Miss Manners: The family my daughter cooks for won’t let her work in peace

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter is a talented chef. She has a job cooking for a family of four. They appreciate her food, are not too terribly picky, and pay better than her former thankless jobs in “hospitality.” The problem is that their kitchen is simply one area of a large, open family space. A lot of her prep work is done at an island, which has seating on the other side. The family members feel entitled to swan in and out, talk with each other and with her, play multiple devices at... Read More

It’s almost time to gobble, gobble: Here are Thanksgiving restaurant specials in South Florida

Be thankful you live in culinary paradise. That means you don’t have to go into the kitchen and rattle those pots and pans for Thanksgiving dinner, if you don’t want to. Maybe, as we get closer to the holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28, you’re just not feeling it. No judgment and no worries — Palm Beach and Broward counties are dining destinations with lots of food and  beverage options. So to help you out, below is a roundup of restaurant specials for Turkey Day. Keep in... Read More

Today in History: November 12, Venice hit by worst flooding in 50 years

Venice saw its worst flooding in more than 50 years, with the water reaching 6.14 feet (1.87 meters) above average sea level; damage was estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 12, 2024 at 4:00 AM EST ... Read More

Daily Horoscope for November 12, 2024

General Daily Insight for November 12, 2024 Taking calculated risks can work out at the moment. The soulful Moon enters bold Aries and trines intrepid Mars, strengthening our resolve to push past any obstacles. Plus, we won’t do so thoughtlessly. As intellectual Mercury squares pessimistic Saturn at 8:22 am EST, we’ll have a clear view of everything that could possibly go wrong. Luna will then trine Mercury, guiding us as we make plans that honor our valid limits without being trapped... Read More

Fort Lauderdale mayor questions high cost of temporary housing for the homeless

Broward County has allocated $250,000 to build a dozen or so pallet homes and $500,000 to operate them. “What kind of crazy operation is that?” Mayor Dean Trantalis asked during a recent meeting. A county commissioner says the county allocated “a very small amount of money as a placeholder.” Originally Published: November 11, 2024 at 5:44 PM EST ... Read More

Pair of Sharks earn SSC Player of the Week Recognition

Story Links MELBOURNE, Fla. – The Sunshine State Conference announced the Athletes of the Week, during the week of November 4 – 10, on Monday afternoon. Ryker Cisarik (Men’s Basketball) and Kevin Rubaszewski (Men’s Soccer) both were recognized for the first time in their careers.  Cisarik averaged a double-double in two wins at the SSC/GSC Crossover in Montevallo, Alabama. The Highlands Ranch, Colorado forward opened the event with a team-high 32 points, eight... Read More

Why the US celebrates Veterans Day and how the holiday has changed over time

By RUSS BYNUM President Joe Biden laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday for Veterans Day as thousands marched through the streets of New York. Smaller parades were held across the nation to honor Americans who have served in the U.S. military. The Veterans Day holiday began more than a century ago, albeit under a different name, as a celebration of the end of World War I. Over time its name and purpose evolved into a day of recognition for U.S. veterans of all wars as well... Read More

A shake-up at Sistrunk Marketplace: Fort Lauderdale food hall replaces all food, drink vendors

Fort Lauderdale’s only food hall is evolving, and just reshuffled its lineup of restaurant and bar vendors as it plots a major overhaul. Meet the new class of food and drink vendors here. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 11, 2024 at 3:15 PM EST ... Read More

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ found in South Florida rain, study says

A recent study by Florida International University found 21 types of PFAS “forever chemicals” in South Florida’s rainwater. The evidence in the study suggests that some of the PFAS that end up in South Florida are carried over vast distances in the atmosphere via the water cycle. There are thousands of types of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) used in a wide range of products, including non-stick pans, carpeting, waterproof clothing, food packaging, firefighting foam,... Read More