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Broward philanthropists to be recognized by community

SouthFloridaSunrise.com Staff report 

May 1--The deadline is Friday, May 17 at 5 p.m. to submit nominations to the Fort Lauderdale/Broward Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals for the 26th Annual National Philanthropy Day® Awards, a nationally recognized event. This is the special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy – and those people active in the philanthropic community – have made to our lives and our community here in Broward County.
 
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation officially recognizing National Philanthropy Day. Since then, the day has been recognized by numerous states, provincial and local governments across North America.

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Wise owl returns one to the house

Book reading session reunites teacher and former student

SouthFloridaSunrise.com Staff report

May 8--Members of the Florida Atlantic University football team recently visited Pine Jog Elementary School to read books to the children.   An unexpected turn of events changed the book reading into a real life lesson. 

Travis Jones, a running back/wide receiver for the FAU Owl Football team was asked about his elementary school experience.   Mr. Jones commented that his beloved teacher helped shape the person he is today and said that “My kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Shafer, helped me through very hard times by believing that I will be great and encouraging me.”

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Does a group home violate HOA covenants?

Federal law allows for group homes and assisted living facilities

By Lisa Magill, Esq., Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.

HOA restrictions and covenants typically contain provisions limiting use of the property to a "single-family" residence.  These use restrictions likewise typically prohibit any "business" or "commercial" use of the home.  However, enforcement of deed restrictions or covenants may implicate other laws, particularly the Fair Housing laws. 

Associations are prohibited by Federal, State and many local laws from discriminating against protected classes.  Unlawful discrimination includes, among other things, the refusal to make a reasonable accommodation in policies or practices and interference with the lawful use and enjoyment of the residence.

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A tradition of community aesthetics

Volunteers and Lang Realty keep beauty alive in Boca Raton

SouthFloridaSunrise.com Staff report

May 15--Continuing a decades-long tradition to recognize commitment to aesthetics by residential and commercial properties throughout the city, the Boca Raton Beautification Committee announced the winners of their Annual Landscape Excellence Awards today at an 11 a.m. ceremony held at the City Hall. 

Each year, the Committee honors local communities and businesses for their landscaping efforts in several different categories. 

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Walgreens leads the way to $1 million

South Florida's Diabetes Research Institute benefits from community support

SouthFloridaSunrise.com Staff report

May 1--More than 6,500 South Floridians converged upon Sun Life Stadium for the Walk with Walgreens Family Fun Day and Health Fair early Saturday morning, April 20. A second location of the event, Tradition Square in Port St. Lucie, attracted hundreds more.

Thanks to donations collected by teams comprised of families affected by diabetes, Walgreens employees, and other community members, plus the generosity of corporate sponsors, proceeds of the day surpassed $300,000 for the cure-focused work of the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), located at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

DRI Foundation VP Tom Karlya’s also announced that Walgreens Market 6 of Florida has reached $1 million in fundraising for the DRI in just three years.

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Whole Foods hosts food FUNd-raisers

Events to benefit underserved South Floridians

May 15--Whole Foods Markets in South Florida will host events in May and June to showcase cooking and food prep skills with proceeds and food donations to benefit local organizations and soup kitchens.

On Friday, May 17, Whole Foods Market Coral Gables will join acclaimed chef, author and restaurateur Jamie Oliver on his nation-wide quest for healthy eating awareness by celebrating National Food Revolution Day with a seated, four course dinner.

National Food Revolution Day - officially set the 17th and with some events in South Florida continuing on Saturday, May 18 - was created by Oliver as an opportunity to come together within homes, workplaces, schools and communities to share kitchen skills, resources and nutritional knowledge, all in the fight against America’s obesity epidemic. 

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South Florida Sunrise Archives

Nonprofit gallery to feature original art, studio space for “Artists-in-Residence,” and educational programming
5th annual day-long party returns to South Florida
Broward Education Foundation helps students advance their education
South Floridians walk the walk
Twilight cycling festival returns March 22-24 to Delray Beach to benefit local charities
And someone will win a new Honda
St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder Jon Jay at Lucky Strike Lanes in Miami Beach
Presidential debate has big impact on South Florida
Clinics Can Help awarded $100,000 to expand services
Champions Tour kicks off in Boca Raton for 7th year