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Homestead Celebrates Grand Reopening of Courts at JD Redd Park

1 week ago | southdadenewsleader.com | David Volz

The Homestead community gathered on Friday, May 2nd, to celebrate the grand re-opening of pickleball and tennis courts at JD Redd Park. The work included resurfacing tennis courts, new pickleball courts, enhanced seating, and Wi-Fi access. City of Homestead leaders were pleased with the improvements to the park.
Miami-Dade Fertilizer Awareness Week

1 week ago | southdadenewsleader.com | David Volz

Miami-Dade County is observing Fertilizer Awareness Week, May 5-9th, to educate residents and businesses about the annual fertilizer use restrictions that begin on May 15th. The rainy season usually produces seven to nine inches of monthly rainfall that can cause fertilizer runoff into local storm water systems, canals, and groundwater, ultimately ending up in the Biscayne Bay watershed.
Homestead CRA Commits Land Parcels to Open Space

1 week ago | southdadenewsleader.com | David Volz

The Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency(CRA) has committed some of its land to open space. During a recent meeting, the CRA agreed to dispose of two CRA-owned parcels along SW 4th Street with the Southwest Neighborhood for reuse, prioritizing enhanced open space for recreation and public benefit. The CRA owns numerous vacant parcels within its boundary, with most CRA-owned parcels in the Southwest Neighborhood. The CRA desires to return these properties to productive use.
Thrive Pet Healthcare in Coral Springs Holds Grand Reopening with Tours, and a Focus on Affordability

1 week ago | coralspringstalk.com | David Volz

3 17SharesThrive Pet Healthcare celebrated a grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting, tour, and party on May 8. Members of the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce came. Florida Representative Christine Hunschofsky said, “I am so excited to be here, and this business will take care of your pet needs.”After the ribbon cutting, visitors received a full tour of the practice and could see the areas where dogs and cats receive care.
Coral Springs Welcomes New Venue for Galas and Parties

1 week ago | coralspringstalk.com | David Volz

1 15SharesMajestic Events Venue celebrated its new location with a party and ribbon cutting on May 7. Members of the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce and community leaders participated in the festivities. Commissioner Joe McHugh thanked Majestic Events for choosing Coral Springs. “We wish you success and welcome this business,” he said. CEO Wesner St. Vil thanked Coral Springs for helping set up the business.
Lyons Creek Middle School Celebrates Renovated Art and Music Room

1 week ago | coconutcreektalk.com | David Volz

616SharesThe newly renovated art room at Lyons Creek Middle School is a dream come true for Keena Rodriguez, the art teacher. “I have more storage space, the floors are now slip-proof, so I don’t have to worry about students falling, and I have new tables that are easy to clean,” said Rodriguez. On Wednesday, she participated in the celebration and ribbon cutting at Lyons Creek in Coconut Creek for renovating the art and music rooms.
Ramblewood Middle School Speech and Debate Students Perform Well in Tournament

1 week ago | coralspringstalk.com | David Volz

2 17SharesRamblewood Middle School speech and debate students earned accolades at the Broward County Public School Championship Tournament at Everglades High School on April 26. Kaylee Shivpersaud, 14, an eighth grader from Coral Springs, earned third place in prose interpretation for her presentation of “When the Fat Girl Gets Skinny.” She could relate to the message. “I know what it is like to feel unattractive, and I have had to overcome those feelings,” she said.
Health and Wellness Business Celebrates Grand Opening in Tamarac

1 week ago | tamaractalk.com | David Volz

195 14SharesBest Choice Wellness and Aesthetics celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting and party on May 3. Sayan Graham, the owner, made a grand entrance and thanked those who came. “Our focus will be on caring for the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. We will educate and transform people,” she said. Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Commissioner Morey Wright, and leaders from the Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce attended.
Home Plate Meets Haute Cuisine: Gourmet Grub Turns MSD Baseball Games Into a Culinary Hit – Parkland Talk

2 weeks ago | parklandtalk.com | David Volz

7 15SharesWhen people go to a baseball game, they may grab a hot dog or a snack, but food is seldom important. The concession stand at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School baseball games is an exception. Eagles fans can enjoy a gourmet meal while watching one of the nation’s top high school baseball teams.
Work Begins on Legacy Park

2 weeks ago | southdadenewsleader.com | David Volz

The Town of Cutler Bay has officially begun work on Phase One of Legacy Park. Over the next several months, crews will prepare the land for the future 16-acre park and municipal complex. Mayor Tim Meerbott made a presentation during a special presentation at the location where the work is beginning. He described the project and thanked residents for supporting it.