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Coping with Back to School, Superintendent announces opening

By Rachel Galvin COVID-19 has caused a lot of changes in our daily lives, one of them is in the school system. The Observer had the chance to speak to a few people affected by these changes to get their opinions on how it is going this year. “The first day of virtual school at […]

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Deerfield is Getting Fishy

The City of Deerfield Beach Community Redevelopment Agency would like to commission local artists to submit renderings of fish species commonly caught in the waters surrounding the Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier to be installed as part of the Pier Fishing Improvements Project. The fish species requiring visual renderings include:   King Fish Spanish Mackerel  […]

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Palm Beach Enters Phase 2

  COVID-19 has had a huge effect on all of us. We have been not os patiently waiting for businesses to open up to full capacity, but, as we know, it is happening in stages. Today, Sept. 8, Palm Beach County is entering Phase 2 of its reopening plan. Although things are opening, certain measures, […]

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BSO Announces Labor Day DUI Enforcement

The Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Driving Under the Influence Task Force, Florida Highway Patrol and Miccosukee Police will conduct a high visibility saturation and enforcement operation countywide during the Labor Day holiday weekend.    The effort is in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign. […]

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Art Basel Canceled This Year

By Rachel Galvin The word came across today via press release that Art Basel in Miami Beach has been canceled for this year–another in a long list of cancelations due to the pandemic. Scheduled yearly in December, this event is a mecca for patrons of the arts and sets the whole city abuzz with cultural […]

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Does your teacher need an office makeover?

Posted on 16 September 2020

BrightStar Credit Union is giving away a home office makeover to one lucky teacher. They have launched a contest to reward one deserving Broward County teacher (or displaced entrepreneur) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, who needs a new or revamped workspace in their home. The grand prize winner will receive a makeover valued at $5,000, […] Continue Reading

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Pedestrian Dies After Hit & Run

Posted on 09 September 2020

Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) traffic homicide detectives are searching for multiple drivers involved in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian dead early Sunday morning.    At around 5:45 a.m. Sept. 6, Alan Warren was traveling southbound in a white 2008 Ford Escape, in the inside thru lane of South Cypress Road in Pompano Beach, when […] Continue Reading

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DB Special Commission Mtg.-Sept. 14

Posted on 09 September 2020

A Special City Commission meeting will be held on Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers located at the City Hall Complex, 150 NE 2 Avenue, Deerfield Beach, via Zoom.   The purpose of the Special City Commission Meeting is to conduct public hearings regarding consideration of re-imposing fire rescue special […] Continue Reading

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Sheriff Talks Shop

Posted on 05 September 2020

The Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) is joining the airwaves to discuss issues important to our community in an open and honest conversation.   The first episode of the Shop Talk with the Sheriff podcast will focus on reform efforts taking place at the Broward Sheriff’s Office and how these reforms are changing the conversation between BSO and the […] Continue Reading

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Coconut Trimming Rescheduled

Posted on 02 September 2020

There will be no coconut trimming from Palm Trees along Ocean Way as was scheduled Sept. 3 & 4 in Deerfield. Instead, trimming will commence Sept. 8 and run to the next day, weather dependent. As you can imagine, this could affect parking and some sidewalks might be closed. Be aware. Trimming will take place […] Continue Reading

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Can’t pay your rent? Broward County may be Able to Help

Posted on 31 August 2020

Qualified residents impacted by COVID-19 will soon be able to apply online for rental assistance, thanks to the Broward County Commission. Broward County has allocated $25 million in federal CARES funding for a program that will help residents pay portions of unpaid rent for the months of April, May, June, July and August 2020. Funds […] Continue Reading

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