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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 local veterans can get free dental care on Oct. 16
  • Why you should save the dates for Jazz Fest 2027 now
  • Know anything about last month's fatal Pompano Beach hit-and-run?

Also on today's calendar: Last Days of Koreshan: WIP Screening and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 78.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pompano Beach dentist prepares for another day of giving free dental services to South Florida's veterans (newpelican.com) — A Pompano Beach dental office is again offering a full day of free care to South Florida veterans on Oct. 16, covering services like exams, cleanings, fillings, and even root canals when needed. With few veterans qualifying for VA dental benefits, Dr. Brian Rask's team uses Freedom Day USA to give back and invites veterans to call now to book appointments.
   

• Jazz Fest Pompano Beach Returns April 16 & 17 2027! (sfltimes.com) — Pompano Beach residents can already mark their calendars for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach, returning April 16–17, 2027 as a free, on-the-sand music festival just south of the Fisher Family Pier. Expect nationally known jazz, funk, and soul artists, local performers, food, and VIP options, with full lineups and details coming soon via Pompano Beach Arts channels.
   

• Bicyclist killed last month in Pompano Beach hit-and-run identified; driver unknown (sun-sentinel.com) — Authorities have identified the bicyclist killed in an August hit-and-run on Northwest Sixth Avenue in Pompano Beach as 71-year-old resident Jacob Robinson, and the driver still hasn't been found. Investigators say his bike showed clear signs of being struck and are offering a reward up to $5,000. Residents with any information are urged to contact BSO or Broward Crime Stoppers.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Colorful playgrounds or peaceful beachside retreats, whatever your vibe, there's an LBTS park for you!
    Click the link to learn more: https://www.lauderdalebythesea-fl.gov/349/Parks-Recreation (Nextdoor )
  • Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - Remote in Pompano Beach. Apply here.
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Store Manager - Spirit in Pompano Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pompano Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Coconut Creek

  • Coconut Creek Commission Approves 2 Neighborhood Improvement Grants (coconutcreektalk.com)
  • Students from Coconut Creek's North Broward Preparatory School Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (tapinto.net)
  • August 2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up (edf.org)

Deerfield Beach

  • Deerfield Beach The Last 'Skip The DMV Line is October 7th Save The Date Save The Wait (deerfield-news.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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