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Heros save the day

  A typical late Monday morning turned into a not-so-normal day for Carol Ann Brown. On January 12 around 11:23 a.m., Broward Sheriff’s Office dispatcher Audrey Ahibum answered a 911 call – someone had driven a car into one of the canals in Margate. Brown was traveling down Copans Road just east of State Road

CITY ELECTION – MARCH 10

At the end of the candidate qualifying period, which took place from January 5 through January 12, Commissioner Rebecca (Becky) Tooley (District A) and Commissioner Louis Sarbone (District D) were re-elected unopposed for a four-year term of office ending in March 2019.  However, an election will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, to fill

Charitable Events

3/7 Harbor Lights Gala Children’s Harbor will host their 3rd annual Harbor Lights Gala at the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina on Saturday, March 7. The special evening will include dining, dancing and philanthropy, featuring a fabulous silent auction as they honor Holland & Knight for their ongoing service to children in the community. The gala’s

Puppy Pampering!

Bring your pups to be washed and pampered while giving to a good cause. “Dog Wash for a Cause” is a group started by Sarah Jane Rogers, a sophomore at the Medical Academy of Science and Technology (MAST) in Homestead. She has volunteered many hours at the rescue and organized the first ever “Dog Wash

The Villagers’ Garden Tour

The Villagers, Inc. is an organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of historic sites. Each year, The Villagers provide a spectacular tour of five private gardens that are selected because of the unique plants and the stunning architecture of homes that are not normally open to the public. The floral expedition is a wondrous

Kids, Vids, and The Environment

Pinecrest Gardens is proud to present “Pollution Solutions,” a video contest to promote environmental education that is open to students in Miami-Dade County schools from grades 4-12. Contestants will make a short video, 1-3 minutes in length, which identify one of the seven types of environmental pollution. Each video must also demonstrate a proposed solution

Senior Beauty Day

Once a year Pinecrest dedicates a day to pampering seniors who are 55 and up. Area seniors are invited to get their hair cut and styled, learn about skincare and make-up and even get a massage. There will also be light food and refreshments. Senior Beauty Day will take place on March 19 from 11

Let’s Ride!

Bicyclists of all ages and abilities will take part in the Village of Pinecrest’s Sixth Annual Bike Ride Day, hosted in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools Vice-Chair, Dr. Lawrence Feldman. All types of bicycles are welcome, including stroller, tandem and recumbent styles. The goal of Bike Ride Day is to encourage student and family

Common Breast Augmentation Questions & Answers

Breast augmentation is a very popular plastic surgery procedure to have performed in the Weston area if you are not happy with the size or shape of your breasts, or if you have problems with saggy breasts following weight loss or pregnancy, and want to get some work done. Here are commonly asked questions and