Lauderdale Lakes NewsLocal news for Lauderdale Lakes, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Boyd Anderson situation needs answers in a hurry- June 30, 2008 ISSUE: Allegations of neglect at Boyd Anderson. The activists and parents and students who have been complaining that Boyd Anderson High School is being neglected deserve something real quick.http://www.topix.net/city/lauderdale-lakes-fl/2008/06/boyd-anderson-situation-needs-answer... Thieves use forklift to steal drive-through ATM at Miramar bank- June 28, 2008 The third time might have been the charm. Using a stolen all-terrain forklift, some enterprising bandits busted through an 8-foot fence, mowed over a hedge and shoved a Bank of America drive-through ATM into ...http://www.topix.net/city/lauderdale-lakes-fl/2008/06/thieves-use-forklift-to-steal-drive-... Activists allege neglect of black high school in Lauderdale Lakes- June 26, 2008 Some Broward County activists and a former school district administrator worry that the school system is again shortchanging a predominantly black school but doing right by a school with fewer black students.A grass-roots group sued the school system 13 years ago for neglecting to provide older, black schools in eastern Broward with the same facilities, programs and quality teachers as newer, predominantly white schools out west. A judge said if disparities exist, you should be able to tell by..http://www.topix.net/city/lauderdale-lakes-fl/2008/06/activists-allege-neglect-of-black-hi... Lauderdale Lakes to keep mobile stage all to itself- June 24, 2008 The city's new $125,000 mobile stage, most recently on view at Unifest with its steel staircases, theatrical lighting and booming speakers, is going to remain a municipal showpiece. Officials decided they won't rent the stage, called a showmobile, to the public because they are concerned it could be used for controversial activities, damaged or trigger a lawsuit.Letting anyone rent the 32-foot stage, which prominently displays the city's name and logo, could taint Lauderdale Lakes' reputation,..http://www.topix.net/city/lauderdale-lakes-fl/2008/06/lauderdale-lakes-to-keep-mobile-stag... Overlooked shops employ students as sign holders to draw attention- June 22, 2008 Drive past St. Croix Apartments and each afternoon you'll see students holding signs.It's no protest: They're holding signs promoting stores.The sidewalk ads are the latest twist in a three-year saga of trying to lure more customers to St. Croix, just north of Oakland Park Boulevard on State Road 7.When it opened in 2004, St. Croix marked the city's first step into mixed-use complexes, merging 246 apartments with businesses. There are about nine businesses open.A majority of tenants have...http://www.topix.net/city/lauderdale-lakes-fl/2008/06/overlooked-shops-employ-students-as-... Florida DL has offers; names favorite- June 20, 2008 Marques Aiken is a talented defensive end prospect from Boyd Anderson High in Lauderdale Lakes and the rising senior is claiming some Division 1 offers.http://www.topix.net/city/lauderdale-lakes-fl/2008/06/florida-dl-has-offers-names-favorite... The coast is clearer after annual beach, reef cleanup- June 18, 2008 Nine-year-old Olivia Mims has a request for litterbugs mistaking South Florida beaches for a landfill.'I'd tell them not to do it because creatures come and eat it,' explained Olivia, clutching some rubbish plucked from the dunes at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park. 'I like living in a clean environment.'As do the 725 volunteers who combed 20 miles of coastline from Deerfield Beach to Hollywood on Saturday during the 20th annual Reef Sweep and Beach Cleanup, sponsored by the Ocean Watch...http://www.topix.net/city/lauderdale-lakes-fl/2008/06/the-coast-is-clearer-after-annual-be... Many tournaments end in a negotiated split, called a 'chop'- June 16, 2008 He dominated the table for two days and was near the lead as the poker tournament dwindled to seven players. First prize paid $98,000 and second $55,000.So why did Maurice Hawkins agree to stop playing and take $52,500 in a recent tournament at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino'It was a business decision,' said Hawkins, of Lauderdale Lakes. 'I did what was best for me and my family.'While the poker tournaments you see on TV come down to a final all-in and a champion gathering all the...http://www.topix.net/city/lauderdale-lakes-fl/2008/06/many-tournaments-end-in-a-negotiated... Study finds Lauderdale Lakes can support more retailers, restaurants- June 14, 2008 This city is in a 'doughnut hole' of retail activity, lacking the types of national retailers other Broward cities enjoy.But filling the retail gap hinges on the city attracting the right companies.That's the advice a research group has given Lauderdale Lakes city officials, who want a wider selection of stores and restaurants to ensure more property tax revenue, jobs and amenities.'There are tremendous opportunities for this city to move forward,' City Commissioner John Billingsley said,...http://www.topix.net/city/lauderdale-lakes-fl/2008/06/study-finds-lauderdale-lakes-can-sup... |