[ April 24, 2010; ] The City of Coconut Creek is pleased to announce that 700 trees will be distributed to city residents at the 10th Annual Free Tree Giveaway, which will take place on Saturday, April 24th, 20010, from 8:00AM until noon at City Hall.

Trees that are to be given away include: Red Maple, Pond Cypress, White Geiger, Blolly [...]

[ March 19, 2010 to March 20, 2010. ] The 22nd Edition of Literary Feast will be March 19 & 20, 2010 and bring as many as 20 authors to Fort Lauderdale to participate in a weekend celebration of writers and writing, Literary Feast includes three individual events, each offering an exceptional and unparalleled mix of literary, social, and educational elements.

Women, Work & [...]

[ April 30, 2010 to May 22, 2010. ] Enjoy an evening of laughs with the ladies when Entertainment Events, Inc. presents Girls Night: The Musical; premiering at Paradise Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 30. The show will run through May 22. Tickets are on sale Friday, February 26 at 1 p.m.

Girls Night: The Musical has earned rave [...]

[ April 17, 2010; ] In this era of text messaging and abbreviated communications, the future of literacy is often questioned.  That’s why The Galleria’s “Big People Spelling Bee,” presented in part with Tri-Rail, is the perfect challenge for those who still believe in and have a knack for spelling on Sat., April 17 at 10 a.m. at The Galleria. [...]

For many, the spiritual path begins with a guide. For others, such as Maria Baez, spiritual awareness is naturally a part of their essence from childhood.
“I was always connected to the path since I was a little girl and discovered my intuitive gift at age 12 when I was having prophetic dreams and images about [...]

[ March 13, 2010; ] Join us at the Miramar Town Center, 2300 Civic Center Place, as the City hosts its “SECOND ANNUAL TOUR DE MIRAMAR FAMILY BICYCLE RALLY”, on Saturday, March 13, 2010 beginning at 9:00am. Come out and support good health and a cleaner planet.

This FREE event will include a Family Bicycle Route and an Enthusiasts Bicycle Route.  [...]

[ January 30, 2010 to May 9, 2010. ] We’re off to see The Wizard of Oz, as Miami Children’s Museum (MCM) hosts the debut of the first-ever, licensed traveling educational exhibit based on the beloved movie classic. The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibit opened in January and runs through May 2010.

Created by MCM and licensed by Warner Bros. Consumer Products, this interactive [...]

[ April 16, 2010 to April 18, 2010. ] Florida’s Newport Guitar Festival, considered to be the world’s largest modern guitar festival, will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino April 16-18.  Joining the celebration are two iconic faces in the music industry – Ed King, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s original guitarist and composer of Sweet Home Alabama, and Muriel Anderson, one of [...]

[ March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010. ] Programs and events are subject to change.

March 2010

Monday, March 1
BROWARD RARE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COUNCIL
Extension Education (Davie)
For adults
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Free.
Meet interesting people who all share this special purpose of procuring seeds and new plants, promoting new species and improved varieties, propagating new plants, and growing rare tropical fruits and vegetables. For more information, call [...]

[ February 19, 2010; 12:00 am to 11:56 pm. ] The Fort Lauderdale Police Department will be conducting a traffic safety checkpoint on Friday, February 19, 2010.  The location of the checkpoint will be in the 700-800 block of Northwest 24 Avenue.  The checkpoint will be conducted from 4:00 P.M. until 12:00 A.M.

Vehicles will be randomly selected and drivers will be checked for valid paperwork [...]

[ February 25, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. April 11, 2010; 12:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] City to host Government Academy

Reserve your spot for this year’s Government Academy, and learn how this Baldrige Award-winning organization runs local government.

The five-session program will address the complex task of running a municipality, including overviews of the government organization as a whole; community development; transportation and environmental services; leisure and cultural activities; and public safety.

Participants [...]

[ February 25, 2010; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Every Thursday Starting February 25th, Our Group will be involved in South Florida’s most Entertaining, Interesting, Thought Provoking, and Fun Interactive Live Sitcom and Talk Show. Touching on Real Life Topics such as Relationships, Finance, Social Issues and so much more

Whiskey Redemption is like an episode of Seinfeld or Cheers brought to you live and [...]

[ March 16, 2010; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” and 20-time Grammy Award-winner returns to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on March 16 at 8 p.m.  Tickets go on sale Friday, February 12 at 1 p.m.

Tickets cost $125, $100 & $75.* All seats are reserved and available at the Hard Rock [...]

[ April 22, 2010; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Iconic songwriter and musician John Fogerty brings four decades of classic hits to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 22 at 8 p.m.  Tickets are on sale now.

John Fogerty is an American treasure: one of the most revered and influential artists to emerge in the ‘60s, and still [...]

[ February 13, 2010; 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Feel the love as kids get sweet on treats such as cookie decorating, jewelry making, heart-themed activities, Cupid Bingo for prizes and more as Simon Kidgits Club presents its Valentine’s Day Party, this Saturday from 1 to 3PM at the Coral Square Mall, 9469 West Atlantic Boulevard, Coral Springs. In addition to the edible and exciting [...]

[ February 10, 2010 to February 14, 2010. ] Valentine’s Day is here. That means picking out the right token of love for that special someone and finding the right place to go for your evening on the town. When it comes to culinary connections, BrowardNETOnline.com has you covered. Here are a few local hotspots that might be just the right touch for that [...]

[ February 26, 2010; 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. March 3, 2010; 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a special tax benefit for people who work full or part-time, whose income is below established government levels. This credit will reduce the amount of taxes owed, resulting in a rebate (or credit) back to your family.

EITC is a reimbursement for low to moderate income wage earners instituted [...]

[ March 7, 2010; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk.  Listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists on four stages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month.

The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is produced by the City of Fort Lauderdale [...]

[ February 10, 2010; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Start your lunch hour on a high note with the City of Fort Lauderdale’s 6th Annual Comcast Noon Tunes, a free lunchtime concert series. The 2010 Noon Tunes will be presented every Wednesday, beginning February 3 through March 24, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Stranahan Park, located at 100 E. Broward Boulevard in downtown [...]

[ March 13, 2010; ] It’s back! Put on your green and join us on March 13, 2010 for the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival! The Parade will feature marching bands, pipe and drum bands, street performers, classic automobiles, and floats of all shapes and sizes! The Festival will include cultural games and events, such as sheep herding, currach [...]

[ February 9, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Tomorrow, Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) will deliver his annual State of the District address. He will discuss key events in Washington and South Florida over the past year, and also provide a look ahead and a preview of his priorities for 2010.

Klein delivers a State of the District address each year in Broward and Palm [...]

[ February 11, 2010; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] On Valentine’s Day, candy and roses may be traditional gifts, but nothing beats a lifelong furry friend to love. If you’re looking for a perfect “match,” come to the Valentine’s Day “Adopt-A-Sweetheart” Pet Adoption at the Broward County Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, on Thursday, February 11, beginning at 9 a.m.

Prospective adopters [...]

[ February 22, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] In an effort to gain further public sentiment on the current operations of the Broward County School District and School Board,

Broward Schools Integrity ethics panel announces that it will be holding~the second of its three public hearings. Bob Butterworth, George Allen and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler, pictured, head the ethics panel.

The panel also held [...]

[ June 8, 2010; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] 3OH!3, Cobra Starship, Travis McCoy and I Fight Dragons come to the Pompano Beach Amphitheater on Tuesday June 8th / 7PM. Travis McCoy and I Fight Dragons will also appear on the bill.

General Admission tickets are $26.50 in advance and $28.00 day of show. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 12 at 10am [...]

[ February 27, 2010; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ]
The musical brilliance of this “American Elvis Costello” includes his amazing songwriting covered by Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, B.B. King,
Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett, Mandy Moore, Jewel, and many others.

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – American legendary songwriter, singer, rock guitarist and piano player, John Hiatt (www.johnhiatt.com) will perform for one night only, Feb. 27 [...]