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Hollywood Gets A Community Shuttle Program October 27, 2022 Share The Hollywood City Commission is set to consider a new Community Shuttle Program. The public is invited to attend the Regular City Commission Meeting on Wednesday November 2nd at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 219. At the meeting an Agenda Item will be presented to introduce a new Fixed Route Community Shuttle Program in partnership with Broward County Transit Division. The shuttle program will be funded by Broward County and provided at no cost to residents. The live broadcast of the meeting can be viewed on the City’s Government Access Channel, Comcast Channel 78, ATT U-Verse Channel 99, and on the City’s website. Those wishing to make an in-person public comment must submit a comment card with the City Clerk at the meeting, prior to the start of the item discussion. Funding & Routes The City of Hollywood has obtained funding as part of the FY2021 Broward County Community Shuttle Program (CSP) Transportation Surtax Funding Process. The proposed service will augment existing public transportation services and serve a greater number of people traveling to and within the City. The proposed Community Shuttle Program will operate 7-days per week for approximately 8-10 hours per day and be free of charge for riders. As part of the application process, the City proposed a total of six routes throughout the eastern and western portions of the City. After careful evaluation of the proposed routes by the Broward County Transportation Division, Broward County notified the City on January 5, 2022 that they would fund the operation of three Community Shuttle routes (detailed below). Route 1 (Red Line): The East Central Loop • Operates between City Hall/Central Library and the Margaritaville Beach Resort • Operates 1 vehicle 7 days per week between 9 am and 5 pm daily • Estimated cycle time is 43 minutes Route 2 (Blue Line): The A1A Loop • Operates between the Walmart Super Center on East Hallandale Boulevard and the Hollywood North Beach Park on A1A • Operates 2 Vehicles 7 days per week with seasonal hours of operation: • November - April: 8 am to 6 pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8 am to 8 pm (Friday - Sunday and Holidays) • May - October: Monday - Thursday 8 am to 6 pm and 8 am to 7 pm (Friday - Sunday and Holidays) • Cycle time for each vehicle (Northbound/Southbound is approximately 24 minutes Route 3 (Yellow Line): The Southeast Loop • Operates between City Hall/Central Library, Young Circle, Jefferson Park and Pembroke Drive. • Operates 1 vehicle 7 days per week between 9 am and 5 pm • Estimated cycle time is 39 minutes Implementation Timeline In November the City will hold a public meeting to share final routes and obtain Commission approval to execute an Inter-Local Agreement with Broward County to fund the Community Shuttle System. In March of next year the City Commission will award a contract to the shuttle vendor for the operation and maintenance of the Community Shuttle vehicles and receive the vehicles to start operations. For more information and route maps visit the dedicated project website at: https://maps.hollywoodfl.org/portal/apps/storymaps/stories/6e47d43d95f44893afd99ed878c89c50 < Previous News Next News >

A Message from the Mayor: Developing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Sunny Isles Beach By Dana Robin Goldman, Mayor of Sunny Isles Beach - www.sibfl.net October 27, 2022 Share The City is embarking on an exciting journey to revamp and revitalize our Parks and Recreation Programs, services and offerings. Our Cultural and Community Services (CCS) department is managing and aiding in the development of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. What will the Master Plan entail? The long-ranging planning document will develop a Comprehensive Park System Plan that defines the direction, development, and delivery of the City’s Parks and Recreation services over the next 10 years. We intend the plan to have a profound impact on Sunny Isles Beach residents and their future Parks and Recreation System. The purpose is to provide the opportunity to reimagine the vision and goals of the CCS department while establishing a shared set of community needs and priorities. Ultimately, we will build a foundation with a focused direction for the development and delivery of parks, recreation, and community services. Our Parks are the cornerstone of the Sunny Isles Beach community. We have 11 Parks within City limits and 98% of residents live within walking distance of at least one park. Whether your kids play at the Town Center Park playground, you attend Tai Chi at Gateway Center, or bring the whole family to Booogie by the Beach every year at Pelican Community Park, our Parks and Facilities offer something for everyone. The master plan will help determine how to focus, diversify, and expand what you can do at your favorite park. There are four phases to the project: Learning, Exploring, Envisioning, and Implementation. The master plan is currently in the Research and Public Engagement processes, which will identify our community’s needs and priorities in order to begin establishing the long-range vision and its associated recommendations and implementations. Once the Final Master Plan is complete, it will be presented at a public open house before coming to the City Commission for adoption. The most important part of the master plan process is your input. Feedback from the community is essential to building a well- rounded and realistic plan that our community will be proud to enjoy. Beginning later this month, we invite you to our Virtual Open House where you can help establish your community vision. Accessible online at https://oursibparksplan.com/ - you will watch a short welcome video, view information boards and participate in a series of engagement exercises to provide your input. The Virtual Open House will be accessible at any time and we encourage you to share the link with your friends and neighbors. Looking ahead, we will be distributing an online survey that we hope to gain your honest feedback. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is an important opportunity that will provide a guideline to best respond to the changing needs and priorities of our residents and community. Together we will reach new heights for a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future for all Sunny Isles Beach residents. Contact Mayor Dana Robin Goldman at: mayor@sibfl.net Or: (305) 792-1753. < Previous News Next News >

YI Love Jewish To Present, God & The Holocaust Commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day South Florida Sun Times Apr 9, 2026 On Monday, April 13th, 2026 In Commemoration Of International Holocaust Day, YI Love Jewish Founder And CEO Avi Hoffman Along With Maestro Aaron Kula And His Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra Will Present God & The Holocaust, A Stunning Multi-Media Musical Concert At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. This stirring performance will delve into the profound and complex bond between Jews and their God, as depicted through the haunting music and literature born of the Holocaust. Drawing deeply from the words and melodies of legendary Jewish and Yiddish playwrights, poets, and authors, the concert will feature songs and stories that echo with heartbreak, resilience, and hope. YI Love Jewish and the Yiddishkayt Initiative, founded by Hoffman and his mother, Professor Miriam Hoffman is a Not-For-Profit Organization that utilizes the performing arts, education, language, literature, and publishing to challenge antisemitism, and to celebrate and promote Jewish history, life, and culture and their far-reaching impact on the world. 
 Carbonell Award-winning actor Avi Hoffman has been awarded Congressional recognition, was invited to the Vatican to meet Pope Francis, and was inducted into the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame for his lifetime work advancing Jewish culture, Yiddishkayt, and Holocaust awareness through the organization he founded - Yiddishkayt Initiative, Inc. ( YILoveJewish.org ). As an actor, he was nominated for a NY Drama Desk Award for his Yiddish language portrayal of Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman. He is well known for his Too Jewish Trilogy: Award winning one man shows Too Jewish, Too Jewish, Too! (PBS, Performer of the Year '95 - NY Press Magazine; L.A. OVATION award - Best Actor in a Musical 2001; NY Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle award nominations) and Still Jewish After All These Years. On TV, he was featured as Sid Raskin in the Starz TV series Magic City, as well as on Netflix’ Bloodline, A&E’s The Glades and on the NBC series Law and Order. Avi has performed all over the world, has numerous acting and directing credits and has received multiple awards and nominations. Aaron Kula is a nationally recognized conductor, educator, composer, accordionist, and producer. He is a Fulbright Music Specialist; in 2018 he was awarded a grant to lecture in Israel, with appearances at the U.S. Embassy, Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, and music conservatories in the Negev and Western Galilee. Maestro Kula’s interdisciplinary career in classical, jazz, and folk music led him to form the award-winning genre bending Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra in 1997. He is an innovator of concert programming, and has conducted concert performances of multiple Broadway musicals, including My Fair Lady, Funny Girl, Fiddler on the Roof, and South Pacific. He is currently Artist in Residence at the Levis Jewish Community Center in Boca Raton, and Artist Liaison for Community Engagement for the Elevar Foundation. 
 God & The Holocaust will take place at 8:00 pm on Monday, April 13th, 2026 at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at: https://tinyurl.com/ms2xd5xw . Tickets range in price from $23 - $89. For more information about God & The Holocaust, to speak with anyone involved in the event, or to attend the performance, please contact Carol Kassie at: carol@carolkassie.com . Or call: (561) 445-9244. YI Love Jewish Founder And CEO, Avi Hoffman Aaron Kula (Photo Credit: Bachi Frost) Previous Next

Cool Sounds & Sultry Summer Nights - Candlelit Atmospheric Concerts Offer Soothing Sounds In An Intimate Setting South Florida Sun Times Apr 23, 2026 South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s (SFSO’s) Popular Summer With The Symphony Chamber Music Series Returns To Bring Cool Sounds To Sultry Summer Nights With Six Concerts From Thursday, May 14th, 2026 – Friday, July 24th, 2026. Enjoy Inviting, Intimate Candlelit Concerts In Fort Lauderdale And Coral Gables, Including Special Meet-And-Greet Receptions With The Musicians After Each Concert. “We’re delighted to keep the music flowing year-round through our Summer with the Symphony chamber series, which allows listeners to experience the beauty of classical music in an up-close and personal way,” said Jacqueline Lorber, President and CEO of South Florida Symphony Orchestra. “Set in candlelit, picturesque atmospheres, these programs pair cherished masterworks with elegant discoveries, offering a rich and intimate concert experience. Whether it’s date night, a night out with friends, or family time, we’re proud to be part of South Florida’s vibrant summer cultural landscape.” May’s “Whispering Waters” shimmer with warmth and light. Take in Hummel’s radiant Piano Quintet, Op. 87 and Schubert’s beloved Piano Quintet in A major, “Trout” featuring luminous textures, playful exchanges, and melodies that float, making for a breezy evening that glows from within. The concert features musicians Huifang Chen (violin), Brandon Wu (viola), Claudio Jaffe (cello), Amy Nickler (bass), and Tao Lin (piano) who will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14th, 2026 at Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ, located at 3010 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, and at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15th, 2026 at Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale, located at 4849 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida 33334. June’s program continues the luminosity with its “Sparkle & Charm” theme. Delight in Farrenc’s elegant Piano Trio No. 2, Op. 34 and Pejacevic’s brilliant Piano Trio, Op. 29 as they glisten with undeniable charm. Catherine Lan’s piano, Huifang Chen’s violin, and Christopher Glansdorp’s cello mingle in a playful exchange of musical ingenuity. The concerts will take place on Thursday, June 25th, 2026 at the Coral Cables Museum, located at 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 with an after party at Books & Books and on Friday, June 26th, 2026 at the Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale. July bids a delightful farewell to the summer series with a “Sweet Serenade.” Dohnanyi’s tender Serenade for String Trio and Dvorak’s spirited Piano Quartet No. 2, Op. 87 unfolds with exquisite lyricism and heartfelt expression, creating a joyous finale. Musicians Huifang Chen (violin), Brando Wu (viola), Claudio Jaffe (cello), and Catherine Lan (piano) will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 at the Sanctuary of the Arts, and at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24th, 2026 at Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale. From sold-out masterworks performances to accompanying today’s musicians such as Natalie Merchant and Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA to performing modern musical scores including Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and Back to the Future, featuring the iconic films screened live with audio and musical accompaniment, South Florida’s largest symphonic orchestra is continuing its journey of excellence inspiring audiences of all ages and musical genres. The series is presented under the artistic direction of Sebrina Maria Alfonso, Music Director of South Florida Symphony Orchestra and curated by SFSO pianist Catherine Lan. Summer with the Symphony 2026 is presented with the support of the City of Coral Gables, Lenore Nolan Ryan World Class Catering & Cooking School, OutClique (Media Sponsor), Robert Smith, and The Windfall Fund. General admission tickets for each program are $40; a three-concert package is $99 ($21 savings). Limited student tickets are $20 (50% Off). Tickets are available to purchase by calling: (954) 522-8445. Or by visiting: https://southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony . For additional information, visit: https://southfloridasymphony.org/summer-with-the-symphony . Call: (954) 522-8445. Or email: info@southfloridasymphony.org . About South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) Founded in 1997 in Key West by Music Director Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso, the Fort Lauderdale-based South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) recently celebrated its 28th season. SFSO is dedicated to providing enriching cultural music experiences to residents and visitors in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Guided by the belief that music is pivotal to thriving communities, SFSO brings vibrancy and engagement with the arts via innovative programming and transformative educational initiatives. A pioneer in its commitment to symphonic music for underserved communities, its Symphony in the Schools program has touched the lives of over 160,000 students since its inception in 1997. SFSO was recently named the first Partner in the Arts for The Parker by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and has been recognized by the Broward County Cultural Division as a “Major Cultural Institution,” one of only a handful of organizations to be so honored. For a performance schedule and season tickets, call: (954) 522-8445. Or visit: https://southfloridasymphony.org . Summer with the Symphony chamber series musicians Huifang Chen, violin; Tao Lin, piano; and Christopher Glansdorp, cello. - Photo courtesy Catherine Lan / South Florida Symphony Orchestra Huifang Chen (violin), Brandon Wu (viola) Claudio Jaffe (cello) and Tao Lin (piano) - Photo courtesy Catherine Lan / South Florida Symphony Orchestra Catherine Lan (piano) - Photo courtesy Catherine Lan / South Florida Symphony Orchestra Previous Next

Hollywood Beach Renourishment Project Update January 11, 2024 Share Now that Turtle Nesting Season is over, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer contractor has resumed work in Broward County. Having just completed work in Hallandale Beach, they have begun work at the south end of Hollywood Beach. They will continue using their staging area in Hallandale Beach to place sand in Hollywood until they reach the Diplomat Beach Resort. Then they’ll shift to the staging area at Keating Park. Sand will be placed from the southern boundary of Hollywood to Iris Terrace. Sand placement will continue from Scott Street to Balboa Street in the north. The schedule intends to have all work completed by April 30th, 2024. Project Details Segment III of the Broward County Shore Protection Project continues through April 2024. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded the Segment III Beach Renourishment Construction Contract to Continental Heavy Civil Corporation. The project area is along the shorelines of Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, Dania, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beaches. This project is expected to place approximately 887,000 cubic yards of Upland Sand along the shoreline, with a 100% cost share by the Federal Government. Where feasible, Shore Protective Dunes may be placed to complement this project. Construction will only occur on Upland Beaches where Property Owners have granted Construction Easement and, where Construction Easement has not been granted, Sand will only be placed below the Erosion Control Line, which defines the boundary between State Sovereign Submerged Lands and Upland Ownership. Beach Construction Access and/or Staging will be at the discretionary needs of the Construction Vendor. Hollywood Schedule: Beach Renourishment began in Hollywood's South Beach in December and construction is expected to be completed by April 30th, 2024. Staging And Beach Access: Keating Park And Meade Street The goal of Engineered Shore Projects is to reduce Risk and promote resilience in coastal communities. Shore Projects help to reduce the damages - Economic, Environmental, Infrastructure, Human Health and Safety of Tropical Storms and Hurricanes. Thousands of residents and businesses in Broward County will benefit from this Shore Project because Storm Events Erode the Beach rather than damaging or destroying Coastal Infrastructure. Beach Nourishment Projects also have inherent benefits in restoring Critical Habitat for Shorebird and Marine Turtle Nesting. The construction is estimated to cost $7,864,770 and is fully funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Project updates are available on the Corps’ Website and Social Media Accounts, including the Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JacksonvilleDistrict/ < Previous News Next News >

A Piece Of History - The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Auction South Florida Sun Times Jul 23, 2025 Julien’s Auctions, The Industry-Leading Pop-Culture Memorabilia Auction House, Announces “The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Auction,” To Take Place In Los Angeles On Monday, August 11th, 2025 At 10:00 a.m. PST. The Sale Honors The Enduring Legacy Of The Global Superstar And Seeks To Raise Awareness And Generate Vital Support For The Foundation’s Diverse Initiatives, Scholarships, And Services—Each Designed To Reflect And Address The Values And Needs Of Today’s Youth. This year marks Whitney Houston’s 40th Anniversary of Music and Entertainment from February 14th, 1985 – February 14th, 2025. A special preview of the auction highlights will be on view at The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation’s 4th Annual Legacy of Love Gala on Saturday, August 9th, on what would have been Houston’s 62nd birthday at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. “Julien’s Auctions is proud to partner with the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation for this very special auction,” said Giles Moon, VP Head of Music for Julien's. “Whitney Houston fans and collectors from around the world will have a rare opportunity to own incredible memorabilia and artifacts from important moments of her stellar career, while making a difference, with 100% of the proceeds from the sale benefitting the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation.” “On behalf of The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, we look forward to partnering with Julien’s Auctions,” says Pat Houston, Executor of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and the President of The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation. “For Whitney’s 40th Anniversary, we have some of her unique and one-of-a-kind items and garments that Whitney wore on stage and at various A-list events and at home. Gathering those items brought back so many memories. We look forward to previewing this year’s collection with her supporters globally.” The collection is live now and the sale will take place on Monday, August 11th from Los Angeles at 10:00 a.m. PST, 1:00 p.m. EST and online at: www.juliensauctions.com . With more than 220 million music recordings sold worldwide, Whitney Houston, also known as “The Voice,” remains peerless. She has released seven career albums, Whitney Houston (1985), Whitney (1987), I’m Your Baby Tonight (1990), My Love Is Your Love (1998), Just Whitney (2002), One Wish: The Holiday Album (2003), and I Look to You (2008) and her recordings are still among the best-selling albums of all time. Her soundtrack recordings included The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album (1992), which remains the best-selling soundtrack album of all time, the best-selling album by a woman in music history, and the best-selling album of the decade; Waiting To Exhale (1995), The Preacher’s Wife (1996), and Sparkle (2012). A recipient of more than 400 awards, including Houston’s six Grammy Awards, 22 American Music Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards, multiple BET, MTV, Soul Train, and NAACP Image Awards. Houston’s inductions include the Grammy Hall of Fame (twice), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. The Emmy Award-winning actor and producer has starred in five critically acclaimed movies including The Bodyguard (1992), Waiting To Exhale (1995), The Preacher’s Wife (1996), Cinderella (1997) and Sparkle (2012). Additionally, she has executive produced Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Sparkle; she also produced The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2, and The Cheetah Girls and The Cheetah Girls 2. As announced by The Estate of Whitney E. Houston on June 25th, 2025, eleven new certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) were posthumously presented on June 25th, 2025, including The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album (19x Platinum), “I Will Always Love You” (11x Platinum), “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” (18x Platinum), “I Have Nothing” (4x Platinum) and “How Will I Know” (3x Platinum). Whitney is the first African American artist to have three RIAA Diamond-certified albums (10x Platinum for each album) including her self-titled debut album, Whitney Houston; her second studio album, Whitney, and The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album. In the U.S. alone, Houston’s RIAA certified units total 114.5 million across 38 titles (27 singles plus 11 albums). With “The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Auction” Julien’s and The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation are united in raising awareness and funds to support scholarships for young college students studying the arts at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Below is a partial list of the unique items available in the August 11th sale from The Whitney Houston Collection: • Whitney Houston’s Casino Themed Jacket Designed by Bob Mackie • Whitney Houston’s Historic FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony Blue Jersey (1994) • Custom At-Home Slot Machine • Faux Crocodile Jewelry Box • Yellow Dress Whitney wore on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” • South Africa’s Post-Apartheid Gold Gown with Turban, Designed by Marc Bouwer • Black Cat Suit with Crystal Embellishments, Designed by Marc Bouwer • Two-piece Green Velour Pantsuit Whitney wore during HBO Concert “Welcome Home Heroes,” Designed by Marc Bouwer • “I’m Your Baby Tonight,” one-of-a-kind, Harley Davidson Black Leather Fringe Jacket • Dolce & Gabbana Yellow Satin Shoes • Dolce & Gabbana Custom Mandarin Orange Shoes • Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Dress and Matching Coat Registering to Bid Registration is required to bid in this auction and can be done in person on the day of the auction, or online before the sale at the Julien's Auctions. For inquiries, please email: info@juliensauctions.com . Or call: (310) 836-1818. Live And Online Auction “The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Auction” August 11th, 2025 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST Placing Bids There are four ways to bid in Live Auctions: • Bid with Julien's Auctions online: https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/the-whitney-e-houston-legacy-foundation-auction • Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative. • Bid in person in the room at our auction events. • Bid in advance by absentee bid. Absentee bid forms are available by calling: (310) 836-1818 Julien’s Auctions accepts payments with cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, DAI, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin and USD Coin. About Julien's Auctions You know that moment when the lights dim, right before your favorite band starts playing? Or that feeling right before the credits roll on a movie that changed your whole world in an instant? The air is charged with anticipation and words are never going to do it justice because you just really had to be there. At Julien's, we exist to bring those moments back into your life through iconic artifacts and one-of-a-kind collections. Whether collaborating directly with artists, partnering with legendary estates, or working closely with discerning collectors, our auctions make culture pop with the promise of discovery and reconnection. From Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and Ringo Starr to Lady Gaga, Banksy, and Kurt Cobain-from LA to the world, we are where originals find their kind. About The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation In 2020, The Estate of Whitney E. Houston formed The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation to continue the mission and important work by the late global superstar. Her lifelong commitment continues to support youth through various program initiatives and services that reflect the values and needs of our young people. The Foundation also serves as a source of empowerment to help rebuild, repair, and restore the self-esteem of our youth and assist them in living productive lives. In 1997, Houston’s elementary school was renamed The Whitney E. Houston Academy for Performing & Creative Arts. Originally opened in 1873, the Franklin School is now the oldest building in the East Orange, New Jersey school district. Previous Next

“Studio 54 Rewind” At Daer Nightclub: The Hottest Dance Ticket In Town Makes A Dazzling Encore May 17, 2024 Share Turn back time and dance, dance, dance at "STUDIO 54 Rewind" presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Saturday, May 18th, from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., at DAER Nightclub located at 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, Florida 33314. The ultimate lavish disco party to benefit FLITE Center has added new entertainment and sponsors to its dazzling lineup. All proceeds benefit FLITE Center programs and services, which provide young adults with resources and support to help them transition to independent living. FLITE Center is a one-stop resource center offering all supportive services to youth aging out of foster care, chronically homeless youth, human trafficking survivors, and LGBTQ+ youth. Party-goers will step back in time to relive the glitz and glamour of the legendary Studio 54 with food, the hottest grooves and live performances courtesy of nationally renowned entertainers Velvet Lenore performing Donna Summer and Michael Dean as Cher. “Last year’s STUDIO 54 fundraiser was a smashing success so we are rewinding back and planning another amazing event,” said Christine Frederick, FLITE Center CEO. “ We can’t wait to collaborate with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood to create this next chapter which will raise much needed funds for the important work that we do at FLITE Center.” From the moment guests step inside, they will be transported to a hypnotizing party atmosphere with popular hits, pulsating lights, champagne toasts, open bar, and gourmet bites. In addition, guests will leave the event with coveted prizes from a balloon pop and luxury auction. Once the event concludes, guests may continue the party at DAER Nightclub, or choose to explore the many amenities of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. “STUDIO 54 Rewind" Co-Chairs are Susan Renneisen, Vice President of Community Affairs and Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and Julie Williamson-Bresset, Senior Vice President and Private Client Advisor with Bank of America. Frederick added, “On behalf of all of us at FLITE Center, we offer our sincere thanks to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and our committed partners, both companies and individuals, for their ongoing support. “STUDIO 54 Rewind" is presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System, Bank of America, Broward Health, Waterfall Bank, Walgreens, SouthState Bank, Synovus, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, OUTClique, Coldwell Banker Realty Cares Foundation, Dex Imaging, GrayRobinson, Premiere Aircraft Sales, Strategic Benefits and Tower Club. Media sponsors are Lifestyle Media Group and South Florida Business & Wealth. In-kind sponsors include Muscle Vodka, Funky Buddha Brewery, Lyres Prosecco, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Papa’s Pilar Rum Ernest Hemingway, Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits, Todd’s Catering and Covar Global Marketing. General admission tickets start at $150; VIP tickets are $250 each and can be purchased at: http://flitecenter.org/Rewind54. Follow FLITE Center at: http://flitecenter.org - and on Social Media at: On Facebook at: www.facebook.com/FLITECenterBroward - On Instagram at: @flitecenter - On LinkedIn at: http://linkedin.com/company/the-flite-center - and on Youtube at: @flitecenter6274. FLITE Center FLITE Center (Fort Lauderdale Independence, Training & Education) Center was created in 2009 through a partnership of the Community Foundation of Broward, the United Way of Broward and the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale, with the intent of offering comprehensive access to services for youth aging out of foster care. A not-for-profit organization, FLITE Center has become the hub of all support services for transitioning youth to become successful adults within a safe, nurturing environment that promotes personal growth while developing practical life skills. Based on community need, FLITE Center has expanded its reach to serve Palm Beach County at 816 Ninth Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. For more information, visit: http://flitecenter.org . < Previous News Next News >

Celebrate The Season Part 1 - Spectacular December Performances At The Broward Center For The Performing Arts November 28, 2024 Share Light up the holiday season with a festive lineup of unforgettable shows and performances that are sure to bring joy and cheer to audiences of all ages at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts this December. From theatrical productions that include Broadway in Fort Lauderdale’s presentation of “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical,” “Anastasia,” and “Narnia” to comedy from Pinky Patel, Ben Brainard and Ryan Sickler, all genres of music from The Outlaws, Levi Kreis, Whiskey Myers and tribute bands bringing the music of Queen and the Beatles, there is something for everyone this December. In a show that was rescheduled due the hurricane, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico brings its Latin music sounds to the Au-Rene Theater on Sunday, December 1st at 8:00 p.m. as part of the Mosaic Series. Decades after its inception, the 13-piece salsa group continues to inspire dancers with its horn-punctuated Latin rhythms and lush vocal harmonies. Officially named "Ambassadors of Our Music" by the Puerto Rican Senate, El Gran Combo's many hits include such classics as "El Menu" and "Timablero." Their 1978 album, “En Las Vegas,” sold more than one million copies, while its follow-up, “In Alaska: Breaking the Ice,” was nominated for a Grammy® Award. A longtime member of popular Latin band Cortijo y Su Combo, Ithier formed El Gran Combo in 1962 with eight of his bandmates, including Percussionist, Dancer, Chorus singer, and Salsa Bandleader Roberto Roena. This legendary Puerto Rican Salsa Orchestra is now over six decades old, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. These revered Salsa gods will be pumping out their unrivaled and florid arrangements of colorful, horn-driven music all night long. Students who take classes in the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center take the Amaturo Theater stage for the Broward Center Education 10th Anniversary Student Spectacular on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Celebrating 10 years of classes and the 10-year anniversary of the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center, this fun-filled and family-friendly performance features students of all ages, who will showcase song and dance from favorite Broadway shows. Audiences can expect spectacular performances from the top-level vocal ensemble The Broward Center Spotlights, the Advanced Musical Theater Workshop and Adult Musical Theater Singing class. The Broward Center Spotlights are supported by Funding Arts Broward, supporting innovative local visual and performing arts in Broward County. AEG and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts present The Outlaws as they return to celebrate their 10th annual homecoming concert, "Green Grass and Yuletide Jam," with special guest John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock series, on Wednesday, December 4th at 8:00 p.m. in the Amaturo Theater. Formed in Tampa in 1972, The Outlaws, known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies, became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant. The band’s first three albums, “The Outlaws,” “Lady In Waiting” and “Hurry Sundown,” featuring such rock radio favorites as “There Goes Another Love Song,” “Green Grass & High Tides,” “Knoxville Girl” and “Freeborn Man,” would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern rock era. Known as The Florida Guitar Army by their fans, The Outlaws earned a formidable reputation as an incendiary live act while touring with friends The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Charlie Daniels Band, as well as The Doobie Brothers, The Who, Eagles and The Rolling Stones. Tony® Award Winner Levi Kreis brings his Home for The Holidays Tour to the Amaturo Theater as part of the Baptist Health Red Carpet Series on Thursday, December 5th at 8:00 p.m. With a seamless blend of Jazz, Gospel, Country and Rockabilly, Kreis delivers a fresh and unique perspective to a flawless collection of Christmas classics and holiday favorites. From uproarious storytelling to soul-stirring renditions, Kreis will leave audiences laughing, crying and filled with the spirit of the season. Comedian and podcaster Ryan Sickler brings his Live and Alive tour to the Amaturo Theater on Friday, December 6th at 8:00 p.m. as part of the Truist Comedy Series. After creating three thriving podcasts (“The HoneyDew,” “The HoneyDew with Y'all” and “The CrabFeast”), Sickler launched “The Wayback” in 2024 and immediately claimed the number one spot on the charts among comedy interview podcasts in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada. His comedic credentials include skillfully guiding stand-up comics and storytellers through humorous explorations of life's lowlights on “The HoneyDew.” Sickler secured the number one spot on the Billboard and iTunes comedy charts with his album “Get a Hold of Yourself.” In 2023, he starred in, directed and produced the standup special “Lefty's Son.” This event contains adult language or content. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Emery Entertainment present Christmas with C.S. Lewis starring David Payne in the Amaturo Theater on Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The year is 1962, and C.S. Lewis, the famous British author who gave the world “The Chronicles of Narnia” and a Christian legacy that few can match, is hosting a group of American writers at his home just outside of Oxford during the twilight years of his life. They have come to hear him speak about significant events and people that shaped his life. As it is Christmas time, Lewis also reflects on how he views this festive season in a display of oratory and humor that made Lewis one of England's most famous public speakers. One of the world’s most spectacular Queen tribute bands comes to the Au-Rene Theater with One Vision of Queen featuring Marc Martel, part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series on Sunday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m. “We Will Rock You,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “We are the Champions” and the legendary “Bohemian Rhapsody” are songs that just scratch the surface of Queen’s legacy. The one and only Freddie Mercury’s unique vocals have made it nearly impossible to perform his music as he did. Finally, Marc Martel and One Vision of Queen perform Mercury’s music the way it is meant to be performed. Legendary Queen drummer Roger Taylor remarked to the Daily Record, “That voice. You listen, close your eyes and you think it’s Freddie. It’s really uncanny.” Martel performs vocals on the Oscar®-Winning Queen biopic film, “Bohemian Rhapsody.” With unique theatrical performance style and eye-popping production, One Vision of Queen gives audiences a front row seat to one of the greatest bands of all time. Generously underwritten by Richard Herter & Dennis Baney and by Rachel & Ron Antevy. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Live Nation present the Whiskey Myers Acoustic Tour 2024 with special guests Cody Canada and Wade Bowen on Tuesday, December 10th at 8:00 p.m. in the Au-Rene Theater. Described by USA Today as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” genre-bending band Whiskey Myers has played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheater and Ryman Auditorium and performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece opened for The Rolling Stones’ 2019 Chicago stadium show. Their self-produced album “Tornillo,” available via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, features the number 17 most-played Americana song of 2022 “John Wayne,” and follows their fifth studio album, “Whiskey Myers,” which debuted at number one on the country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at number two on the rock chart and number six on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Whiskey Myers has sold more than 1.65 million albums and amassed more than 2.25 billion streams while earning six RIAA Gold & Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band, praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal,” has also earned sync success with features and an on-screen appearance in Paramount’s hit show “Yellowstone” as well as the Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team.” As Rolling Stone noted of Whiskey Myers, “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy Rock & Roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.” The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, AEG Presents and Emporium Presents bring The Fab Four: U.S.A. Meets the Beatles to the Au-Rene Theater as part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series on Friday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m. Acknowledged as the ultimate tribute to The Beatles, The Fab Four delivers uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles classics such as "Can't Buy Me Love," "Yesterday," "A Day In The Life," "Twist And Shout," "Here Comes The Sun," and "Hey Jude." Their stage performance combined with three costume changes representing every era of The Beatles has amazed audiences in countries around the world including in Japan, Australia, France, Hong Kong, the UK, Germany, Mexico and Brazil. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the Performance Project present “Narnia,” a musical adaptation of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” as part of the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Imagination Series on Friday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The first and most famous novel of acclaimed British author C.S. Lewis’s “The Chronicles of Narnia” series, the musical follows four English schoolchildren, brothers and sisters, sent away from London during World War II to stay in the manor house of their uncle. They stumble upon the magical kingdom of Narnia held in the power of the White Witch, whose evil spell has frozen the land so that it is “always winter – and never Christmas.” In this spellbound landscape, filled with creatures of myth and fable, the children learn deep lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom that help them grow in spirit and prepare them for life in our world. Featuring the Performance Project students and the professional actors who mentor them, the musical soars from the excitement of the opening number, "Doors and Windows," to the poetry of "Narnia (You Can't Imagine)" to the stirring "To Make the World Right Again." Also at the Broward Center in December: Men Who Dance from November 30th – December 1st, Florida Grand Opera: The Magic Flute on December 5th, Symphony of the Americas: Holiday POPS! on December 8th & December 10th and Gold Coast Jazz: Bobby Watson Quartet, Post Motown Bop on December 11th. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center and The Parker. Buy tickets online at: www.BrowardCenter.org - Or: www.Ticketmaster.com - By phone at: (954) 462-0222; in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. 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New Legislation: Impacting Aventura Condominiums July 7, 2022 Share The City of Aventura was proud to host their own Senator, Jason Pizzo, as well as Senator Jennifer Bradley, who sponsored the New Condo Legislation, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book and Speaker Designate of the Florida House, Daniel Perez for a Town Hall on the new Law. If you missed the Town Hall, you can find a full video of the Event on the City's YouTube Page At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rLp4Z0nzCk Under the new Law, buildings in Aventura will undergo an Initial Recertification 25 years after Construction. Under the Prior Law, this Recertification was done after 40 years. Once Recertification takes place, buildings will undergo Recertification every 10 years. Recertification requires that the building undergo Structural and Electrical Inspections and make any necessary Repairs. Condominiums will now be required to undergo a Reserve Study to determine their needs every ten years and Fully Fund Reserves for Structural Integrity. Associations have until 2025 to achieve Fully Funded Reserves. This Requirement only applies to Structural Reserves. Funds for things such as upgrading the appearance of Common Areas or Replacing Furniture or Equipment remain at the discretion of each Association. Last year, The City of Aventura Adopted the First Legislation in Florida which requires all of its buildings to submit any Engineering Reports it receives to the City. All Engineering Reports Submitted to the City are published on the City of Aventura’s Web-Site and are available for viewing to the Public At: https://www.cityofaventura.com/ < Previous News Next News >

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The Show Must Go On…As Well As a Mask: Face Coverings and a Recent Negative COVID-19 Test Policy To Be Implemented September 16, 2021 Share For entry to performances, all guests 12 years of age and older are asked to provide documentation of a recent negative COVID-19 PCR test result conducted within 72 hours prior to the performance Among the first to close when the pandemic began, The Broward Center for the Performing Arts has announced new health and safety protocols that will enable it to welcome back artists, audiences, staff and volunteers to all of the stages at the Broward Center and The Parker. Mandatory face coverings for performances and guest documentation showing a recent negative COVID-19 test will be required for all patrons attending ticketed performances. As an alternative to a negative test result, patrons are given the option to provide documentation showing full vaccination status. The policy will be implemented beginning Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 with a 2021/2022 Season opening concert at The Parker by Firefall, Pure Prairie League and Orleans. The policy applies to all ticketed events including those presented by the Broward Center and its partners in the arts including Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Grand Opera, Gold Coast Jazz, Miami City Ballet, Slow Burn Theatre Company and Symphony of the Americas. “Since the pandemic closed concert halls around the world, we have been working with other industry leaders who share a deep commitment to public, guest and staff safety on a path forward to raising the curtain again,” said Broward Center President and CEO Kelley Shanley. “The return of live performing arts depends on artist and audience confidence. Many artists are now requesting these types of safety protocols, and our new policy is quickly becoming the industry standard and similar to those being implemented by Broadway theaters, major concert promoters and venues around the nation.” The Broward Center is following health and safety guidelines developed in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic that have been informed by guidance of public health officials including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to the guest entry policy, vaccinations are required for staff, volunteers and crew working performances. Any guest two years of age or older is required to wear a suitable face covering that covers the nose, mouth and chin (rather than gaiters, shields or respirator masks) while inside the venues. For entry to performances, all guests 12 years of age and older are asked to provide documentation of a recent negative COVID-19 PCR test result conducted within 72 hours prior to the performance, or a negative COVID-19 Antigen test result conducted within 24 hours prior to the performance start time. The test result can be printed or digital (including an email or text message from the test provider displayed on a phone or electronic device), but must clearly reflect the name of the guest, the date of the test, the type of test performed and the negative test result. As an alternative, fully vaccinated guests have the option of presenting documentation of full vaccination with the final dose at least 14 days prior to the performance date. Acceptable documentation may be the original vaccination card, a printed copy of the vaccination card or a digital copy of such card. As part of the new policy, staff will check for matching photo identification. The venues will not duplicate nor retain any of the documentation provided by guests. It is the responsibility of the ticket purchaser to communicate these policies to all those who will be using the tickets. Performance ticket holders who do not comply with these policies may be required to leave the theater without refund. Specific health & safety guidelines, which will continue to evolve as the environment changes, are available at BrowardCenter.org/safety and will be communicated to ticket holders in advance of performances. Refunds are available for anyone who submits confirmation of a positive test result in the ten-day period prior to the performance. For tickets purchased through resale or third-party sites, ticket holders should contact those purchase sites directly to determine their refund policies. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. For more information visit: www.BrowardCenter.org like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/browardcenter/ and https://www.facebook.com/browardcentereducation/ follow us on Twitter and Instagram at: @BrowardCenter, subscribe to our channel at Youtube.com/user/BrowardCenter and join the conversation with: #BrowardCenter. The Broward Center 2021/2022 season is generously underwritten by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. AutoNation, Bank of America, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Spirit Airlines, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, MasterCard and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are proud sponsors of the Broward Center. Programs are also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. < Previous News Next News >