![]() ![]() (The city declined to answer questions about whether the two Patrick Lynns are the same person and whether it was aware that Rossman had previously received campaign donations from groups representing witnesses in his investigation.) In fact, just this week, it was announced that Patrick Lynn will be Scirotto’s permanent replacement. Rossman also received an individual donation of $500 from a Patrick Lynn of Davie, Florida, who listed his occupation as “retired law enforcement.” Patrick Lynn also happens to be the name of the veteran Davie police officer who was brought on to act as interim chief in Fort Lauderdale before Scirotto was hired. In 2020 Rossman ran (unsuccessfully) to become Broward County’s state attorney, and his campaign received donations of $1,000 from a number of local Fraternal Order of Police and Police Benevolent Association Groups, including Fort Lauderdale’s. It does appear that way, especially given the background of Gregg Rossman, the ex-prosecutor whose report was used to justify Scirotto’s firing. Would Ya Look at That, America’s Most Pompous Baseball Team Is Finally Terrible ![]() Who’s Really to Blame for Philadelphia’s Latest Faceplant?Ĭanada’s Most Tortured Hockey Team Should Panic Now In March, Lagerbloom announced that he was firing Scirotto because of Rossman’s report, which concluded that “there is a very divisive atmosphere within the Department based on the perception the Chief is intentionally using race, gender and sexual orientation as attributes necessary for promotions.” It accused Scirotto in particular of saying that he planned to choose the “blacker” candidate for a specific open role and of saying that a wall depicting department officials was “too white.” (According to previous published reports, Scirotto, who is gay, is the son of a Black father and a white mother.) The next month, Fort Lauderdale city manager Chris Lagerbloom announced that he was hiring a former assistant state attorney named Gregg Rossman to conduct an outside investigation of Scirotto’s allegedly discriminatory behavior. The events that led to Scirotto’s firing began in October 2021, when three white officers and one Hispanic officer filed complaints with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission arguing that they were passed over for promotions because of their race. The Nightlife News portion of this column is written by Joan Brazer.So refereeing basketball games wasn’t the reason Scirotto was fired from his job. The club has karaoke on Tuesdays, male dancing on Thursdays and movies on Sunday nights. J St., Lake Worth, is a video nightclub that describes itself as a “neighborhood bar of the future.” daily, this cafe has live entertainment nightly. A similar club is Coffee Talk, 517 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. Most nights this venue provides a showcase for local talent. The Underground Coffee Works, 105 Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach, is one more entry into the suddenly blossoming coffeehouse market. Maxim’s is an unassuming place where people of all ages congregate to listen and dance to local bands play sizzling salsa. Maxim’s Supper Club, 7397 SW Eighth St., Miami, was named Best Salsa Club by the Miami Times. Topaz, an excellent Top 40 dance band, continues in the lounge. Starting Wednesday, singer/pianist Tony Chance will be performing in the supper club section. Now there is a bar in the dining room and lounge, plus a second stage area and another dance floor. In fact, live entertainment goes over so well that the restaurant portion of the building was revamped recently. University Drive, Davie, has become one of the busiest spots for the middle-aged mix-and-mingle set. Performers pay no cover charge cost for general admission is $3. At this time, other folk artists share their musical talents with the audience. ![]() Along with the music provided by the group, there will be an open mike. April 17, the Eastside Coffeehouse, 454 NE 58th St., Miami, hosts its monthly Acoustical Open Mike. ![]()
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