On November 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM, we am excited to invite you to join us at Fort Lauderdale’s Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library (SNMAL) for the launch of…
By Joe Akin ( OutClique Brand Ambassador - Co-Chair of the 2026 Plant Fair )The countdown is on! On November 7, 2026 from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m., and November 8…
By Mayor Dean TrantalisThe simple truth: City services are not free.Here’s another truth: Fort Lauderdale has a proven record of fiscal conservatism and financial prudence.So where does our money go?…
By Rev. Aaron LauerWhen I was in New York City in May, I made it a point to spend some time in the West Village and pay my respects at…
The Creative Future of Downtown Fort LauderdaleBy Claudia CastilloDowntown Fort Lauderdale is changing rapidly. More people are choosing to live, work, and spend time there, transforming what was once primarily…
By Father Rich VitaleWell, it’s October again, which means Halloween is almost here. I have always loved Halloween, which I realize is perhaps an odd confession for a man of…
By Megan Fitzgerald, PhDWhat does it mean to be a community clinic? That same place you visit for testing, screening, free PrEP and HIV healthcare is hosting its most popular…
By Bishop Durrell Watkins, DMinThe following celebrities share something in common: Al Green, Alan Ladd, Bear Bryant, 70s heartthrob Ben Murphy, President Bill Clinton, Billy Bob Thornton, charming outlaw Cherokee Bill,…
By Charles BaranWilton Manors is a city full of wonderful things. Two of the most amazing Wilton Manors residents that have called the city home since 2008 are Marc Martorana…
The national touring competition “If the Shoe Fits" has returned for its second year, once again seeking the next Queen of New Year’s Eve to star in Key West’s world-famous…
By Gary SchweikhartGary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, announced two new members to the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors:Jacob AroninAs Director of…
By Fran Folic for History Fort LauderdaleWhat does a 32-year-veteran Broward County judge do once he steps away from the bench? If you are the Honorable Robert Lee, you devote…
Pompano Beach’s Creative TransformationBy Claudia CastilloWelcome to Beyond the Canvas, a new monthly column exploring the people, places, and ideas shaping Broward County’s creative future. Each month, I’ll look beyond…
Marks 55 Years of Ministry and Two Decades of Leadership Under Bishop Durrell Watkins, DMin and Bishop Robert Griffin, DMinBy Savannah WhaleySunshine Cathedral was founded in Fort Lauderdale just two brief years after…
By Mayor Dean TrantalisI hope you enjoyed your summer! With the school year underway, the city is alive with activity.The start of schools also comes with the additional expenses families…