Florida lawmaker backing raise-the-wage ballot initiative
Hastings, the newspaper reports, "has already started testing the waters, outlining his plan earlier this month at a Democratic gathering in Coral Springs and referencing 'my work to raise the minimum wage'" in a recent fund-raising e-mail. … "Too …
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Jazz brunch helps rescue efforts
At the Champagne Jazz Brunch for Animal Aid are, from left, Tamera DeMello, Susan Ashley, Jacey Birch and Judy Fish. At the Champagne Jazz Brunch for Animal Aid are, from left, Tamera DeMello, Susan Ashley, Jacey Birch and Judy Fish. (Submitted …
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Lawmakers push to 'decouple' greyhound racing from other gambling
TALLAHASSEE | The partnership between greyhound racing and other types of gambling in Florida has run its course, two state representatives said Thursday. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Shalimar, and Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Coral Springs, said it is time for the …
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Paul Reiser on Why He Ended Up a Comedian and Not a Musician
As he drove through the canyons of Los Angeles, Paul Reiser granted the New Times a private question and answer session to prep us for his show at Coral Springs Center for the Arts tonight. He spoke about his comedy influences, how it was to get back …
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