The New Pelican Newspaper

02/06/2025

This is Taco. He’s a handsome orange and white male who is an absolute lover. Taco is about 2 years old and is neutered, tested negative for FIV and leukemia and is up to date on shots. This guy is a sweetheart and will amaze you with his calm and affectionate personality. He gets along with other...

02/06/2025

Soul Fest  Oakland Park – Soul Fest will be held Feb. 7, 6 to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Hwy. The event will feature live entertainment from the Derek Mack Band, food trucks, activities for children and more. Parking is on Main Street/Northeast 12 Avenue. Visit oaklandparkfl.go...

02/06/2025

BOYLE: A 500 pound swordfish was caught by Capt. Ryan Goldman last week. You’ll have to take your chances this time of the year because the big ones are definitely here. There are not a lot of fish being caught, but the ones that are good quality.

By RJ Boyle | Contributing Columnist Pictured here are Josh Davis and I with a couple of beautiful vermilion snapper. These fish were caught in 200 feet of water on the rolling edge off Hillsboro Inlet. You can follow this ledge north and south. If you drive between 175 feet and 225 feet you can usu...

02/06/2025

02/05/2025

“Honestly I never thought we’d be a district champion, so obviously (winning) it doesn’t feel real,” said Measel, who has verbally committed to Eastern Kentucky University. “It’s a different feeling when you are doing it with a group of girls that really want it so bad.”

By Gary Curreri | New Pelican Writer  Pompano Beach – Since the Florida High School Athletic Association started sanctioning soccer, Pompano Beach High School has always been an interested observer. Now, for the first time in school history, the girls and boys teams made it to the regional soccer...

02/05/2025

And we can continue to harvest spiny lobsters until March 31, another plus of winter diving. One of my buddies, Robert De Sostoa aboard the “See Fish” dive charter on Tuesday, caught a spiny lobster that weighed about 10 pounds. That’s a real treasure of winter diving!

By Jim “Chiefy” Mathie | New Pelican Writer Taking the plunge during the winter in South Florida isn’t for the weak. It’s time to bundle up when air temperature in the mid-50s is colder than the 74 degree ocean water.  Several of my buddies were out last week when the outside air plummeted ...

02/04/2025

The site, which consists of a paved and unpaved lot, is currently used by the city for public parking but is owned by the developer. Combined, both lots have about 230 parking spaces. In addition to the reduction in parking spaces, parking will most likely be unavailable at the site during construction.

By Michael d’Oliveira | Editor Pompano Beach – The development of the W Hotel & Residences will result in less public parking at the beach here. According to a spokesperson for W Hotel, a collaboration between Related Group, BH Group, and Marriott International, 145 public parking spaces will be...

02/04/2025

She is one of eight siblings and was the youngest daughter. Longevity has been good to them, some reaching 100, 99, and 102. “That’s the blood line. What can I tell you,” she said, adding proudly for all to hear, “I’m Sicilian.” But, she added, “Nothing from my parents; they were in their 80s when they passed.”

By Martin Lenkowsky | New Pelican Writer Pompano Beach – The Court at Palm Aire resident Gloria Brennan can’t take full credit for the fact she’ll be turning 100  – this year. That honor belongs to her family, or at least parts of it. She is one of eight siblings and was the youngest daught...

02/02/2025

"Given the numerous city funded projects, I would like to believe that elected officials ensure value when making decisions," writes Stefani Daniels in Pompano Beach.

“The intrusion on the quality of life is overwhelming” I have no bone to pick with Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin, but I do question his management credo ensuring that city dwellers receive value for their tax dollars. Value, as most understand, is a product of the outcome relative to the monies...

01/31/2025

“I wish we had more facilities around the county like Fort Lauderdale Behavioral,” Gabriel said. “It would definitely make our job easier. Right now, we only have two receiving facilities in the county (the other is at Joe DiMaggio’s at Hollywood Memorial)."

By Gary Curreri | New Pelican Writer Oakland Park – Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center (FLBHC) CEO Manny Llano believes the opening of the outpatient clinic here checks a lot of boxes when it comes to handling teens and adults dealing with mental health issues. “We are thrilled to offer se...

01/31/2025

Plans include an immersive sensory garden with changeable elements that engage all five senses, use of the McNab House as a restaurant and its basement as a wine bar, classrooms, expanding the outdoor patio, pavilion, and a large deck built around the park’s large ficus tree. Construction is slated to begin in September 2026, ending in December 2027.

By Diane Emeott-Korzen | New Pelican Writer Pompano Beach – About 125 residents came out to the Emma Lou Olson Center last week for the unveiling of the McNab House & Botanical Garden Master Plan. It was the first real movement presented to the public on the property, 2250 E. Atlantic Blvd., in ab...

01/30/2025

01/30/2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted. Pilar Grand Reopening Deerfield Beach – The grand reopening of Pilar Coffee Bar and Iced Treats, 1500 SE 3 Ct. in The Cove, will be held Feb. 5. Starting at 8 a.m., the first 10 customers will win free drip coffee for a year, then one person hourly until...

01/30/2025

BOYLE: We sure are hoping that fishing gets better soon as lots of anglers are chartering boats and looking to get tight! The old saying, “That’s why they call it fishing and not catching,” is getting too familiar lately.

By RJ Boyle | Contributing Columnist Sailfish were chewing this week but other pelagic catches remain low.  Record numbers of sailfish were caught last week in local tournaments. The Buccaneer tournament out of Palm Beach features some of the best sailfish teams on the planet. The leading boat caug...