🌱 How a Lauderdale Lakes high school instructor avoided prison in dogfighting case

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Lauderdale Lakes high school instructor avoided prison in dogfighting case
• Meet the Lauderdale Lakes boxing coach headed to a Hall of Fame

Also on today's calendar: Soulful Christmas: AARLCC’s Celebration of Music, Culture & Joy and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Broward dogfighter sentenced to two years probation for running training, fighting ring (sun-sentinel.com) — A Broward County man tied to a major dogfighting operation has been sentenced to two years of probation, and he also works as an instructor at Boyd Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes. Federal agents previously found dozens of injured pit bulls at his Deerfield Beach home, and school colleagues had written letters describing his mentorship of students before sentencing.
   

• Mitchell-raised Johnny Farace enters Masters Boxing hall of fame (mitchellrepublic.com) — A longtime Fort Lauderdale-area boxing coach who runs his own gym in Lauderdale Lakes has been selected for the Masters Boxing International Hall of Fame’s 2026 class. From training local athletes at his Lauderdale Lakes facility to organizing tournaments and mentoring youth, he’s built a four-decade career that now earns national recognition.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lauderdale Lakes

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Soulful Christmas: AARLCC’s Celebration of Music, Culture & Joy
  African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Hands Only CPR/AED Training
  Lauderdale Lakes Educational and Cultural Center , 3580 W Oakland Park Blvd , Lauderdale Lakes
  4:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Parks Advisory Board
  Lauderdale Lakes, FL Calendar Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
  5:00 pm
• CRA Meeting
  Lauderdale Lakes, FL Calendar Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Town Hall Meeting
  Lauderdale Lakes, FL Calendar Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
  6:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Commission Workshop
  Lauderdale Lakes, FL Calendar Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Development Review Committee (DRC) Meeting
  Oakland Park, FL Calendar , 5399 N. Dixie Hwy , Oakland Park
  10:00 am
• Chair Yoga Empower Hour & Sound Theraphy
  Wilton Manors, FL Calendar , 600 NE 21st CT , Wilton Manors
  10:30 am
• Traditional Storytime for 2s & 3s - with parent or caregiver
  Tamarac Branch , 8701 W Commercial Blvd , Tamarac
  10:30 am
• False Alarm Special Magistrate Meeting
  Oakland Park, FL Calendar , 1100 Park Lane East , Oakland Park
  2:00 pm
• Square Dancing
  Richardson Park Manor House , 1937 Wilton Drive , Wilton Manors
  6:30 pm
• Benjamin Jackson Comedy Hypnotist Show
  Gray Box Theater , 1444 NE 26th St , Wilton Manors
  7:00 pm
• Bruce Hornsby
  The Parker , 707 NE 8th St , Fort Lauderdale
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Calling All Stay-at-Home Mothers — Let’s Build a Supportive Community Together!
  I'm starting a group for stay-at-home moms to connect, share experiences, exchange ideas, and build lasting friendships. Whether it's organizing… (Nextdoor Northgate)

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🗞 Nearby News

Lauderhill

• Lauderhill, Florida Power & Light team up to deliver Christmas cheer to local veterans (caribbeannationalweekly.com)
• Broward School Board supports closing seven of nine proposed schools (sun-sentinel.com)

Oakland Park

• Catch of the Week: Great weather and better fishing should last all weekend (newpelican.com)
• Surprise tax windfalls lay bare a Broward battle (sun-sentinel.com)
• Perfect: Miami Beach Scores 100 on LGBTQ+ Protections (communitynewspapers.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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