The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) plans to introduce a two-day conference and expo dedicated to the yacht refit industry during the 2027 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). The event, called RefitX, is scheduled for Oct. 27-28, 2027, in the newly constructed Atlantic Ballroom at the Broward County Convention Center.
Compson Associates acquired a mixed-use development site in the new downtown Coral Springs district for $11.5 million and plans to move forward with construction. Amera Downtown Development Co., led by local developer George Rahael, sold the four-acre site at 9551 W. Sample Road to Coral Springs 300 LLC, part of Boca Raton-based Compson Associates. Boca
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 6, 2026) — The partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County (BBBS Broward) and Henderson Behavioral Health (HBH) was named the Community Catalyst at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Healthcare Awards. Also at the awards ceremony, Dr. Steven Ronik, Chief Executive Officer of
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (October 2026) – The YMCA of South Florida, in partnership with the City of Weston, will host its 12th annual Veterans Day Salute, a breakfast to honor the service and sacrifice of former and current members of the military on Friday, November 6 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Bonaventure Town Center Club, 16690 Saddle Club Road, in
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Oct. 5, 2026 –The Community Foundation of Broward, in collaboration with the Broward County Cultural Division, and the Cultural Foundation of Broward, presented an intimate reception for an inspiring public art initiative that will light up Fort Lauderdale’s 17th Street Causeway Bridge. The special reception
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JetBlue Airways launched a new international route from Fort Lauderdale and signed a sponsorship deal with a major Broward County performing arts venue as the carrier expands its presence in South Florida. The New York-based airline (Nasdaq: JBLU) began daily nonstop service Oct. 1 between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Ernesto
A South Florida medical device distributor plans to expand operations in the tri-county region after its latest real estate purchase. An affiliate of Pompano Beach-based Zev Supplies Corp. acquired the industrial property at 3499 N.W. 53rd St. in Fort Lauderdale for $14.5 million, according to a Sept. 25 deed filed with Broward County. The seller was Boca