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Free Resident Self-Service Sand Distribution
To help residents prepare for hurricane season, the City of Hollywood is offering free sand and sandbags on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Opinion: From Parent Advocates to Candidates, Morst Backs Levi for Coral Springs Commission
Years before either Nicole Morst or Jennifer Levi ever considered running for office, they met the way many Coral Springs moms do: trying to solve a problem affecting their children and their community.

Margate Woman Celebrates 106 Years of Resilience, Friendship and an Active Life
Living to 106 is an accomplishment, but Hilde Kaufman doesn't feel old.

SFLHCC Sustainability Conference Honors Green Leaders Across South Florida
The SFLHCC Sustainability Conference recognized regional environmental leadership while highlighting measurable waste-reduction initiatives at Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood.

Ralph Diaz Tosses 2 Touchdowns, Runs for 2 as North Broward Prep Earns First Win
The North Broward Prep football team picked up its first win of the season on Thursday night, defeating Pembroke Pines Charter 28-20.

Women’s Club of Coconut Creek Hosts 4th Annual Mamacitas & Margaritas Event
The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek will host its fourth annual Mamacitas & Margaritas, bringing members and residents together for an evening of food, games, and community engagement.

Monarch High School Erases 10-Point Deficit to Stun Cardinal Gibbons 20-13
Monarch High School made quite a statement on Friday night, rallying from a double-digit halftime deficit to knock off Cardinal Gibbons High School 20-13 on the road.

J.P. Taravella Graduate Jack Sinclair Makes MLB Debut With Perfect Inning at Dodger Stadium
Coral Springs native and J.P. Taravella graduate Jack Sinclair made his major league debut Friday night, recording the first strikeout of his career against the two-time defending World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers.

How Ya Dough’n Brings Sourdough Pizzas and Creative Toppings to Coral Springs
How Ya Dough'n opened its first Broward location a couple of months ago; its pristine interior is inspired by its first out-of-state expansion into Las Vegas.

Lakes of Carolina Project Ordinances Receive Commission Approval
The Lakes of Carolina project continues to move forward. At the September 2 meeting, the commission approved two ordinances important to the project.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Graduate Jacob LaPaglia Launches Big Exposure Athletics
At just 18 years old, former Marjory Stoneman Douglas football player Jacob LaPaglia is looking to make an impact on South Florida sports from the other side of the sideline.

Coral Springs Approves Major Downtown Rezoning to Spur Redevelopment
Improvements may be coming to downtown Coral Springs.