Did you miss these 3 Pines stories? Catch up on luxury living, schools & more
Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines and Broward County covered several topics — ultra-luxury real estate, a school-tax referendum, and school district budget cuts and layoffs.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
The cost of Pembroke Pines’ priciest home might surprise you. Here’s what it’s worth
Pembroke Pines’ most expensive home isn’t some beachfront mega-mansion — it’s a suburban estate valued around $2 million by the property appraiser (and about $2.6 million on Zillow). The seven-bedroom home shows how “luxury” in western Broward can still mean big money, just in planned communities instead of on the water.
Broward Schools approves tax referendum for November ballot. What voters should know
The Broward school board approved ballot language to ask voters to continue a 1-mill property tax through 2030, funding pay supplements, school safety, and mental-health services. Much of the debate was about wording — who exactly the money is for — after past controversy, with a workshop planned to dig into allocations if it passes.
Broward Schools approves plan to eliminate up to 3,000 jobs. Here’s what to know
The school board directed the superintendent to develop a plan to cut up to 3,000 positions over three years as the district confronts a $90 million shortfall and long-term enrollment decline. Board members emphasized the reductions should largely hit non-instructional roles, with leaders saying savings could help stabilize finances and potentially improve teacher pay.
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This story was originally published March 22, 2026 at 7:10 AM.