Did you miss these 3 Pembroke Pines stories? Catch up on sports, the arts & more
Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines covered several topics, including a local football coach’s rise to the NFL, the city’s celebration of watercolor art and a young child winning a life-changing college scholarship.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Story 1: Pembroke Pines’ Joe Brady rises from Everglades High to Buffalo Bills head coach
Joe Brady, once a captain at Everglades High in Miramar, has become the youngest head coach in the NFL after his promotion to lead the Buffalo Bills. His journey from Pembroke Pines native to the pros highlights his respected leadership and the community support that’s followed him since high school.
Story 2: Pembroke Pines exhibit will celebrate 50 years of watercolor art. What to know
The Gold Coast Watercolor Society is marking its 50th anniversary with a free, public exhibition at Studio 18 Art Complex, celebrating the rich history and evolution of watercolor painting. This show, running from Feb. 20 to May 7, brings together works from both new and experienced artists, highlighting a treasured medium in the city’s cultural scene.
Story 3: 4-year-old wins free college tuition in Pembroke Pines Charter Foundation raffle
A 4-year-old named Logan Valentin won a Florida Prepaid college scholarship thanks to the city’s Charter School Foundation fundraising raffle, sparking excitement for his family and the community. The scholarship covers tuition for 120 undergraduate credits at Florida colleges or universities, and the initiative helps raise funds and awareness for the city’s charter school programs.
The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Pembroke Pines News newsroom. The full stories in the links were reported, written and edited entirely by Pembroke Pines News journalists.