House races heating up in Pines. Plus Goombay Broward and free health screenings
From a crowded congressional field for two newly redrawn House districts to a Goombay Broward celebration honoring a Baha Men founding member and free peripheral artery disease screenings, these three recent stories highlighted politics, culture and health news in and around Pembroke Pines.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Thirteen candidates vie for House seats overseeing Pines. Here’s who’s on ballot
Pembroke Pines voters will see two redrawn congressional districts on the Aug. 18 primary ballot, with 13 candidates vying for the seats. Take a deeper look at who’s running in Districts 24 and 26.
Baha Men founding member to be honored at Goombay Broward celebration
Goombay Broward is coming to southwest Broward on July 18, with a proclamation honoring Isaiah Taylor, a founding member of the Grammy-winning Baha Men. Expect music, Junkanoo and plenty of Bahamian food and culture.
Are you at risk for vascular disease? Memorial West offering free screenings
Memorial Healthcare is offering free peripheral artery disease screenings July 18 at its Pembroke Pines campus to boost early detection. The quick, noninvasive test checks blood flow and can help prevent severe complications.
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