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Pompano Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Pompano Beach! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new citrus tool could reshape farming in Pompano Beach
  • How a string of wine thefts at Pompano Publix became felonies
  • How Pompano’s 40th Ladies’ Fish-Off is reeling in bigger community impact

Also on today's calendar: Galuppi's Welcomes Back Start Me Up! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray morning shower, with a high of 88 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 80.
  • Sunday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• EPA touts disease-resistant citrus tool in Pompano (newpelican.com) — Pompano Beach just hosted an EPA roundtable where Administrator Lee Zeldin highlighted a newly approved disease-resistant citrus rootstock that could revive Florida’s struggling citrus industry. Local leaders, including Mayor Rex Hardin and Broward County Farm Bureau President Fred Segal, joined farmers to discuss how the technology might boost small urban farms, green spaces, and Pompano-based juice bottler Kennesaw.
   

• Busted with Bubbly: Shoplifting Spree for Champagne, Wine (& Rotisserie Chicken) Ends in Felony Charges (tapinto.net) — A woman is facing felony petty theft charges after several alleged wine and grocery thefts from the Publix on South Cypress Road in Pompano Beach. Store employees linked a May 14 incident to earlier uncharged episodes, with reports putting the total loss over $950 and noting her prior grand theft convictions.
   

• Longtime local fishing tournament hopes to give back even more this year during 40th annual fish-off (wsvn.com) — A beloved ladies-only fishing tournament based in Pompano Beach is marking its 40th year on June 4 and inviting more local women and girls to sign up. The event highlights female anglers while raising money for charities like The Billfish Foundation and FLITE Center. Organizers are focused on getting newcomers on the water and growing the community impact.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday May 22
  • The Originals & Early Birds Enterprise Leads Group
    Athena Greek Street Diner, 2771 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach
    8:00 am
  • Free Spring Food Giveaway →
    Lauderdale Lakes, FL Calendar
    9:00 am
  • Construction/Contractors Lunch
    Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1299 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach
    11:30 am
  • Tai Chi for Arthritis →
    NORTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COLLEGE LIBRARY | NR, NORTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COLLEGE Library | NR, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd, Coconut Creek
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors, could you please help me find my beloved pet cat named “Oreo.
    ” He’s black with white chest, back paws, and a little white on the mouth. It’s been a week since he’s been missing and he’s not an outdoor cat so I… (Nextdoor Green Rd Corridor)
  • This little girls bike has been on the side of the street for almost two days.
    Want to make sure whoever owns it is okay. Front tire is flat and has helmet hanging from the handlebars. Sw 14th CT (Nextdoor Lyons Park)
  • T-Force posted a job opening for Dockworker Part Time No CDL-TForce Freight in Pompano Beach. Apply here.
  • ABC Fine Wine & Spirits posted a job opening for Team Member in Pompano Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pompano Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coconut Creek

  • Seminole Coconut Creek Education Foundation Awards $64k in Scholarships to 80 Coconut Creek High School Seniors (coconutcreektalk.com)
  • Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce Hosts Wellness Symposium Highlighting Healthier Employees, Stronger Businesses (coralspringstalk.com)
  • Broward Shelter Dogs Rylo, Titus Urgently Need Homes Before Deadline (coconutcreektalk.com)

Deerfield Beach

  • Win A $20 Charm City Burger Company Gift Card (Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton) (jeffeats.com)

Ok Pompano Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He saw the climate change! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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