2022
Sample Road Improvements Project To Begin Planning Phase With County Surtax Funds
The planning phase of a Sample Road improvements project is getting underway with funding from the Broward County Transportation Surtax. […]
Whit’s Frozen Custard Store Planned For Corner of U.S. 1 and NE 49th Street
Plans are in the works for the vacant building at the southeast corner of North Federal Highway and NE 49th […]
Former Laundromat in Old Town Pompano Beach to Become Steak and Seafood Restaurant
The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has plans to transform a former laundromat in Old Town into a steak […]
New Hilton Hotel Planned in Pompano Beach
A 9-story hotel – Homewood Suites by Hilton – is planned for the southwest corner of North Federal Highway and NE Sixth Street in Pompano Beach. The project site is just east of the post office on NE Sixth Street, and south of the recently constructed Morea Apartments. Click the link for more details.
Pompano Beach CRA Selects Operator For McNab House And Botanical Gardens Restaurant
The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has found a master operator for the McNab House and Botanical Gardens restaurant, […]
Fisher Ascending
The resume Lamar Fisher, Vice Mayor currently Broward County Commission, District 4 District 4, which includes all or portions of […]
Dan Witt Park to Reopen – New Community Center Named for John Trudel
The City of Lighthouse Point is honoring John Trudel, who served as the Parks and Recreation Director of Lighthouse Point for over […]
Toasted Ciabatta with Whipped Ricotta and Roasted Tomatoes
Toasted Ciabatta with Whipped Ricotta and Roasted Tomatoes — BECAUSE WE ALL NEED A LITTLE JOY Here’s the thing, as […]
Red Snapper Rebound
IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, ONE OF THE BIGGEST DEBATES AMONGST THE FISHING COMMUNITY AND MARINE REGULATORY AGENCIES HAS BEEN […]
Interview With Pompano Beach’s New Cultural Affairs Director
When I read the press release about the new leader of cultural affairs for the City of Pompano Beach, the […]
New Luxury Pet Hotel Planned for Pompano Beach
A K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel, which provides dog boarding and daycare services, is planned for the vacant former Wells […]
New Starbucks Planned Along North Federal Highway in Pompano Beach
A new Starbucks with a drive-through is being planned for a vacant portion of property located at 3885 N. Federal […]
Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Dates confirmed
f1 Miami Grand prix to be held May 5-7 The organizers of the 2022 Formula 1 schedule have finished their […]
Lighthouse Point Library First-Floor Expansion Project Is Put Out To Bid
The city commission, at its Aug. 9 meeting, reached a consensus to put plans for a proposed first-floor expansion of […]
Di Farina Pasta Factory to Open Gourmet Meat Shop
Di Farina Pasta Factory, a popular Italian eatery in Pompano Beach specializing in homemade pastas and sauces, is getting ready […]
Lighthouse Pont Bond Projects Slated to Be Completed This Month
The city’s bond projects are expected to be fully completed this month. The fire department should be installed in […]
Briny Residences Mixed-Unit Development Gets Site Plan Approval
Briny Residences, a 9-story, 40-unit mixed-use development planned for 305 Briny Avenue in Pompano Beach, is moving forward. The project […]
The Grapes of Virginia
In this month’s column, I want to give an enthusiastic shout-out to Virginia Wines. I had not tasted various Virginia […]
JOHN KNOX VILLAGE IN POMPANO BEACH OPENS NEW CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
John Knox Village recently held a grand opening for the newest addition to its 70-acre campus – the $34 million […]
Almond Joy Cupcakes
COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING — BECAUSE WE ALL NEED A LITTLE JOY A few years ago, cupcakes […]
LIGHTHOUSE POINT STREET PAVING PROJECT GETS UNDERWAY
A project to mill and resurface the streets in the Lake Placid neighborhood of Lighthouse Point has gotten underway. The Lake […]
FIRST INDOOR TENNIS CENTER IN BROWARD COUNTY PLANNED FOR POMPANO BEACH
Plans are in the works to build an indoor tennis center on a 9-acre property located at 3100 W. Atlantic […]
Habitat For Humanity Partners With Pompano Beach To Transform Lives In Collier City
Habitat for Humanity of Broward, in partnership with the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the City of Pompano […]
Lighthouse Drive Tree Pruning Project Is Set to Start
A project to prune the city’s signature trees along Lighthouse Drive is scheduled to begin this month. In June, the […]
Live! Resorts Pompano: Topgolf Venue, Retail Center, Publix Approved
Two components of the Live! Resorts Pompano project received site plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Board in June […]
Lighthouse Point Establishes a Policy for Naming City-Owned Properties and Streets
The City of Lighthouse Point recently adopted a formal policy regarding the naming of city-owned properties and streets. The purpose […]
Farewell Festival Flea Market
The Festival Flea Market, located at 2900 W. Sample Road in Pompano Beach, is on its way to being demolished […]
New Ordinance Bans Smoking at City’s Beaches and Public Parks
Pompano Beach has a new ordinance that prohibits smoking on its beaches and in any public park located within the […]
Pompano Amends Its Code to Encourage Mixed-Use, Mixed-Income Development on Commercial Corridors
The Pompano Beach City Commission recently approved a change to the city’s zoning code to incentivize well-designed mixed-use and mixed-income […]
LIGHTHOUSE POINT TOWNHOME PROJECT TO BREAK GROUND SOON
BY MARIE PULEO Rendering of new townhome community planned for the southwest corner of Lighthouse Drive and NE 39th Street. LIGHTHOUSE […]
NEW COFFEE HOUSE, SALT LIFE STORE ARE COMING TO POMPANO BEACH FISHING VILLAGE
BY MARIE PULEO Two new businesses are coming to the Pompano Beach Fishing Village – a full-service coffee house called […]
Robert Weech Begins New Role as Lighthouse Point Fire Chief
BY MARIE PULEO Robert Weech will begin his role as Lighthouse Point’s new fire chief on Aug. 15. The city […]
124-UNIT MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IS PROPOSED FOR SITE OF VACANT KRAEER FUNERAL HOME IN POMPANO BEACH
BY MARIE PULEO | POMPANO BEACH REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT REPORTER 124-UNIT MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT IN POMPANO BEACH: A new 8-story mixed-use development […]
Lighthouse Point Cop Saves Dog, Garners National Attention
Photo courtesy of the Lighthouse Point Police Department Good news seems to be in short supply these days but here […]
Seven Lighthouse Point Bridges to Undergo Inspection
Seven city-owned bridges are undergoing inspections that are being carried out by Kimley-Horn and Associates, a consultant hired by the […]
Cooking Thai Dumpling salad
By Susan Rosser The secret to a mouthwatering dinner salad is it must have some flare — a little panache […]
The Earl Of Lighthouse Point
By Richard Rosser Earl Maucker is an award-winning journalist who served 16 years as editor of the Sun-Sentinel and 14 […]
ATLANTIC BOULEVARD/DIXIE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WINS APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION, RESIDENTS AFTER ADDRESSING TRAFFIC CONCERNS
BY MARIE PULEO | POMPANO BEACH NEWS REPORTER ATLANTIC BOULEVARD/DIXIE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: The project to create a new traffic […]
International Turkey Burgers
Switch up your Independence Day burger game. Celebrate July Fourth with these eclectic turkey burgers. Hey, what’s more American than […]
Local July Fourth Festivities
By Richard Rosser Pompano Beach 4th of July Firework Extravaganza When: Monday, July 4 | 5:30 – 9:30pm Where: Fisher […]
Miami Luxe: The Setai Miami Beach
By Richard Rosser BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN Take advantage of the off-season and plan a little Florida summer staycation. Miami is so […]
Summery Salad
By Susan Rosser A few years ago, I read a piece in the New Yorker magazine entitled “It’s Time to […]
Light Whites for Lazy Summer Enjoyment
It’s the season for trying something different. When it gets hot outside, our wine preferences often change. My choice is usually a lighter white wine.
THE RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES IS SET TO CALL POMPANO BEACH HOME
BY MARIE PULEO | POMPANO BEACH REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT REPORTER Fortune International Group and Oak Capital, the developers of […]
ARTIST LAURA ATRIA IS CELEBRATING HER NEW STUDIO SERIES FUNDED BY BROWARD COUNTY GRANT
BY MARIE PULEO | POMPANO BEACH NEWS REPORTER Laura Atria, public art program manager for the City of Pompano Beach […]
Mountain Retreat: A treehouse at Blackberry Mountain
By Richard Rosser BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN opened in 2018 and focuses on wellness, outdoor adventure and overall luxury. The resort spans […]
PICKING POINTERS: PART 3 – WEIGHTIER REDS FROM SPAIN
By David Ehrenfried This is the third of several columns with pointers on selecting red wines. This column reviews the […]
HILLSBORO SHORES MIXED-USE CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT IS MOVING FORWARD IN POMPANO BEACH
BY MARIE PULEO | POMPANO BEACH REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT REPORTER The developer of Hillsboro Shores, a large-scale mixed-use condominium […]
LOCAL JUNIOR GOLF PHENOMENON HARPER KISS IS ON COURSE TO BECOME A SUPERSTAR
BY RON CHOQUETTE, WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY SUSAN ROSSER Harper Kiss, 9, the daughter of Kristen and Thomas Kiss of […]
Exploring Mount Dora
BY RICHARD ROSSER This charming Central Florida oasis is just a short jaunt up the turnpike.With stately oaks, an abundance […]
