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🌱 Which Gulfstream Park favorite will shine in Saturday’s Harlan’s Holiday Stakes?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which Gulfstream Park favorite will shine in Saturday’s Harlan’s Holiday Stakes?
- What Hallandale Beach residents should know before lighting up this holiday season
Also on today's calendar: Sounds of the Season and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.
- Wednesday: Some sun with a stray shower, temps: high: 78, low: 71.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Skippylongstocking Seeks to Regroup in Harlan's Holiday (bloodhorse.com) — A major stakes race is coming to Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach on Dec. 20, with standout runner Skippylongstocking headlining the Harlan’s Holiday Stakes. Several familiar horses with strong records at the Hallandale Beach track, including Catalytic and Classic of Course, will vie for the $150,000 purse over 1 1/16 miles on dirt.
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• Is weed legal in Florida? What to know before traveling for holidays (tallahassee.com) — Hallandale Beach is among several Florida communities that have decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana, but recreational use is still illegal statewide and can carry serious penalties. This guide explains who can legally use medical marijuana, where it can be purchased, how “diet weed” products are treated, and what consequences drivers face if caught under the influence.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hallandale Beach
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- Spot Light Wednesday
Kelsey's Lounge, 3194 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach
9:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- RFP 25-26-05 Pre Proposal Conference
Hallandale Beach Calendar Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
2:00 pm - HBCRA Board of Directors Meeting CANCELLED
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5:30 pm - Sounds of the Season
Cultural Community Center , 410 SE 3rd St , Hallandale Beach
7:00 pm - Hallandale Book Discussion
Hallandale Beach Branch Library - Broward County Library , 300 S Federal Hwy , Hallandale Beach
1:00 pm - Headshots and Doughnuts!
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch - Auditorium
1:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tuesday Referral Network
Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce , 330 North Federal Highway , Hollywood
8:00 am - Teen Kwanzaa Craft
North Miami Beach, FL Calendar , 1601 NE 164th Street , North Miami Beach
3:00 pm - Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
4:00 pm - Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
4:30 pm - Get Hooked on Crochet
California Club Branch -
6:00 pm - Zumba & Fitness for All with Lala
Golden Glades Branch -
6:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Aventura
- The Alliance Names East Penn as Channel Partner of the Year (aftermarketnews.com)
- Positive people in Pinecrest : Francesca Tebet Ferrer (communitynewspapers.com)
- Positive people in Pinecrest : Miranda Tapia (communitynewspapers.com)
Hollywood
- Packed courtroom during closing arguments in death penalty trial of man who fatally shot Hollywood Police officer (wsvn.com)
- Slate Asset Management, Hamilton Lane acquire majority stake in Cold-Link Logistics (irei.com)
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