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October 29, 2025
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Study Sheds Light on Diversity of South Florida's Sephardic Jewish Community: A newly released report highlights the significant diversity within South Florida's Sephardic Jewish community, whose members trace their roots to regions such as North Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Iberia. Although Sephardic Jews comprise only about 10% of the American Jewish population, the study emphasizes their distinct cultural and religious heritage. The findings suggest ways that local leaders can better support and engage Sephardic Jews, particularly those with ties to Latin America. This underscores the area's vibrant and global Jewish community. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 15)
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FAU and Broward Health End Medical Training Partnership, Affecting Student Placements: A collaboration between Florida Atlantic University and Broward Health to provide clinical training for medical and nursing students has ended after two years. The dissolution leaves about 200 students seeking new clinical placements, as they can no longer train at Broward Health or Memorial Health, (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 16)
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Maria Zack secures GOP nomination for Florida House seat in Palm Beach County: Maria Zack won the Republican primary for the vacant Florida House District 90 seat in Palm Beach County, receiving 53% of the vote. She will face Democrat Rob Long in a December special election following the death of Rep. Joe Casello. Voter turnout was low, with only 8.6% of registered Republicans (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 1)
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New Owners Plan Changes for Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale: The Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale has been acquired for $73 million by a group led by GFO Investments. While specific redesign plans have not been announced, the new management aims to attract additional tenants. Centennial, a Dallas-based firm, will oversee mall operations. Local business owners (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 27)
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Farmers Market Season Begins Across South Florida Communities: Farmers markets have reopened for the fall season in South Florida, offering residents access to fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and other local products. Notably, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket is starting its 31st year with an expanded list of vendors and an extended schedule through lateMay (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 2)
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Nominations Open for 2026 South Florida Top Workplaces Awards: The Sun Sentinel is accepting nominations for its 2026 Top Workplaces awards, recognizing organizations in South Florida with at least 35 employees. Eligible employers include businesses, nonprofits, schools, and government agencies. Nominations are open until October 24, and selected companies will (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 29)
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Romance Bookstore Relocates from Deerfield Beach to Fort Lauderdale's Thrive Art Area: Steamy Lit, a bookstore specializing in romance novels, has closed its Deerfield Beach location and will reopen in Fort Lauderdale's Thrive Art District on October 4. The move aims to place the shop within a community of artists and businesses, offering opportunities for collaboration and increased, (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 30)
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Jewish-Themed Films Featured in South Florida Theaters This October: Several Jewish-themed movies and a series are being shown at theaters across South Florida throughout October. Highlights include the return of the comedy 'Bad Shabbos' at Movies of Delray and the premiere of 'Eleanor the Great,' directed by Scarlett Johansson. The award-winning 'Bau: Artist at War' (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 6)
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Diet Linked to Hair Loss Risk, New Research Finds: Recent studies indicate that dietary choices, including high intake of sugary drinks and alcohol, may increase the likelihood of hair loss. Research reviewed in Nutrition and Health suggests that these beverages can contribute to inflammation and nutrient deficiencies, both of which are associated (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 19)
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Show some respect: South Florida diners & servers expose unspoken rules for a…: Those of us who love to eat out have had many encounters with irritating servers. But those same waiters and waitresses may also find us diners annoying and exasperating. Can’t we all just get along? It’s no secret that South Florida restaurant patrons can be demanding. But even in the face of rude diners, restaurants are supposed to train their staffs to be polite and efficient. This is actually a complicated process behind the scenes, said Peter Ricci, director of the hospitality and tourism management program at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. “Restaurant profit margins are slim, so training and development are often not a part of the process,” he said. “Also, one must recognize that restaurant front-of-house roles are somewhat high-turnover compared to other industries. With higher turnover, there is less likelihood for development of training, knowledge of all the systems (which can lead to dissatisfaction among guests), and a ‘new face’ every time regular guests return to the venue.” Restaurant owners are aware that the server-guest relationship can be fraught and say they try to train their staffs to handle all sorts of personalities. “We emphasize to our servers to actually make a connection with our guests, to not be robotic with their motions,” said Eddie Pozzuoli, co-owner of five restaurants in Palm Beach and Broward counties (including Eddie & Vinny’s in Coral Springs and Dear Olivia in Parkland). “Every individual is different and their wants and needs are different. We are in the hospitality business and and our guests need to feel comfortable with us.” Server Brian Anders works at Eddie and Vinny's in Coral Springs. Servers often make a tough job look easy. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Diners have to do their part, too, Pozzuoli said. “The guest needs to understand that we are all human and sometimes make mistakes,” he said. “As management, if we don’t have an opportunity to fix it, there shouldn’t be judgment passed on us.” Readers of “Let’s Eat, South Florida,” the Sun Sentinel’s foodie Facebook page, have voiced strong opinions on the diner-server relationship. We also received email messages from restaurant patrons grumbling about their interactions with servers and from servers lamenting customer behavior. Here are some tips culled from the conversations. Among the major takeaways: Communicate clearly and be patient, as there are often complicated situations behind the scenes that we diners can’t see. Tips from diners: How to be a better server Know who got which dish. Servers who come to the table, with plates fresh from the kitchen, and ask who got the lasagna or the prime rib exasperate many “Let’s Eat” posters, who call the process a form of “roulette” or the “auctioning off of the dishes.” Advice to servers from diner Stacy Rabstein Buckley: “Take your order in a specific way so that you know who got what!” Related Articles Dining alone in South Florida: Follow these tips for a satisfying solo meal I can’t hear you: Are restaurants getting louder? ‘Bring Your Own Food’? South Florida restaurant owners push back on this expanding trend Find your sweet spot: Here are a few of our favorite South Florida bakeries Don’t take a plate away too early. Many diners complained that servers try to remove their dishes while they are still chewing. “My fork and knife (are) still in my hand and I am clearly eating,” reader Wendy Spano Bracco said. “You have to say, ‘Excuse me, I am still eating.’ Often this happens more than once.” There’s also the other extreme on this topic: when the wait staff fails to clear empty plates. “My pet peeve as a diner is when the servers come by your table several times but don’t clear the used dishes or glasses,” AnnMarie Cardin said in an email. Include the price in the specials. Most commenters want to hear the cost of specials, although some find the price recital tacky or they tune out. As Donna Pittala put it: “I’d rather have a specials menu so I can think about it and remember it. I’ve ended up not even listening anymore unless it’s a special night and money is no object.” Time the courses with precision. Timing is a function of kitchen output and sufficient staffing, but it still irks many diners when their dishes come out too quickly. “No bigger pet peeve for me than when my entree comes before I’ve finished the starter,” wrote Hollywood resident Lori Poulton. “I don’t care how slow an eater I am, I always ask to have the order not put in until I’m finished because I want a few minutes between, but it never seems to happen.” Diners who like to eat alone seek out restaurants that make them feel welcome and not overlooked. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel file) Don’t ignore women. It’s unlikely any restaurant would intentionally turn a blind eye to half the population, but several women said they often feel passed over. “Pet peeve is female bartenders ignoring female patrons such as myself and my girlfriends at the bar,” said Maria Hopke, of Boynton Beach. “It’s not every bar but it’s enough to notice. They assume because we are women that we won’t tip. Boy are they wrong!” Diner Janie Nielsen said she is often overlooked when eating alone. “And (I have) to wave the service down because the server isn’t interested in a party of one,” she said. Make sure to greet newly seated customers and don’t disappear after you’ve served the meal. As Alana O’Connor put it in the “Let’s Eat” group: “It’s pretty simple. Greet me within 5 [minutes] of seating, check on us after food is delivered and don’t take too long to bring me the check/pay.” That is also Delray Beach resident Claudia Silverberg’s peeve: “Waiting too long to receive the check, and waiting too long for them to return so that I can pay. It shouldn’t take 15 minutes + to check out. Don’t they want to turn tables over?” Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun SentinelA diner leaves a cash tip at Olympia Flame Diner in Deerfield Beach. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Don’t stand on top of diners while they are deciding on the tip. Tipping procedures vex even the most seasoned restaurantgoers. Many feel antagonized when servers watch as their guests choose a tip on electronic devices. And then there are the preprogrammed tip options. Peter Solomon said: “My biggest pet peeve is the new payment systems that require a tip starting at 25% and up, especially for pick-up or take-away. It’s ridiculous at table service. Used to be 20% for excellent service, 15 for decent and anything less for less than that … [Then] they are staring at you as you try to put in a custom tip.” Suggestions from servers: How to be a better diner Be ready to order. The wait staff knows diners want to socialize, but they are also working in a business that needs to keep the tables moving. “As a server it annoys me when I go to a table and I say, ‘good evening/good afternoon,’ and the answer is, ‘we’re not ready to order yet,’ ” said Gissele Belechiano of Oakland Park. Don’t leave your stuff in the middle of the table. “Be aware that your server does not want to touch your personal items — phone, keys, wallet or eye glasses,” server Janet Holloway wrote. “Place these items at the edge of the table or bring a purse.” Don’t complain on social media. Holloway had another tip for customers who are eager to criticize restaurants in very public forums. “The absolute worst thing a customer can do is to go on Yelp or Google and just trash the place and/or throw their server under the bus (from the customer’s keyboard),” Holloway said. “Address the problem when it happens with the manager on duty.” “Dining out isn’t a life-or-death experience and as long as the interaction is professional and polite, no one should ever have to be rude on either server or guest side.” — Maddy Micinski, server Respect the table set-up. That means, according to server Maria Stathis: Don’t sit at a dirty table when there are plentiful clean ones. Don’t ask to switch tables in the middle of service. Don’t take chairs or silverware from another table. “That server worked hard to prepare their station,” Stathis said. Consolidate your requests. “For example, asking for an iced tea, receiving it, asking for sugar, receiving it, then asking for lemons,” said Daniela Herrera, who works at a Delray Beach restaurant. “Had this been all requested at once, we could have saved some time with the ping-pinging and had more time to have fun.” Have situational awareness. Get a feel of how crowded the eatery is. It may not be the best time to be indecisive about your order. “With so many moving parts, when guests are not aware of how busy the restaurant is and stop their server to request recommendations, only to sit there thinking, or going ‘hmmmm…’ it can slow everyone down,” Herrera said. Don’t ask ‘Are you going to remember all this?’ “I have, in nearly a decade of being in the restaurant industry, never encountered a server who memorized orders if they could not remember them,” Herrera said. “As long as I am mentally organizing the information in my own way, I will not forget it. With that being said, when guests ask, ‘Are you going to remember this?’ I forget everything. This is a curveball that is very embarrassing to try to catch. It is a lot of extra pressure that makes me want to just use a notebook even if I do not need to.” The upshot from these conversations Give servers credit for making a tough job (usually) look easy. “Servers memorize entire menus, the layout of the restaurant, their schedules weeks in advance, and orders of our regulars,” Herrera said. “We can do this. We are a lot of caffeinated, crazy people who want to take care of the public, even if they do not always take care of us.” Server Maddy Micinski agreed: “Dining out isn’t a life-or-death experience and as long as the interaction is professional and polite, no one should ever have to be rude on either server or guest side.” (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 7)
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Weekend things to do: Billie Eilish, John Lennon’s birthday, Seraphic Fire,…: I didn’t have any problem with the old Galuppi’s, but the new version sounds good, too. Long a consistent source of top tribute-band talent and a relaxing dining atmosphere set against a beautiful backdrop overlooking the Greg Norman-designed Pompano Beach Golf Club, Galuppi’s is taking things to another level beginning with a weekend concert by The Wanted 2.0. The duo includes Max George and Siva Kaneswaran, founding members of British-Irish band The Wanted who are touring the United States and bringing high-energy pop anthems including “Glad You Came” and “Chasing the Sun” to a newly revitalized Galuppi’s on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be the first to show off a new main-stage configuration, transforming it into a mini amphitheater with general-admission, concert-style seating, while also showing off Galuppi’s new ambition for hosting national touring acts such as The Wanted 2.0. “This is an exciting new era for Galuppi’s,” owner Grant Galuppi said in a statement. General-admission tickets to The Wanted 2.0 cost $63.70 at Ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There also is a $50 VIP upgrade that includes expedited VIP entry with access to exclusive lounge areas next to the stage and private and unlimited food, drinks and concessions. While more national acts will dot the lineup at Galuppi’s, the October schedule still looks familiar, with several free shows and $10 admission to top tributes such as Turnstiles and The Long Run. For more information, visit Galuppis.com. THURSDAY Billie l’amour: The captivating talent that is Billie Eilish — dreamy-jazzy vocalist and lyricist, pianist and guitarist, “a special gift … to the pop landscape,” as Variety called her — finally brings the tour supporting her brilliant 2024 album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” to South Florida this weekend. Her three concerts at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday are sold out, but scattered tickets are available via Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange at Ticketmaster.com. Get there in time for heart-on-sleeve singer-songwriter Tom Odell, who will open all three shows. Vianney Le Caer/Vianney Le Caer/Invision/APBillie Eilish has three weekend performances set for the Kaseya Center in Miami. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP file photo) ‘Money’ man: Oscar-winning renaissance man Jon Batiste comes to the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday at 8 p.m. with music from his critically praised new album, “Big Money,” a wonderful showcase for his dynamic vocals, alternately sweet and soulful, gregarious and gritty, on collaborations with Andra Day, Randy Newman and DJ-producer No I.D.. Tickets are sold out at BrowardCenter.org, but your favorite resale site may have a few available (mine did). Singer-actor Diana Silvers (“Space Force”) is the opening act. Steps lively: For more than 30 years, Step Afrika! has used the uniquely American artform of stepping — blending the percussive dance styles of African American fraternities and sororities, African dance and variety of contemporary movements — into compelling storytelling. On Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Step Afrika! will perform one of their signature works, “The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence,” based on the revered painter’s images of African Americans moving from the rural South to the industrial North to escape racial oppression. Tickets are available, starting at $44.86. Visit Kravis.org. Vocal fire: Adventuresome choral music ensemble Seraphic Fire, a local treasure for more than two decades, will open its 23rd season with a program led by newly named artistic director designate James K. Bass, the Grammy-winning conductor and singer who will replace the organization’s founder, Patrick Dupre Quigley, on June 1. The season begins with a greatest hits program of commissioned works by composers including Jake Runestad and Sydney Guillaume, along with highlights from Seraphic Fire’s most popular recordings. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Miami, 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Coral Gables, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Lauderdale and 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton. Tickets start at $45 and are available for general admission and reserved seats. Visit SeraphicFire.org. Lennon party: Savor Cinema in Fort Lauderdale will celebrate John Lennon’s 85th birthday on Thursday with a screening of Richard Lester’s 1967 World War II black comedy “How I Won the War,” which featured Lennon in his nonmusical screen debut. Singer-songwriter Timothy LaRoque will perform a pre-film concert highlighted by a sing-along of “Give Peace a Chance.” The film will be shown at 7, with music and other activities beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $12, or $10 for students and seniors. Visit FLIFF.com. FRIDAY End of the Road Show: Superstar country-music sage Chris Stapleton will conclude 2025 dates on his long-running All American Road Show tour with performances at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on Friday and Saturday. Tickets, of course, are hard to come by. The cheapest resale tickets at Ticketmaster.com are hovering around $400. Bell tolls for thee: No room will be filled with more sweaty fun this weekend than Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, where Andy Bell (Erasure) will unfurl the irresistible pulsations on new album “Ten Crowns” across two nights on Friday and Saturday. General-admission tickets cost $52+ at LiveNation.com. Jimi jam: Led by the revered South Florida sacred-steel guitarist, the Roosevelt Collier Power Trio (with Anthony Cole and Matt Lapham) presents “Jimi Hendrix Meets Funk” on Friday at 8:30 p.m. at Crazy Uncle Mike’s in Boca Raton. General-admission standing tickets cost $30.52, with table seating also available. Visit CrazyUncleMikes.com. Dressing up: Like me, you may have been wondering what a drag queen wears for Halloween. It must be awesome. So I will be taking notes when self-pour beer bar Garden District Taproom in downtown West Palm Beach hosts the Hallowqueen Drag Show on Friday at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Visit Instagram.com/gardendistrictwpb. Blurry night: Celebrating their 2024 album “Clancy” and just-released “Breach,” the fall leg of Twenty One Pilots’ tour is a pyro-filled costume party that prompted effusive praise from a Billboard reviewer. One highlight has been the duo parading through the audience at different times during the night. The Clancy Tour: Breach comes to iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach on Friday at 8 p.m. The opener is Dayglow. General-admission lawn tickets cost $67.20+ at Ticketmaster.com. Miramar carnival: One Link Music Festival brings Miami Carnival vibes to Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater for two days of dancehall, soca, reggae and urban sounds from more than 30 performers led by Grammy winner DJ Khaled. Events begin at 3 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, with Caribbean cultural activities and a food village offering authentic cuisine from the islands. Friday’s musical lineup will include Mavado, Shenseea, Dexta Daps, Nailah Blackman and many more. Saturday’s lineup will feature DJ Khaled, Machel Montano, Masicka, Lady Lava and Papa Keith, among others. Tickets start at $134.90 per day, $175 for a basic two-day pass. VIP and other levels of elevated access also are available. Visit OneLinkMusicFestival.com. Chris Pizzello / Chris Pizzello/Invision/APDJ Khaled will be a Saturday headliner at One Link Music Festival in Miramar. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP file photo) Weekend laughs: Filipino-born, California-raised comedian JR De Guzman brings his guitar and musical humor (“Asian Guys Can Smash”) to the Fort Lauderdale Improv in Dania Beach on his Boyfriend Material Tour, with weekend shows at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $31.90 at ImprovFTL.com. Reality road: Storied Fort Lauderdale rock club Culture Room on Friday will host a tour stop by Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, led by the former “Vanderpump Rules” villain. Expect a night of classic rock and pop covers, including The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” which the band did on “America’s Got Talent” in August. Tickets start at $38.25 at Ticketmaster.com. SATURDAY Green acres: The rustic charm of Swank Farm in Loxahatchee (more formally known as Swank Specialty Produce) will be on delicious display at the annual farmers market returning on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jodi and Darrin Swank’s 20-acre hydroponic spread — home to 350 varieties of pesticide-free vegetables, edible flowers and micro-greens, plus cows, pigs and chickens — will host Swank Farmers Market through May. If you’re interested, the 15th annual Swank Table series will bring some of the region’s best-known chefs to prepare family-style dinners served in the farm’s massive pole barn beginning on Nov. 16. Get information on all Swank Farm events at SwankSpecialtyProduce.com. Swank Farmers Market will return to Swank Specialty Produce in Loxahatchee on Saturday. (Swank Specialty Produce/Courtesy) My new favorite bar: Tall Boy is a newish spot in Boca Raton (395 NE Spanish River Blvd.) from Challo Schott, who is aces when it comes to creating fuzzy-dice lounges where Hank III and Mike Ness might settle in. On Saturday, the like-minded Mark Dubin and Les Norris will uncrate some outlaw twang beginning at 9 p.m. No cover. Visit Facebook.com/tallboyboca. On the run: Slow Burn Theatre Co.’s production of the musical “Catch Me if You Can” begins its run at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. Based on the 2002 Steven Spielberg film that followed the adventures of a precocious con artist (Leonardo DiCaprio) and an FBI agent in dogged pursuit (Tom Hanks), the stage version features a libretto by Terrence McNally and a catchy ’60s score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Performances this weekend are at 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $91.45, depending on date. Performances continue through Oct. 26. Visit BrowardCenter.org. Hokey ‘Horror’: The 50th anniversary tour of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” — featuring the original Brad Majors, Barry Bostwick — comes to the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Also including appearances by Nell Campbell (the original Columbia) and Patricia Quinn (Magenta), the evening will feature a live shadow-cast screening of the film, costume contest and memorabilia display. Each ticket includes a bag of “Rocky Horror” props for the film (no outside props permitted). A few tickets are still available, starting at $45.43. Visit Kravis.org. More ‘Showgirl’: Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” will get a spin at The Banyan Live in West Palm Beach on Saturday during an 18-and-older dance party featuring bracelet trading, a Swiftie sing-off, “Eras” fashion and prizes. Doors open at 9 p.m. Advance tickets cost $16.69 for those older than 21 and $21.21 for ages 18-20. Visit TheBanyanLive.com. SUNDAY Where’s Mom? The Hot Mom Brunch is back, and not a moment too soon, amirite? Locals Stephanie Siegel and Rachael Schwartz, hosts of the “MILF-ish” podcast, are throwing this “day party for off-duty moms” on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Galuppi’s in Pompano Beach. Along with therapeutic communing and kvetching, your $75.70 brunch ticket will include unlimited mimosas, one brunch entree, complimentary table appetizers and a DJ. Doors open at 11 a.m. For tickets and information, visit Galuppis.com. A new market: Plantation Walk gets something new this weekend with the debut of the Sunday Morning Artisan Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will offer art, jewelry, home decor, gourmet foods, baked goods and live music every Sunday. This particular Sunday also will include the Second Sunday Car & Truck Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with classic and modern rides parked among the shops and restaurants. Visit PlantationWalk.com. Staff writer Ben Crandell can be reached at bcrandell@sunsentinel.com. Follow on IG: @BenCrandell. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 8)
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Thousands gather across South Florida for second wave of national anti-Trump ‘No…: Thousands of protesters lined the sidewalks from Miami to West Palm Beach Saturday, chanting “dump Trump,” wearing inflatable animal costumes and singing the national anthem as part of the second wave of anti-Trump, “No Kings” demonstrations across the country. Like the previous round of “No Kings” protests in June, the theme of the demonstrations was democracy. Participants echoed concerns raised over the summer, including the administration’s widespread immigration crackdown, economic inequality and infringements on due process. But many said their unease had deepened in the last few months, with several pointing to the deployment of the military to Democrat-led cities, ramped up deportations, and what they saw as a weaponization of Christian ideology. “I just think it’s building momentum, his cruelty, his bad decisions, his anti-democracy ideology,” said Stephen Dubin, 73, who attended a Boca Raton protest with his 12-year-old granddaughter and her friend. “It’s just getting worse and worse.” Saturday’s demonstrations unfolded across multiple parts of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Miami while Trump was spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach. They were largely peaceful and heavily policed, though some clashes with counterprotesters occurred. In Boca Raton, a crowd of approximately 3,000 lined the blocks surrounding City Hall as a stream of cars drove by, many covered in anti-Trump messaging, honking in support. Occasionally, a car would pass bearing Trump flags; one driver had placed a human-sized skeleton giving the middle finger in his passenger seat. Another driver yelled, “get a job!” Many protesters were middle-aged or older. Some wore shirts identifying themselves as Vietnam veterans, while others recounted protesting the Vietnam War during the 1960s and 1970s. Some said that what they had witnessed in decades past does not compare to what is happening now. “We never thought in our lifetime, after the sixties and seventies, that this would happen,” said Susan Ivers, 74. Her husband, Joel Ivers, added, “I do think democracy is on the line and we’re losing it if we don’t do something.” A few protesters along A1A in Fort Lauderdale carried signs invoking the sacrifices made by parents and grandparents in fighting fascism in World War II. “Makin’ My World War II Vet Grampa Proud,” read a sign carried by Denise Gallo, 52, of Fort Lauderdale, which also displayed a Purple Heart symbol in honor of her grandfather’s service against the Japanese army on Okinawa. “I’m scared for my country right now,” she said. “I see the direction Trump is going in. He’s trying to be a dictator.” Multiple participants, including those who were younger, said they had personal experience with Trump’s widespread deportations. They included Boca rally attendees Morgan Dailey and Hilina Thomas, both 18-year-old freshman at Palm Beach State College who said they knew other young people who had encounters with ICE; one former classmate of theirs may have to leave the country without graduating because of his immigration status. One 11-year-old girl told the Sun Sentinel that she worries for her mother, who is undocumented. “My mom doesn’t deserve to get deported on stolen land,” she said. At Oakland Park Boulevard and Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, a crowd estimated by organizers at more than 2,500 wrapped around the Coral Ridge Mall, with demonstrators holding signs and receiving an almost constant barrage of supportive car honks. Some signs appeared aimed at getting under the skin of a touchy chief executive: “Release the Epstein Files” and “Our we great yet? ‘Cause I just feel embarrassed.” One sign offered a flabby and unflattering image of Trump and read “No kings – No idiots either.” Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Tim Langion was among a group of protesters that expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Monica Tracy was among a group of protesters that expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Mariam Zambrana, Isabel and Sebastian were among a group of protesters that expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Show Caption1 of 53Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Expand In a demonstration made up primarily of people who were middle aged and older, several people said they feared the America they loved appeared to be slipping away, as Trump and his followers embraced hatred, greed and strong-man rule. “I’m here to fight to get back to the America I grew up with,” said Dalia Alemán, 59, an actor from Davie. “I came from a family of immigrants. I have two adult sons that I’m fighting for, for their future. This is not America. What we’re living in today is a nightmare.” Vicky Taormina, 61, of Oakland Park, held an American flag and a sign that read “Defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.” “For the first time in my life, I’m scared for our country,” she said “I’m scared for our freedom, for the journalists that walked out of the Pentagon, for the people thrown out of the country without due process. They never should use the military against the American people.” This is a developing story, so check back for updates. Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 18)
October 22, 2025
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Weekend events in Broward include Rembrandt exhibit, concerts, and theater: This weekend in Broward County features a range of activities, including a Rembrandt exhibition at the Norton Museum, concerts by Ryan Bingham and Lecrae, the debut of the Cove Farmers Market, and a Broadway production of 'Life of Pi' at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale. Additional events such (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 22)
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South Florida Jewish Community Marks Hostages' Return During Simchat Torah: Jewish congregations in South Florida observed Simchat Torah this year with added significance, as the holiday coincided with the return of 20 hostages taken in October 2023. At Congregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland, members gathered for traditional festivities, including dancing and singing, while pa (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 22)
October 17, 2025
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Halloween Events for Adults Planned Across South Florida: A range of Halloween-themed activities for adults are scheduled throughout South Florida, including haunted houses, themed shows, bar crawls, and cemetery tours. Events are taking place in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties through the end of October. Attendees are advised to review event- (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 17)
October 15, 2025
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South Florida Weekend Events Feature Concerts, Ballet, and Community Fundraiser: This weekend in South Florida offers a range of activities, including the Miami City Ballet's season opening, a concert by Jacob Collier at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, performances by Los Caligaris and Calibro 35, and a Bark Back Benefit featuring local firefighters and rescue dogs. The Kr (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 15)
October 14, 2025
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Anti-Trump 'No Kings' Protests Scheduled Across South Florida This Weekend: Several South Florida cities, including areas from Miami to West Palm Beach, will see 'No Kings' protests this Saturday. The demonstrations, organized in response to national political tensions and a government shutdown, are expected to remain peaceful and primarily take place along sidewalks and at (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 14)
October 13, 2025
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Motorcyclist Dies After Self-Inflicted Gunshot Following Police Pursuit in Boca Raton: A man died after fleeing a Florida Highway Patrol trooper on his motorcycle in Boca Raton. The pursuit ended near Yamato Road and Technology Way, where the individual stopped and sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to Broward Health North in Pompano Beach and later died. The (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 13)
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Fort Lauderdale Considers Large-Scale Mixed-Use Developments Amid Community Concerns: Fort Lauderdale is seeing renewed interest in large mixed-use projects, including a proposal for the Galleria Mall area featuring high-rise residences, a hotel, and retail spaces. While developers and city officials discuss these plans, some residents and local leaders are voicing concerns about the (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 13)
October 8, 2025
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Fall Events and Halloween Activities Planned Across West Broward: Families in West Broward can look forward to a range of autumn activities, including pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, hayrides, and local festivals. Some events feature unique options like floating pumpkin patches in community pools. The guide covers public events in Broward and Palm Beach, with (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 8)
October 7, 2025
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Upcoming Theater Productions Highlighted for South Florida Audiences: A selection of notable theater performances is scheduled across South Florida this season, including "The Mountaintop" at Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach. The play, which explores the final night of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is among several productions recommended for local theatergoers. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 7)
October 4, 2025
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Remains of Fort Lauderdale Man Located in Boca Raton Pond After Decade Missing: The remains of Steven MacKrell, who disappeared ten years ago after a night out in Fort Lauderdale, have been found in a pond near Interstate 95 in Boca Raton. Divers discovered his car and remains, providing closure for his family after years of searching. A memorial is being planned. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 4)
October 3, 2025
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Padel Courts and Clubs Expand Across Broward and Palm Beach Counties: Padel, a racquet sport similar to tennis and pickleball, is gaining popularity in South Florida, particularly in Broward and Palm Beach counties. With dozens of clubs and hundreds of courts now available, the region has become a hub for the sport. Local facilities offer lessons and court rentals, as (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 3)
October 1, 2025
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Local Events This Weekend: Festivals, Markets, and Live Entertainment in Broward and : This weekend in Broward County and nearby areas features several seasonal events, including Oakland Park Oktoberfest, West Palm Beach GreenMarket, Boca Raton's Night Market, and Oyster Fest on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Additionally, a live stage version of MasterChef All-Stars will be held at The P in (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 1)
September 24, 2025
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Cultural Events and Activities Planned Across Broward County This Weekend: Broward County will host a range of events this weekend, including a film festival at Paradigm Cinemas in Fort Lauderdale, a community walk organized by the Las Olas Hot Girl Social Club, and performances by comedian Shane Gillis at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. Additional activities feature live DJ, (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 24)
September 23, 2025
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Rising Costs and Landlord Issues Lead to Restaurant Closures in Broward and Palm : A number of restaurants in Broward and Palm Beach counties have closed recently, citing increased rents, higher food prices, and landlord disputes. The closures include long-standing local establishments, with some owners attributing the downturn to fewer customers after tourist season and the need (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 23)
September 19, 2025
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Candidate Questioning 2020 Election Results Runs in Palm Beach County House Primary: Maria Zack, known for promoting theories about the 2020 presidential election, is seeking the Republican nomination for a Florida House seat in Palm Beach County. The special primary, which includes Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, features Zack and Bill Reicherter as candidates. Election integrity, (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 19)
September 17, 2025
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Local Events This Weekend Include Concerts, Wine Cruise, and New Cocktail Series: Residents in the west Broward area can choose from several activities this weekend, including a Cage the Elephant concert, a Water Taxi wine cruise, and a screening of 'Midnight Cowboy.' Additionally, Driftwood in Boynton Beach is launching a Tiki Thursdays cocktail series, featuring guest bartender (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 17)
September 16, 2025
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Upcoming Productions Highlight South Florida Playwrights in Broward and Palm Beach: Several theater productions featuring local playwrights are scheduled across Broward and Palm Beach counties in the coming weeks. Notable events include Ronnie Larsen's play "3 Card Stud" at The Foundry in Wilton Manors, which runs Thursdays through Sundays until September 28. The lineup reflects a (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 16)