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The South Florida All-Star Softball Club seeks adults ages 21 and older for its upcoming summer season in a semi-competitive United States Specialty Sports Association-style slow-pitch softball league with some travel involved. Playing sites include Bamford Park in Davie, Tradewinds Park in Cocon...

Special cheerleading team embodies first place spirit     Maddie Kilgore, 7, helped her cheerleading team take first place at the recent National Cheerleader Association's Daytona Beach International Classic. But the Coral Springs resident and her 18 teammates weren't the only participants on the...

The NBA championship trophy was center stage, bathed in white light and sitting on a pedestal. And each Miami Heat player offered it a different greeting. Mike Miller bowed. Udonis Haslem kissed it three times. Chris Bosh hugged it, and LeBron James strolled past before waving at the crowd. Dwyan...

The Coral Springs Museum of Art will celebrate the community's multicultural diversity by getting residents of all cultures to join hands in painting the Mullins Park water tower. The museum has plans to involve multiple groups, including high school students, professional artists, residents and ...

Be on guard against those low, low mortgage rates -- you may end up spending more by refinancing than if you had stuck with your current mortgage, even if your new interest rate would be under 3 or 4 percent, South Florida financial planners warn. Here are 3 warning signs for not refinancing your...

  Broward County home prices increased in May – another strong month for a market in recovery. The median price for existing homes was $207,000, up 10 percent from a year ago, according to state figures released Thursday by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors. Prices countywide have increased on...

People often ask what they can do to rebuild their credit and get their financial house in order after the foreclosure or short sale is over. But before you start worrying about your credit score -- which just gives you the chance to take on more debt -- take steps to establish a foundation for a...

30-year mortgage rates plunge to new record low Average interest rates on 30-year, fixed-rate home loans fell to new historic lows this week, Freddie Mac reported Thursday.The average 30-year fixed rate plunged to 3.66 percent, down from last week's 3.71 percent. The 30-year fixed rate loan has r...

How to efficiently sell your house and get the best price Selling a house is a competition, and you are up against all of the other homes for sale in your area. To shorten the time it takes to sell your home and get the best price possible, you need to help your house stand out from the crowd. He...

Which items often get broken during a move? If you're moving to a new house or apartment, be advised: Some things are made to be broken. When it comes to moving, you've got to be careful. That's because some things - no matter how sturdy they appear on the surface - are made to be broken. "People...