The New Pelican Newspaper

06/02/2026

Adams plies her paintbrushes on the top floor of a four-story townhouse on the beach that is replete with her artwork. “My little studio is in an area where you’re supposed to store your outdoor furniture, so with the two Samoyeds ‘helping,’ we’re pretty tight up there. I’ve had a blue Samoyed and a pink Samoyed.”

By Marc Gave | New Pelican Writer Pompano Beach – When I interviewed Pauline Adams on Zoom, the first thing she told me was that she was used to being the interviewer during her career with the U.S. Government Accountability Office, a Congressional investigative agency. “I would interview agency...

05/30/2026

Meet Wrigley, a one-year-old Boston Terrier and star of the new Animal-Assisted Therapy Program at Broward Children's Center in Pompano Beach. [Photos by Steven Alpert/New Pelican]

05/29/2026

MCGARRY: In 1963, activists established a subcommittee to improve library service in Broward County. After much media attention, the report by the committee led to the Broward County Commission approving the establishment of a library system in 1973.

By Carmen McGarry | Contributing Columnist Soon after Florida became a state in 1845, it realized the importance of protecting all that concerned its history and the secretary of state was named responsible for all collected information.  But it was not until 1902 when the capitol was remodelled th...

05/28/2026

“We try to emphasize creating a welcoming, anxiety-reducing atmosphere,” Dr. Telemaque added. “We are committed to patient care and provide individual attention. Our patients can expect to be heard and cared for holistically."

For more information on InMotionRx, visit inmotionrx.com or call 954-332-1772. For more information on Dr. Telemaque, visit telemaquemd.com or call 954-796-4374. By Gary Curreri | New Pelican Writer Dr. Freud Telemaque, MD, known as Dr. T., is committed to patient care and giving each patient indivi...

05/28/2026

LANHAM: Preparation, pricing, and clear communication of value – especially online – separate homes that attract attention from those that are overlooked.

By Gary Lanham | Contributing Columnist There’s been a lot of talk about artificial intelligence “disrupting” real estate. But in Pompano Beach, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, and Fort Lauderdale, the shift feels less dramatic – and more practical. The Fort Lauderdale real estate market has be...

05/28/2026

🎉 Celebrate Pride in Oakland Park on June 5.

Join the community for a fun-filled evening at Jaco Pastorius Park featuring live entertainment, drag performances, DJs, food trucks, games, and activities for all ages.

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 6 PM – 10 PM
📍 Jaco Pastorius Park
4000 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park

🎟️ Free admission

🚘 Save $5 on Lyft and Uber rides to and from the event. Rideshare is encouraged.

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🌈 Learn more:
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05/28/2026

“We were the last post (in this area) to be smoking. It was time to give it up,” said Grinis, who added that only 10 percent of veteran service organizations in the state still allow smoking in their buildings. Grinis is a smoker but says he’s weaning himself off it for health reasons. Va**ng will also be prohibited.

By Michael d’Oliveira | Editor Oakland Park – American Legion Post 222 will go smoke free on June 1. It’s a decision that Commander Jamie Grinis and Commander Elect Eugene Andresen hope will result in an increase in legionnaires and revenue.  “We were the last post (in this area) to be smok...

05/28/2026

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05/28/2026

“A lot of seniors in that area might be intimidated to navigate the ramps,” said resident Ed Phillips. “Flyovers for seniors are daunting.”

By Martin Lenkowsky | New Pelican Writer Pompano Beach – A presentation on proposed changes to the Atlantic Boulevard Corridor presented by the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) was not exactly met with an enthusiastic round of support at a public meeting held May 20 at the E. Pat L...

05/27/2026

“She spiraled out of control, but then went clean for a year,” Cavallo said about Stefanie. “She relapsed and bought what she thought was he**in and it was carfentanyl. She did not have a chance. She was dead before she hit the floor. Her body was found in a hotel bathroom.”

By Martin Lenkowsky | New Pelican Writer Pompano Beach – With the opioid epidemic plaguing many communities across the nation, a local partnership has been established which might have an impact on lowering the number of overdose deaths here. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue has teamed up with the Robin ...