Four free summer art shows open across the city
Plus a La Plage rejection, a shuttle expansion, and Don Pan's arrival.
Four free summer art shows open across the city
Three of the city's cultural anchors — the Ali Cultural Arts Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, and the Pompano Beach Cultural Center — are opening four free summer exhibitions that run into September. The lineup leans into themes like Black cultural resilience and environmental history, with receptions planned through July. Free admission across all four makes for an easy afternoon out of the heat, and a reminder that Pompano's arts scene punches well above its size.
Planning board turns down a La Plage high-rise
The city's planning board rejected a request tied to La Plage for a high-rise luxury condo. Coastal development has been a recurring tension in Pompano, and votes like this one shape just how dense and how tall the waterfront becomes. Details beyond the rejection itself are limited for now, but land-use decisions tend to draw close attention here — especially when a luxury tower is on the table.
City approves an expansion of its free electric shuttle
Pompano Beach commissioners signed off on expanding the city's free electric shuttle service. For a place where parking near the beach and downtown can be its own adventure, a wider no-cost ride network is a small but real quality-of-life win. It's the kind of incremental investment that tends to matter more than it looks on paper. Specifics on new routes or timing aren't available yet.
Don Pan brings its Venezuelan bakery to Pompano
Don Pan, known for Venezuelan specialties and delicacies drawn from several countries, is coming to Pompano Beach. It is a welcome addition to a local food scene that keeps getting more interesting by the month. No opening date has been announced, but the arrival gives food lovers one more new name to keep on the radar as summer rolls on.
Pompano-based Craft Construction files for Chapter 11
Craft Construction Company LLC, a Pompano Beach firm with a growing regional footprint, has filed for Chapter 11 protection. For a company that had been expanding its regional presence, the filing marks a notable turn — and one that can ripple out to subcontractors, suppliers, and projects still in progress. Beyond the filing itself, further details haven't been disclosed.
A Pride Month spotlight on LGBTQ care at Holy Cross
As Pride Month winds down, Holy Cross Health is drawing recognition for its work supporting LGBTQ patients in Pompano Beach and across Broward County, with one health advocate leading the charge. Inclusive care rarely makes the front page, yet for many residents it's the difference between a clinic that feels safe and one that doesn't — which makes this quiet, steady work worth naming.
LaVie plays the Living Room Concert Series tonight
Tonight's Living Room Concert Series brings LaVie to The Hive Black Box Theater from 7 to 9 p.m. The intimate room is a nice counterweight to the big amphitheater shows — close enough to actually hear the band breathe between songs. If you want a low-key Thursday out, it's right downtown and easy to fold into the evening.
Music Under the Stars returns to the Great Lawn for July 3
A special edition of Music Under the Stars lands on the Pompano Beach Great Lawn on Friday, July 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. — a relaxed way to ease into the holiday weekend without wrestling beach-day traffic. Bring a blanket, stake out a spot on the grass, and settle in for the sort of free, easygoing summer night the city does well.