YMCA of South Florida Honors Spirit Of Community And Dave W. Cash Award Recipients in Broward County

The YMCA of South Florida announced the 2024 recipients of the Spirit of Community Award and Dave W. Cash Youth Leadership Award in Broward County during its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Breakfast at First Baptist in Fort Lauderdale. Presented by JM Family Enterprises, the breakfast was one of several YMCA events held in …

The Economic Council of Palm Beach County Announces Winners of the 38th Annual William T. Dwyer Awards for Excellence in Education

The Economic Council of Palm Beach County Foundation hosted the 38th Annual William T. Dwyer Awards for Excellence in Education presented by The Hanley Foundation on May 10. Hundreds gathered for the 2022 Dwyer Awards ceremony at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach that celebrated local educators. Seven award recipients were announced and honored, along …

CARBONELL AWARDS Reschedules Annual Ceremony in Honor of Jan McArt

Jeff Kiltie, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, today announced that the 45th annual awards ceremony has been rescheduled to  Monday, November 7 at 7:30 pm at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center at 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, FL 33311. “The awards ceremony was moved up one week so it wouldn’t conflict with the Celebration of Life for …

Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook 2022 Benefactors Gala to Honor STEVE TYRELL

The Benefactors Gala and honorees were announced today by the Society’s Founder Dick Robinson and Gala Chairman Bob Merrill. Tickets for this exclusive, festive attire event—including cocktails, dinner, and musical performances—are $1,000. RSVPs are requested by April 19 by phone (561.469.6703), by email (Annette@spgas.org) or online at http://preserveourgas.org/donate.php Steve Tyrell is a GRAMMY® Award-Winning producer and vocalist. The definition of a …

The Boca Raton Historical Society Inducts 2021 WALK OF RECOGNITION Honorees

The Boca Raton Historical Society welcomed more than 100 distinguished guests to the 2021 Walk of Recognition induction ceremony and reception, which was held last week at the Addison. The annual honor goes to individuals and organizations that have “served for the interest of our community and have enriched the lives of the citizens of the Boca Raton.” The …

The Boca Raton Historical Society Announces WALK OF RECOGNITION Inductees 2021

The Boca Raton Historical Society today announced the 2021 Walk of Recognition inductees. The annual honor goes to individuals and organizations that have “served for the interest of our community and have enriched the lives of the citizens of the Boca Raton.” This year’s Walk of Recognition ceremony and reception will be held on Wednesday, November 17, at 6 pm, …

PB PHOTO CENTRE Announces Winners of 25th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW

Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced the prize winners of its current presentation: 25th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW Juried Exhibition Runs Through Nov. 30   The MEMBERS’ SHOW 2021 exhibition displays 99 stunning images from 38 member photographers, including 24 from Palm Beach County. The Best In …

Broward Performing Arts 2021 Annual Reception

The Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s 2021 Annual Reception was cause for celebration. It was the official reopening of The Parker after a two-year restoration project, and the iconic and beloved venue drew rave reviews from guests who were treated to tours of the theater and a special musical performance by The Monkees, led by Micky …

Two-Year Grant to Provide ‘Digital Divide’ Family Support in Six FL School Districts

While most Florida students are returning to face-to-face learning in the new school year, the need for students and families to effectively navigate digital learning resources and platforms appears here to stay.  A two-year $500,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to the Consortium will support hiring e-learning coaches in six communities to engage vulnerable …

Zoo Miami wins FRPA award for Conservation

The Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) has selected Zoo Miami’s Conservation Action Center as the 2021 recipient of the Innovative Programming: Environmental Resiliency and Sustainability award. This award is given in honor of the outstanding work done by Zoo Miami to advance the park and recreation profession in Innovative Programming for environmental resiliency and …