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World Renown Carousel Figurine Restoration in Plainville
SMSA Video ProductionThe 1100’s was the start to what we now call The Carousel. What we now use as a mechanical horseback ride was once only a game called garosello or carosella; which means little war. It became a mechanical ride in the 1700s but wasn’t popular...Tags: Coney Island, Plainville
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About Earl Maucker
Was with the Sun-Sentinel 30 years; 14 as managing editor, 16 as editor before retiring in 2010. In 2005 was named Broward Leader of the Year by the Leadership Broward Foundation. In 2007 was named Editor of the Year by Editor & Publisher magazine. In...
Tags: Politics, Elections, Nova Southeastern University
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Convicted sex offender extradited from Brazil after 12 years on run
A convicted sex offender was back in a Broward jail Friday after 12 years on the run and a two-year extradition process with Brazil, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Kenneth Andrew Craig, 44, who landed on an international Most Wanted Sex...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Sex Crimes, Boca Raton, Television Industry, Extradition
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Earl Maucker, commissioner, Lighthouse Point; former editor, Sun Sentinel
Last Week: The story of the week in my mind involved Chief Judge Peter Weinstein issuing an executive order requiring defendants accused of residential burglary to appear before a judge rather than being able to post an automatic bond. As an elected...
Tags: Politics, Justice System, Insurance, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges
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Coral Springs to start charging for side-door trash pickup
Residents who want their trash picked up from their side doors will have to pay $25 a month, starting next year. Because the city changed to Waste Pro from Waste Management, other changes are coming. Residents in December will receive new trash carts....Tags: Tamarac, Wilton Manors, Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, North Lauderdale
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Tamarindo Cafe abre en Lighthouse Point
El Tamarindo Cafe II (3100 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, 954-480-9919, ElTamarindoCafe.com) Alex Amaya y sus tres hermanos han abierto un tercer local de su negocio de siete años, El Tamarindo Cafe, en State Road 84 y en Fort Lauderdale. En...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Restaurants, Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, Sushi and Sashimi
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Bank robbery suspect wants NSA phone records for his defense
One South Florida man accused in a series of bank robbery attempts is hoping the recent revelation that the federal government is secretly keeping millions of U.S. phone records could help his defense. Terrance Brown, 40, is one of five men on trial...
Tags: National Security Agency, Prosecution, Politics, Miramar, Bank Robbery
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Chamber names Small Business Person of the Year
Dr. Brian Rask was more than a little surprised when he got a call from the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce. "The first thing I thought was that since I help with the boat parade, that something had gone wrong," said Rask, a dentist with his...Tags: Plantation, Deerfield Beach High School , Boats, Dentistry and Dental Health, University of Florida
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Bail gets tougher for Broward burglary suspects
The justice system is cracking down on crooks who break into people's homes and businesses in Broward County. Starting this week, defendants arrested on burglary charges are no longer allowed to post bail and go free without first coming before a judge....
Tags: Broward County, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Crimes, Prosecution
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Father's Day ideas for every dad
Staff writerFather’s Day isn’t quite the kerfuffle as the day in May devoted to mom. I suppose that’s because most dads aren’t much for brunches and bouquets. But that hasn’t stopped some South Florida restaurateurs from rolling out...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Bars and Clubs, Father's Day, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach Gardens
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Dining scene: From four-seafood bouillabaisse to gluten free pizza
The Bol Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-585-5104, SeminoleHardRockHollywood.com This destination has a new dining option off the casino floor near the main entrance. "We designed The Bol to give our guests an...
Tags: Bars and Clubs, Dining and Drinking, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Pizzas, Breads
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Distracted drivers a real problem
On any given day, I witness horrendous behavior and distracted drivers. Recently, a woman held coffee in one hand while she used the other to pet what appeared to be either her significant other or a dog in the passenger seat. Last week, a man was eating...
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