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New restaurant, summer camps, veterans outing: Catch up on 3 Pines stories

Catch up on three stories that have sparked conversation around Pembroke Pines.
Catch up on three stories that have sparked conversation around Pembroke Pines. mocner@miamiherald.com

Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines covered several topics, including a new Colombian restaurant opening, the city’s summer camp options and a veterans’ outing to a Miami Marlins game.

Here’s a rundown to catch up:

Colombian restaurant with ‘largest bandeja paisa’ coming to Pembroke Pines

El Machetico, known for oversized Colombian comfort food, is opening a Pembroke Pines location in May (the exact address hasn’t been shared yet). The restaurant’s big calling card is what it claims is the nation’s “largest bandeja paisa,” plus other extra-large dishes like multi-tier sancocho and a 3-foot chicharrón.

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Need ideas for when school is out? Pembroke Pines launches summer camp lineup

Pembroke Pines just opened registration for several summer camps, including art/drama, soccer, tennis-pickleball-golf, and a “Special Population” camp for children and adults with disabilities. Residents get first dibs now, with non-resident registration opening April 20, and the city laid out dates, locations, and weekly/session pricing for each program.

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Pembroke Pines veterans invited to Marlins game at loanDepot Park. What to know

Pembroke Pines is teaming up with the nonprofit VetBaseball to take local veterans to a Miami Marlins game on Tuesday, May 5, with transportation from the Charles F. Dodge City Center. The night includes a meal, snacks and drinks, game tickets and a commemorative T-shirt, while non-veteran guests can attend with a minimum $75 donation.

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