The Daily Gazette - Fri Jul 03

MIAMI – With unemployment at a 25-year high, job seekers such as Broward County, Fla., interior designer Jerry Johnson think a little nip, tuck or peel might be the answer to getting work.

Topix - Fri Jul 03

Miramar: Ages 12 and younger can compete in the Bubble Gum Blowing Contest. Adults can participate in the All American Apple Pie Eating Contest and the new I Can't See My Ice Cream Contest for couples. Prizes will be awarded for first place winners. Plus music from Lu White Combo, inflatable rides and face painting. 6 p.m. at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. 954-602-3319.Pembroke Pines: Patriotic arts and crafts for children, game booths with prizes, rides and live music starting at 7 p.m. Snack vendors on site. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free 3-D glasses will be distributed for fireworks at 9 p.m. Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd. ppines.com. 954-435-6525.

Black Enterprise - Fri Jul 03

Jul. 3--The most severe drop in taxable property value in Miami-Dade County in at least 40 years is actually a little worse than first thought.