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Pines may stop providing firefighting, EMS services in Southwest Ranches

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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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March 6, 2012

Erik Compton finds happiness amid new opportunity

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Two-time heart transplant survivor is 6 shots back at Honda Classicbr/br/Frustration will follow any golfer.
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March 2, 2012

Pines students’ creations displayed in Hollywood museum

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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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March 1, 2012

Pines art exhibit opens Friday

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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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March 1, 2012

Pines debates spending millions on economic development vs. street beautification

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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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February 29, 2012

Store team wins Publix customer service honors

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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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February 29, 2012

Embattled Kaplan College to close Pembroke Pines campus

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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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February 28, 2012

Pembroke Pines event combines bunnies and sundaes

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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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February 28, 2012

Woman hurt in fall from horse in Southwest Ranches

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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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February 27, 2012

Pembroke Pines considers ban on ice cream trucks, hot dog carts and other street vendors

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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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February 27, 2012

13-under club wins inaugural Bengals Brawl

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The Pembroke Pines Optimist 13-Under Division travel baseball team recently won the first Bengals Brawl in their hometown.
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February 26, 2012

Pines arts festival to feature a New Orleans jazz theme

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Follow us on Facebook by clicking here !br/br/Coming off the heels of Mardi Gras, the 14th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival in the Pines will bring a New Orleans jazz theme to Pembroke Pines City Center.
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February 24, 2012

Pines student wins ‘mega scholarship’

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Follow us on Facebook by clicking here !br/br/Alfonso Mejia made a promise in seventh grade that has now led to a $40,000 college scholarship.
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February 23, 2012

Pembroke Pines considers taxing some code violators

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City commissioners Wednesday discussed a possible solution to the problem of mosquito-infested pools and three-foot-high grass #8212; taxing homeowners who let their property get out of control.
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February 22, 2012

Free jazz concert comes to Pembroke Pines on Sunday

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If you like jazz music, Pembroke Pines will be hosting a free concert Sunday at a local park. The concert will run from 3 to 5 p.m. at the William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road. In addition to music from the Raye Stevens Trio, multiple food trucks will be on site with a variety of eating options. Attendees can bring their own blankets and lawn chairs for seating. For more information, visit www.ppines.com or 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/1cdc045d/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+comes+to+Pembroke+Pines+on+Sundaylink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F02%2Ffree_jazz_concert_comes_to_pem.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+comes+to+Pembroke+Pines+on+Sundaylink=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.trb.com%2Fcommunity%2Fnews%2Fpembroke_pines%2Fforum%2F2012%2F02%2Ffree_jazz_concert_comes_to_pem.html” target=”_blank”img src=”http://res3.feedsportal.com/images/bookmark.gif” border=”0″ //a/td/tr/table/div
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February 22, 2012

Working couples: emotional support critical to happiness at home, work

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Working couples tend to have high stress, but those who emotionally support each other are happier at work and home, according to new study by Florida State University professor Wayne Hochwarter.
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February 20, 2012

More than 100 evacuated during Pines condo fire

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Five people were treated for smoke inhalation Sunday night, including one person who was taken to an area hospital, following a condominium fire.
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February 20, 2012

Pines Fair to feature carnival rides, jazz concert and more

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Follow us on Facebook by clicking here !br/br/Carnival rides and a giant cake are back for the 2012 Pembroke Pines Fair, celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the city’s founding.
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February 16, 2012

Pines students learn valuable lessons

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Follow us on Facebook by clicking here !br/br/For students at Chapel Trail Elementary School, piggy banks and a game were parts of a lesson about real money.
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February 16, 2012

Pembroke Pines reschedules State of City Address

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Pembroke Pines takes its website seriously: The annual State of the City Address was canceled on Wednesday because it couldn’t be streamed live.
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February 16, 2012