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Jazz Fest Returns to Pompano Beach, FL

Jazz Fest Returns to Pompano Beach, FL for a 5th Year in April 2026

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire / -- The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department, operating as Pompano Beach Arts, proudly announces the milestone "sapphire" 5th anniversary of Jazz Fest Pompano Beach, taking place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026. Set along the city's stunning shoreline, the festival once again brings two days of world-class performances, culinary delights, and community celebration - all free to the public. This event is set to rival the most notable Jazz Festivals in the county, with warm breezes, salted air and the vibes of sultry jazz.
InfoComm 2025 in Orlando and Kiosk Association

InfoComm 2025 in Orlando and Kiosk Association to Showcase the Latest in Point of Sale and Digital Signage

ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Come see the Kiosk Association in booth 3489 (InfoComm site). Digital signage software and outdoor smart city wayfinding highlighted along with conversational AI hardware and a self-order kiosk. The "big" demo is a dual 75-inch outdoor smart city kiosk. New digital signage software for multiple platforms and "pixel-perfect" creation on display. We are an association of over 50 companies and 700 listed companies with US, Europe, and Asia chapters.
CARE’s 8th Annual Casino Night at Shiloh Farms

Casino Party Planners Florida Brings the Thrill of Vegas to CARE’s 8th Annual Casino Night at Shiloh Farms

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Casino Party Planners is proud to partner with the Companion Animal Rescue Endeavor (CARE) for their eighth annual Casino Night Fundraiser, set to take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Shiloh Farms. This exciting event promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment, camaraderie, and philanthropy, all in support of CARE's vital work to assist sick and injured animals.
Celebrate Black History Month at Soul Fest 2025 with Food and Music

City of Oakland Park Invites Locals to Celebrate Black History Month at Soul Fest 2025 with Food and Music

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Join us at Soul Fest as we honor Black History Month by celebrating the rich contributions and achievements of the African American community. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida.
Rapid Deployment Solutions and M-Files Sponsor 2022 Special Olympics

Rapid Deployment Solutions and M-Files Sponsor 2022 Special Olympics Florida Race for Inclusion – Miami

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Rapid Deployment Solutions (RDS), in partnership with M-Files, a global leader in information management, is announcing its sponsorship of the 2022 Special Olympics Florida Race for Inclusion on December 8, 2022, in Miami, Florida. Each year, Special Olympics Florida serves nearly 60,000 athletes from Key West to Pensacola.
Bans Off Our Bodies Florida

Marching on Gov. DeSantis for Abortion Rights in Florida: March Planned Ahead of Florida Supreme Court Decision on 15 Week Ban

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Pro-choice protestors are taking to the capitol on August 27, 2022, ahead of the anticipated Florida Supreme Court Ruling on the 15-week abortion ban. Bans Off Our Bodies Florida, is planning to show DeSantis, and the Supreme Court Justices, that upholding this new law is an assault on equality, health, privacy and the constitution of Florida.
Bans Off Our Bodies FLORIDA

Bans Off Our Bodies Florida announces 4th of July Weekend Boycott from Roe v Wade Decision

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Local and national pro-choice groups have declared that since women are rapidly losing the freedom to control their own bodies, Independence Day has struck a new chord this year... with a spending strike. Bans Off Our Bodies in Florida is calling for a complete strike of all retail goods from July 2 until the completion of July 4, 2022.
Gathering of Queens Miami

The Gathering of Queens to Convene in Miami June 11 on the importance of diverse representation in commercial real estate

MIAMI, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Bringing programming and education on the importance of diverse representation in commercial real estate and other industries to Florida, "The Gathering of Queens" will commence in Miami on June 11, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today. Following on the heels of successful events in Atlanta, Phoenix, and Houston, the women's economic empowerment event is sponsored by M&T Bank.
Oasis Middle School

Oasis Middle School, a Manatee County Charter School, Launches ‘Community Voices’ This Month and Invites Area Employers to Participate

BRADENTON, Fla., /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Oasis Middle School announces today the launch of "Community Voices," an exciting initiative designed to encourage area employers to come together, collaborate, and support each other. The "Community Voices" kick-off get-together will occur on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with arrival, networking, and light refreshments.
Winter Wonderland in downtown Clearwater

Join the Magical Holiday Season in Clearwater for the 28th Year, complete with Santa, rides, elves, and SNOW

CLEARWATER, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Winter Wonderland has returned to downtown Clearwater, complete with Santa, rides, elves, and best of all, SNOW. The Church of Scientology invites visitors, no matter how far away, to experience the joy of the season on the Scientology Network with an episode on the woman who makes it all possible year after year in "Meet a Scientologist Pam Ryan-Anderson."
Allan Harris and Leesa Richards Take the Stage

Pompano Beach Arts Music Series 2021 Welcomes Live Audiences: Allan Harris and Leesa Richards Take the Stage

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department is excited to welcome back live audiences to the Pompano Beach Cultural Center for the remaining concerts in the Pompano Beach Arts Music Series. July's concert features jazz great Allan Harris and August showcases soulful songstress Leesa Richards.
Santa Paws 2020

AJ’s Grayton Beach along with Road Dogg Rescue Hosting Free 2020 Holiday Photos with ‘Santa Paws’

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- This Sunday, December 6, AJ's Grayton Beach will be holding a special holiday photo event with "Santa Paws." Santa will be on site at AJ's Grayton Beach from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. for guests to take pictures with their fury four legged friends.
Miami Web Fest 2019

Star-Studded Digital Film Festival Returns to South Beach – 2019 Miami Web Fest

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The 5th season of the Miami Web Fest and the Veteran Film Awards takes place May 2-5, 2019 at the Fillmore Miami Beach. The first of its kind in the state of Florida, this event showcases the best digital series from over 30 countries and also highlights the work of veterans. It is designed to allow the general public to see independently produced shows before television networks discover them.
Dania Beach PATCH

Dania Beach People’s Access To Community Horticulture (PATCH) Healthy Mobile Markets Launch in Broward County

DANIA BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is proud to announce that the Dania Beach People's Access To Community Horticulture (PATCH) is preparing to launch five Mobile Market sites around Broward County. Known as a community market and garden, the Dania Beach PATCH is a resource for locally grown food. Now, the PATCH is extending healthy food options to neighboring cities in Broward County through the use of mobile markets.
Kevin Ames, O.C. Tanner Institute

Call 4 Health Announces Dates and Keynote Speaker for 5th Annual User Conference in Delray Beach, Florida

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- At Call 4 Health, the nation’s top medical call center and nurse triage service, compassion is more than just a slogan. With state-of-the-art facilities processing up to 30,000 calls daily for over 1,200 clients, the award-winning call center is pleased to announce key details for this year’s 5th Annual User Conference, which will be held January 16-17, 2019 at the Delray Beach Marriot.
Christians in the Mirror

Tampa Premiere: Documentary Film Takes a Hard Look at Persecution Around the World

TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- "Christians in the Mirror," a first-of-its-kind independent documentary produced by Joshuacord, Inc. and In Altum Productions, premieres Friday, September 28, 2018, at AMC West Shore 14 in Tampa at 6 p.m. Taking a hard look at how America and the West have been involved in the global persecution of Christians, this indie film interviews Christians from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Ave Maria School of Law

Ave Maria School of Law to Host Solo Practitioner CLE Workshop, Aug. 17, 2018

NAPLES, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- On Friday, August 17 from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Ave Maria Law will host an interactive workshop with an exciting line-up of local, talented speakers. Topics of discussion will include, "What I Wish I Knew When I Started," "Transitioning from Law Firm to Solo Practice," and presentations on eDiscovery, marketing, financial planning and legal research.
To NoMi is to Love Me

Downtown North Miami Announces ‘To NoMi is to Love Me’ Marketing Campaign

NORTH MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) has announced that the "To NoMi is to Love Me" marketing and branding campaign for the North Miami Downtown District will be revealed during Jazz at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) on Friday, June 29, 2018.
CITYCommit Inc.

Sarasota 2-day Leadership Conference focuses on tools, techniques, and behaviors needed to become ‘relactional’ leader

SARASOTA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- CITYCommit Inc. presents the Spring 2018 Transformational Leadership Sarasota Conference in Sarasota, Florida on June 21 and 22, 2018. Ford Taylor, the founder of Transformation Leadership as well as a Leadership Solutions trainer, Strategist and Speaker will be sharing and teaching both days.
Ford Taylor of Transformational Leadership

A 2-day Workshop in Orlando Focuses on Equipping Transformational Leaders

ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Demarick Patton of TL Orlando is thrilled to announce the Spring 2018 Transformational Leadership Orlando training session is coming to Orlando, Florida on June 12 and 13, 2018 with Leadership Solutions trainer, Strategist and Speaker, Ford Taylor.