Commentary by Howard Melamed  June 7,2008: Last week, John Sommerer a previous mayor of Coral Springs was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison and given a 30 probation period, after pleading “No-Contest”.  He was able to have the 1/2 year that he was behind bars taken off the sentence. …

Family seeks Apology  – Community needs Explanation – Murderer still on the loose by Howard Melamed April 24,2008: Most know me as a supporter of the Police Department.  I have always been of the opinion and still am, that the Police Department does a great job, and really makes sure…

The Better way is to give back 25% of the taxes Americans paid last year to spend! by Howard Melamed Now that our elected officials have passed the 800 billion or so stimulus package ( which they didn’t read) I decided to actually read it.  This ain’t going to work.    …

While most Americans were watching at home the televised election coverage, I was on a Ferry between Helsinki Finland and Stockholm Sweden.  Seven hours difference, I was up early in the morning finding out that Obama was our new president.  However, in the lounges of the ferry, there were other…