by Sam Rosser | Oct 27, 2026 | Broward County, Events Guide, History, Lighthouse Point
No Thanks! At the mouth of the Hillsboro Inlet resides our community’s crown jewel, aptly nicknamed “The Big Diamond” after the shape of the glass on the outside of the lantern room, which sits 175 steps above the sand and breaking waves below. Whether you...
by Sam Rosser | Oct 27, 2026 | Florida Travel Guide, Fun Things To Do, Travel Guide
The United States is a relatively nascent nation, so our cityscapes and neighborhoods often lack the distinctive qualities found in other countries and continents. Driving down US-1 or I-95, it’s almost impossible to distinguish one city from the next – without the...
by Sam Rosser | Jul 1, 2025 | Breaking News, News, Politics, Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach city staff recommended a $242.5 million budget on Tuesday, representing a $19.2 million increase from the 2025 budget. More than half of the budget is recommended to be devoted to public safety, with $58 million allocated to fire and EMS services and...
by Sam Rosser | Jun 19, 2025 | Broward County, News, Politics, Pompano Beach, Real Estate/Development
At the June 10 Pompano Beach City Commission meeting, the dais failed to pass a second reading of a resolution opting to use public financing for civic elements of the Downtown Pompano project, potentially raising the costs of the downtown project by $100 million,...
by Sam Rosser | May 29, 2025 | Archive, Breaking News, Broward County, News, Politics, Pompano Beach, Real Estate/Development
After nearly two hours of deliberation, the Pompano Beach City Commission passed the first reading of a resolution approving public financing of civic buildings in the downtown development project in a 4-2 vote. Commissioners Audrey Fesik and Beverly Perkins...
