Magic was in the air as nearly 250 guests recently attended the fourth annual Cordish Companies Green Blazer Awards Gala & Celebration presented by Florida Blue at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. This celebratory event raised over $50,000 to support Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI) programs that serve underserved communities.
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As SNAP benefits are reduced and food costs rise, families across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties are turning to local food banks, pantries, and community organizations. This front-page guide highlights key locations and resources to ensure everyone has access to nutritious meals.
The Women of Veteran Affairs (WOVA) proudly invites the community to its 5th Annual Military Ball and Fundraiser on Saturday, November 9, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel and Convention Center, located at 11775 Heron Bay Blvd, Coral Springs, Florida.
The Friends of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) hosted a spectacular evening of recognition and celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2025, marking the 23rd Anniversary Celebration Gala under the inspiring theme, “Strength & Clarity Over Time.”
The Eta Nu Education Foundation proudly announces its 7th Annual Benefit Gala
On this past weekend neighbors from across Fort Lauderdale joined forces to celebrate 2025 Make A Difference Day, coming together to clean, paint, and plant throughout the city. From Dorsey Riverbend to Downtown Civic Association, Durrs, Imperial Point, Lake Ridge, and Twin Lakes, volunteers of all ages rolled up their sleeves to care for the places they call home. Seeing so many familiar faces working side by side was a glowing reminder of the strength, spirit, and unity of this community. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who participated and helped make a visible difference in our neighborhoods.
Plans to build a Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in downtown Miami have been put on hold after a judge temporarily blocked the land transfer needed for the project.
Funding Arts Broward (FAB) a dynamic, privately funded membership nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the arts, launched its 23rd season with a celebratory and widely attended reception at Northern Trust on Las Olas on October 9. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a warm welcome from newly appointed board chair Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., and an exclusive performance by Carbonell Award-winner Tim Davis, Executive Artistic Director of New City Players.
I’ve learned that doors don’t always open the way we expect. Sometimes they’re pushed wide open through blessings and answered prayers. Other times, they creak open after seasons of struggle, doubt, or discomfort. Yet truth be told, there have been times when I stood in front of an open door, hesitant, unsure if I had what it took to walk through.
A true pioneer in Florida’s judicial history, Retired Judge Melvia Green received a heartfelt tribute as South Dade residents and members of the legal community gathered to unveil Judge Melvia Green Terrace in Richmond Heights the same neighborhood where she grew up.