Conservative Political Commentator and Bestselling Author Ann Coulter was the keynote speaker at the 2015 Lincoln Day Dinner presented by the Broward Republican Executive Committee (BREC) on April 18 at the Signature Grand in Davie. Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Representative George Moriatis also spoke at the event. And Dr. Jerry Newcombe, cohost/senior TV producer of Kennedy Classics, shared why the church should engage in the political process. Following a touching story of military service and commitment to country Brian Mast, U.S. Army retired, recited the Pledge of Allegiance, which received a standing ovation, and Ashley […]

Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible” (Matthew 17:20 NLT). One South Florida woman recently exercised this type of faith while ascending Mount Kilimanjaro as a participant in the Wasie Foundation’s Corporate Freedom Climb 2015. Ginger Martin, president and CEO of American National Bank, chose to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak, to raise awareness on the issue of human trafficking and slavery. The beginning of the journey began […]

In true academy awards style, nearly 800 executives, community leaders and members of the non-profit sector attended the sold-out 5th Annual South Florida Community Care Network Non-Profit Academy Awards hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and presented by 2-1-1 Broward on February 13. The prestigious awards honor the work of Broward County’s non-profit organizations and leaders. Distinguished winners of each of the 11 award categories were honored for their dedication to Broward County and the impact they have on the community. Winners in each category received an Academy Award statue and $1,000 for their non-profit organizations. Finalists in […]

Ever yearn for a simpler time when vegetables and fruit were locally grown and the only food processing was done at home free of preservatives and chemicals? You can recapture a piece of the past at the annual Bean and Pepper Jamboree at the Greenmarket Pompano Beach on March 21st and at a variety of farmer’s markets offered at various times and locations throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties.   Harvest celebration Rooted in the area’s agricultural history, the Bean and Pepper Jamboree began in 1946 at the Pompano State Farmers Market on Atlantic Boulevard, which was a major distribution […]

Undercover Angels delivered almost 500 duffel bags to ChildNet in February as part of their Duf-Fulls of Love, duffel bag drive for foster children. When Undercover Angels’ CEO Ginger Gilley, met with Elizabeth Wynter, community relations director for ChildNet, the subject of duffel bags was front and center. On average, 100 children a month enter into the foster organizations is a continuous struggle. Oftentimes these children are uprooted under hasty circumstances, leaving them no choice but to use trash bags to transport their belongings. “[A duffel bag] is something that lets them know they matter, that they’re not trash” explained […]

Albert Beltran, a chaplain serving Banyan Air Service based in Fort Lauderdale for 7 years, was recently named 2014 Chaplain of the Year by Corporate Chaplains of America (CCA). Beltran, a senior certified chaplain, has been with CCA for 12 ½ years. This honor is based on demonstrated passion and excellence in fulfilling CCA’s mission. Attributes of a Chaplain of the Year include genuine care for people, availability and responsiveness to their needs and clear, faithful witness to the life-changing good news of Jesus Christ in both word and deed. During a recent hangar ceremony at Banyan, teammates gathered to […]