Port
Everglades Named “Best Domestic Departure Port”
Nationally recognized cruise travel magazine Porthole has
selected Port Everglades for its “2013
Editor-in-Chief Award for Best Domestic Departure Port.”
Porthole’s Editor-in-Chief Awards are presented to companies
in the cruise and travel industry that have gone above and
beyond in terms of service, quality and excellence. To learn
more about the latest cruise offerings from Port Everglades,
visit
porteverglades.net.
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More Than
60 Events Planned to Celebrate Florida Bicycle Month
March is Florida Bicycle Month and a
variety of
fitness and education-centered events is planned for
riders of all ages to enjoy at various County and city
parks. The purpose of Florida Bicycle Month is to promote
bicycle safety, provide bicycle educational programs and
offer both leisure and competitive bicycling opportunities.
Conservation to be Highlighted at
Water Matters Day on March 9
“Preserve. Protect. Conserve.” is the theme of the 11th
Annual
Broward Water Matters Day event to be celebrated on
Saturday, March 9, at Tree Tops Park, 3900 S.W. 100 Ave., in
Davie. Water Matters Day is Broward County’s signature
water conservation event where residents can learn about
local and regional water resources, how water is managed and
how Broward County is planning for future water needs. Learn
how to protect your community’s drinking water supply and
receive free native plants or trees just for learning how to
do the right thing. Admission is free, but the park’s
weekend and holiday admission fee of $1.50 per person will
be in effect. Children 5 and under are free.
Airport is First in the U.S. to Debut
Food Kitchen Network
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Airport’s modernization efforts include the opening of a
variety of new restaurants and concession options in
passenger terminals. In Terminal 3, Concourse F, Food
Kitchen Network is a new concept and is the first in any
airport within the United States. It offers sandwiches,
salads, baked goods and snacks made with organic and local
ingredients and serves a variety of beverages, wines, craft
beer and cocktails.
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Partner Cities Schedule Household
Hazardous Waste Recycling Events
Six cities have partnered with Broward
County
Solid Waste and Recycling Services to hold free
household hazardous waste and used electronics recycling
events. These free events provide a great way to dispose of
leftover products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable
or reactive ingredients like those found in paint,
pesticides, cleansers and batteries as well as outdated
electronics. Events are planned as follows: March 10,
Lauderdale Lakes; March 24,
Cooper City; April 7,
Davie; April 21,
Sunrise;
May 5,
Tamarac; and May 19,
Weston.
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Broward County Celebrates Women’s
History Month
Broward County Library locations countywide
will have events for all ages to recognize March as National
Women’s History Month and this year’s theme is “Women
Inspiring Innovation through Imagination.” The month
celebrates the outstanding contributions of American women
in the fields of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM). The Broward County Commission on the
Status of Women will also observe the month by posthumously
honoring seven Broward County women who exemplify this
year’s theme. In March,
the Honorees will be featured in a lobby exhibit of the
Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave.,
Fort Lauderdale.
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Broward County
Renames Sexual Assault Treatment Center
The Broward County Sexual
Assault Treatment Center was formally renamed the
Nancy J. Cotterman Center during a recent ceremony in
Fort Lauderdale. Many elected officials, including
Broward County Commissioners gathered along with the State
Attorney, Sheriff and police chiefs from across the County
to address the issue of child abuse investigations and
honored the memory of a former child advocate in the
renaming of the Sexual Assault Treatment Center.
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Fort Lauderdale to
Host National Urban League in 2015
The National Urban League
will fill beachfront hotels and make a big impact on the
service industry when its annual conference comes to Greater
Fort Lauderdale for the first time in July 2015. The
timing is also great for Broward County, which turns 100
years old in 2015, marking a century of dramatic racial and
economic change. The Greater Fort Lauderdale area is already
a major destination of choice for African-American groups
and families and the high profile and programs of the Urban
League of Broward County.
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TSA PreCheck Begins
at Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has
announced the expansion of TSA PreCheck operations to Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Under TSA
PreCheck, U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are
select Delta Air Lines frequent travelers or members of U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler
programs, are now eligible to participate and may receive
expedited screening benefits. The TSA PreCheck lane is
located in Terminal 2 at the East Checkpoint.
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Popular Magazines Now
Available Online for Free with a Library Card
County Libraries now offers more than 300 digital magazines
for free via
Zinio Digital Magazine Newsstand. This exciting new
service allows readers to view popular magazines or download
them to any computer or mobile device. Enjoy the latest
issue of a favorite magazine and even subscribe to them to
get magazines monthly.
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Volunteers Needed for
Annual Waterway Cleanup on March 16
The 36th Annual Waterway Cleanup will be held Saturday,
March 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at sites throughout Broward
County. The Annual Waterway Cleanup is one of the County’s
largest environmental events. Last year, more than 2,000
volunteers on land and in 70 boats worked to successfully
remove nearly 19 tons of trash and debris from the County’s
waterways, rivers and canals. To volunteer and for more
information, visit
waterwaycleanup.org.
Libraries Division
Offers Free Income Tax Preparation Services
The AARP Tax-Aide program in cooperation with the Internal
Revenue Service is offering free tax preparation services at
seven library locations. Counselors are available to assist
taxpayers of all ages, but some restrictions apply. Call the
libraries directly, as times and days vary among the
locations and appointments may be required at some.
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SKYWARN Storm Spotter
Training is Offered March 9
The Broward County Emergency Management Division is
sponsoring a SKYWARN Storm Spotters training class to be
hosted by the
City of
Sunrise on Saturday, March 9, at the Public Safety
Building, 10440 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. The class is
intended for those interested in becoming a Storm Spotter or
those who are spotters and want to sharpen their skills. To
register, call 954-249-5343 or email
n4hhp@comcast.net.
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