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Port Everglades Association
Wednesday, November 30, 2022. It’s our Holiday Luncheon & Business Program 11.30am-1.30pm, Lauderdale Yacht Club this Friday, December 2, 2022 and we are closing the year with an upbeat end-of-the-year report. Port Everglades Association is poised to honor several of its own Friday at the year end luncheon. The Leadership Excellence Recognition is the highest honor the Association bestows each year. Our holiday raffle features a grand prize of a cruise on beautiful Silversea Cruises! You may be a lucky winner! Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy or gift for our Toy/Gift Drive You may also make a donation of cash or on credit card. Port Everglades Association Members have a rich history of giving generously at holiday time. Three organizations we are donating to are The Red School House, New Generation Learning Center, Prophecy Child Care to help 225 kids ages 2-12. Special thank you to our members Dickey Consulting, Hatch and Moffatt & Nichol for leading our Toy/Gift Drive effort. 954.463.2801.
Seafarers House Shoebox Christmas. Donations may be dropped in the donation box in Port Everglades Administration Building. Volunteers will deliver the goodies to the mariners December 1- January 6, 2022.
New Mayor and Vice Mayor for Broward County. Broward County Commission unanimously elected Mayor Fisher to serve as Mayor for the next year. Nan Rich was also elected and both will serve for the next year. Congratulations to both and here’s to an eventful 2023.
Friday, December 2, 2022. Port Everglades Latin Lunch at Port Everglades Building Lobby. $12 special. All proceeds benefit United Way, Broward. Information AEiras@Broward.org
Saturday, 4 – Sunday 5, December, 2022. Audacy Beach Festival. Increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic expected along S E 17th St. and Fort Lauderdale beach. www.audacybeachfestival.com
Wednesday, December 7, 2022. All Port employees, Tenants and ‘Visitors are invited to not just donate blood, but save lives on Wednesday, 10am – 3.30pm Port Everglades Administration Building 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. All donors receive two free Miami Heat tickets.
Thursday, 8 – Friday 9, December, 2022. 13th Annual S E Florida Climate Summit at Broward Convention Center. Keynote Speakers include ICLEI-USA’s Executive Director, Angie Fyfe; Daniel Stander, Special Advisor U.N.; S Florida County Leaders, moderated by Caste Group’s James Donnelly. www.2022CompactSummit@broward.org
Saturday, December 10, 2022. It’s Boat Parade time! Winterfest Boat Parade starts from the downtown area at 6.30pm and ends 9.30pm in Pompano Beach. www.winterfestparade.com
Monday, 27- Thursday 30, March, 2023. Seatrade Cruise Global at Broward County’s Convention Center expected to attract more than 10,000 attendees. www.seatradecruiseevents.com
Friday, June 9, 2023. Be part of the excitement! It’s time to start to think about our Annual ECONOMIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE REPORT, back at the new Broward County Convention Center! See and be seen! Don’t miss out on available Tables and Sponsorships. Save the date and look for more news in January.! 954.463.2801
Executive Director, Lori Baer, Port Everglades Association 954.463.2801 www.portbiz.org
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