FPL Expands Scholarship Opportunities - Three Awards Now Available For Robotics And Drones In School South Florida Sun TImes Apr 2, 2026 Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) Is Expanding Scholarship Opportunities For High School Seniors Passionate About STEM. The Company Is Now Offering Three Scholarships: Two $20,000 Awards For Students Who Participated In FIRST, VEX, Or B.E.S.T Robotics Programs And One $5,000 Scholarship For A Student Involved In Drones In School. "We're thrilled to expand our scholarship programs for eligible high school seniors," said Kate Cotner, FPL Director of Community Engagement. "Robotics and drones offer fantastic opportunities for students to build critical skills in problem-solving, teamwork and innovation—all essential in today's fast-changing world. By supporting these programs, we're investing in the future and empowering the next generation of STEM leaders." FPL offers this unique opportunity to three deserving high school seniors. These scholarships will support the recipients in pursuing higher education in a STEM-related field, ensuring they receive the necessary resources to succeed in their academic journey. "This scholarship was extremely beneficial for both myself and my family," said Umair Kazi, the 2025 recipient of FPL's Robotics Scholarship. "It allowed me to attend Georgia Tech out of state, which I absolutely love. I'm very grateful." FPL's Robotics and Drones in School scholarship applications are open to all public and private high school seniors across FPL's service area. Robotics Scholarship Eligibility: • Must have participated in the FIRST, B.E.S.T or VEX robotics program for a minimum of two years and must have completed within the last two years. • Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2026-2027 academic year. • Must pursue a degree in engineering, information management or other approved STEM related program. • Must be in good standing with their robotics club and provide a letter of recommendation from the robotics coach or teacher. • Have a minimum weighted grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Drones in School Scholarship Eligibility: • Must have participated in the “Drones in Schools” program for a minimum of two years, with the completion occurring within the last two years. • Plan to enroll in a post-secondary vocational, technical, trade school program or 2–4-year college/university for the entire 2026-27 academic year. • Pursue a degree, license, or certification in aviation, trade, or vocation. • Must be in good standing with their drone club and provide a letter of recommendation from the drone coach or teacher. No minimum GPA required. Interested students can submit applications at: www.FPL.com/Education under STEM Grants and Scholarships. The application period is now open and closes on Monday, April 13th, 2026. To learn more about additional educational opportunities visit: www.FPL.com/Education . About Florida Power & Light Company  As America's largest electric utility, Florida Power & Light Company serves more customers and sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to more than 6 million accounts, or approximately 12 million people. FPL operates one of the most fuel efficient and cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S and in 2022 won the ReliabilityOne® National Reliability Award for the seventh time in the last ten years. The company was also recognized by Escalent in 2022 as one of the most trusted U.S. electric utilities for the ninth consecutive year. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a clean energy company widely recognized for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com , www.FPL.com , www.NextEraEnergyResources.com . Previous Next

Gulfstream Park Village’s Music in the Park is Heating Up! Live Music Series Has Expanded to Include Duos and Trios Now Performing Wednesday Through Sunday. PROFILES February 4, 2022 Share As optimal weather prevails, there is no better place to spend your evenings than kicking back and listening to some live music outdoors at Gulfstream Park Village! Music in the Park at Gulfstream Park Village continues into 2022 with the area’s favorite duos and trios. Due to popular demand, additional dates have been added throughout the week. Performances now take place at the Village center stage every Wednesday through Sunday. The Village is a safe, open-air environment with plenty of opportunities to keep everyone entertained. From a variety of dining options to family-friendly activities, there is something fun for every age to enjoy. Free to attend, Music in the Park has proven to be one of Gulfstream’s most popular ongoing events. The Village welcomes locals and visitors alike to enjoy performances from some of South Florida’s best homegrown artists. Performances take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and feature a range of musical genres, including rock n’ roll, smooth jazz, soulful R&B, pop, Latin, and much more. These musical acts consist of duos and trios playing original hits and fan-favorite covers that are sure to get the audience dancing! February Lineup Kicking off the first week of February, The Valerie Tyson Trio will be performing on Wednesday, February 2, followed by FM Trio on Thursday, February 3, and then Catabella Duo on Saturday, February 5. FloVox Duo will play on both Friday, February 4 and Sunday, February 6. FloVox was formed when four talented musicians met doing gigs together through a worldwide music company called Song Division. All rockers at heart, they combine classic rock with some of today’s hottest hits. The following week features performances by The Valerie Tyson Trio on Wednesday, February 9 and FM Trio on February 10 and 12. The high energy FM trio has become synonymous with jaw-dropping entertainment and comes ready to perform with a party mindset. Get ready to dance! Fans can stay tuned for updates on performances scheduled for February 11 and 13. The Valerie Tyson Trio is back for more hits the third week of February, with performances on February 16 and 18. The FM Trio will also return for performances on February 17 and 19. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement for the performance on Sunday, February 20. Performances by the Valerie Tyson Trio, FM Trio, FloVox Duo and Catabella Duo will close out the month from February 23-27. For a complete list of upcoming performances, please visit www.gulfstreampark.com/events-and-entertainment/event-calendar/details/2022/01/19/default-calendar/music-in-the-park Music in the Park’s schedule, performers, and times are subject to change without notice due to weather and other variables. “Music in the Park is a favorite pastime at Gulfstream Park Village, and we are excited to expand this programming and offer live, weekly performances Wednesday through Sunday,” said Alex Schreer, Director of Experiential Marketing for Madison Marquette, the management company for Gulfstream Park Village. “We offer a safe, open-air environment with entertainment for all ages.” The fun doesn’t stop there! Gulfstream Park Village offers a variety of ongoing entertainment destinations, including PlugIN Karaoke that features private rooms for those who love to sing their hearts out. For the action-seeking crowd, Strike 10 Bowling offers food and fun for groups or families – just don’t strike out! Color Me Mine is both a date-night favorite as well as a fun activity for kids. No matter the time of day, Gulfstream Park Village offers a variety of dining options. Guests can enjoy options including Yard House, Christine Lee’s, Texas de Brazil, Pastry Is Art, Häagen-Dazs, Belly Fish, Bissaleh and many others. Get excited, 2022 is sure to be a year filled with good times, great memories, and even better music! About Gulfstream Park Gulfstream Park is South Florida’s premier entertainment, dining and restaurant destination, located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, anchored by the legendary Gulfstream Park racetrack. Gulfstream Park not only offers world-class Thoroughbred horse racing but is also home to a casino and family-friendly venues including over 15 restaurants, outdoor cafes, art galleries, fashion retailers, state-of-the-art bowling alley, and a renowned selection of signature home stores. Gulfstream Park, voted a 2020 Top Travelers' Choice Winner by TripAdvisor, is located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, just two miles east of I-95. Valet service and complimentary self-parking are available. Gulfstream Park is open seven days a week. For hours, schedules, upcoming events and for more additional information, visit: www.gulfstreampark.com or call: (954) 454-7000 < Previous News Next News >

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Pop-Opera Singer will Lend His Voice to High Holy Days: Temple Bat Yam of East Fort Lauderdale Welcomes New Cantorial Soloist Michael Peer September 26, 2024 Share Temple Bat Yam of East Fort Lauderdale is excited to welcome accomplished Israeli/American pop-opera singer Michael Peer, cantorial soloist. Peer’s five-octave vocal range from bass-baritone to countertenor will add vibrance and soul to holiday, life cycle and Shabbat worship. Peer’s singing career has taken him to opera houses and stages nationwide and throughout Europe, such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, as well as the Israeli Opera. He has also played Viscount Raoul de Chagny in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “The Phantom of the Opera.” Peer received a Master’s Degree in voice at the famed Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College in Flushing, New York, where he also served as an adjunct professor. From 2011 to 2015, Peer was the Music Director for the Arkadi Foundation, a non-profit organization named after his grandfather, renowned opera singer Arkadi Namatiev. Be elevated by Peer’s beautiful voice during Temple Bat Yam’s High Holy Days 2024/5785 services. To accommodate more people, most services will be held in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts located at 201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. Rosh Hashanah services will take place on Wednesday, October 2nd at 8 p.m., and Thursday, October 3rd at 10 a.m. Friday, October 4th services will be at 10 a.m. at Temple Bat Yam. Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur services will be held on Friday, October 11th at 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 12th at 10 a.m. at the Amaturo Theater. If you wish to join Temple Bat members for these services, non-member tickets are $200 per person for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and $135 per person for individual holidays. Tickets include the ability to stream services online if you cannot attend in person. Active military, full-time students and children 18 and under receive tickets for free. For more information and to obtain seats, go to: www.templebatyam.org or call the Temple Office at: (954) 928-0410. Temple Bat Yam hosts weekly Shabbat services Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the synagogue located at 5151 Northeast 14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334. Temple Bat Yam of East Fort Lauderdale Temple Bat Yam (TBY) of East Fort Lauderdale is a Reform synagogue dedicated to exploring and embracing Jewish heritage from a liberal perspective. The Temple encourages lifelong Jewish study through its educational programming for children, families and adults. During communal Shabbat services and observance of the High Holy Days and Jewish festivals throughout the year, TBY encourages a meaningful ritual life which fosters solidarity with the Jewish people while embracing individual diversity. A member of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), TBY is committed to the principles of Reform Judaism by striving to motivate Jews of all ages to embrace Jewish living, advocating for a more progressive society and fostering meaningful connections among people and Jewish traditions of the children of Israel. Led by Rabbi David Spey, TBY is located at: 5151 Northeast 14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334. For more information, go to: www.templebatyam.org < Previous News Next News >

You’d Better Watch Out - You’d Better Not Cry: The Surveillance State Is coming To Town, and You’re Already On Its Naughty List By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead December 16, 2021 Share Santa’s got a new helper. No longer does the all-knowing, all-seeing, jolly Old St. Nick need to rely on antiquated elves on shelves and other seasonal snitches in order to know when you’re sleeping or awake, and if you’ve been naughty or nice. Thanks to the government’s almost limitless powers made possible by a domestic army of techno-tyrants, fusion centers and Peeping Toms, Santa can get real-time reports on who’s been good or bad this year. Consider just a small sampling of the tools being used to track our movements, monitor our spending, and sniff out all the ways in which our thoughts, actions and social circles might land us on the government’s naughty list. Tracking you based on your health status. In the age of COVID-19, digital health passports are gaining traction as gatekeepers of a sort, restricting access to travel, entertainment, etc., based on one’s vaccine status. Government agencies are also preparing to use virus-detecting canine squads to carry out mass screenings to detect individuals who may have COVID-19. Researchers claim the COVID-sniffing dogs have a 95% success rate of identifying individuals with the virus (except when they’re hungry, tired or distracted). Tracking you based on your face: Facial recognition software aims to create a society in which every individual who steps out into public is tracked and recorded as they go about their daily business. Coupled with surveillance cameras that blanket the country, facial recognition technology allows the government and its corporate partners to identify and track someone’s movements in real-time. Similarly, biometric software, which relies on one’s unique identifiers (fingerprints, irises, voice prints), is becoming the standard for navigating security lines, as well as bypassing digital locks and gaining access to phones, computers, office buildings, etc. Scientists are also developing lasers that can identify and surveil individuals based on their heartbeats, scent and microbiome. Tracking you based on your behavior: Rapid advances in behavioral surveillance are not only making it possible for individuals to be monitored and tracked based on their patterns of movement or behavior, including gait recognition (the way one walks), but have given rise to whole industries that revolve around predicting one’s behavior based on data and surveillance patterns. One smart “anti-riot” surveillance system purports to predict mass riots and unauthorized public events by using artificial intelligence to analyze social media, news sources, surveillance video feeds and public transportation data. Tracking you based on your spending and consumer activities: With every smartphone we buy, every GPS device we install, every Twitter, Facebook, and Google account we open, every frequent buyer card we use for purchases, and every credit and debit card we use to pay for our transactions, we’re helping Corporate America build a dossier for its government counterparts on who we know, what we think, how we spend our money, and how we spend our time. Consumer surveillance, by which your activities and data in the physical and online realms are tracked and shared with advertisers, has become big business. Tracking you based on your public activities: Private corporations in conjunction with police agencies and fusion centers throughout the country have created a web of surveillance that encompasses all major cities in order to monitor large groups of people seamlessly, as in the case of protests and rallies. They are also engaging in extensive online surveillance, looking for any hints of “large public events, social unrest, gang communications, and criminally predicated individuals.” Tracking you based on your social media activities: Every move you make, especially on social media, is monitored, mined for data, crunched, and tabulated in order to form a picture of who you are, what makes you tick, and how best to control you when and if it becomes necessary to bring you in line. The FBI, CIA, NSA and other government agencies are increasingly investing in and relying on corporate surveillance technologies that can mine constitutionally protected speech on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in order to identify potential extremists and predict who might engage in future acts of anti-government behavior. Tracking you based on your phone and online activities: Cell phones have become de facto snitches, offering up a steady stream of digital location data on users’ movements and travels. Police have used cell-site simulators to carry out mass surveillance of protests without the need for a warrant. Tracking you based on your social network: Not content to merely spy on individuals through their online activity, government agencies are now using surveillance technology to track one’s social network, the people you might connect with by phone, text message, email or through social message, in order to ferret out possible criminals. What this creates is a “guilt by association” society in which we are all as guilty as the most culpable person in our address book. Tracking you based on your car: License plate readers are mass surveillance tools that can photograph over 1,800 license tag numbers per minute, take a picture of every passing license tag number and store the tag number and the date, time, and location of the picture in a searchable database, then share the data with law enforcement, fusion centers and private companies to track the movements of persons in their cars. Tracking you based on your mail: Just about every branch of the government—from the Postal Service to the Treasury Department and every agency in between—now has its own surveillance sector, authorized to spy on the American people. For instance, the U.S. Postal Service has been photographing the exterior of every piece of paper mail for the past 20 years. Clearly, Big Tech wedded to Big Government has become Big Brother. Every second of every day, we are being monitored, surveilled, spied on and tracked in more than 20 different ways by a vast network of digital Peeping Toms, electronic eavesdroppers and robotic snoops. As I make clear in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People and in its fictional counterpart The Erik Blair Diaries, in the government’s hands, these surveillance weapons add up to a society in which there’s little room for indiscretions, imperfections, or acts of independence. In an age of overcriminalization, mass surveillance, and an appalling lack of protections for our privacy rights, we can all be considered guilty of some transgression or other. So you’d better watch out—you’d better not pout—you’d better not cry—‘cos I’m telling you why: this Christmas, it’s the Surveillance State that’s coming to town, and you’re already on its naughty list. Editor’s Note: John Whitehead is an attorney and author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of constitutional law, human rights and popular culture. John Whitehead's commentary are his views and he is open for discussion, he can be contacted at: johnw@rutherford.org . < Previous News Next News >

Free A.D.A.M. Challenge Fatherhood Family Fun Day South Florida Sun Times Apr 16, 2026 Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI), A Not-For-Profit Organization Dedicated To Youth Development, Family Strengthening, And Community Empowerment, Welcomes The Public To Its A.D.A.M. (Awesome Dads, Awesome Men) Challenge Fatherhood Family Fun Day On Saturday, April 25th, 2026 From 12:00 p.m. Noon To 5:00 p.m. At Mitchell Moore Park, Located at 901 Northwest 10th Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060. The Free Event Is Designed To Celebrate Fatherhood, Strengthen Family Bonds, And Bring The Community Together Through High Energy Games, Prizes, Interactive Challenges, And Opportunities To Connect With Local Resources. CBCI’s A.D.A.M. is a free fatherhood mentoring program funded by the Jim Moran Foundation. The program provides fathers with tools, support, and education to strengthen relationships, improve parenting, and enhance family stability. CBCI has delivered evidence-based programs for more than 16 years in Broward County to help families achieve long-term well-being. CBCI recently expanded its services into Palm Beach County with the opening of its Riviera Beach office and the completion of its first successful Fathers and Family Day on March 28th at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School. “The A.D.A.M. Challenge Fatherhood Family Fun Day is all about honoring fathers and family engagement while creating a day of laughter, activity, and connection for the entire community,” said Mikelange Olbel, CEO of Community-Based Connections, Inc. “We are excited to bring families together in a fun, safe environment and provide access to resources that help families thrive.” Attendees can look forward to tug-of-war, obstacle courses, basketball, three-legged relays, sack races, egg-and-spoon races, music, giveaways, prizes, food, and more. Local vendors and community organizations will also be on-site offering resources and support services to help families access opportunities for health, education, employment, mentoring, and family support. Speed Mob will be hosting a high-performance car display. The A.D.A.M. Challenge Fatherhood Family Fun Day is made possible thanks to the generous support of its community partners and sponsors, including the A.D.A.M. Program; Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO); ChildNet; Children’s Services Council of Broward County; City of Pompano Beach; Cox Media Group; Florida Blue; Florida Power & Light Company (FPL); Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation; HEART (Helping Every Area of Relationships Thrive); I Am Kingdom Ministries; Pompano Beach Fire Rescue; Sanders Park Elementary School; The GEO Group, Inc.; The Jim Moran Foundation; and United Way of Broward County. For more information about the A.D.A.M. Challenge Fatherhood Family Fun Day, including registration for guests and vendors, please visit: communitybasedconnections.com/event/adam-challenge-2026 . About Community-Based Connections, Inc. Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI) is a nonprofit human services organization with more than 16 years of expertise in delivering youth development advocacy and family resilience strengthening programs, plus health and community empowerment initiatives to underserved populations in Broward and Palm Beach counties. CBCI was founded upon the belief that service providers who have natural ties to the community are in the best position to help improve the odds of youth and family success. The CBCI mission is to expand the options available to children – from cradle to college - that promote their social and academic growth, equipping them with the skills they need to overcome challenges and thrive in adulthood. CBCI programs services that engage, encourage and motivate include the Young Believers Program, Family Strengthening Program, S.M.A.R.T. Team, New Day Diversion, and the Early Achievers Program. For more information, visit: communitybasedconnections.com . Previous Next

Dania Beach Acquires Historic City Founder's Home And Property - City Continues To Preserve Its Past While Investing In Its Future South Florida Sun Times Jul 30, 2025 The City Of Dania Beach Continues To Make Strides In Preserving Its Past While Investing In Its Future. The City Recently Acquired The Historic Martin C. Frost Residence And Property (1923), Located At 400 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach, Florida 33009 Through A $3,052,000 Loan. In recent years, the City has made targeted investments in key historic structures to protect community assets and support future growth. This includes $2,500,000 for the renovation of the Nyberg-Swanson House (1912) and the Dania Community Library and Woman’s Club, funded through revenues made available by the American Rescue Plan. "These projects are part of a broader effort to preserve and activate key historic sites to stimulate economic development and community engagement and also inspire generations to come," said Dania Beach City Manager Ana. M. Garcia, ICMA-CM. The Nyberg-Swanson House (1912) restoration is complete and will soon become the new home of the Dania Beach Historical Society and the Dania Community Library and Woman’s Club (1935) will be restored in the coming year. The Martin C. Frost Residence, 1923 The Martin Frost House is significant at the local level in the area of architecture and community planning and development and may be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The house is associated with Martin C. Frost, one of Florida’s largest tomato farmers and a Dania politician and developer. The residence stands in the Dania Heights subdivision, which Martin Frost opened for development in October 1923. The dwelling was completed the following year by Edgar S. Tubbs, a local contractor. The property possessed significance as one of the largest and best-executed examples of the Mediterranean Revival style in the city. The residence typifies the exuberant architecture of South Florida during the land boom of the 1920’s. In addition, it stands as one of the best preserved historic buildings in the city along Federal Highway. Indeed, few buildings in Dania Beach better portray the city’s heritage than the Martin Frost House. Historical Significance Born in Wisconsin in 1886, Martin C. Frost arrived in Dania in 1901 with his family. After completing public school, Frost opened his father’s general store and, for a brief period, worked in the lumber industry in his native state. Then, 1910, he returned to Florida to embark on a career in farming, specializing in the cultivation and marketing of tomatoes. He acquired property west of the Town of Modelo (the original name of Dania Beach), where he began draining and clearing land for a farm. In 1915, he formed a partnership with Miami businessman M.C. Hardee. Through their association, named Hardee & Frost, the pair developed the East March Grove, a 200-acre tomato farm in Hallandale. Hardee had arrived in Dania Beach in 1905, but moved to Miami in 1919. At East March, the partners installed a pumped drainage system to remove excess water from the fields during the rainy season, an innovative feature in south Florida. The system saved several large crops from ruin, and eventually, Hardee & Frost built packing houses in Dania and Hallandale to market their vegetables. In 1922, the company harvested five hundred crates of tomatoes per acre from its East Marsh fields, making Hardee & Frost the largest producer of tomatoes in the state. The company’s East Marsh variety of tomato became a standard in Florida’s truck crop industry. Martin Frost's success as a farmer spilled over into local politics. He first won election as an alderman in November 1912. Two years later, he won the mayoral race, serving as mayor of Dania Beach between 1914 and 1917 and again, after a two-year hiatus, between 1919 and 1922. Nine years later, in 1931, the voters of Dania Beach returned him to the mayor’s office. When Frost’s father, A.C. Frost, left Florida in 1920, Martin inherited his position as a sales representative for the Model Land Company in Broward County. Martin also represented the Florida Atlantic Coast Canal and Transportation Company and served as a director of the Dania Bank. Frost also succeeded his father on the Board of Commissioners for Broward County, winning the election of the county commission seat in 1922. The following year, near the peak of his business and political careers, Martin Frost opened the Dania Heights subdivision and built the dwelling on South Federal Highway. He retired from farming and politics soon thereafter, excepting his brief return to the mayor’s office in 1931. He also ended his decade-long association with M.C. Hardee in 1923, though he continued to serve as a Director of the Dania Bank. Martin Frost died in 1965. Architectural Significance The two-story, hollow tile dwelling stands in lots 1-3 and 64 25-26 of Dania Heights subdivision. The property measures 145 feet along Federal Highway and 250 feet deep along Southwest Fourth Street. A masonry privacy wall finished with textured stucco surrounds the property. Orb finials stand at the corners and entrance breaks in the wall. The dwelling displays typical influences of the Mediterranean Revival style. Its complex roof plan consists of flat and hip portions with shaped parapets, ceramic tile cresting, and pent roofs. The pent roofs are finished with carved wooden brackets and ceramic tiles. A brick chimney projects high above the roof system. The house displays arched vents and a gabled roof protected by ceramic tiles. Fenestration is irregular and asymmetrical with six and eight light casement windows admitting natural light into the interior. Many of the windows are protected by louvers. Textured stucco serves as the exterior wall surfacing and contrasts with pine and cypress detailing employed on the doors, windows and frieze. An L-Shaped veranda wraps along the front façade and north elevations. French doors open leading from the veranda into the interior tend to blur the distraction between outside and inside. The front, or east, façade displays a central block with asymmetrical projecting wings. The second story of the central block contains a series of nine-light casement windows set in arched surrounds, divided by lighted sconces and bracketed by statuary niches. A paneled frieze highlights the eve line of the hip roof. The northernmost projecting wing has a balconet with a curved wrought- iron baluster. Both projecting wings have pent roofs. The pent roof on the northern wing interrupts the parapet; the roof on the southern wing is tightly held to the casement windows. Ceramic tiles finish the corners of each wing. Arched openings along the front part of the veranda are filled with cypress frames and turned balusters. A small gable extension projects from the north elevation of the veranda. French doors with fifteen and twelve lights open from the veranda into the interior spaces. The south elevation had barrel tile cresting along the parapets and symmetrical fenestration. The west, or rear, elevation had a one-story extension with shaped and stepped parapets. Its asymmetrical fenestration includes a leaded art-glass window set in the second story. The interior had a double fireplace, high ceilings finished with hewn beams, and spacious rooms. A two-story garage apartment stands near the southwest corner of the property. It has a rectangular plan, and steps along the east elevation. A pair of garage doors opens along the north elevation. The flat roof upon the garage features stepped parapets finished with barrel tile cresting. Textured stucco serves as the exterior wall surfacing. The windows are protected by louvers. * The City of Dania Beach designated this structure as a historic property in 2000 by Ordinance Number 2000-038. Previous Next

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Arc Broward “InspHired” Honors Business Leaders, Individuals With Disabilities For Advancing A More Inclusive Broward Workforce South Florida Sun Times Nov 5, 2025 Sharing The Inspiring Message That Inclusive Employment Benefits Everyone, Arc Broward Recently Welcomed More Than 350 Business And Community Leaders And Individuals With Disabilities To The Third Annual Arc Broward InspHired Awards Presented By UKG, Held During National Disability Employment Month In Fort Lauderdale. The Event Raises Awareness And Funding For High-Quality Education And Intensive Workforce Programming, Ensuring That Individuals With Disabilities Can Thrive On Career Paths That promote Self-Sufficiency. “Not only is hiring people with disabilities the right thing to do, it’s also good for business. Inclusive workplaces drive innovation, increase employee engagement, enhance reputation and reduce turnover,” said Julie Price, Arc Broward President and CEO. “This year’s InspHired honorees prove that when we break down barriers, we create meaningful opportunities and a future where everyone has the chance to thrive.” Amerant Bank Arena was honored as the UKG Employer Partner of the Year for having built a workplace where Arc Works participants are seen, supported and truly valued. The arena has set the bar for true partnership, hiring more than 17 Arc Works participants and helping members of the first Arc Educates culinary cohort to secure jobs prior to graduation. Zhyon Thomas received this year’s Mary N. Porter Student Chef of the Year Award. A graduate of the Arc Educates entry-level Culinary Arts Certificate Program, he put his newly honed culinary skills to work in the kitchen at The Capital Grille in Fort Lauderdale and was quickly promoted to serve as a prep cook and on the sauté station. His leadership and chef skills shined when Arc Culinary hosted Fleet Week Galley Wars earlier this year, during which Thomas led his team to a first-place win, beating out teams led by U.S. Navy chefs. Mohammad Ali Khwaja was honored as the Moss Foundation Student Leader of the Year. Having joined the Transition Services program in 2023, Khwaja was recognized for his confident and compassionate leadership. He was commended for warmly welcoming new students, supporting his peers and proudly representing the program during visits from partners and funders. This past summer, he completed his first internship at Burger King. The Arc Works Participant of the Year Award went to James Kerrigan, now a trusted member of the warehouse team at Amerant Bank Arena, who helps train new hires and leads by example. Also honored this year: Workforce Services Volunteer of the Year, Centennial Bank; BAC Leadership Award, Corey Feldman; Arc Educates Training Site of the Year, Cintas; and Transition Services Training Site of the Year, Dunkin’. The InspHired Awards highlight Arc Broward’s continuum of education, training and workforce services, including: Youth Links, which prepares students ages 15 to 21 for post-secondary education, training and work; School of Hire, which builds career skills, community-based learning opportunities and independent living for adults ages 18 to 22; post-secondary certificate programs in Culinary Arts, Animal Care, Material Handling and, coming soon, Healthcare Operations; and workforce solutions to support and connect job seekers who are ready for employment with employers who need dedicated, skilled workers. This year’s InspHired event featured a reverse job fair, where prospective employers could meet and mingle with students and job candidates, collect resumes and get to know all they have to offer. The 2025 InspHired Luncheon was presented by UKG and sponsored by: Amazon, Memorial Healthcare System, Universal Property, Dickinson Wright & Mayersohn Family, Granvita Realty Group, Cintas, Centennial Bank, Publix, Wealth Family Protection, Holman, Banesco, BBX Capital, National Jets, Broten, Miller Construction Company, FPL, Dr. Jo Ann M. Bamdas, Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Park Shore Pharmacon, JKARE, Panza Maurer, AB7 America, Modern Luxury, South Florida Business & Wealth, Lifestyle Media Group, City & Shore, New Pelican, Marsh MClennan, AK Building Services Commercial Cleaning, ECR Graphics & Printing, Minds Eye Photos by Alan Goldberg, Fun Click Photo Booth, Niroc Consultants Inc. and Best Roofing. To register for a campus tour or attend a meeting of the Business Advisory Council, please call: (954) 746-9400. To learn more about Arc Broward’s programs and services, please visit: https://arcbroward.com . Previous Next