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President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead:  If you’re like me and have grandkids or little ones in your life, water safety is a top priority. While beautiful, the close proximity to the ocean and the sheer number of rivers, lakes, and pools in our county is cause for pause when it comes to...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead:  The Broward League of Cities’ Scholarship for Government Studies Program has donated more than $40,000 in financial assistance to students pursuing areas of study that benefit municipal government professionalism. This year the League is awarding...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: Of all the many roles I have in life, my most important is being a Mother. As we celebrate Mother’s Day I look back on the lives of my children and my heart is full. There were happy times, sad times and lots of times when I asked myself what now as we...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead:  This week, May 2-8, marks the 52nd anniversary of Municipal Clerks Week sponsored by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. While your city or town clerk may not be a very visible figure, know that he or she plays a very important role...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead:  Many of us have received our COVID-19 vaccine but others are vaccine hesitant or may not have access. The Health Foundation of South Florida, together with Broward and Miami Dade Counties and others is leading a collaborative effort to raise...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The month is dedicated to recognizing the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect. This past year the pandemic presented...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead:  With Legislative Session in full-swing we must advocate as ONE Broward to protect Home Rule. With 60+ pieces of proposed legislation threatening preemptions, our ability to govern at the municipal level could be drastically reduced post-Session....

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Back:  Coincidentally, today is the last day of Passover and Easter Sunday. While Passover celebrates the early Israelites' exodus from Egypt and freedom from slavery and Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and freedom...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Ahead:  For 14 years, I have had the honor of serving as a nurse alongside dedicated physicians who go above and beyond to provide solutions and save lives. I see first-hand the sacrifices doctors make to heal patients.  March 30 is Doctors’ Day, an...

President Traci Callari in Sentinel 100

Looking Back:  Last week the House Commerce Committee and Senate Community Affairs Committee passed HB 403 and SB 266. As originally presented, these bills would have removed local regulation of home-based businesses. However, strong advocacy efforts, on behalf...