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YMCA Of South FL Breaks Ground
10 Reasons Foodies Are Hungering For SOBEWFF 2026
Transformational YMCA Family Center Soon To Be A Gathering Place At Holiday Park In Fort Lauderdale
Why The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s 25th Anniversary Is A Culinary And Cultural Can’t-Miss Event
The newest YMCA Family Center and adjacent Broward Health Emergency Department (ED) at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale.
By Merilee Kern, MBA
SOBEWFF does not simply host events. It redefines Miami for four days. Every February, Miami becomes something more than a destination. It becomes a stage. For four days, the city transforms into a living, breathing celebration of food, culture, music, and creativity as the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival presented by Capital One returns with unmatched scale and energy. In 2026, that transformation carries extra weight. SOBEWFF is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, marking a milestone that reflects how far the Festival has come and how deeply it has shaped the national culinary conversation. What began as a regional food gathering is now one of the most influential experiential platforms in the country, drawing more than 500 chefs and celebrity talent and tens of thousands of attendees annually. It is also a powerful engine for education, having raised more than $45 SOBEWFF 2026, Page 6A
Tickets to Moulin Rouge! The Musical are $52-$198* and may be purchased now at: www. ArshtCenter.org. Or at the Arsht box office by calling: (305) 9496722. All Broadway in Miami ticketholders have access to Arsht Plus, a series of interactive preperformance experiences such as artist conversations, dance lessons, cooking demos, live music and family fun offered on select performances. For Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Arsht Plus takes place on opening night,
Leadership from the YMCA of South Florida, Broward Health and the City of Fort Lauderdale welcomed donors, partners and community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the newest YMCA Family Center and adjacent Broward Health Emergency Department (ED) at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale. Rooted in Holiday Park’s more than 75-year legacy as Fort Lauderdale’s “backyard,” the new Y will honor the park’s rich history while building a healthier future for generations to come. This transformational project, with a combined 60,000-SquareFoot YMCA and Broward Health ED, will sit on a 3.5-acre site, donated by the City of Fort Lauderdale. Located adjacent to The Parker, this unique hub is designed to build a healthier community for all ages and bring new programs and services to east Fort Lauderdale. Not only will Fort Lauderdale be the first city in South Florida to have two YMCA locations, but
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innovation together in one colorful experience. International Game Fish Association: Learn to Fish Like a Pro - Little learners can cast into science with this hands-on fishing clinic featuring knot-tying, tackle basics, conservation, and
safety stations. It’s a fun, interactive way to explore outdoor science, stewardship and skills that last a lifetime. Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans: Microscope Flower
Moulin Rouge! The Musical Miami Native Danny Burgos Stars As Santiago In Miami Premiere Of The Tony Award-Winning Best Musical Robert Petkoff and the Company of the 2025 touring production of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL. Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for Murphymade The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of MiamiDade County (@arshtcenter) and Broadway Across America (@bwayamerica) are proud to continue the 2025 - 2026 Broadway in Miami series with the anticipated Miami premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical (@moulinrougebway), playing a limited engagement Tuesday,
March 17th - Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 in the Ziff Ballet Opera House. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of ten 2021 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, two Drama League Awards including Outstanding Production of a Musical, five Drama Desk Awards and ten Outer Critics Circle Award Honor citations including New Broadway Musical. Adding a hometown connection to the production, Hialeah native and Barbara Goleman Senior High School graduate Danny Burgos stars as Santiago in the national tour.
Third Annual Visit Lauderdale Science Festival Returns To Museum Of Discovery And Science A full day of hands-on, interactive science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) exploration. The Third Annual Visit Lauderdale Science Festival returns to the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, offering a full day of hands-on, interactive science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) exploration, experiments and learning through play for all ages. The free indoor and outdoor festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Designed to make science fun, accessible, relevant and unforgettable, the annual festival brings families, educators and science enthusiasts from across the region to explore interactive
exhibits, live shows and emerging technologies that reveal how science shapes everyday life. The festival also highlights how STEM connects to real-world careers, environmental challenges and everyday problemsolving, making science relevant, approachable and fun for learners of all ages. “Science has the power to spark imagination, build confidence and bring people together through shared discovery,” said Joseph P. Cox, President and CEO of MODS. “The Visit Lauderdale Science Festival invites everyone to explore and experiment side-byside, connecting them to inspiring, hands-on STEM experiments that make learning feel like play.” Throughout the day, MODS and the surrounding outdoor festival areas will come alive with
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live science shows, high-energy demonstrations and hands-on activities designed to engage curious minds of all ages. “The Visit Lauderdale Science Festival reflects our destination’s commitment to education, innovation and family-friendly experiences,” said Stacy Ritter, President and CEO of Visit Lauderdale. “Supporting events like this helps showcase Greater Fort Lauderdale to visitors as a place where curiosity, creativity and discovery come together.” Some of the Festival highlights include: Amazon: Prime Air - Get up close with Amazon’s electric Rivian vans and celebrate the future of green transportation. Families can help create a large, collaborative community mural that brings art, sustainability and
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