Willie Stewart’s Passion For Music is Showcased in Rhythms of Africa
by Howard Campbell[MIRAMAR] – As a member of the Third World band, Willie Stewart traveled the globe, playing to sold-out venues and recorded hit albums and songs. He thought nothing could beat that until he started Rhythms Of Africa in 2010. For Stewart, the show transcends music. Rhythms Of Africa, which is endorsed by Miramar mayor Wayne Messam, is a staple of the South Florida entertainment calendar. Rhythms Of Africa 2022, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence, also features Marcia Griffiths and Gramps Morgan.
sflcn.comMayor, governor candidate call for probe of voter ID changes after Local 10 reports
State and local leaders are calling for an investigation into possible election interference after Local 10 News reported this week that South Florida senior citizens learned their political party was unknowingly changed to Republican.
Voting ends and counting begins in contest to pick successor to the late Congressman Alcee Hastings
A burst of voters turned out for primary day voting to choose the successor to the late Congressman Alcee Hastings. Primary Day voting topped all nine days of early voting combined, but mail ballots dwarfed in-person voting.
sun-sentinel.comHoping to win coveted seat in Congress, candidates pour millions of their own money into campaigns
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has put $2.1 million of her own money into her campaign to win a vacant South Florida congressional vacancy and Barbara Sharief has put in $926,000 of her own into her campaign. Both candidates are leaders of home health care companies. One result of the money: lots of TV ads. The other candidates have far less money to spend.
sun-sentinel.comEarly voting turnout in special Congress election abysmal — just one voter every 15 minutes
Turnout so far for in-person early voting in the special primary elections that will determine Florida’s next member of Congress has been exceedingly low. The 11 early voting sites in Broward and Palm Beach counties have averaged about one voter an hour. Broward is planning to reduce staffing at the sites.
sun-sentinel.comFlorida driver fatally shoots man he says threatened him at intersection
A man was shot and killed by a driver at a Miramar intersection after he walked up to the driver’s car, banged on the window and door, and allegedly threatened the driver, police said. The shooting happened about 2:40 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of State Road 7 and Miramar Parkway when the driver was stopped at a red light, according to Miramar police. The driver told police had a gun ...
news.yahoo.comAfter 19 years, suspect arrested in ‘heartbreaking’ killing of Florida teenager
For 19 years, the family of a teenage girl who was stabbed to death in her Miramar home have awaited answers: Who killed Farrah Carter? The person police say was the killer, it turns out, wasn’t on the run all that long. In the summer of 2004, just two years after the 15-year-old was attacked and killed, Joseph Pollard was ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison for an unrelated case. ...
news.yahoo.comNavy Office of Community Outreach travel the global to collect Sailor’s stories
Miramar native serves aboard a Navy warship in Mayport, FloridaBy Lt. Jill Brown, Navy Office of Community OutreachMAYPORT, FL – A Miramar, Florida, native serves in the U.S. Navy aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook. Today, Mariner serves as a logistics specialist. *************************************************************************Fort Lauderdale native serves aboard a Navy warship in Mayport, FloridaBy Lt. Jill Brown, Navy Office of Community OutreachMAYPORT, FL – A Fort Lauderdale, Florida, native serves in the U.S. Navy aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook. Today, Riley serves as a personnel specialist. I attended college and earned my Associates Degree in Accounting from National University.”************************************************************************Fort Lauderdale native serves aboard USS Carter HallBy Stephanie Fox, Navy Office of Community OutreachMILLINGTON, TENN. – A Fort Lauderdale, Florida, native serves aboard USS Carter Hall, a Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship.
thewestsidegazette.comReggae Songstress Etana to Headline Miramar’s Jamaica Emancipendence Celebration
[MIRAMAR] – The City of Miramar and Mayor Wayne M. Messam will recognize Jamaica Emancipation Day and Jamaica Independence Day with a Jamaica Emancipendence Celebration on Friday, August 6, 2021. The celebration includes a free concert featuring Grammy nominated Reggae sensation and powerhouse vocalist, Etana. This will be a family-friendly affair with a cultural display of reggae music, signature Jamaican dishes and modern Jamaican art. Charles “Mark Phi” Smart, Founder and Philanthropic ARTivist, will feature his “Jamaica Heroes Modernized Project”. Jamaica Emancipendence Celebration SponsorsEvent sponsors include the Dr. Sue Charitable Foundation, the Jamaica Tourist Board, GraceKennedy Money Services, and Grace Foods.
sflcn.comFaux FPL workers stole an 81-year-old’s jewelry. Woman who preys on seniors arrested
Sunday morning, Miramar police announced the arrest Fort Lauderdale’s Rachael Demitro in the case of an 81-year-old distracted by one fake FPL worker while another went in her house and stole $25,000 of jewelry.
news.yahoo.comBasil Watson Maquettes Exhibition on Display at Miramar Cultural Center
[MIRAMAR] – The Ansin Family Art Gallery at the Miramar Cultural Center is the meeting place for some of the best Olympians and historical figures from June 1 to August 15 2021. An Evening with Basil WatsonCommissioner Davis will complement the exhibition with the hosting of An Evening with Basil Watson where a moderated discussion with Basil Watson and the Exhibit Curator, Christopher Norwood will be the highlight. Ansin Family Art Gallery ExhibitionsThe City offers exhibitions at the Ansin Family Art Gallery at MCC annually. MAQUETTES: THE STUDIES AND DRAWINGS OF BASIL WATSON will serve community in this way during its limited run. The Ansin Family Art Gallery at the Miramar Cultural Center │ArtsPark (MCC) is located at 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar.
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