Dianne Reeves helps celebrate Black History Month in concert
MIAMI — The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts celebrates Black History Month with a special version of Jazz Roots – A Larry Rosen …
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Spady hosts Living Heritage Festival
Event celebrates Black History Month DELRAY BEACH — In celebration of Black History Month and the 20th anniversary of the beginnings of the Spady Museum, …
Affordable housing units go up in Las Olas area
FORT LAUDERDALE — The trendy Las Olas section of Fort Lauderdale, noted for its boutiques and high-end restaurants, has some new neighbors — senior citizens …
My Brother’s Keeper elevated in Palm Beach
The Palm Beach County My Brother’s Keeper Initiative got off to a fantastic start recently when over 50 community leaders showed up at the inaugural …
Residents remain firm, Keys dredging will harm environment
With South Florida arguing relentlessly during the last few years over the numerous issues concerning the dredging of ports like Miami and the Everglades, the …
Ascension of an election Supervisor / Part II
FORT LAUDERDALE — A long road trip from Alabama to South Florida over five decades ago was the beginning of a long and prosperous career …
President’s $2 billion request will foster black’s use of parks
If money is our measure of worth, then the news that President Obama proposed an additional $2 billion in his 2016 budget to fund the …
Opa-locka mayor hails achievements, vows more good things are in store
PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF OPA-LOCKA OPA-LOCKA — In her fifth State of the City Address, Mayor Myra L. Taylor said she and city …
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BCPS teacher named White House champion FORT LAUDERDALE — Linda Gancitano, physical education teacher at Driftwood Middle School Academy of Health and Wellness, recently was …
Reggae greats, students team for concert
PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID I. MUIR/FOR SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES MIRAMAR — Miramar Cultural Center Artspark was ablaze with rhythm, music and soul recently, as …