The Village of Pinecrest won the 2014 Sustainable Florida Best Practices Award in the government category with 13 nominees that included counties, large municipalities and utilities from across Florida. In the same month, Mayor Cindy Lerner was named 2014 U.S. Green Building Council South Florida Chapter Most Outstanding Green Elected Official. In just six years,
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Village of Pinecrest for the 19th consecutive year for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting
Assistant Village Clerk Priscilla Torres was sworn in as the president of the Miami-Dade County Municipal Clerks Association (MDCMCA) by former Miami-Dade Commissioner Katy Sorenson and current CEO of the Good Government Initiative at the University of Miami on October 30 during the organization’s annual meeting, which was held at Pinecrest’s Suniland Park. Torres is
When I recently told my wife about a holiday party that we were invited to, she was bummed that we were double-booked. Hopefully that should be everyone’s biggest concern this holiday season. The office or family holiday party is something that everyone looks forward to. Unfortunately, when the party is over, somebody has to drive
Dentures nearly always feel strange when first fitted. And it takes a while to learn how to be completely comfortable while eating with them. Eating is easier with new dentures if you: • Start with soft foods that are easy to chew • Avoid sticky foods, like peanut butter • Cut food into small pieces •
A local mother-daughter duo don their creative caps to bring dreams to life. Jan Rogers and her daughter Lauren share a genuine compassion for children who are battling serious illnesses. Through Dreammakers for Life, this mother-daughter team is determined to nurture every child’s dream. The idea for Dreammakers came after a visit to Joe DiMaggio Children’s
December is a big month for everyone, whether they see family and friends, attend festive celebrations, or because it marks the end of another year. It is also a time of giving. The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek, whose primary objective is “The betterment of the City of Coconut Creek,” upholds this value with a
