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FIU President Mark Rosenberg Abruptly Resigns

In little more than seven months, FIU’s now-former president Mark Rosenberg has fallen from the heights of academic success to a shocking resignation tendered under threat of termination. Last summer,

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Nat King Cole Generation Hope Puts Instruments in the Hands of Children

Nat “King” Cole, the trailblazing singer, jazz pianist and actor was, says his twin daughters Casey Cole and Timolin Cole Augustus, the perfect example of what the power of music

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Friendship Circle Miami Raises More Than $230,000 During 3rd Annual Heart & Soul Gala

Friendship Circle Miami’s Third Annual Heart & Soul Gala at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens in Miami raised over $230,000 for children and young adults with special needs. During the gala, the

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United Way Of Broward County Receives $150,000 Donation From Amazon 

The United Way of Broward County was the recipient of a $150,000 donation from Amazon to support the nonprofit organization’s various community-based initiatives. The funding will help the organization continue expanding its

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Craig Zinn Automotive Group Donates $18,000 to Help Military Families

Craig Zinn Automotive Group and the Military Heroes Support Foundation recently partnered to raise money for military families. Craig Zinn Automotive Group’s South Florida authorized dealerships include Toyota of Hollywood, Lexus of Pembroke

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IT’SUGAR donates $500,000 to Make-A-Wish Organization

IT’SUGAR recently donated over $500,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation to help the nonprofit organization continue providing life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. With 100 locations in North America, IT’SUGAR is one

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Impact 100 Palm Beach County Announces 2022 Semi-Finalists

Impact 100 Palm Beach County (Impact 100 PBC) recently chose 21 nonprofit organizations for its 2022 semi-finalist. The groups, all with projects based in south Palm Beach County, have the

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$1 Million Donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs Of Broward County at Yacht Rendevous Event

Lawrence F. De George and Lorena Perozo, Founders and Directors of the LDG & LPR Charitable Foundation, donated $1 million to honor Rita and Rick Case for their efforts in

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In Conversation, Ava Parker, the President of Palm Beach State College, Frequently Returns to Two Words: Opportunity and Trajectory

Ava Parker’s life has led her to crisscross the state of Florida, leaving an imprint on nearly every region with her achievements. She grew up in the Florida Panhandle, in

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Honorees Announced for the 15th Annual Men Of Style Event

The Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Ford Men of Style presented by Signature Grand returns for an in-person ceremony from 6 p.m. to 9 .m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale.

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Chetu Foundation Makes Donation to Sunrise Police Department 

To support the Sunrise Police Department on National First Responders Day last month, the Chetu Foundation gave a $10,000 donation to the department to support its community policing initiatives. The

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Broward Performing Arts Foundation Announces Changes to Board

The Broward Performing Arts Foundation recently welcomed four new board members for the 2021/2022 season. The organization has been providing support for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for

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