Port Everglades Association
Wednesday, September 30, 2026. October is roaring to life at Port Everglades — a full‑throttle month packed with signature events and community energy. We kick things off this Friday with our sold‑out Business Luncheon, roll straight into our Annual Port Everglades Association Golf Tournament on October 23, and close the month with the world‑famous Boat Show beginning October 28. Broward County is buzzing, and Port Everglades is right at the center of it all, including hosting its annual Kick‑Off Cruise meeting. Be sure to check the full calendar of events below — it’s a powerhouse lineup.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Friday, October 2, 2026. Port Everglades Association Business Luncheon. 11.30am – 1.30pm. Lauderdale Yacht Club. We present Boat Show to Boardwalk! From the largest boat show in the world to Hollywood’s famed Broadwalk making Broward County a hub of activity. Lori Wheeler, V.P. Marine Industries Association who own the Boat Show and Dean Fullichio, Senior Sales Director, Informa Market who produce the Boat Show will give us the dynamics of putting on the boat show. Mayor Josh Levy and City Manager Raelin Storey of Hollywood give us the latest of the city’s commercial, industrial and residential progress. Joseph Morris, CEO & Port Director, gives us latest happenings at Port Everglades. We are packed more than usual. Please be mindful that both parking and the ballroom will fill up fast, so arrive early. The event is completely full and only confirmed registrants will be able to participate. 954.463.2801.
Friday, October 23, 2026. Port Everglades Association Seaport Golf Tournament is right around the corner at Plantation Golf Course and Club. Full hot breakfast at 7.30am, Shotgun start at 9am. Full barbecue lunch after play with Tournament Winners and Raffle Prizes. Reminder to all confirmed foursomes for the Seaport Golf Tournament. If you have not already furnished your names, please send them to us ASAP. If you are looking for a golfer to fill in, please contact us as we have a shortlist of members who are hoping to play. If for any reason you are not able to use your foursome, please contact us right away. We can buy back your foursome from you as we have a shortlist of members who would like to field a team. All Members are invited, even if you don’t play, cheer on our players and enjoy the barbecue! We are SOLD OUT! See you there! 954.463.2801.
The Panama Canal will increase the number of daily transits through its Neopanamax locks to 10, effective 15 October 2026, following an assessment of water levels in Gatun Lake. This makes the total number of daily slots is 33. Alongside the increase in daily transits, the Panama Canal Authority has raised the maximum authorized draft for vessels using the Neopanamax locks to 14.94 meters, or 49 feet. www.porttechnology.org
Monique Headley has been appointed Public Information Officer of Port Everglades. Lt Christian Silva, has been assigned to Broward Sheriff’s Officer, Port Everglades as the Executive Officer. Welcome aboard and congratulations to both!
Friday, October 2, 2026 The Marine Advisory Council Meeting is scheduled to convene every first Friday of the month, as it permits, at the main offices of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida. 8am – 9am. www.miasf.org
Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance hosts their Annual Dinner, 5.30pm-8.30pm. Broward County Convention Center Atlantic Ballroom. 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. www.GFLALliance.org/2026annual
Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Annual Cruise Kick-Off Meeting, Port Everglades. Broward County Convention Center. 11.30am – 1.30pm. Luncheon served. Free parking on Convention Center’s Parking Garage ground floor. Reservation by Wednesday, October 14 at Eventbrite
Thursday, October 22, 2026. Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization presents the 5th Annual State of the Region & Annual Awards at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. We honor a distinguished group of leaders, Senator James Scott (Lifetime Achievement Award,) Steve Braun, FDOT District 4 (Community Impact Award, Coree Cuff Lonergan (Visionary Award,) Lisa Scott Founds (Champion Award.) [email protected] 954.876.0073
Saturday, October 24, 2026. 30th Annual International Golden Compass Award Gala at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Port Everglades Pilots Association is being honored this year. The Pilots Association celebrated 95 years of Leadership and Dedication to the maritime industry. They are an elite group of carefully chosen mariners who have demonstrated exceptional qualities of skill, dedication, and commitment to service in the maritime industry. We are honored they are members of Port Everglades Association. The prestigious Compass Golden Compass Gala is Seafarer’s House’s largest Annual Fundraiser. Make your reservation now [email protected]. Sponsorships 786.985.6049
Sunday, 25 – Wednesday, 28 October, 2026 Robert Barcelo will be in Georgetown, Guyana, representing Port Everglades at CSA’s 56th Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Exhibition. Trade between Port Everglades and the Caribbean represented 34% of our port’s total container throughput in 2025. If you’re attending, let's make sure to connect so we can help you expand Caribbean trade! 954.253.4407. [email protected]
Wednesday October 28 - Sunday November 1, 2026. 67th Annual Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. As the world's largest in-water boat show, it spans multiple waterfront locations featuring1,300 boats and 1,000 exhibiting brands to six venues across the region! Its 67th year comes with new experiences on and off the water, It brings $1.79 billion economic impact plus 100,000 jobs across Florida. Tickets now available wwwflibs.com
Wednesday, October 30, 2026. 2026 SFRPC & TCRPC Conference. Join Blue Tech entrepreneurs, investors, and other public, private, non-profit, and educational leaders working to elevate Southeast Florida as the emerging state and national leader in the Blue Tech Economy. Glenn Whitshire, Deputy Director, Port Everglades will be one of the keynote speakers. 8.30am – 3.30pm, Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Information www.sfregionalcouncil.org. 954.924.3653. and www.tcrpc.org. 772.221.4060
Wednesday 4 – Friday 6, November, 2026. 18th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Drive climate solutions. www.broward.org/Climate/Summit2026/
2026 Bimini Retreat
Gain first-hand knowledge of ideas and plans which affect Port Everglades and port businesses at the city, county, state and federal levels.
