Broward
County Office Closings for July 4
Broward County governmental offices will be closed Thursday,
July 4, in observance of Independence Day. There are a few
agency exceptions such as Parks and Transit. Many online
services such as ePay, can be accessed at
broward.org.
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Don’t Miss
Spectacular Fireworks at Vista View Park
To get the best seat in Broward for an
Independence Day
fireworks display, be sure to visit Vista View Park in
Davie. Arrive early and claim your spot at the highest
man-made elevation in the County. Dependent on weather
conditions, Independence Day viewers may be able to see the
firework displays from
Davie,
Pembroke Pines,
Miramar,
Sunrise
and possibly
Fort Lauderdale and
Hollywood. The park entrance fee is $1.50 per person
before 7:30 p.m. and $2 per person afterwards. Most of the
shows are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. on July 4. For more
information, call the park at 954-357-8898.
New “Look Before You Lock” Billboards
Unveiled
New billboards located throughout the County send a message
to “Look Before You Lock,” an alert to anyone who transports
children and runs the risk of leaving them locked inside a
vehicle for any length of time. County Commissioners
recently passed an
ordinance requiring all child care centers and family
child care homes to install safety alarms in vehicles
carrying six or more passengers.
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Commissioners Approve New Regulations
on Aggressive Dogs
Broward Commissioners have given the
green light for stronger regulations governing aggressive
dogs and their owners. The regulations aim to provide
resources, education, training and protocols to reduce
aggressive, roaming and mistreated dog incidents throughout
Broward County. New ordinances are being considered and will be reviewed by the
Commission and set for a public hearing at a future date
prior to their approval.
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Vacation in Your Own Backyard: Enjoy
Broward County 2-for-1 Summer Savings!
Looking for a deal this summer? The Greater Fort Lauderdale
Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with their hospitality
industry partners, are now offering 2-for-1 experiences, from
arts and entertainment to transportation and spa treatments.
Residents can visit
sunny.org/summer to view more than 30 special summer
2-for-1 deals through September 30. To take advantage of the
deals, you must show either a
printed coupon or a
summer savings card when you visit each attraction.
Hurricane Kit Shopping Guide Provides
Handy Preparedness Tips
We've already seen two named storms and the National Hurricane Center is calling for
a very active hurricane season. Given the extreme
weather we’re seeing all across the country, now is the time
to prepare. Broward County’s
Hurricane Kit Shopping Guide provides hurricane
preparedness tips such as how to purchase hurricane food and
supplies over an eight-week period, create an effective
hurricane plan, assemble a first aid kit as well as a pet
survival kit.
AARLCC to Host South
Florida Book Festival July 26-27
Popular African-American
writers and two world-renowned basketball players are heading
to
Fort Lauderdale on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July
27, for the South Florida Book Festival hosted by the
African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
(AARLCC), located at 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
Friday’s events begin with writer Angela Henry conducting a workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. on how to
write mystery stories. There is a $10 fee and seating is
limited. Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., is
family day and special guest, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe - a legendary basketball player
with the Baltimore Bullets and the New York Knicks - will
talk about his book,
Earl the Pearl: My Story. For
more information, contact Rinata White at 954-357-6210, or
riwhite@broward.org.
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New Courthouse Rising
as Construction Hits Rapid Pace
Work on the new Broward
County Courthouse continues as construction crews have
already topped off the seventh floor of the concrete
superstructure. The imprint of the building is now evolving
as work picks up at the Southeast Sixth Street and Southeast
First Avenue site. As the 20-floor project continues to
rise, work on the parking garage and the renovation of the
adjacent Midrise building is following closely behind.
Project managers say the projects are on schedule. For more
Courthouse construction updates, visit
broward.org/newcourthouse. Be sure to check-out the live
camera views of the Broward Courthouse from the
on-site webcam.
View Sea Turtle
Hatchling Release
The Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan
St., Hollywood, presents the popular, long-running summer
program Sea Turtles and Their Babies at 8 p.m.,
Wednesdays and Fridays, July 3 through August 30. This
educational series covers a variety of topics related to the
beleaguered sea turtles and their plight to avoid
extinction. Following an hour-long video presentation and
lecture, participants accompany a naturalist on a hatchling
release to see what these tiny creatures face during their
first crucial minutes of life.
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Coming Soon! Creative
Changes at the Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s (FLL)
Terminal 3 is being modernized and reconfigured to provide
passengers with a more efficient and creative experience.
One of the biggest visual changes is the replacement of
carpeting with modern terrazzo flooring containing
brass and aluminum floor art.
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BCT Launches Public
Education Campaign
Broward County Transit (BCT) is introducing a public
awareness campaign, Keep Your Bus On Time, to
encourage passengers to follow best practices and safety
measures when using the bus system. The campaign also provides
riders with ways they can assist to keep their bus on
schedule. The campaign consists of five key messages: Plan
Your Trip Ahead, Arrive Early at Bus Stop, Move to the Back
of the Bus, Load and Unload Bike Quickly, and Leave Safely.
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Libraries Offer Free
Summer Classes: How to Download Music, Magazines and eBooks
This month, 11 Broward County libraries will host free
workshops and classes in digitally downloading free hit
music, bestselling eBooks and your favorite magazines. Bring
your own eReader or get hands-on experience on one of the
library’s eReaders. Topics will include downloading free
magazines, iPad for beginners, downloading free music, and
an introduction to eReaders. The classes are free and open
to the public.
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County Recognizes
Winners of High School Public Speaking Competition
Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality Division,
in partnership with the Broward County School Board and
Florida Atlantic University, recently sponsored a public
speaking competition for County high school students.
Students were asked to play the role of appointees for the
state of Florida Energy Office and devise a plan to increase
the use of solar energy within the state and later present
their results. Rachael Rosier and Marcelo Asmat, both from
Coral Glades High School in
Coral
Springs, took first and third place honors,
respectively. Jordan Friedman from Cypress Bay High School
in Weston,
placed second.
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Celebrate “Where the
Wild Things Are” at Young At Art/Broward County Library
Unleash your inner wild thing during the “Where the Wild
Things Are” celebration, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, at
Young At Art Museum/Broward County Library, 751 S.W. 121
Ave.,
Davie. Children ages 5 and up and families are invited
to attend this free, public event which includes hands-on
arts and crafts and other activities, “wild” music and even
special prizes! Registration is required, call 954-357-8585
to reserve a spot.
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