The New Pelican Newspaper

12/18/2024

“I cannot begin to express the feelings of all the people who have made this such an iconic South Florida event.”

By Jim “Chiefy” Mathie | New Pelican Writer It’s official: The Pompano Beach Seafood Festival has “come to an end.” According to the website and social media posts, “The festival’s board of trustees recently made the tough decision to cancel the event in light of increasing challenges ...

12/18/2024

This is Tommy. He’s another fun-loving brown tabby kitten. Tommy is also about 8 months old and has been neutered, tested negative for FIV and leukemia and is up to date on shots. He easily makes friends with and gets along with other cats. Tommy would do well in almost any home situation. He woul...

12/18/2024

12/17/2024

Video of the 62nd Annual CHAOS Pompano Beach/Lighthouse Point/Deerfield Beach Holiday Boat Parade. [Video by Steven Alpert/New Pelican]

12/15/2024

The 62nd Annual CHAOS Pompano Beach/Lighthouse Point/Deerfield Beach Holiday Boat Parade, hosted by the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, was held Friday on the Intracoastal. [Photos by Steven Alpert/New Pelican]

12/12/2024

“I have been doing this for 23-plus years,” said Smart, owner of B Smart Insurance Group. “I used to live in Homestead growing up and I went through Hurricane Andrew,” she said. “Insurance is important because we are dealing with people’s lives. It’s more than an insurance policy. We want to make sure they are protected.”

By Gary Curreri | New Pelican Writer Bonnie Smart believes her years of knowledge and experience with several hurricanes separates her from other insurance agents. “I have been doing this for 23-plus years,” said Smart, owner of B Smart Insurance Group. “I used to live in Homestead growing up ...

12/12/2024

Deerfield Beach Commissioner Michael Hudak defends his vote on the Eller Property.

“The applicant, in my opinion, proved their case” Hello Deerfield Beach District 1 residents, I understand the neighborhood’s disappointment concerning the approval of the Planned Development application (for the Eller property) at the Dec. 3 commission meeting. Sometimes the right thing to do...

12/12/2024

DuBois, a Navy veteran who caught the composting/recycling bug when he was stationed in San Diego, was inspired to found Filthy Organics when his local grocery store wouldn’t give him food scraps to feed his chickens.

By Michael d’Oliveira | Editor Deerfield Beach – As residents and local officials here fight Waste Management’s request to expand its Monarch Hill landfill, a solution already exists which could delay the need to increase the footprint there. According to the city, its pilot compost program ha...

12/12/2024

“Each LED strand is zip tied to a rope which gets tied to the top rail and base supports. Lowering is the hardest part as the legs flare out, so I tie an axe head to the end and as it goes down the lowest three levels, I have to swing it back and forth."

By Judy Wilson | Associate Editor Hillsboro Beach – The 147-foot Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse is festooned with a spectacular display of lights this holiday season, a tradition that began in 2020.  LED lights decorate each of the tower’s 11 legs and one strand encircles the observation deck. Ligh...

12/12/2024

“We opened our first Crema in South Beach in 2013,” says co-owner Yannis Sotiropoulos who, with longtime friend and business partner Makis Paliouvas, has been growing the business at a phenomenal pace in South Florida. “We currently have 34 locations either open or under construction. We also have one in New York City.”

By Malcolm McClintock | New Pelican Writer Lauderdale-By-The-Sea has welcomed an outstanding new addition to its vibrant culinary scene with the opening of Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar.  Known for its smooth European style and contemporary charm, this coffee shop franchise offers more than just great...

12/12/2024

Ever persistent, Connell got better news. In September of this year, he was told by a post office spokesperson that the boxes had been ordered as part of the postal services Delivery Conversion Initiative, and were expected to arrive in two weeks.

By Judy Wilson | Associate Editor Deerfield Beach – There are a lot of things that concern John Connell about Heritage Circle, the community he has lived in for 20 years.  But the final straw, and the one that brought him to The New Pelican, is the lack of mail delivery, a situation he has coped ...

12/12/2024

Stephen Christopher Anthony, a Miami native who played Evan in “Dear Evan Hansen” on Broadway, portrays Joseph with the right amount of ego – the young man is rather pompous – as well as a tongue-in-cheek quality. He also possesses a strong voice and delivers on every song.

By Mary Damiano | New Pelican Writer Boca Raton – “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by the dynamic team of lyricist Tim Rice and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, is now on stage at The Wick Theatre in a jubilant, boisterous, and entirely enjoyable production. The musical, which was w...

12/12/2024

Donate A Toy, Get A Pizza Davie – Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Stoner’s Pizza, 3712 Davie Road, and get a free 1-topping pizza. The deal ends Dec. 14 and is only for in-store pickup. The toys will be donated to Toys for Tots. Stoner’s Pizza will match every toy with an additional toy donation...

12/12/2024

Stephen Christopher Anthony, a Miami native who played Evan in “Dear Evan Hansen” on Broadway, portrays Joseph with the right amount of ego – the young man is rather pompous – as well as a tongue-in-cheek quality. He also possesses a strong voice and delivers on every song.

12/12/2024

“We worked very hard to create an ambiance that is beautiful, friendly and inviting,” says managing partner Joe Bras, an experienced restaurateur with an eye for detail. “We want our guests to feel right at home and truly enjoy everything we have to offer including our outdoor bar area.”

By Malcolm McClintock | New Pelican Writer Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway at the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge, the aesthetically impressive Miraggio Italian Grill brings an upscale touch of Italy to Pompano Beach’s vibrant dining scene.  Combining the charm of traditional Italian cuisine with...

12/12/2024

This is Panini. He’s the brother of Linguini. He’s also a good-looking male who is about 2 years old. Panini has also been neutered, tested negative for FIV and leukemia and is ready for adoption. He may be shy in the beginning and will need an adopter who will be a little patient with him. Pani...

12/11/2024

RJ Boyle Studio: This weekend looks to be a bit bumpy so make sure you check the weather before you go out. Closer to shore, the sails and wahoo fishing was a bit off. The moonrise right now is around 3 p.m. so don’t be afraid to take an afternoon troll as the fishing should be better later in the day.

By RJ Boyle | Contributing Columnist Pictured here is Ben Dancy with two nice mahi-mahi from a trip earlier this week. We were actually fishing for swordfish when a school of mahi swam up to the boat. Swordfish was our target for the trip as the bite has been really good offshore for big fish. While...