peter Betan) features video and still images from Broward County's past and present, including notable landmarks and visions of life in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, concluding with historic photos of Merle Fogg Field, the site of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. No narration. -- Playing time 9:00.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Broward County Historical Commission
Broward County SR A1A Scenic Highway This program provides the historical aspects of Broward County. There are many early pictures of the County and promotes tourism spots. -- Playing time 7:00. Urban Planning & Redevelopment,
Broward County Historical Commission.
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