First United Church of Jesus Christ in Lauderdale Lakes celebrated the 100th Birthday of their church mother, Else Lee, on May 30. Not long after moving to Florida in 1978, Lee opened and used her home as a church for Sunday services until a permanent place of worship was found for the church, said Bishop Izett R. Scott, pastor of First United Church of Jesus Christ. “Serving the Lord has been her priority; especially helping and assisting others has always been her lifestyle,” he said. Lee was born May 29, 1915, in Manchester, Jamaica, and migrated to the United States […]

The much anticipated 8th Annual ForeHOPE Pro-Am Golf Tournament kicked off its festivities with an exclusive PGA Pairing Party hosted by the new Auberge Beach Residence and Spa, presenting sponsor. Title sponsors, Moss & Associates and The Florida Panthers were on hand to welcome guests and address those gathered about the topic of community and giving back. ForeHOPE strives to rally the business, civic and faith community around the cause of family and veteran homelessness in Broward County with proceeds benefitting those served through HOPE South Florida. For the fourth year, PGA Pro Tour guests were paired with each foursome […]

Tino Negri, of ComForcare Home Care, was recognized as an outstanding volunteer for his dedication to the Alzheimer’s Unit patients at Brookdale Boynton Beach Senior Living on April 15. Negri, who is a percussionist and certified Alzheimer’s educator, marries caring for people and his love for music through an interactive musical program that allows Alzheimer’s patients to interact with familiar music that stimulates their long term memories and lifts spirits. Stephanie Newark, Clare Bridge Program manager, said “We are delighted to recognize this wonderful man with such a big heart who is dedicated and compassionate about what he volunteers his […]

During a special ribbon cutting and opening ceremony that included ceremonial laps by the school’s swim team, The King’s Academy opened its new Full-Page Aquatic Center on April 2. The 10 lane, 25 yard x 25 meter pool, with a 3,000 sq. ft. pool house consists of locker-rooms, coaches’ office, concession, and storage areas. For competition purposes the pool will operate a hi-tech Colorado Timing System software with underwater touchpad sensors. It will be used for swim team practices and meets, PE classes, elementary intramural program, swim lessons, summer swim camps, adult fitness classes, lifeguard certification courses, and more. The […]