By Attiyya Atkins If all goes as planned, downtown Pompano is set to be a destination comparable to Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, and the county’s other thriving downtowns. Still, there is work to do. That’s why the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency has been working to transform vacant lots and buildings into a downtown area
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By Kristen Hernandez On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, shoppers were browsing the shops at Festival Marketplace located at 2900 Sample Road. An advertisement on the outside LED screen announced a new Demented Escape Room is “Coming Soon.” In the packed parking lot, Tamarac resident, Adina, loaded several bags into her trunk after spending hours browsing
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By Attiyya Atkins Daily Dealz, a discount store with a twist, opened in Pompano in December. Daily Dealz, located at 3772 N Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point in the Venetian Isles Shopping Center, used to be Staples before it closed during the pandemic. On different days of the week, certain items in the store are priced
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By China Boynton On Saturday, December 17 a toy drive and grocery giveaway were held at Pompano Community Park for residents who might be struggling to feed their families during the holidays. The charitable giveaways started at 10 am when local residents could pull up and get their cars filled with groceries like fish, vegetables,
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By Attiyya Atkins If all goes as planned, downtown Pompano is set to be a destination comparable to Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, and the county’s other thriving downtowns. Still, there is work to do. That’s why the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency has been working to transform vacant lots and buildings into a downtown area
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