Posted on 02 December 2020 by JLusk
The Winterfest Boat Parade might be canceled, but Pompano’s boat parade is still on! For the 58th year, 50 to 75 lit-up and decorated boats will travel up the Intracoastal Waterway, north from Lake Santa Barbara, on Friday, Dec. 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is hosted by the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce and sponsors.
This year’s parade theme will be a salute to First Responders and Essential Workers.
One of the many boats through the years…
Want to put your boat in the parade? Register on the Chamber’s website.
Posted on 02 December 2020 by JLusk
Maybe you are too nervous to go to a movie theater still but, what about watching a film from the safety of your car? This weekend, on Friday, Dec. 4m from 7 to 9 p.m., you can do just that as there will be a Drive-In movie showing the funny family film “Elf” at the Villages of Hillsboro Park, located at 4111 NW 6 St. in Deerfield Beach. You can pick up the audio through your radio speakers!
The parking line-up begins at 6:20 p.m. No registration required. Space is limited–first come, first served.
Bring your mask because they will be required if you go outside of your car… Temperature checks also taken.
For more information, call 954-480-4494.
Posted on 02 December 2020 by JLusk
The City Commission meeting for Lighthouse Point will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 pm in Fletcher Hall, located at 2200 NE 38 St. in Lighthouse Point and via Zoom. A quorum of the City Commission will be present.
To protect the public health, safety and welfare of the community, City Commission meetings will not be open to members of the public or general City Staff to attend in person.
Virtual meeting instructions will be available on the
City website the Friday before the meeting.
VIRTUAL City Commission schedule:
Tuesday, December 8th at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, December 22nd – CANCELLED
Code Enforcement Board:
Tuesday, December 15th – CANCELLED
Community Appearance Board:
Thursday, December 17th – CANCELLED
Marine Advisory Board:
Thursday, February 4th at 7:30 PM
Planning and Zoning Board:
Tuesday, December 1st – CANCELLED
Special Magistrate:
Wednesday, December 2nd at 9:00 AM
To view the Agendas for these City Meetings visit the City website
here
Posted on 02 December 2020 by JLusk
Due to COVID-19, Lighthouse Point’s popular Lighthouse A’Glow event is going virtual this year. To view the festivities, visit the City of Lighthouse Point website and Facebook page on Dec. 9. There, you will be able to watch their 30 ft. tall tree and other holiday decorations light up. But the program will also include, like usual, some dance performances, in addition to a greeting from the mayor.
Other Events:
Santa Lights Up the Point
Enjoy Holiday Music as Santa travels on a mapped route through the city! The Fire Truck will not stop but will travel slowly so everyone can see Santa!
- Friday December 19, 6 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, December 19, 6 to 8 p.m.
2021 Virtual 5K Walk/Run
The race will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. If you are new to virtual races, you simply set your course and run the 5K wherever you like!
For more information on Upcoming Events contact the Recreation Department at 954-784-3439
Posted on 02 December 2020 by JLusk
 Santa’s “sleigh” back in 2015… Every year, Santa comes from the North Pole to “drive” through the streets of Deerfield Beach on his sleigh, along with Mrs. Claus. Despite everything happening in the world, he is doing it once again. This year’s Operation Santa will be a drive-thru event only and will take place on Dec. 13. Where he will be is listed below.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office asks anyone who plans to attend the drive-thru event to please practice social distancing, wear your masks, or stay in your cars. This is important so that Santa and Mrs. Claus are healthy and able to perform their duties all over the world this Christmas.
The times listed below are approximate times and could vary (within a 30 minute window). Santa’s sleigh could arrive early or late, and times are not guaranteed to be exact due to traffic, weather, etc.
Operation Santa Schedule:
09:30 AM Highlands Park
10:00 AM South Crystal Heights Park
10:30 AM Water Ways Club House
10:45 AM Independence Bay Clubhouse
11:15 AM Ada Graham Johnson Park
11:45 AM Constitution Park
1:00 PM Oveta McKeithan Recreational Complex
1:30 PM Pioneer Park
1:45 PM Sullivan Park
2:00 PM Ocean Way Drive
2:30 PM Middle School Complex
3:00 PM Howard Mayo Park
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Posted on 02 December 2020 by JLusk
Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) homicide detectives arrested a man wanted in connection to a Thanksgiving holiday murder.
At approximately 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, Broward Regional Communications received a call regarding a female found unresponsive near the 5300 block of NE 20 Terrace in Pompano Beach. BSO deputies responded and located the victim, Nadir Verissimo, inside the home unconscious and not breathing. Verissimo was pronounced deceased on scene at 9:26 a.m.
Crime scene and homicide detectives were notified and responded to investigate. The Medical Examiner office was also contacted.
Preliminary investigation revealed Verissimo’s roommate, the second victim involved, saw her alive inside the residence around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The roommate left the home and returned after 1 a.m. to discover the known suspect, Roberto De Lira, inside the residence. De Lira had somehow broken into the home and then battered, choked and held the second victim hostage before leaving after 2 a.m. Later that morning, the second victim woke up and found Verissimo’s lifeless body in the home and contacted authorities.
At 8:11 p.m. Thanksgiving night, detectives located De Lira at 1913 NE 4 St. in Deerfield Beach. He was arrested without incident for charges related to attempted murder, burglary with battery (domestic) and false imprisonment. On Monday, Nov. 30, the Medical Examiner concluded the death investigation into Verissimo death. Based on their findings, De Lira now faces an added charge of felony first degree murder.
