Arts & Events Category
Boca Raton purse thief surrenders with threat of K-9 attack
A Pompano Beach man surrendered to police Tuesday when he was tracked down after snatching a woman’s purse and running away, according to Mark Economou, a spokesman with the Boca Raton Police Department.
Two juveniles arrested in Boca Raton after prowling through neighborhood
Two juveniles were arrested Tuesday after police found them prowling through a Boca Raton neighborhood, according to Mark Economou, public information director with the Boca Raton Police Department.
Boca boxers put hands to the test in state title bouts
It only took one visit to a boxing gymnasium for Zachary Bram to know he wanted to be involved in the sport.
FSHL fetes players, coaches at awards banquet
The Florida Scholastic Hockey League recently recognized its top players and coaches during its annual awards banquet at the Signature Grand in Davie.
Positive strides inside the ropes
Young boxers’ everyday lives made better through their experiences in the ring
It only took one visit to a boxing gymnasium for Zachary Bram to know he wanted to be involved in the sport.
Home monitoring business adds home inventory to its services
Deerfield Beach-based Good Neighbor Condo Services looks after its customers
Few South Floridians who lose their homes in natural disasters are really prepared to make insurance claims after the fires, floods or storms are passed.
Palm Beach County to offer central destination for the homeless
Homeless Resource Center to open July 2 in West Palm Beach
Palm Beach County ‘s homeless, who depend on a hodgepodge of charities for assistance, will soon have a central destination for aid, including case managers to help them find permanent housing quickly.
Lake Wyman environmental, recreational project stalled
Neighborhood opposition has two city boards studying whether to join state, county effort
— An effort to clear canoe trails so that paddlers can glide through Lake Wyman’s mangroves as they did 10 years ago is in danger of running aground.
Parents: Florida should limit importance of FCAT
State education commissioner defends test after high failure rate on writing exam
The state needs to limit the importance of the FCAT because the high-stakes exams fail to measure critical thinking skills, are not a good predictor of academic success and are stressing out teachers and students, a group of parents told the state’s education commissioner on Friday.
Golfer's money shot brings worldwide exposure to Boca
Even if it’s focused on a ball stuck in a depression
Pro golfer Corey Pavin hit an amazing shot that helped him win the Allianz Champsionship in Boca Raton in Feb. 12, and the city is still happily reaping the benefits.