On May 20,1865, 11 days after the end of the Civil War, and two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Lincoln, Union General Edward M McCook read the Proclamation ending enslavement in the state of Florida. Come celebrate this historic event on May 16, 10am-12pm, at the Blanchard House Museum, located at

Veggies Made Great is delighted to invite you to join a weekend of wellness and outdoor fun at Surfside’s Paddletopia on May 16–17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 96th Street Park. Guests can enjoy complimentary better-for-you bites from Veggies Made Great while participating in paddleboarding, fitness classes, live music, and family-friendly activities. The

Let's grab a brew and create your own bonsai tree! At Bonsai and Brews, you'll create your own bonsai with hands-on guidance from local bonsai artists. No experience or tools are required - just come ready for some hands-on fun! We'll start with the basics of bonsai, then dive into the process: you choose a

Sinema Domino Tournament is a high-energy live event that brings together competitive domino play, music, crowd participation, and Caribbean and Latin cultural energy in one space. Designed as more than a traditional tournament, the evening blends structured gameplay with MC-led hosting, a DJ-supported atmosphere, featured matchups, and audience engagement throughout. The event welcomes both players

Broward Partnership will host its annual Salute to Leadership: “Golden Hour Gala” on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale. The “Golden Hour Gala” event brings together community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters to honor the lives touched by Broward Partnership and advance its mission to - reduce homelessness in Broward County. Set during

Veggies Made Great invites you to enjoy a weekend of wellness and outdoor fun at Surfside’s Paddletopia on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 96th Street Park. Guests can enjoy complimentary better-for-you bites from Veggies Made Great while participating in paddleboarding, fitness classes, live music, and family-friendly activities. The event also features

Spend your Sunday afternoon creating something truly unique! Bonsai and Brews at Sun Lab Brewing is more than a workshop, it's an experience. You'll learn the art of bonsai from award-winning local artists. No experience? No problem! We provide everything you need to craft your own living masterpiece. Set in Bradenton's favorite spot for inventive

The Blanche Ely Annual Art Show is a highly anticipated community event that celebrates the creativity, growth, and artistic achievements of student artists from Blanche Ely High School. Each year, the exhibition highlights a diverse range of mediums and styles, reflecting both technical skill and powerful personal expression developed through the school’s dedicated visual arts

DeGraaf’s studio practice is deeply informed by the Gestalt principles of perception, particularly the relationship between figure and ground. Rather than presenting a stable or singular image, his compositions invite

Doors open at 6:30PM With a seven-decade career, Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and has amassed a reputation as an author, actor, and activist. He continues to thrive as a relevant and progressive musical and cultural force. In recent years, he has delivered more than a dozen new albums, released

United Way Broward’s Leaders United’s Las Olas Odyssey will take place on Thursday, May 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. beginning and ending at the Riverside Hotel. •Leaders United’s Las Olas Odyssey invites participants to explore downtown Fort Lauderdale through an interactive scavenger hunt designed to spark connection, friendly competition, and community impact. •The

Ladies Can Enjoy Complimentary Spirits, Wine & Bubbly While Browsing Our Pop-Up With Handmade & Local Vendors Featuring Fresh Styles, Custom Accessories & Hands On Activations. The Shorely at Marina Village 951 Seabreeze Blvd Soak up with views on The Shorely's double decker ferry boat, meet up with friends or make new ones!

Meet Henry Sullivan - 27, gay, Autistic, and completely enchanted by the sweeping romance of 19th-century British novels. He’s read Wuthering Heights 67 times; dreamed every scene… but nothing in those pages prepared him for the complexities of modern dating. Join Henry on his journey through love, heartbreak, identity, and acceptance - navigating a world

PUNTA GORDA BOAT CLUB REGULARLY PROMOTES AND HOLDS EXCITING WATER ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS WITH A COMMON INTEREST IN BOATING OF EVERY KIND. WE PLEASURE BOAT, KAYAK, FISH, RAFT-UP, HOLD EVENTS

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Sam Barber captures the experience, uncertainty, wisdom, and promise of coming-of-age on his 2025 EP, Music for the Soul . Empathetic songwriting, eloquent instrumentation, and a downright spirit-shaking