Pembroke Pines News

Jeff Lytle: It’s time again for quips, quotes from candidate interviews

IPP Stuff — Sun, 20 May 2012 08:28:56 +0000

With so many offices in play in Collier and Lee counties, and with vacations, and with early voting starting – this is not a typo – on July 30, we had to get moving.

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Small plane in distress lands on Sheridan Street | VIDEO

IPP Stuff — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:20:00 +0000

A small plane in distress made a forced landing on a Cooper City roadway Saturday afternoon, and the two people aboard managed to walk away with no serious injuries.

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Small plane makes emergency landing on Pembroke Pines#xA0;street

IPP Stuff — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:15:18 +0000

Two people onboard a small plane were not injured when they were forced to make an emergency landing on a busy Broward street Saturday afternoon.

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Small plane makes emergency landing on Pembroke Pines street

IPP Stuff — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:44:00 +0000

Two people onboard a small plane were not injured when they were forced to make an emergency landing on a busy Broward street Saturday afternoon.

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Miami Dominicans to vote for first-ever exterior representatives

IPP Stuff — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:26:49 +0000

Dominican officials say that about 70 percent of Dominican registered voters in South Florida are expected to cast ballots Sunday in elections for president and Congress back home.

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Miami Dominicans to vote for first-ever exterior representatives

IPP Stuff — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:26:49 +0000

Dominican officials say that about 70 percent of Dominican registered voters in South Florida are expected to cast ballots Sunday in elections for president and Congress back home.

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Rockers in Recovery concert: Buy your tickets now

IPP Stuff — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:12:29 +0000

An all-star rock band of 1970s- and ’80s-era musicians will host a three-day campout music fest at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines.

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Are take-home cop cars worth the cost? | Poll

IPP Stuff — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:58:02 +0000

During Monday’sA press conference , when four Broward Sheriff’s deputies were commendedA for facing off against a gunman and coming to the aid of wounded Key Biscayne and ICE officers during the May 10 mayhem onA Florida’s Turnpike, Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti took the opportunity toA promoteA the importance of take-home cars for law enforcement … (more)

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Broward mail-sorting operations to shift to Miami

IPP Stuff — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:29:00 +0000

In an effort to stanch its gusher of red ink, the U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday it will close two major mail-processing centers in Broward and send their work to Miami.

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Fort Lauderdale postmark soon to be history as postal centers close

IPP Stuff — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:24:30 +0000

Say goodbye to that smudgy black postmark reading “Fort Lauderdale.” Bid farewell also to speedier delivery of mail, at least outside South Florida.

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Pines delays vote on providing services to proposed detention center

IPP Stuff — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:53:00 +0000

Commissioners say they need more information, including what legal ramifications they face, before they can vote.

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Workforce agencies have placed more than 3,500 people in jobs

IPP Stuff — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:31:46 +0000

Workforce agencies in Broward and Palm Beach counties have placed more than 3,500 individuals who were seeking work in jobs during the month of April, according to a report by Florida’s Workforce Florida; this information was contained in an article by Marcia Heroux Pounds in the May 16 Sun Sentinel.

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FBI raids FastTrain college offices

IPP Stuff — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:12:09 +0000

The Business Journal observed an FBI agent outside the temporarily closed FastTrain campus in Pembroke Pines.

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Weather alert: Rainy season is here, more storms in forecast

IPP Stuff — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:53:00 +0000

The National Weather Service said the recent string of dark skies and wet roads point to a May 8 start of South Florida’s annual rainy season, almost two weeks earlier than average.

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Lotto scammers washing cars with Champagne

IPP Stuff — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:48:10 +0000

Lottery scammers in Jamaica are earning thousands of dollars a week and using Champagne to wash their cars in a boastful lifestyle, police from the Organised Crime Investigation Division have reported.

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Pembroke Pines Relay for Life event rescheduled and relocated

IPP Stuff — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:53:33 +0000

Pembroke Pines’ rained out Relay for Life event has a new date and location. The event will run from 5 to 11 p.m. May 26 at City Center, 10300 Pines Blvd. The luminary lighting ceremony will take place at 9 p.m. The Relay for Life will raise money for the a href=”http://www.cancer.org/”American Cancer Society/a. For more information, call 954-564-0880, ext. 7518. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1f638fc9/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Pembroke+Pines+Relay+for+Life+event+rescheduled+and+relocatedlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F05%2Fpembroke_pines_relay_for_life.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Pembroke+Pines+Relay+for+Life+event+rescheduled+and+relocatedlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F05%2Fpembroke_pines_relay_for_life.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/divbr/br/a href=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/134204537587/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1f638fc9/a2.htm”img src=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/134204537587/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1f638fc9/a2.img” border=”0″//aimg width=”1″ height=”1″ src=”http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/134204537587/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1f638fc9/a2t.img” border=”0″/
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Pembroke Pines pedestrian dies after being hit by truck

IPP Stuff — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:09:29 +0000

A Pembroke Pines man who was hit by a pick-up truck while crossing Pines Boulevard has died, police said.

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American Craft Beer Week. Day 2

IPP Stuff — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:09:52 +0000

American Craft Beer Week is here and in full force. We’re on day 2 so here’s a quick look at what events will be happening through out South Florida today.

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Man who fled relieved that feds, not the mob, were chasing him

IPP Stuff — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:31:32 +0000

When the early morning knocking started on his front door, Robert Lis fled in his pajamas, scaled two fences and was eyeing a third when he realized the people chasing him were the feds – not the mob.

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Altman Companies planning 1,100 apartments in South Florida

IPP Stuff — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:26:33 +0000

Multifamily developer The Altman Companies has announced plans for the development of rental communities in Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek, Pembroke Pines and Kendall.

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What’s Mom worth?

IPP Stuff — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:01:00 +0000

An annual survey suggests a full-time Miami mother should get paid $110,800, and a part-time mom $65,698 for all the work she does.

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Caregivers need relief, respite from Alzheimer’s, too

IPP Stuff — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:20:46 +0000

Doctors and health experts say it’s important for caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease to take care of themselves.

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Clinics bring sweet sleep relief

IPP Stuff — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:42:00 +0000

Sleep centers treat a host of disorders that plague millions of Americans, including insomnia, sleep apnea and narcolepsy.

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Lost pets find help getting back home in unique program

IPP Stuff — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:11:04 +0000

Pembroke Pines crime scene technician Christine Sasso, left, and Sgt. Angela Goodwin with two of the dogs they are trying to help in Pembroke Pines, Fla.

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Harry gets $12M

IPP Stuff — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:46:53 +0000

IN JANUARY 2008, when the Hindu Credit Union faced collapse, its president Harry Harnarine gave himself a salary of $50,000 to lead a non-existent subsidiary, after benefitting, for the previous six years, from almost $12 million in expenses, stipends, foreign travel and direct payments through HCU subsidiary companies, according to testimony heard … (more)

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Time Magazine Breastfeeding Cover Causes Stir

IPP Stuff — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:29:56 +0000

Some South Florida families who thought they would soon be traveling to Russia to pick up their adopted children are seeing those hopes dashed after a Tennessee woman sent her adopted child back to Russia.

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Police officer, ICE agent, suspect shot on Turnpike

IPP Stuff — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:29:54 +0000

Three people, including a police officer and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, were shot on Florida’s Turnpike on Thursday afternoon, police said, and officers continue to search for two more suspects.

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Fla. city uses robocalls to fight nuisance signs

IPP Stuff — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:15:51 +0000

In a Wednesday, May 2, 2012 photo, a house for sale sign stands beside a Hollywood, Fla.

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Pembroke Pines community center hosting flea market

IPP Stuff — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:10:42 +0000

If you’re looking for deals on stuff, a Pembroke Pines flea market might be the place to find them. The Southwest Focal Point Community Center will be hosting a two-day flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20. Parking and admission is free. The center is at 301 NW 103rd Ave. For more information, call 954-450-6888. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1f305d41/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Pembroke+Pines+community+center+hosting+flea+marketlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F05%2Fpembroke_pines_community_cente.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Pembroke+Pines+community+center+hosting+flea+marketlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F05%2Fpembroke_pines_community_cente.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/divbr/br/a href=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/134204252837/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1f305d41/a2.htm”img src=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/134204252837/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1f305d41/a2.img” border=”0″//aimg width=”1″ height=”1″ src=”http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/134204252837/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1f305d41/a2t.img” border=”0″/
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Do You Constantly Worry About Your Cellphone?…

IPP Stuff — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:22:50 +0000

Going too long without their cellphone is something that many people fear, and that fear – labeled as nomophobia A – is on the rise, according to a study by SecurEnvoy , a company that deals in mobile phone technology.

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Astor Black relocates headquarters to Pembroke Pines

IPP Stuff — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:08:21 +0000

Astor & Black Custom Clothiers has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Columbus, Ohio to Pembroke Pines.

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South Florida suffers through washout

IPP Stuff — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:49:14 +0000

On Tuesday, South Florida suffered through a complete washout after thunderstorms covered the area throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

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Nomophobia: 66 Percent Are Afraid To Be Separated From Cell Phones, Survey Shows

IPP Stuff — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:29:40 +0000

A lot of us are extremely afraid to be without our cell phones , according to the results of a British survey.

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Special-needs artists are focus of exhibit

IPP Stuff — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:28:08 +0000

The Sincerity Project is back for another year in Pembroke Pines. The art exhibit will have its opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m. June 1 at a href=”http://www.ppines.com/studio18/”Studio 18 in the Pines/a, 1101 Poinciana Drive. The exhibit got its start in 2011 by having special-needs artists create their own interpretations of work from other artists. For more information, call 954-961-6067. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1f23352e/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Special-needs+artists+are+focus+of+exhibitlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F05%2Fspecial_needs_artists_are_focu.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Special-needs+artists+are+focus+of+exhibitlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F05%2Fspecial_needs_artists_are_focu.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/divbr/br/a href=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/133515356314/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1f23352e/a2.htm”img src=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/133515356314/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1f23352e/a2.img” border=”0″//aimg width=”1″ height=”1″ src=”http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/133515356314/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1f23352e/a2t.img” border=”0″/
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Editor’s Note | Madness in the Spring

IPP Stuff — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:23 +0000

Perhaps that’s why you hear the term “Old Florida” used interchangeably to refer to the state’s exquisite environmental treasures and the 1960s-era development that snuffed it out.

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Cell Phone Addiction Fuels Fear

IPP Stuff — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:36:28 +0000

According to a study by SecurEnvoy , a company that deals in mobile phone technology, the fear of being apart from your cell phone is on the rise.

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SoFla’s William Levy on his way to crossover? | Photo gallery

IPP Stuff — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:17:06 +0000

As William Levy struts toward the grand finale May 22, his faithful South Florida followers wonder whether the telenovela heartthrob can parlay his recent mainstream popularity into a crossover success.

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Lost pets find help getting back home in unique program

IPP Stuff — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:02:35 +0000

He found his way home thanks to a revolutionary program run by the Pembroke Pines, Fla., Police Department that helps reunite lost pets with their owners.

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Suspect shot in Pembroke Pines home burglary

IPP Stuff — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:39:00 +0000

A man shot and wounded one of two men who broke into his apartment Sunday morning, and one of the suspects was captured by police after he fled. Two other men involved in the incident eluded a search by Pembroke Pines and Miramar police using canine units and were still on the loose Sunday afternoon, Sgt. Chris Chacon-Chang said.

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Toddler drowns in Pembroke Pines lake

IPP Stuff — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:22:00 +0000

An 18-month-old girl died of an apparent drowning in a lake near her Pembroke Pines home on Sunday afternoon, police said.

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IRS to ID theft victims: Pay now while we pay later

IPP Stuff — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:48:38 +0000

Nicholas T. Rella Sr., 76, shows one of several large wholes workers had to make in order to fix bursted pipes in his Pembroke Pines home.

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Police: burglar shot during home invasion

IPP Stuff — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:39:08 +0000

Police in Pembroke Pines are looking for two men officers said abetted a third man in a burglary that ended in gunfire Sunday.

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Hundreds ‘Walk Like MADD’ to Save Lives

IPP Stuff — Sun, 06 May 2012 18:25:04 +0000

The Florida Highway Patrol broke up a massive street race in Northwest Miami-Dade Wednesday night.

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Suspect shot in apparent home invasion in Pines

IPP Stuff — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:25:06 +0000

One suspect was shot and wounded and two others were on the loose Sunday morning after an apparent home invasion.

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RN(Specialty) II – ICU Memorial Hospital West

IPP Stuff — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:42:03 +0000

Job Title: RN II Department: 62143 ICU Category: RN Location: Memorial Hospital West Shift: Full time nights 12 hours Req #: memo-00040382 Job Description: ICU – RN II, ICU JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Under the direction, guidance and supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Registered Nurse is responsible for professional nursing care for a … (more)

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Convicted S. Florida felon in court again after ‘lifetime of stealing’ | Video

IPP Stuff — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:48:36 +0000

Hurley set the Miami woman’s bail at $66,000, instructing her to stay away from the Southwest Ranches preschool she allegedly burglarized last month.

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Cousin: Accused Mass. woman more than ‘Psycho Mom’

IPP Stuff — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:32:02 +0000

A New Year’s Day shooting in Lauderhill sparked by a domestic dispute left a mother and her 19-year-old daughter dead and a grandmother suffering a gunshot wound to the arm, police say.

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Davie approves fire contract with Southwest Ranches

IPP Stuff — Thu, 03 May 2012 08:03:08 +0000

Elected officials from Southwest Ranches, who quietly watched the proceedings in Davie, are expected to approve the fire agreement during a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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‘All those that are not believers are going to be destroyed’:…

IPP Stuff — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:58:21 +0000

The end of the world is approaching, on the 30th of June to be precise and an obscure Christian sect is erecting billboards across the United States to let everyone know.

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Pembroke Pines Man Is a Finalist in PETA’s ‘Sexiest Vegetarian Next Door’ Contest

IPP Stuff — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:44:05 +0000

Peter Dinklage asks fans to join him in making kind choices by not hurting animals or asking others to hurt animals for them.

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C.B. Smith Park offering summer swimming class for kids

IPP Stuff — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:29:50 +0000

a href=”http://www.broward.org/Parks/CBSmithPark/Pages/Default.aspx”C.B. Smith Park/a will be offering a children’s swimming course throughout the summer. The Learn to Swim program is available for children ages 2 to 10 in eight 30-minute lessons Mondays through Thursdays. Registration begins Saturday for the program, which runs from June 11 through Aug. 16. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The park is at 900 N. Flamingo Road in Pembroke Pines. For more information, call 954-357-5179. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1ef20a42/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=C.B.+Smith+Park+offering+summer+swimming+class+for+kidslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F05%2Fcb_smith_park_offering_summer.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=C.B.+Smith+Park+offering+summer+swimming+class+for+kidslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F05%2Fcb_smith_park_offering_summer.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/divbr/br/a href=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/133515132113/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ef20a42/a2.htm”img src=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/133515132113/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ef20a42/a2.img” border=”0″//aimg width=”1″ height=”1″ src=”http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/133515132113/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ef20a42/a2t.img” border=”0″/
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Community center hosts monthly bingo night

IPP Stuff — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:56:49 +0000

A Pembroke Pines community center is hosting monthly bingo nights. Bingo Night with the Knights runs at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave. Participants must be 18 or older. Bingo packs start at $15, and free refreshments will be served. For more information, call 954-450-6888. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1ee91857/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Community+center+hosts+monthly+bingo+nightlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F05%2Fcommunity_center_hosts_monthly.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Community+center+hosts+monthly+bingo+nightlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F05%2Fcommunity_center_hosts_monthly.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/divbr/br/a href=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/133515088984/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ee91857/a2.htm”img src=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/133515088984/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ee91857/a2.img” border=”0″//aimg width=”1″ height=”1″ src=”http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/133515088984/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ee91857/a2t.img” border=”0″/
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Pembroke Pines cancels Cinco de Mayo fundraiser

IPP Stuff — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:53:00 +0000

The city has canceled a Cinco de Mayo dinner celebration that had been planned to benefit the Pembroke Pines Charter School System.

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Pines hosts Cinco de Mayo fund-raiser for charter schools

IPP Stuff — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:13:00 +0000

The city of Pembroke Pines will hold a Cinco de Mayo dinner celebration to benefit the Pembroke Pines Charter School System.

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Pembroke Pines Man Killed In Collision With A Deer

IPP Stuff — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:21:15 +0000

Travel South bound at 69th and Biscayne has an unusal traffic light regarding oncomming traffic.

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See What Happens When A 1967 Camaro Crashes Into A Swimming Pool [Car Crashes]

IPP Stuff — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:16:40 +0000

While discovering a 1967 Camaro sitting in your driveway is surely the stuff of gearhead fantasy, as one Florida family learned this past week finding one sitting in your recently refinished swimming pool isn’t quite the same.

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RN(Patient Care) II – Bre… Memorial Hospital West

IPP Stuff — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:38:15 +0000

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Aging pets: Dogs (and cats) are having their day

IPP Stuff — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:19:05 +0000

Dr. Mary Gardner, center, spends time with Randi Burger, left, her husband Craid and Marmaduke, their 12-year-old Great Dane in Pembroke Pines, Fla.

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Nearly 2,600 items sold at Deaconess auction

IPP Stuff — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:50:44 +0000

Buyers walked away from the former Deaconess Center with hydrotherapy tubs for $50 and resuscitation infant models for $5 after an auction that raised more than $150,000 for the new HighPointe on Michigan facility.

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Cinco de Mayo party to benefit Pembroke Pines charter schools

IPP Stuff — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:10:07 +0000

Pembroke Pines is hosting a Cinco do Mayo celebration that will benefit the city’s charter school system. The party starts at 6:30 p.m. May 5 at the Pembroke Pines Academic Village, 17189 Sheridan St. The party will feature dinner, hors d’oeuvres and live music. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door. For more information, call 954-447-1701. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1ecfa70d/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Cinco+de+Mayo+party+to+benefit+Pembroke+Pines+charter+schoolslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F04%2Fcinco_de_mayo_party_to_benefit.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Cinco+de+Mayo+party+to+benefit+Pembroke+Pines+charter+schoolslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F04%2Fcinco_de_mayo_party_to_benefit.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/divbr/br/a href=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/132733373312/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ecfa70d/a2.htm”img src=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/132733373312/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ecfa70d/a2.img” border=”0″//aimg width=”1″ height=”1″ src=”http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/132733373312/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ecfa70d/a2t.img” border=”0″/
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Child labor groups upset farm rules being dropped

IPP Stuff — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:36:08 +0000

Child labor groups say they are stunned and disappointed the Obama administration is backing off a plan to keep children from working in hazardous jobs on farms.

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Obama campaign launches Florida voters registration drive

IPP Stuff — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:26:47 +0000

In a nondescript store front next to a Pembroke Pines gym, Florida Democrats launched a major offensive this week to boost their ranks despite a Republican law that makes the voter-registration push harder than ever.

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Free jazz concert and food trucks rolling into Pembroke Pines

IPP Stuff — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:02:25 +0000

A Pembroke Pines park will be hosting a free jazz concert and food truck roundup this Sunday. The concert and food truck event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road. Attendees can bring their own blankets and lawn chairs for seating. For more information, call 954-435-6525. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1ec6972b/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Free+jazz+concert+and+food+trucks+rolling+into+Pembroke+Pineslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F04%2Ffree_jazz_concert_and_food_tru.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Free+jazz+concert+and+food+trucks+rolling+into+Pembroke+Pineslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F04%2Ffree_jazz_concert_and_food_tru.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/divbr/br/a href=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/132733283873/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ec6972b/a2.htm”img src=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/132733283873/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ec6972b/a2.img” border=”0″//aimg width=”1″ height=”1″ src=”http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/132733283873/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1ec6972b/a2t.img” border=”0″/
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‘Myology’ is winning word at senior spelling bee in Pembroke Pines

IPP Stuff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:07:04 +0000

Southwest Focal Point Community Center activities coordinator Suzy Felix repeats the pronunciation of a word to spelling bee contestant Erma Heath during the second Southwest Focal Point Spelling Bee on Tuesday.

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Pembroke Pines seniors are spell-bound

IPP Stuff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:50:00 +0000

Septuagenarian wins the second spelling bee in his life, and is awarded Pembroke Pines Senior Champion.

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West Broward High School hosting student farmers’ market

IPP Stuff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:25:45 +0000

Students from West Broward High School will be selling produce during a six-week farmers’ market at the school. The organic farmers’ market is part of a href=”http://www.projectprimal.org/”Project Primal/a and will run from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, as well as on May 4, 11, 16, 23 and 30. The school is at 500 NW 209th Ave. in Pembroke Pines. For more information, call 754-323-2600. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1eb42302/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=West+Broward+High+School+hosting+student+farmers%27+marketlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F04%2Fwest_broward_high_school_hosti.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=West+Broward+High+School+hosting+student+farmers%27+marketlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F04%2Fwest_broward_high_school_hosti.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/divbr/br/a href=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/132733236225/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1eb42302/a2.htm”img src=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/132733236225/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1eb42302/a2.img” border=”0″//aimg width=”1″ height=”1″ src=”http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/132733236225/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1eb42302/a2t.img” border=”0″/
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Vintage Camaro makes big splash in pool | Photo

IPP Stuff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:37:45 +0000

A classic 1967 red Chevrolet Camaro unintentionally became a submarine when it ended up in a backyard swimming pool in Pembroke Pines on Monday.

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Splash! Out-of-control Chevy Camaro lands in Pembroke Pines pool

IPP Stuff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:45:00 +0000

A Pembroke Pines pool needs repair after a Chevrolet Camaro landed up in the water.

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Pines gallery hosting Americana-themed exhibit

IPP Stuff — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:51:28 +0000

An upcoming Pembroke Pines art exhibit is all about “Hooray for USA.” The exhibit’s opening reception will run from 7 to 9 p.m. May 22 at the Glass Gallery, located at City Hall, 10100 Pines Blvd. The Americana-themed exhibit will feature watercolors, photography, sculptures and more. Complimentary wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be offered. For more information, call 954-986-5027. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1eaa8ffd/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Pines+gallery+hosting+Americana-themed+exhibitlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F04%2Fpembroke_pines_gallery_hosting.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Pines+gallery+hosting+Americana-themed+exhibitlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F04%2Fpembroke_pines_gallery_hosting.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/divbr/br/a href=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/132733181050/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1eaa8ffd/a2.htm”img src=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/132733181050/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1eaa8ffd/a2.img” border=”0″//aimg width=”1″ height=”1″ src=”http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/132733181050/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1eaa8ffd/a2t.img” border=”0″/
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Wasserman Schultz asked to renounce support for immigrant detention facility

IPP Stuff — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:22:00 +0000

A partnership of groups advocating for immigrant rights and denouncing privately-run prisons on Thursday called upon U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Pembroke Pines) to renounce her support for Corrections Corporation of America, a private company that runs a number of detention centers for the federal government and is currently seeking to bring one to Southwest Ranches.

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Pet Pit Bull Dies in House Fire

IPP Stuff — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:21:03 +0000

A fire destroyed the interior of a Pembroke Pines house and claimed the life of a pet pit bull Wednesday.

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Pembroke Pines hosting overnight “Relay for Life’’

IPP Stuff — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:49:00 +0000

Pembroke Pines is hosting a Relay for Life Saturday to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and to honor survivors.

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After scandals, West Palm hires outside firm to run housing department

IPP Stuff — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:13:20 +0000

CynthiaRoldan: Boca Raton fire rescue during their mock drill of children being found forgotten in vehicles.

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Where to eat a Cuban sandwich: Miami Herald readers’ picks

IPP Stuff — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:20:29 +0000

Some Miami Herald readers nominated their favorite Cuban sandwich spots, and came up with the expected, the obscure and a few surprises.

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No midnight drop-off for last-minute tax filers

IPP Stuff — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:20:59 +0000

Taxpayers had two extra days to send in their taxes this year. And they’re not getting a break with midnight drive-through service at the post office.

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Miramar-Pines chamber awarded top honor

IPP Stuff — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:30:00 +0000

The Miramar-Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce has earned a four-star National Accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This puts it in the upper 3 percent of chambers in the United States, and makes it the only chamber in South Florida to hold a four-star rating.

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Barbara Britton’s Murder Charge Dropped

IPP Stuff — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:06:35 +0000

Last June, our cover story My Father’s Bones told the sprawling, stranger-than-fiction tale of a son searching for a father who had been killed by the husband of his mother, urged on by her father.

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Suspicious fire leaves Pembroke Pines family homeless

IPP Stuff — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:34:00 +0000

A family will have to find a temporary place to stay after a fire severely damaged their home.

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Step on the brakes: I-95 in Broward about to lower speed limit

IPP Stuff — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:27:43 +0000

Eventually, the addition of “express lanes” to Interstate 95 in Broward County should speed up the daily commute.

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RN(Specialty) II – Operat… Memorial Hospital West

IPP Stuff — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:54:55 +0000

Job Title: RN II Department: 66043 Operating Room Category: RN Location: Memorial Hospital West Shift: Full time eves 12 hours Req #: memo-00040508 Job Description: OR – RN II, Operating Room.

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Florida Town Bans Nightclubs, Skating Rinks in Attempt to Lower Crime

IPP Stuff — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:40:33 +0000

Finally, a sanctuary for the anti-fun. The city of Weston, Fla., has officially banned nightclubs, dance halls and even skating rinks, presumably lest they serve as fronts for secret nightclubs or dance halls.

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Florida Town Bans Nightclubs, Skating Rinks in Attempt to Lower Crime

IPP Stuff — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:40:33 +0000

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Flanagan High students urged to make a ‘Prom Promise’ to drive safe

IPP Stuff — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:48:19 +0000

The wrecked cars and rescue vehicles students saw in the parking lot at Flanagan High School Friday morning were purposely staged there as part of an important safety message for the approaching graduation and prom seasons.

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Chorale performance set for South Dade arts center

IPP Stuff — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:25:56 +0000

The Civic Chorale of Greater Miami, of Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus, will present composer Alec Schumacker’s “Flights of Hope” at The premiere performance of Schumacker’s work will also feature the Miami Dade College Chamber singers and special guest artist Brian Neal on the trumpet.

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Saveology Discriminated Against Hand Disability, South Florida Ex-Employee Alleges

IPP Stuff — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:16:16 +0000

Rayner Washington was born with the inability to straighten his pinky — a minor condition that never caused him much trouble.

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Weston bans nightclubs, dance halls and skating rinks

IPP Stuff — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:50:00 +0000

The commission specifically banned those kinds of businesses, and skating rinks, to prevent a temporary rink from being used conceal a nightclub or dance hall, said City Manager John Flint.

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Weston bans nightclubs, dance halls and skating rinks

IPP Stuff — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:50:00 +0000

The commission specifically banned those kinds of businesses, and skating rinks, to prevent a temporary rink from being used conceal a nightclub or dance hall, said City Manager John Flint.

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Guillen shows remorse as Cuban outrage builds

IPP Stuff — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:47:11 +0000

An off day from baseball may prove to be the most difficult – and most important – day of Ozzie Guillen’s career.

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Guillen shows remorse as Cuban outrage builds

IPP Stuff — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:47:11 +0000

An off day from baseball may prove to be the most difficult – and most important – day of Ozzie Guillen’s career.

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Express buses to run from Sunrise to Lauderdale, Miami

IPP Stuff — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:42:26 +0000

This is one of the 42-foot hybrid buses that Broward County Transit will use for the proposed 595 Express bus service, which is scheduled to start May 29.

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Express buses to run from Sunrise to Lauderdale, Miami

IPP Stuff — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:42:26 +0000

This is one of the 42-foot hybrid buses that Broward County Transit will use for the proposed 595 Express bus service, which is scheduled to start May 29.

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Navy to compensate those affected by Va. jet crash

IPP Stuff — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:44:10 +0000

An Anchorage official says an “unprecedented number of voters” turned out for a municipal election and multiple precincts ran out of ballots.

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Reservoir plan could bring a return of blasting

IPP Stuff — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:24:00 +0000

A plan create ‘water preserve areas’ is hailed by environmentalists but prompts anger among some officials because it might require potentially home-damaging explosions.

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Ex-Intel worker pleads guilty to stealing designs

IPP Stuff — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:22:24 +0000

Two South Florida men pleaded guilty Thursday to a tax-refund scheme involving the theft of sensitive documents from the Social Security Administration Office in Pembroke Pines.

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Photos: Miracle survivors

IPP Stuff — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:12:52 +0000

In this season of faith, we look at 5 local people who survived 5 deadly plane crashes and have them tell us what being given a second chance at life has meant to them.

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Pines family who lost dog to police shooting call for policy change

IPP Stuff — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:55:00 +0000

He has his own Facebook page, a family mourning him and a following of furious animal lovers.

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Luma on Park

IPP Stuff — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:07:58 +0000

Luma on Park’s chef Brandon McGlamery is creating a five-course dinner April 14 for the Florida Film Festival ’s visiting chefs and patrons.

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$30M Freddie Mac financing for Advenir multi-family purchase

IPP Stuff — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:55:54 +0000

Aventura-based Advenir has received a $30.3 million loan for its purchase of the San Tropez Apartments in Pembroke Pines, with the help of CBRE.

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Neighborhood nook reopens in Pembroke Pines – and the mayor is the boss

IPP Stuff — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:31:54 +0000

For years, Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis has held court at a landmark restaurant in his city.

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Neighborhood nook reopens in Pembroke Pines — and the mayor is the boss

IPP Stuff — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:29:00 +0000

Pembroke Pines’ mayor is moonlighting — as a co-owner in a popular neighborhood nook.

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South Florida center helps addicted moms recover

IPP Stuff — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:32:07 +0000

“I was using prescription medications, Xanax, Oxycodone, to deal with pain I don’t want to feel and I was drinking excessively,” Garcia said.

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Pembroke Pines offering summer soccer program

IPP Stuff — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:11:35 +0000

Pembroke Pines is offering a summer soccer program at a local school. The camp will run from June 11 through July 20 at Walter C. Young Middle School, 901 NW 129th Ave., and is open to children ages 6 to 15. Registration is open through May 19 at the West Pines Soccer Park Office, 350 SW 196th Ave., Pembroke Pines. Registration is $120 per week, $330 for three weeks or $660 for six weeks. An additional $65 fee applies to nonresidents. For more information, call 954-538-3696. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1e1112db/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Pembroke+Pines+offering+summer+soccer+programlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F04%2Fpembroke_pines_offering_summer.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Pembroke+Pines+offering+summer+soccer+programlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F04%2Fpembroke_pines_offering_summer.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/divbr/br/a href=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/130577596958/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1e1112db/a2.htm”img src=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/130577596958/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1e1112db/a2.img” border=”0″//aimg width=”1″ height=”1″ src=”http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/130577596958/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1e1112db/a2t.img” border=”0″/
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Landscaper Injured in Lawn Mower Fire

IPP Stuff — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:08:05 +0000

A 27-year-old landscaper was injured in Pembroke Pines while riding a commercial grade lawn mower, which erupted into flames on Monday.

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Florida Pain Network Announces Pembroke Pines Pain Management Listings

IPP Stuff — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:48:30 +0000

If one is looking for a Pembroke Pines pain clinic, the Florida Pain Network will be able to connect those individuals with the best Pembroke Pines Pain Management clinics very soon along with Miami and Fort Lauderdale pain clinics already being accepted.

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Did ICE Bail on a Southwest Ranches Detention Facility, Then Backpedal? Sure Looks That Way

IPP Stuff — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:38:52 +0000

Your humble Southwest Ranches ICE jail correspondent was on vacation last week, coincidentally on a tour of Civil Rights-era landmarks in the Deep South, when news broke that ICE had decided not to pursue a detention facility on a plot owned by CCA in Southwest Ranches.

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Cash Recovered From Robbery Should Be Returned: FBI

IPP Stuff — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:19:26 +0000

A man entered the Wells Fargo Bank branch in Pembroke Pines on March 29, brandished a weapon and reached over the counter and got the money.

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FBI: Return stolen money tossed onto roadway

IPP Stuff — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:13:00 +0000

The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the “backpack bank robber.”

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Traffic alert: Crash on Pembroke Pines Blvd at NW 178th Ave.

IPP Stuff — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:55:42 +0000

Monday morning roadways and highways are starting off mainly clear. Drivers need to give themselves plenty of time as commuters head out the door and traffic picks up.

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5 Under $10 for the Weekend of March 30 to April 1

IPP Stuff — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:26:07 +0000

Recover from the madness surrounding Ultra Music Festival and Winter Music Conference last week — or your staunch avoidance of it? Either way, if you tapped out your wallet, here are a few live music events this weekend where entry will cost you less than a Hamilton.

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Veterans Affairs names new Miami VA chief

IPP Stuff — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:17:18 +0000

Paul M. Russo, a three-decade veteran of health work at the Veterans Health Administration, has been chosen to take over as the new director of Miami’s regional VA health care network, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced Friday.

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Children’s book festival coming to Pembroke Pines library

IPP Stuff — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:17:54 +0000

A children’s book festival will bring reading and magic tricks to Pembroke Pines. The Children’s BookFest will run from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 28 at the South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd. The free event is designed to tie in with Children’s Day on April 30 and will feature a parade, book readings by several authors, music, a mini opera performance and a magic show. For more information, call 954-357-7336. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1df43875/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Children%27s+book+festival+coming+to+Pembroke+Pines+librarylink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fchildrens_book_festival_coming.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Children%27s+book+festival+coming+to+Pembroke+Pines+librarylink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fchildrens_book_festival_coming.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/divbr/br/a href=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/130577318380/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1df43875/a2.htm”img src=”http://da.feedsportal.com/r/130577318380/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1df43875/a2.img” border=”0″//aimg src=”http://pi.feedsportal.com/r/130577318380/u/49/f/623305/c/34258/s/1df43875/a2t.img” border=”0″/
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Southwest Ranches still candidate for ICE detention center

IPP Stuff — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:02:52 +0000

Despite a flurry of Pembroke Pines officials and residents from the office of U.S. Rep.

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USPS to offer retirement incentives to 150,000 workers

IPP Stuff — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:48:02 +0000

The mass retirement is key to the Postal Service’s plans to end its financial dilemma.

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Cash flies from fleeing suspect’s backpack

IPP Stuff — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:38:32 +0000

Authorities say South Florida motorists chased after cash that flew from a suspected bank robber’s backpack as he sped down Interstate 75 on a motorcycle.

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Local 10 investigation: Instructors sell driving tests outside DMV offices

IPP Stuff — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:28:58 +0000

Some South Florida driving school instructors say they have the answers to the state’s written exam and it’s for sale.

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Four South Florida attorneys suspended

IPP Stuff — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:09:23 +0000

The Bar said the high court disciplined 22 attorneys statewide, disbarring five and suspending 13 since mid-January. The news release recounted the cases based on documents presented to the court: Mark F. Dickson , 10940 N.W. 15th St., Pembroke Pines, suspended until further order, effective 30 days from a Feb.

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A Broward teacher gets slimed for a cause

IPP Stuff — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:24:00 +0000

From head to toe, Michelle Sand had been slimed.

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Southwest Ranches still candidate for ICE detention center

IPP Stuff — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:57:00 +0000

For about one hour on Wednesday, Pembroke Pines officials basked in the unexpected but welcome news that a federal detention center would not be built in neighboring Southwest Ranches. Then they learned otherwise.

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Money Flies Out Of Vehicle On I-75 After Bank Robbery

IPP Stuff — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:05:03 +0000

MIAMI GARDENS – Like a scene out of a bad Hollywood comedy, money was flying out of a backpack of a motorcyclist who had just robbed a bank.

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Pembroke Pines hosting Easter events with bunny, eggs

IPP Stuff — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:32:50 +0000

Pembroke Pines will be hosting a pair of Easter-themed events. “Sundaes with the Bunny” will run from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave. The event will feature music, entertainment and build-your-own ice cream sundaes. Tickets are $6 for residents and $8 for nonresidents and are on sale at the Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center, 10500 Taft St. Separately, the city will host its annual egg hunt at 9 a.m. April 7 at two locations: Pembroke Shores Park, 501 SW 172nd Ave., and the Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd. The event is free and open to children age 12 and younger. The first 500 children will receive free bunny ears. For more information, call 954-435-6525. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1deb2678/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Pembroke+Pines+hosting+Easter+events+with+bunny%2C+eggslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fpembroke_pines_hosting_easter.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Pembroke+Pines+hosting+Easter+events+with+bunny%2C+eggslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fpembroke_pines_hosting_easter.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/div
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Money flies on I-75 from apparent bank-robbery getaway car

IPP Stuff — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:27:00 +0000

Like a scene out of a bad Hollywood comedy, money was flying out of the back of a vehicle police suspect was driven by a bank robber as they made their escape.

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Bank Robber Leaves Cash Behind on I-75

IPP Stuff — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:50:18 +0000

A careless thief who robbed a Pembroke Pines bank Thursday morning left a mess of money on a South Florida interstate when some of the stolen cash flew out while he was making his escape.

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Hop to it – tickets available for Pembroke Pines bunny party

IPP Stuff — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:56:56 +0000

A limited number of tickets are available for Sundaes with the Bunny taking place 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the S.W. Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave.

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Dominican teen beggars charged with killing boy, 7

IPP Stuff — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:56:55 +0000

St. Petersburg Police say a teenager is hospitalized in stable condition after being accidentally shot by his 9-year-old cousin.

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Hop to it — tickets available for Pembroke Pines bunny party

IPP Stuff — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:32:00 +0000

A limited number of tickets are available for Sundaes with the Bunny taking place 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the S.W. Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave. in Pembroke Pines.

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Church celebrates pastor’s 2-year anniversary

IPP Stuff — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:51:56 +0000

The St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, 1328 NW Third Ave. in Overtown, will kick off a month of events at 6:30 p.m. Friday, in honor of the second anniversary of Senior Pastor Bishop James Dean Adams.

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Endangered Pines Man Found Safe

IPP Stuff — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:49:05 +0000

Who was being escorted by a large number of police motercycles, FHP cars blocking exit ramps on State RD 112 and I95 yesterday afternoon? Pembroke Pines – A missing 20-year old Pembroke Pines man who suffers from multiple illnesses was found safe in a Palm Beach park.

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Retirement: Success or dread?

IPP Stuff — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:25:09 +0000

Couple’s strong work ethic and their push to keep things simple while saving regularly show how to secure a sound post-career life FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.

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Police ask for help in finding missing Pembroke Pines man

IPP Stuff — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:59:00 +0000

Police are asking for help in finding a missing Pembroke Pines man.

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Pembroke Pines countersues over planned immigrant detention center

IPP Stuff — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:07:00 +0000

The city refuses to provide water and sewer service to the site, prompting lawsuits and threatening to draw Southwest Ranches into the legal battle

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Community center opens registration for evening classes

IPP Stuff — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:38:21 +0000

The Pembroke Pines Southwest Focal Point Community Center is now accepting registration for evening classes for people age 18 and older. Classes at the center, 301 NW 103rd Ave, include tai chi, parent and child pottery, belly dancing and one-day photography workshops. The registration deadline is one week prior to the start of the class. Classes run from April through June. For class dates and fees, call 954-450-6888. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1db32f6c/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Community+center+opens+registration+for+evening+classeslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fcommunity_center_registering_f.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Community+center+opens+registration+for+evening+classeslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fcommunity_center_registering_f.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/div
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Police Search For Endangered 21-Year-Old Man

IPP Stuff — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:48:41 +0000

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Proposal to ban building more prisons in Southwest Broward killed

IPP Stuff — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:28:16 +0000

Broward commissioners this week declined to support a proposed 20-year moratorium on construction of a prison, jail or detention center on 60 acres of publicly-owned land in Southwest Broward, next door to a county landfill and near the proposed site of a federal detention center in Southwest Ranches.

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Flanigan’s shares recipe for its hearty seafood chowder

IPP Stuff — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:19:00 +0000

Q. For many years Deli Den was in Hollywood and later in Pembroke Pines. They made the best cheese blintzes.

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Proposal to ban building more prisons in Southwest Broward killed

IPP Stuff — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:30:00 +0000

A proposal to impose a 20-year moratorium on the construction of a prison on county-owned land in Southwest Broward failed to win support among Broward commissioners. The site will remain zoned for a prison, though Broward has no plans at present to build a new facility.

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Maxigate: a CVS employee and a menstrual pad make for a wild lawsuit

IPP Stuff — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:00:11 +0000

About a year ago, pharmacy chain CVS and its Pembroke Pines employee Lisa Conteh were named in one of South Florida’s most bizarre lawsuits.

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Smashburger to Open Pembroke Pines Location

IPP Stuff — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:12:29 +0000

Smashburger is opening their second Broward location, giving fans of attractively-priced 100% certified Angus beef burgers in the southwest part of the county reason to rejoice.

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Canned Beer Pairing, Cigar City Brewing Dinner, and other Food and…

IPP Stuff — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:12:28 +0000

Beer, beer, beer: there are still about two weeks until New Times ‘ Beerfest, but you can prepare for the event with one of the beer-focused events planned this week in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

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Foxy Brown on Broward Boulevard Is Now Open

IPP Stuff — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:52:47 +0000

Just over a month after opening G&B Oyster Bar , Eliot Wolfe and company that helms Coconuts has transformed the interior of 723 E. Broward and painted the building brown, in accordance with a new name: Foxy Brown.

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Did a CVS Employee Really Force A Teenage Girl To Show Her Feminine Pad?

IPP Stuff — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:43:14 +0000

About a year ago, pharmacy chain CVS and its Pembroke Pines employee Lisa Conteh were named in one of South Florida’s most bizarre lawsuits.

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RN(Patient Care) II – MCI… Memorial Hospital West

IPP Stuff — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:07:55 +0000

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Broward County selling passes to water parks

IPP Stuff — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:02:00 +0000

Broward’s Parks and Recreation Division has made it easier for water park lovers to visit the county’s water parks.

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New Kendall restaurant wants workers

IPP Stuff — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:54:47 +0000

Red Robin gourmet burgers restaurant will open in April at The Falls Shopping Center in Kendall and is looking to hire about 100 workers.

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Gaming night to benefit Pembroke Pines charter schools

IPP Stuff — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:40:41 +0000

Pembroke Pines will be hosting a night of gaming on Saturday to benefit its various charter school campuses. The inaugural Vegas Night will run from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave. Tickets are $65 in advance or $75 at the door. The event will feature Las Vegas-style games, a buffet dinner and a concert starring an Elvis Presley impersonator. For more information, call 954-447-1701. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1d83c398/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Gaming+night+to+benefit+Pembroke+Pines+charter+schoolslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fgaming_night_to_benefit_pembro.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Gaming+night+to+benefit+Pembroke+Pines+charter+schoolslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fgaming_night_to_benefit_pembro.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/div
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Lynn Szymoniak, Palm Beach Gardens Woman in Foreclosure, Wins $18 Million From Banks

IPP Stuff — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:46:10 +0000

Homeowners facing foreclosure turn to some creative measures to try to fight the banks.

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Navarro Discount Pharmacy celebrates opening of 31st store

IPP Stuff — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:31:17 +0000

Navarro’s had a previous store in Pembroke Pines from 2000 to 2009. The new store is part of Navarro’s three-year, 22-store expansion strategy throughout Florida.

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Broward, cities face deadline on Everglades levee agreement

IPP Stuff — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:58:00 +0000

The clock is officially ticking on repairs needed to upgrade the levee that keeps the Everglades from flooding Broward and Palm Beach counties.

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Two South Florida men plead guilty in IRS tax-refund scheme

IPP Stuff — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:27:00 +0000

Two South Florida men pleaded guilty Thursday to a tax-refund scheme involving the theft of sensitive documents from the Social Security Administration Office in Pembroke Pines.

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Whole Foods tours to benefit Children’s Harbor

IPP Stuff — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:36:28 +0000

a href=”http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/”Whole Foods Market/a will be using tours of its new Pembroke Pines store to benefit the nonprofit a href=”http://www.childrensharbor.org/”Children’s Harbor/a. a href=”http://pembrokepines.wholefoodsrsvp.com”Registration/a is required for the tours, which run from noon to 8 p.m. March 26 at the new store, 14956 Pines Blvd. The tours will run every 15 minutes and offer food tastings and giveaways, with a $5 suggested donation for Children’s Harbor. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1d7ae613/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Whole+Foods+tours+to+benefit+Children%27s+Harborlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fwhole_foods_tours_to_benefit_c.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Whole+Foods+tours+to+benefit+Children%27s+Harborlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fwhole_foods_tours_to_benefit_c.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/div
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Women’s History Luncheon set for Monday

IPP Stuff — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:07:33 +0000

The African American Committee of Dade Heritage Trust will have its 14th Annual Women’s History Luncheon at noon Monday at the city of Miami Legion Memorial Park, 644 NW Seventh Ave.

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An amazing number of choices at Plantation Thai-Japanese eatery

IPP Stuff — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:38:35 +0000

It would be an amazing feat to sample all the dishes at Amazing Thai & Japanese restaurant.

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Pembroke Pines Parties With Fair, Taste of the Pines, Indian Festival

IPP Stuff — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:51:45 +0000

Pembroke Pines is turning 52, which is pretty young for a city. Obviously the Pines is feeling quite spry, because instead of the usual one-day anniversary celebration with a cookout and parade, this city is celebrating for 11 days.

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Ray smashes grand slams against Barton

IPP Stuff — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:03:20 +0000

The Knights hosted the Barton College Bulldogs this weekend for a three-game, Conference Carolinas baseball series.

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RN(Patient Care) Staff Re… Memorial Hospital West

IPP Stuff — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:29:36 +0000

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Teens less keen on getting driver’s licenses

IPP Stuff — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:19:54 +0000

Time was, kids couldn’t wait for their 16th birthday, the magic milestone when they received that coveted pass to freedom: a spanking new driver’s license.

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Pines theater group mourns loss of lead actor on eve on show

IPP Stuff — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:00:29 +0000

Just hours before its Friday night opening of “The Producers,” a Pembroke Pines community theater group received tragic news: its lead actor had died.

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Elderly Broward Woman Speaks Out About Termite Scam

IPP Stuff — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:46:05 +0000

Michael Scott Goodwin, 51, and George B. Scott, 52, are accused of bilking elderly people out of thousands of dollars as part of a termite scam.

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Navarro Discount Pharmacy returns to Pembroke Pines

IPP Stuff — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:01:54 +0000

Navarro Discount Pharmacy has returned to Pembroke Pines with the opening of its only Broward County store.

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Prison company sues Fla town over immigration jail

IPP Stuff — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:52:16 +0000

The nation’s largest private prison company is suing Pembroke Pines for rescinding a water and sewer contract the company says it needs to build a 1,500-bed immigration detention facility in South Florida.

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‘Uplifting’ project at Pines rehab center

IPP Stuff — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Follow us on Facebook by clicking here !br/br/Artists from across Broward are helping brighten the halls of the residential building at the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center in Pembroke Pines.
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Hollywood unleashes robocalls to fight illegal signs

IPP Stuff — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:42:59 +0000

Hollywood Code Compliance Officer Irish Gardner removes a “pop-up” sign on North SR 7. The city has embarked on a robocall campaign to eradicate the signs.

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Prison company sues Pembroke Pines over canceled contract for fire, water services

IPP Stuff — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:12:57 +0000

Private prison operator Corrections Corporation of America filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Pembroke Pines on Thursday, responding to the city’s decision to refuse water and sewer services to land owned by CCA.
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Prison company files lawsuit against Pembroke Pines

IPP Stuff — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:44:00 +0000

One day after Pembroke Pines commissioners voted to cancel a contract to provide Southwest Ranches with water and sewer service, a private company bidding to bring a federal detention center to Southwest Ranches sued the county in federal court.

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Pembroke Pines Commission Cancels Fire/EMS/Water Contract, Creating…

IPP Stuff — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:54:42 +0000

Planners and lawyers at the Corrections Corporation of America are going to show up for work this morning with a significant task ahead of them: figuring out how to provide water, sewer, and emergency services to the ICE detention facility they want to build in Southwest Ranches .

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Pembroke Pines mayor praises growth and schools

IPP Stuff — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

PEMBROKE PINES Mayor Frank Ortis highlighted some of the city’s economic and educational accomplishments and its budgetary challenges in Wednesday night’s state of the city speech.
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Pembroke Pines cancels firefighting contract with Ranches

IPP Stuff — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Pembroke Pines voted 3-2 to cancel its firefighting services contract with Southwest Ranches on Wednesday, a move that some, including the city attorney, think might get Pines sued.
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Pines commission votes to cancel fire rescue, utility service to Southwest Ranches

IPP Stuff — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:43:00 +0000

Pembroke Pines commissioners voted Wednesday night to cancel a contract to provide fire rescue, emergency medical, water and sewer service to neighboring Southwest Ranches in the hope of stopping a planned federal detention center from being built there.

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Murder indictment in 1994 case of missing Hallandale woman

IPP Stuff — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:25:24 +0000

A Miami-Dade grand jury on Wednesday afternoon issued a murder indictment against a Lighthouse Point man long suspected of murdering his ex-wife and dumping her body in the sea off Government Cut in 1994.

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Broward doctor acquitted of Medicare fraud in Miami federal court

IPP Stuff — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:20:56 +0000

A Broward County doctor defiantly testified that the Justice Department’s Medicare fraud case against him was built on the “lies” of a convicted witness cooperating with the government.

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Annual art festival returns this weekend

IPP Stuff — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:55:12 +0000

The 14th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival in the Pines will be running this weekend. The free festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at City Center, 10300 Pines Blvd. The jazz-themed festival will feature the work of more than 100 artists, along with a jazz concert and a food truck roundup. For more information, visit the city’s a href=”http://www.ppines.com”website/a. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1d3df7e2/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Annual+art+festival+returns+this+weekendlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fannual_art_festival_returns_th.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Annual+art+festival+returns+this+weekendlink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fannual_art_festival_returns_th.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/div
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Purim Means Party Time

IPP Stuff — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:01:17 +0000

When the sun goes down tonight, the festive Jewish holiday Purim will begin.A Purim celebrates the story in the Biblical Book of Esther, which takes place in ancient Persia.

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Smashburger to open fourth S. Fla. location

IPP Stuff — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:51:47 +0000

One of the nation’s fastest growing burger chains is about to get bigger. Smashburger will open its fourth South Florida location on March 21 at 14928 Pines Blvd.

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Pines may stop providing firefighting, EMS services in Southwest Ranches

IPP Stuff — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Commissioners and residents hope the move will hinder the coming of federal immigrant detention centerbr/br/Bad blood between neighbors Pembroke Pines and Southwest Ranches might come to a boil Wednesday night, when Pines will consider whether to stop sending firefighters and emergency medical services to Southwest Ranches just 5 months after it began providing them.
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Guilty plea in $4.5 million kickback scheme at Calder

IPP Stuff — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:27:40 +0000

A Hollywood man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to his role in a $4.5 million kickback and false billing scheme at Calder Race Course in Miami Gardens.

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Pines to consider cutting water, sewer to proposed ICE facility

IPP Stuff — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:50:00 +0000

Pembroke Pines commissioners consider their legal options for stopping a planned federal detention center in neighboring Southwest Ranches. Under consideration: cancelling a contract to provide fire, emergency medical, water and sewer services to the facility — a move likely to engender lawsuits.

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Tour bus ignites near Nevada’s Hoover Dam

IPP Stuff — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:29:23 +0000

A driver is Broward County was killed in a crash earlier Monday morning. Miami-Dade roadway accidents may cause slight delays.

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Hearing set for man charged in brain-eating case

IPP Stuff — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:35:57 +0000

A man charged with killing another man with ax and eating body parts is set to return to a Connecticut courtroom for a hearing on whether prosecutors have enough evidence to continue pursuing a murder charge.

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Citizens changes produce complaints

IPP Stuff — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:11:57 +0000

Citizens Property Insurance Corp., which covers nearly one of every four Floridians, has been making some of them very unhappy.

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Three men convicted in kickback and bribery scheme

IPP Stuff — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:06:35 +0000

After a 6-day trial, three men were convicted for taking part in a bribery and kickback scheme involving Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood and Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines, according to reports.

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Erik Compton finds happiness amid new opportunity

IPP Stuff — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:11:00 +0000

Two-time heart transplant survivor is 6 shots back at Honda Classicbr/br/Frustration will follow any golfer.
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This problem can be licked

IPP Stuff — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:02:02 +0000

Everyone remembers their first experience with an ice cream truck. Sticky hands, a mess on your face and the most satisfying feeling in your belly.

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Pines students’ creations displayed in Hollywood museum

IPP Stuff — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Follow us on Facebook by clicking here !br/br/While a lot of art from elementary schoolers ends up on refrigerator doors, about 100 pieces from Pembroke Pines students is on public display in Hollywood.
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Pines art exhibit opens Friday

IPP Stuff — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:45:10 +0000

Several artists will be presenting their “Symbolic Visions” in a new art exhibit opening tomorrow in Pembroke Pines. The exhibit’s opening reception runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at a href=”http://www.ppines.com/studio18/”Studio 18 in the Pines/a, 1101 Poinciana Drive. The exhibit will feature the works of four artists and runs through March 30. Wine and cheese will be served at the reception. For more information, call 954-961-6067. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1d13c98a/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Pines+art+exhibit+opens+Fridaylink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fpines_art_exhibit_opens_friday.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Pines+art+exhibit+opens+Fridaylink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F03%2Fpines_art_exhibit_opens_friday.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/div
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European Wax Center Pembroke Pines Offers Couples a ‘Spring Cleaning’

IPP Stuff — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:00:06 +0000

European Wax Center Pembroke Pines is proud to offer their loyal guests a Spring Cleaning, an incredible his and hers limited time promotion providing numerous discounts for waxing in Weston, Pembroke Pines, Florida.

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Pines debates spending millions on economic development vs. street beautification

IPP Stuff — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:04:00 +0000

Commissioners argue beautification would spur economic growthbr/br/A newly elected city commissioner is crusading against the city’s plans to spend $7.5 million on pine cone-themed street beautification using money that was earmarked for economic redevelopment of the city’s rundown east side.
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Store team wins Publix customer service honors

IPP Stuff — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:59:00 +0000

From time to time, a company recognizes an employee for a variety of good works: from customer service to getting a huge project completed ahead of schedule.
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Embattled Kaplan College to close Pembroke Pines campus

IPP Stuff — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:36:08 +0000

Kaplan College plans to close its Pembroke Pines campus, a school that opened to great fanfare two years ago, but quickly lost students after a federal investigation raised questions about its admissions practices.
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Cop Shoots Dog: Three Stories to Wreck An Animal Lover’s Day

IPP Stuff — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:24:23 +0000

February saw police officers in New Mexico, Florida, and Virginia unnecessarily shoot family pets, including a playful Australian Shepherd that bit an officer’s shoe, a guard dog that was shot dead while the owner was away, and a brown and white mutt that was shot for being off-leash in a public park.A From New Mexico : Victoria Baca called the New … (more)

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Kaplan College to close in Pembroke Pines

IPP Stuff — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:24:19 +0000

Kaplan College in Pembroke Pines, which became embroiled in a federal investigation on the admission practices of for-profit colleges, plans to close its doors next year.

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Pembroke Pines event combines bunnies and sundaes

IPP Stuff — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:29:56 +0000

If your children like sundaes and costumed bunnies, they can have the two together at an upcoming event in Pembroke Pines. Sundaes with the Bunny will run from 2 to 4 p.m. March 31 at the Southwest Focal Point Senior Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave. Tickets are $6 for residents and $8 for nonresidents. The event will be hosted by a costumed bunny, and attendees can create their own sundaes and participate in arts and crafts activities. Tickets can be purchased at the Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center, 10500 Taft St. For more information, call 954-431-4146. — Chris Guanche a href=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo.jpg”img alt=”facebook_logo.jpg” src=”http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/sunrise/forum/facebook_logo-thumb.jpg” width=”40″ height=”40″ //a strong Follow us on Facebook by clicking /strong a href=”http://www.facebook.com/BrowardForum” target=”_blank”here/a! /strongimg width=’1′ height=’1′ src=’http://sunsentinel.feedsportal.com/c/34258/f/623305/s/1d042247/mf.gif’ border=’0′/div class=’mf-viral’table border=’0′trtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://share.feedsportal.com/viral/sendEmail.cfm?lang=entitle=Pembroke+Pines+event+combines+bunnies+and+sundaeslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F02%2Fpembroke_pines_event_combines.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/emailthis2.gif” border=”0″ //a/tdtd valign=’middle’a href=”http://res.feedsportal.com/viral/bookmark.cfm?title=Pembroke+Pines+event+combines+bunnies+and+sundaeslink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F02%2Fpembroke_pines_event_combines.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/div
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Pembroke Pines may ban ice cream trucks

IPP Stuff — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:03:00 +0000

Consumer convenience or unhygienic nuisance? Pembroke Pines is debating whether to become the first in South Florida to ban all the ice cream trucks, hot dog vendors and street merchants who sell their wares in suburban neighborhoods or at busy intersections.

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Two More Republicans Announce Challenges to Debbie Wasserman Schultz

IPP Stuff — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:15:02 +0000

Two more Republicans have jumped in to challenge Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fort Lauderdale, and Broward County’s GOP chairman says a “spirited primary” will help the party “put our best foot forward.” Gineen Bresso and Juan Eliel Garcia joined the Republican contest in the 23rd Congressional District, bringing the number of GOP hopefuls … (more)

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Ice cream trucks, vendors face possible ban in Pines

IPP Stuff — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:05:36 +0000

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Young cuties can compete in Pembroke Pines pageant

IPP Stuff — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Your child could be Pembroke Pines’ next Little Miss Sweetheart.

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Judge to consider settlement in Collier red-light camera class-action suit

IPP Stuff — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:51:08 +0000

More than two years after a pair of Collier County drivers filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the county’s red-light cameras were illegal, a circuit judge on Tuesday will be asked to approve a roughly $665,000 settlement to end the legal battle.

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Woman hurt in fall from horse in Southwest Ranches

IPP Stuff — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:41:36 +0000

A 19-year-old Pembroke Pines woman was flown to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood on Monday after a horseback riding accident in Southwest Ranches, according to Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue.

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Woman hurt in fall from horse in Southwest Ranches

IPP Stuff — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:57:45 +0000

19-year-old was flown to hospitalbr/br/A 19-year-old Pembroke Pines woman was flown to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood on Monday after a horseback riding accident in Southwest Ranches, according to Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue.
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Pembroke Pines considers ban on ice cream trucks, hot dog carts and other street vendors

IPP Stuff — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:54:16 +0000

Consumer convenience or unhygienic nuisance? This city is debating whether to become the first in South Florida to ban all the ice cream trucks, hot dog vendors and street merchants who sell their wares in suburban neighborhoods or at busy intersections.
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Dog shot in front of family in Pembroke Pines

IPP Stuff — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:27:37 +0000

Pembroke Pines, FL – What happened to an Australian shepherd named “Baxter” last Friday is a dog owner’s worst nightmare.

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13-under club wins inaugural Bengals Brawl

IPP Stuff — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:08:37 +0000

The Pembroke Pines Optimist 13-Under Division travel baseball team recently won the first Bengals Brawl in their hometown.
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