Port Everglades Association
Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Our 3rd Annual Port Everglades Association Bimini Retreat — delivered via the Balearia Caribbean Ferry — was our most successful yet, with nearly 100 members and their families joining us for an unforgettable weekend. The retreat offered the perfect blend of networking and island escape, giving members the chance to connect with new faces while enjoying Bimini’s unmistakable vibe. This year’s highlights were exceptional: a day‑boat adventure featuring swimming with sharks, feeding stingrays, snorkeling near a shipwreck, and a meaningful beach cleanup that showcased our community spirit. A tremendous thank‑you to our event sponsors whose support made this retreat possible: Balearia Caribbean Ferry, King Ocean, Port Consolidated, Resolve Marine Group, SHUTTS, Stanley Legal Services, Total Marine Solutions, Synovus Bank, Terminal Security Services, and Resorts World Bimini.
As we return home, we look ahead to a meaningful week. This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day and welcome the First Day of Summer on Sunday, June 21. We also honor Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, and our offices will be closed in observance. And a reminder as we move deeper into the season: Hurricane Season began on Monday, June 1 — please stay prepared and stay safe.
Thursday, July 2, 2026. START YOUR JULY 4TH/250TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND OFF WITH OUR PORT EVERGLADES ASSOCIATION BUSINESS LUNCHEON AT LAUDERDALE YACHT CLUB. 11.30am-1.20pm. We feature World-Class Prepare, Respond, Recover Program featuring Cliff Berry II, CEO of Cliff Berry Inc., furnishing environmental services, 24/7/365 since 1958. Matthew Bierwagen, Director of Bids/estimating, now in his 15th year as an internationally renowned response diver and naval architect with Resolve Marine Group. Joseph Morris, Port Everglades CEO and Port Director provides introductions and overview. Remember, it’s Thursday July 2, 2026! Make your reservation now! Seats go quickly! 954.463.2801. [email protected].
Today, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The 57th Edition of Port Everglades Webinar Series featuring: Broward County / Port Everglades Foreign Trade Zone. (FTZ) Number 25. Presenters are Krystal Permanan - Senior Manager - Business Development and Donna Young - Program Coordinator. Krystal and Donna will provide an in-depth presentation regarding the latest developments and updates to this vital program. 10am - 11am. EST. Webinar will air via Microsoft Team. Registration Robert Barcelo 954.468.0177. Mobile 954.253.4407 [email protected].
Tuesday, 23 – Friday, June, 2026. Broward Navy Days, Inc. hosts a visit by the state-of-the-art National Security Multi-Mission Vessel STATE OF MAINE (NSMV 3) to Port Everglades. The training ship, built at Hanwha Philly Shipyard and recently delivered to Maine Maritime Academy, will be crewed by more than 600 future U.S. Merchant Marines from MMA and Texas A&M Maritime Academy. Public ship tours will be offered on Wednesday, June 24 between 11am – 1pm. Berth 2, near the Convention Center. Registration required. https://mainemaritime.edu/admissions/general-admissions/connect/tssom-port-visits/. Information to sponsor activities for students during their visit, contact. J.W.Arnold. [email protected].
Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC) presents "Design of Navigation Locks – Overview of the State-of-the-Practice," 2pm–3p.m. Free, participants will receive 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit. Speakers are John Clarkson, PE, Navigation Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE-RET) and Chair of international PIANC Working Group 206. Eric Johnson, PE, SE, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Inland Navigation Design Center. This webinar will provide an overview of all facets of navigation lock design, including planning, engineering, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation. Participants will learn how to utilize the new PIANC Working Group 206 state-of-the-practice report, a valuable resource for the efficient design, construction, operation, and maintenance of navigation locks. Information, [email protected]. Register, https://pianc.us/registration-form-for-24-june-2026-webinar.
Thursday, June 25, 2026. Visit Lauderdale’s Stacy Ritter, President, CEO, presents a look into the region’s record-breaking economic velocity. Learn how the massive $1.5 billion Convention Center expansion, the global "Never Lose Your Splash" campaign, and the recent international windfall from hosting IPW 2026 are driving customers in the wave of Broward's booming tourism ecosystem. Tower Club. One Financial Plaza, Regions Bank Bldg. 28th floor.7.30am-9am. [email protected]
Saturday, July 4, 2026. Port Everglades Association Member, McAllister Towing & The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company cordially invite you aboard M/V Long Island for the International Parade of Sail, New York Harbor. It’s the largest peacetime maritime gathering in American history, bringing together 48 Tall Ships, naval vessels, maritime delegations, participants 20+ nations as America celebrates its 250th Anniversary. If you are in New York, what a way to celebrate the 4th! Free, but reservations only with government ID etc, boarding at 6am, departure 7.30am, return 2pm. Sail4th250.rsvpify.com.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026. CBP/Port Everglades presents Perishable Cargo Meeting, hosted by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, (CBP) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Broward County’s Port Everglades. 1.30pm – 3pm, in person, First Floor Auditorium, Port Everglades Administration Building. Registration Robert Barcelo [email protected] 954 468 0177, Mobile 954 253 4407.
Sunday, July 19, 2026. Join Broward County and the Florida Panthers for FREE public watch party celebrating international soccer. The Finals, 3pm. Attendance and parking are free. Parking gates will open two hours before kickoff, and arena doors will open one hour before each match. The Plaza, outside main doors of the arena, will host a variety of pregame activities for families, including food trucks, face painting, inflatables, games and more. Attendees may reserve up to six tickets through SeatGeek.com orAmerantBankArena.com.
Lori Baer, Executive Director, Port Everglades Association. 954.463.2801. [email protected]
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