Winterfest’s black tie event adopts Lion King theme
The countdown has begun for one of South Florida’s most glamorous nights. The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Black Tie Ball, presented by Broward Health in association with Republic National Distributing Company, takes place on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.
Students gain experience on research-gathering cruises
About 20 marine students at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School recently participated in a training cruise aboard the research vessel F.G. Walton Smith.
Survey: Fighting climate change popular with voters
A majority of Floridians expressed support for political candidates who fight climate change, according to a new Florida Atlantic University survey. Nearly 52 percent of respondents agreed that a candidate with a record of reducing climate impacts was more likely to get their vote.
Don’t miss the Turkey Trot!
Before the big dinner and family get-together, a few thousand participants are expected to burn some calories in the annual 5k run/walk race on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, during the 13th Annual Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot taking place along State Road A1A.
Charter boat captain recalls waterspout ordeal
Meet charter boat captain and Dania Beach resident Michael John Meeker, 55, who owns a 23-foot Harris pontoon he named Prosperity. He owns his own charter boat business. How did you get into boating? I grew up on the edge of the Everglades in west Broward and started hunting, fishing and traveling in a v-hull rowboat.
Cardboard craft
Hollywood residents will vie for awards in five different categories in the upcoming Cardboard Boat Race 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 5 at City of Hollywood Marina Boat Ramp, 700 Polk St.
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