Photos & Story by Rachel Galvin Food and wine lovers mark their calendar yearly for one of their favorite events — Boca Bacchanal. This year, it will be held April 29-30. Before Boca Bacchanal even begins, they had a special event to announce the occasion and provide more detail as to what to expect. It […]
Let’s keep this simple and to the point… The election results are in in Deerfield Beach: Michael Hudak won over Maria LoRicco for District 1. Ben Preston won over Terry Scott and Darlene Cerezo Swaffar in District 2. The referendum, which was written about here in The Observer, also got a Yes vote, which means […]
Did you know there is an election on Tuesday, March 14 in Deerfield Beach? Not only are candidates up for election in District 1 and 2, including the incumbents, but there is an important referendum as well. Right now, there is an empty 3.75-acre of land on 1045 SW 11th Way that has been sitting […]
By Rachel Galvin The 17th annual Festival of the Arts BOCA kicked off on Friday, March 3 with a performance of the Festival Orchestra Boca playing the soundtrack of the Disney movie “Fantastia,” which played on the large screen behind them. Festival Executive Director Joanna Marie Kaye introduced the orchestra, conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulos, festival […]
On February 22, Fire Station 114 has a Dedication and Ribbon Cutting ceremony. It wasn’t really a ribbon. It was a fire hose that was “uncopuled.” The fire station was named after former Fire Chief John Jurgle. Jurgle attended the event. The new fire station includes a 13,990 square foot two-story building with CBS construction […]
Posted on 09 March 2023
With all the glitz and glamor of Hollywood’s biggest night, the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) rolls out the red carpet for their Awards Party in celebration of the 95th Academy Awards®, Sunday, March 12. Hosted by philanthropist and FLIFF’s Chairman of the Board, Steven Savor, the evening will be held at his magnificent waterway estate, Villa […] Continue Reading
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Posted on 02 February 2023
There will be an author presentation and scholarship fundraiser luncheon on Friday, March 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Sea Watch, at 6002 N. Ocean Blvd. in Ft. Lauderdale, featuring the author M.E. Browning. She is a Colorado Book Award winner and writes the Jo Wyatt Mysteries and the Agatha-nominated, award-winning Mer Cavallo Mysteries (as Micki […] Continue Reading
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Posted on 17 January 2023
Are you a car enthusiast? The Sample McDougald House will have many classic cars on display at a special event this weekend, as well as trucks and motorcycles. The event takes place on Jan. 21 at the historic home, located at 450 NE 10th St. in Pompano. It is $10 entry. There also will be […] Continue Reading
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Posted on 07 January 2023
If you like shells, don’t miss the Broward Shell Show. Held Jan. 14-15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the show will include plenty of shells on display and for sale. The location is Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St. in Pompano Beach. For more information, find the club on Facebook. Continue Reading
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Posted on 03 January 2023
To kick off 2023, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is launching a monthly pool party, “Neon Lit Nights,” at The Guitar Hotel. Starting Jan. 6, the pool party will take place on the first Friday of every month from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Guitar Hotel pool and feature live music […] Continue Reading
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Posted on 13 December 2022
On a Saturday in April 1994, 89-year-old Lillian DeCloe relaxed at her Pompano Beach home and awaited a visit later that day from a niece who helped care for her. That visit would never happen. Instead, violence and rage burst into Lillian’s quiet, peaceful home that day and a killer took her life. […] Continue Reading
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