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Kanell Encourages Fathers at Men’s Breakfast

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17 Jul 2019
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Former NFL Athlete and ESPN sportscaster Danny Kanell was the quest speaker at a Father’s Day Men’s Breakfast hosted by Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, June 15. Kanell shared his testimony about growing up in Fort Lauderdale where he attended Westminster Christian Academy, then Florida State University where he was coached by Bobby Bowden. More than 200 men were inspired by his message of putting family first.

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CBMC Featured Kwame Hylton in June

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Kwame Hylton spoke as the featured guest at the Christian Business Men’s Connection CBMC luncheon at The Tower Club in June. A portrait artist and recent graduate of Lifework Leadership, Kwame shared his personal testimony of life challenges and the guidance of his mother that helped lead him to a personal relationship with Jesus. When asked what Moms could do to replicate this in their own families, Kwame replied, “Love is spelled T-I-M-E! His Mother’s Christian faith, plus spending time with him, resulted in an overflow of faith and guidance that helped set him on the path to the Lord. […]

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Urgent Care Partnership Expands PBA Student Health Services

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Responding to a growing trend among independent colleges, Palm Beach Atlantic University has established a partnership with Jupiter Medical Center to provide all students with enhanced urgent care services featuring extended operating hours, on-site imaging and testing facilities, and access to top health care providers in the area. Located about a mile from campus at 625 North Flagler Drive, the facility operated by the prestigious Jupiter Medical Center will serve campus residents, commuters, athletes, evening and graduate students, according to Dean of Students Bob Lutz. Free valet parking is available, and the center can be reached by foot or bike within minutes. Jupiter […]

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VanDorn Named International Swimming Hall of Fame’s First Chaplain

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9 Jul 2019
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The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) has named Mark G. Van Dorn, lead pastor of Florida Faith Church, a multicultural community “Living Faith For Real People,” as the first Chaplain ever appointed by organization. The ISHOF Board of Directors and the City of Fort Lauderdale approved the relationship in a formal document on April 4th, the day before the official groundbreaking for the renovation of the Aquatic Center. “ISHOF’s mission stresses the importance of sharing cultures, which naturally extends to the support of all beliefs and faiths,” said Brent Rutemiller, ISHOF CEO. “This is a huge global statement for […]

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Twins Rescued Mid-Abortion After Brave Mama Changed Her Mind

Katie Franklin
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“Alexis” was stunned. She was about six weeks pregnant, undergoing an ultrasound at Charlotte, North Carolina’s busiest abortion facility, A Preferred Women’s Health Center, when the ultrasound technician nonchalantly uttered a word that would change her entire course: “Oh—twins.” Alexis wasn’t shown the ultrasound, but the impact of those words was enough. She’d always wanted twins. As her mind tried to sort through her emotions and this new piece of information, she was given the first drug in the chemical abortion regimen and handed the second to take within 48 hours. She was still in a daze as she left […]

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First Families Move Into ‘A Rick Case Habitat Community’ in Pompano Beach

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3 Jul 2019
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The first seven families received the keys to their new homes at “A Rick Case Habitat Community” in Pompano on June 27 during a private dedication ceremony attended by Governor Ron DeSantis and other dignitaries. The homeowners included Cassandra Baker, Krystal Brown, Tiesha Duncan, Deresha Ferguson, Victoria Griffin, Erneika Mejia and Edna and Tyrone Mckinney. “These are hardworking, deserving families who earned their homeownerships” said, Nancy Robin, CEO/Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Broward. The total project is estimated to cost over $18 million in funds that will be raised and leveraged through partnerships with corporations, foundations, government agencies, the […]

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Pain ≠ Suicide: Survivor Kristen Anderson Will Share Her Incredible Story on July 28

Kristan Torres
2 Jul 2019
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Whether it’s the Fort Lauderdale Airport shooting, hurricanes or the more recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, our community has been through a lot of pain. However, pain does not equal suicide. Overwhelmed by wave after wave of emotional trauma, Kristen Anderson, author of Life in Spite of Me, Extraordinary Hope After a Fatal Choice, no longer wanted to live. One January night, determined to end her pain once and for all, the seventeen-year-old lay across train tracks not far from her home and waited to die. Surviving her suicide attempt but losing her legs launched Kristen into […]

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Bramos Makes Ministry A Family Affair

Shelly Pond
1 Jul 2019
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If you are involved in Christian ministry in South Florida, especially worship or youth ministry, there’s a strong possibility you’ve encountered a member of the Bramos family. For Victory Life Church Senior Pastor Ron Bramos, his wife Cheryl, their four biological children, two affectionately “adopted,” and their spouses, ministry is definitely a family affair. Meet the Bramos An administrative assistant at Calvary Christian Academy, Cheryl Bramos also facilitates the women’s ministry at Victory Life Church in Plantation. Their daughter Maegan Wallace serves alongside her husband Joshua “JW” Wallace, the executive pastor at Victory Life Church and formerly West Broward area […]

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All American Patriotic Celebration in Fort Lauderdale on June 30th

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25 Jun 2019
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On Sunday, June 30th, at 10:30 a.m., First Baptist Fort Lauderdale will be celebrating the Independence of our great country, as well as the freedom that we have in Jesus, our Savior, with an all American patriotic worship service. The God  &  Country celebration will include live patriotic music, featuring Soloist Jackie Stressman, a military presentation of the colors, worship music brought by First Baptist’s very own Choir & Orchestra, all-American treats, confetti and pyrotechnics for the community to enjoy. “We are looking forward to welcoming our friends and neighbors in the Fort Lauderdale area and beyond to our God […]

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Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation Gala Raises $245,000

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24 Jun 2019
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Donning their best gold attire, more than 500 guests arrived at Revolution Live to celebrate The Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation 15th Anniversary Gold Party on Saturday, June 1st. The event, which raised over $245,000 for local cancer-stricken children, included an open bar, specialty food stations, unique interactive entertainment, a Go Gold Challenge, sophisticated silent auction, raffle, dancing, art that rocks by Perego and a surprise performance by Shannon, “Queen” of freestyle and dance-pop music.  Gold was the chosen theme as it is the color symbolizing childhood cancer. During the event, Sandra Muvdi, President and CEO of Jessica June Children’s […]

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