Margate NewsLocal news for Margate, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Police getting power to make traffic stops anywhere in Broward- July 17, 2008 Forget the sigh of relief when you see that the officer behind you is outside his jurisdiction. If you drive in Broward County , those jurisdictional lines soon will disappear.Under a new policing-without-boundaries plan set to launch in two weeks, city officers could make traffic stops in any other city in Broward.Sheriff Al Lamberti has quietly signed agreements with several cities in Broward that have their own police departments and hopes to get all the Broward cities signed on. Under the...http://www.topix.net/city/margate-fl/2008/07/police-getting-power-to-make-traffic-stops-an... Four newcomers challenge Margate veteran for commission seat- July 15, 2008 Four political newcomers are trying to unseat Commissioner Joe Varsallone, who has served for more than two decades.Varsallone said he doesn't see the competition as a response to his performance on the commission.'I don't take it personally,' he said. 'They want an opportunity also to serve. They are concerned about Margate.'He said his opponents chose him to run against so they can catch some name recognition and run for office again.On Aug. 26, residents head to the polls in a citywide race..http://www.topix.net/city/margate-fl/2008/07/four-newcomers-challenge-margate-veteran-for-... Saigon DeliMargate- July 14, 2008 Saigon Deli is all of nine tables housed in a simple storefront tucked into the elbow bend of a u-shaped shopping center.http://www.topix.net/city/margate-fl/2008/07/saigon-deli-margate?fromrss=1 La ChozaMargate- July 13, 2008 La Choza means the knee buckling aromas of garlic, onions and cumin and the best Cuban food I've tasted in South Florida.A big statement, I know, but the kitchen at this pleasant but unpretentious restaurant heads the black beans and rice brigade like a charging Don Quxiote armed with robust flavors and generous portions. The menu mixes the ethnically comforting flavors of Cuba and Mexico, with changing daily specials, taking rough edges and smoothing them away so the two blend like peaches and.http://www.topix.net/city/margate-fl/2008/07/la-choza-margate?fromrss=1 Healer or Heretic- July 13, 2008 Seekers from all over the world are flocking to see Canadian evangelist Todd Bentley and what is called the "Florida Outpouring." People say there's a modern-day Pool of Bethesda in Lakeland, Fla.http://www.topix.net/city/margate-fl/2008/07/healer-or-heretic?fromrss=1 Colleagues mourn Margate officer killed in crash- July 11, 2008 Margate Police Officer Michael McQuade was off-duty and on his way to lunch with the SWAT team to which he belonged when the motorcycle he was riding collided with an SUV about half a block from the restaurant.The accident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. June 20 as McQuade was heading east on Coconut Creek Parkway. Even though he was wearing a helmet, the 36-year-old officer was killed instantly.'All of the guys came out of the restaurant to see what had happened,' said Lt. Andy Zeddick, McQuade's.http://www.topix.net/city/margate-fl/2008/07/colleagues-mourn-margate-officer-killed-in-cr... Saying They Were Tricked, Borrowers Fight Back With Lawsuits- July 10, 2008 Denise Bennett, like many Americans during the boom times of the housing market, decided to refinance her home.http://www.topix.net/city/margate-fl/2008/07/saying-they-were-tricked-borrowers-fight-back... Homeowners facing new headaches on old construction- July 8, 2008 When Gene Klein paid a contractor $18,000 to install a permanent generator at his Coral Springs home two summers ago, he thought the company had all the necessary permits and inspections. He was wrong. The city rejected the permit application from Complete Power Systems, but the now-defunct company installed the giant power box anyway. Klein discovered this in January when a city code enforcement officer handed him a notice of violation.'I'm crossing my fingers that I don't have to move it,'...http://www.topix.net/city/margate-fl/2008/07/homeowners-facing-new-headaches-on-old-constr... Fourth Of July Parades, Fireworks & Celebrations- July 6, 2008 Here are some of the locations where you can watch fireworks and celebrations on the Fourth of July.http://www.topix.net/city/margate-fl/2008/07/fourth-of-july-parades-fireworks-celebrations... 4th of July: Find a firework show in South Florida- July 4, 2008 Find a show that will start and end with a bang. Total Locations: Pine Island Park Start the fun at 10 a.m. with a free family splash pool party.http://www.topix.net/city/margate-fl/2008/07/4th-of-july-find-a-firework-show-in-south-flo... |