Morton’s The Steakhouse Gets Its Geek On For National Pi Day
March 5th 2010
SOUTH FLORIDA (March 5, 2010) – As we all learned in school but have probably long since forgotten, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter is 3.141592653…, an infinite and constant number known as pi. While the concept of pi is something best embraced by math geniuses, the concept of pie is something we can all enjoy. In honor of National Pi Day which of course is celebrated on March 14, Morton’s the Steakhouse is offering its delicious key lime pie for the special price of $3.14. (continue reading…)
Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling Focuses on Families During Problem Gambling Awareness Week
March 4th 2010
ORLANDO, Fla. – Just as addictions to alcohol and drugs have devastating consequences for an addict’s family members, compulsive gambling oftentimes destroys the lives of people who never have bet on anything. Compulsive gamblers affect their families not only financially, but emotionally and physically as well. (continue reading…)
Stand Up and Be Counted
March 3rd 2010
For most Americans, the United States Census is nothing more than a once-a-decade hassle; the questionnaire is too long, too intrusive and too burdensome. But as an elected official for Lauderhill and its representative in the Broward League of Cities, I know the Census is an opportunity to improve the quality of life for each community’s residents. (continue reading…)
WSFL has gone to the birds…er, ducks!
February 25th 2010
Kids In Distress recently visited the WSFL’s “Morning Show” and brought some of their favorite feathered friends to tag along. Kids In Distress is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing outreach programs like foster care/adoption, preschool and after care progams to Broward and Palm Beach counties. KID’s annual fundraiser, The Duck Fest Derby, is one of Ft. Lauderdale’s signature events where 20,000 ducks vie to win the $5,000 Grand Prize this Saturday, February 27. Entry to win is $5 per duck. Come join this deserving organization between 1 and 4 p.m. and shake your tail feathers! (continue reading…)
Broward League of Cities Stresses Collaboration as Key to Addressing Municipal Shortfalls
February 23rd 2010
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Broward League of Cities, a non-partisan, non-profit organization comprised of elected officials from Broward County’s 31 municipal governments, is taking a variety of proactive steps to help municipalities reduce expenses without cutting the quality of life for their residents. The organization created a Fiscal Stewardship Committee dedicated to actively monitoring current financial issues facing municipalities, identifying revenue generating opportunities and strategies in areas of service consolidation and fee examination. (continue reading…)