From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Economy motivates Black Friday shoppers

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Consumers like Monica Sueiro proved Friday that they are ready to get back in spending mode, turning out in mass to kick off the holiday shopping season.

November 30, 2009

Pines woman tells police husband beat her, held her at Fort Pierce hotel

A 71-year-old Pembroke Pines man who told dispatchers his wife was missing was arrested hours later after his wife said he beat her and kept her for hours against her will, police said.

November 29, 2009

Broward opens first H1N1 vaccination clinics for the general public

Broward County ’s first H1N1 vaccination clinics for the general public open Monday.

November 29, 2009

Burglar terrorizes victim in Pines

When she walked out of her apartment in the 800 block of Southwest 113th Avenue in Pembroke Pines to feed her cat about 10:45 p.m. Nov. 14, a 46-year-old woman forgot to lock the front door.

November 28, 2009

Bigger baking shop is icing on the cake

Ruthy Miranda finds success is always sweeter when sharing her cake-making skills. Over the years, she's gained a loyal following among the do-it-yourself culinary crowd by selling baking supplies and doling out advice.

November 28, 2009

Where to see Santa Claus in Broward

It's no secret that Santa Claus works hard year-round. Overseeing the operation of his workshop, finding out who is naughty or nice, making a list and checking it twice can all be pretty tiresome. But at least Santa's sleigh will have a smooth landing on South Florida's soft sand, where he might even kick off his boots to catch a few rays before tending to a tight schedule of local guest appearances, photo opportunities and special events. But Santa wouldn't have it any other way.

November 28, 2009

Special Olympics gets a new home

Thirty-six years of operating out of living rooms, storefronts or one-room offices is finally over for Special Olympics Broward County.<p/> The organization now has a new headquarters and home field for its athletes, with four offices, a boardroom, spacious reception area, kitchen and restroom at the Sonken Modular East building at Nova Southeastern University in Davie.

November 28, 2009

Event is tailor-made for `Twilight’ fans

Fans of the Twilight series can indulge their passion for the romance novels during a three-day convention in Fort Lauderdale.<p/> They'll have a weekend to play, eat, party and take pictures with some of the actors from The Twilight Saga: New Moon, based on the second book in Stephenie Meyer's best-selling saga about the tortured love triangle involving a high school girl, a vampire and a werewolf.

November 28, 2009

Pro gives teens surfing lessons

Henry Correa knew he'd love surfing if he ever got the chance to try it.<p/> Earlier this month, that chance arrived in the form of a free surfing clinic from Florida pro surfer Ryan Helm.

November 28, 2009

Class prepares students for 911 dispatcher posts

In a typical class with teacher Frank DeRusso, it's not uncommon to hear questions about arrest warrants, deciphering codes and keeping cool under pressure.

November 28, 2009

Fair offers people lessons on going green

David Etzler said he is not a tree-hugger.<p/> “I'm not an environmentalist, not an eco-guy. I'm just a regular person who cares about the earth and is learning how to go green,'' said the Boca Raton resident, events manager and founder of the South Florida Living Green Fair held Nov. 14-15 at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park in Hollywood.

November 28, 2009

Animal shelter offers baby-sitting

Parents who are looking for a night out can now leave the baby-sitting to man's best friend. The Humane Society of Broward County is offering Date Nights for parents.

November 28, 2009

Busy holidays become calmer over the years

People who have been rushing about to get ready for the holidays might be feeling pretty tired today. <p/> I used to feel that way, too, but this year, confined to my small apartment in these assisted-living quarters, I'm not doing much. My hands are still when they should be busy like so many others.

November 28, 2009

`Forever parents’ celebrate adoptions of 22 Broward foster children

It was a special day at Broward County Courthouse as judges sat amid balloon bouquets, clowns cavorted with costumed characters and judicial decrees came with hugs and kisses.

November 28, 2009

Walk aims to prevent suicide

It has been six years, but Juliana Ospina can still recall the despair she felt after learning her childhood friend had committed suicide. At just 14 years old, her friend battled low self-esteem and mental health issues that no one seemed able to help her with, even those closest to her.

November 28, 2009

Jewish fare put to the test in Nosh Fest

Battling briskets and clashing kugels will be vying for top honors at Nosh Fest, a Jewish food festival organized by Temple Beth Emet.<p/> Things will be heating up during the competition where participants will be entering bubbeh-friendly, traditional fare. Cooking demonstrations and children's activities will also be held during the event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Reform Jewish congregation in Cooper City.

November 28, 2009

Kids need loving families

Diana and Nadeem Khan have cared for Adam since he was just two days old. For the first year of his life, the Sunrise couple were his foster parents but recently they experienced a dream come true: adopting Adam as their own.

November 28, 2009

PET OF THE WEEK

Tito is a 1-year-old, 16-pound rat terrier mix who was given up because his family moved to a place that does not allow pets. He's a sweet pooch with a short coat who likes people of all ages and gets along with other dogs.

November 28, 2009

Chabad of Pembroke Pines finds new home

Chabad of Pembroke Pines finds new home

To Rabbi Mordechai Andrusier, running the Chabad of Pembroke Pines is easier now that it isn’t based out of his house.

November 28, 2009

Pembroke Pines school’s Hispanic Festival features Latin food, music, flamenco dancer and more

Hispanic Festival features Latin food, music, flamenco dancer and more

Latin music and food filled the central courtyard at West Broward High in Pembroke Pines for the school’s first Hispanic Festival.

November 28, 2009

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