May 15 – June 10 | The Lion King
Disney presents The Lion King at Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts, Miami, May 15 – June 0. For more information, visit Arsht Center.
Community Spotlights
Katina Taylor: A Starbucks Fueled Weston Woman Making a Huge Impact
Katina Taylor – Weston resident, VP of the Jason Taylor Foundation, mother of three, and wife to recently retired NFL football player Jason Taylor – recently accepted the nomination as one of the 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County. She and other nominees were honored and celebrated at the Annual 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County Galapresented by The Boys & [...]
H&F Blog
Dining Out & Dieting…You CAN Do It!
Having dealt with thousands of weight loss patients over the years, one of the greatest challenges while dieting is dining out. Anyone who has ever tried to drop a few pounds knows there are numerous hurdles that present themselves while you are doing your very best to reach your weight loss goals. And even worse are those daily obstacles that [...]
F&D Recipes
From Joann’s Kitchen: Memorial Day Recipes
Traditionally, Memorial weekend represents backyard barbecues, picnic fare and family gatherings. I have put together some recipes that go back to my great-grandmother and you will not be disappointed! I am actually divulging our secret for the creamiest, best potato salad ever. Sorry, but that store-bought stuff just doesn’t cut it. So, here goes. Your guests are gonna love you! Granny’s Potato Salad [...]
Youth Sports Blog
i9 Sports | A Young Athletes Guide to Hydration on Game Day
I cannot believe that it is May already! This year is just flying by. With the weather heating up and summer right around the corner I have decided to dedicate this month’s blog to proper hydration. In i9 Sports we do everything that we can to make sure the children are properly prepared to play in the hot summer months. [...]
Other News
2012 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) Results Released
Broward on Par with State’s 2012 FCAT Results The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) today released results from the 2012 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) for various student assessment tests. According to results of the assessments, Broward students performed comparable to other large districts and registered similar proficiency to the State. This year, students must meet a 2012 proficiency standard [...]
SHARK on view through January 6, 2013
The Museum of Art – Fort Lauderdale presents SHARK. 400 Species, Over 70 artists, One exhibition to devour Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale One East Las Olas Boulevard at the corner of Andrews Avenue in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. For more information visit Museum of Art or call (954) 525-5500.
Broward Schools Superintendent Responds to Florida FCAT Writing Preliminary Results
As of May 15, 2012, the State Board of Education has decided to review the criteria for proficiency in writing based on the results from this year’s FCAT writing assessment. This year, the essays were scored with a greater focus on English Language conventions and support. This increased the expectations in regards to the writing assessment. The impact on scores, [...]
Cypress Bay High School Science Bowl Team Places 13th in National Finals
The Cypress Bay Science Bowl Team recently returned from Washington, D.C. with a $1,000 check for finishing among the top 16 high schools in the 2012 U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl. Cypress Bay finished 13th internationally out of 69 teams. That is the best any Broward County high school has ever done at the National Science Bowl, according [...]
Registration Open | Vacation Bible School 2012
Register your children for Vacation Bible School 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Weston. The session runs from June 11-15, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m for ages 4 through 5th Grade You may register in the church office (St. Paul Lutheran, 580 Indian Trace, Weston, FL 33326), Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or online. Cost is only [...]
Pairing Party at Weston’s Smoke on the Water Cigar Bar Kicks Off MS Society Golf Tournament
On Thursday, May 10, 2012, a Pairing Party at Smoke on the Water Cigar Bar in Weston kicked off the 32nd Annual CBM of America, Inc. Golf Tournament benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, South Florida Chapter. Eddie Sultan, CFO of CBM of America, Inc., stated that “CBM of America, the title sponsor of the golf tournament, started the Pairing Party [...]
Weston’s Cypress Bay High School Ranks #19 in the State
Broward County Public Schools is home to several Best High Schools in the nation and state, according to new rankings by U.S. News & World Report. In all, 14 BCPS high schools received gold, silver, or bronze medals in U.S. News’ Best High Schools 2012 national rankings. U.S. News evaluated more than 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and [...]
Young At Art Museum Opens
On Saturday, May 5, the new Young At Art Museums opened along with Broward County Library – Davie. The new museum features four permanent themed galleries: GreenScapes, CultureScapes, Wonderscapes, and Artscapes, as well as the YAA Institute, teen center, recording studio, cafe, and more. For more information visit Young At Art Museum, or call 954-424-0085.
Weston Warriors Cheerleading to Start Program for Kids with Special Needs
Weston Warriors Cheerleading is starting a program for kids with special needs. “My daughter started a similar program called “Cheer Buddies” at Cypress Bay High School started and it was a huge success. The the girls loved it so much that we wanted to start such a program with the Warriors,” stated Jill Alter, Director, Weston Warriors Cheerleading. Alter added [...]
Broward League of Cities Grants College Scholarships to Four Local Students
The Broward League of Cities has announced that it has selected four outstanding high school seniors to receive the League’s annual Scholarship for Government Studies. This year’s recipients are Coral Springs city resident Feyaad Allie of Coral Springs High School, Parkland resident Joshua Feinzig of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Weston resident Chad Klitzman of Cypress Bay High School, and [...]
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