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A New Chapter For A Fort Lauderdale Icon
“Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscape”
Jungle Queen Enters Its Next Era Since 1935, Jungle Queen has carried guests through Fort Lauderdale’s waterways. For over 90 years, Jungle Queen has been more than a scenic riverboat tour. It has been a Fort Lauderdale tradition, a family legacy, and one of the most recognizable ways generations of residents and visitors have experienced the city from the water. Since 1935, Jungle Queen has carried guests through Fort Lauderdale’s waterways, offering scenic cruises, dinner experiences, island entertainment, and a sense of nostalgia that has become part of the city’s identity. Alongside the Jungle Queen, the River Queen has also played an important role in the company’s story, serving as a vessel for special charters and private experiences. At the heart of that legacy is the Faber family. The Jungle Queen story begins in 1935. It was founded by Al Starts who at that time created a daytime marketplace, featuring the sale of the Indians merchandise and alligator wrestling. The concept was expanded to include a barbecue dinner cruise and show. In 1958 Earl Faber, Mike’s grandfather, bought the business and brought Jungle Queen, Page 3A
An Artistic Look at How Florida’s Landscape Has Changed Throughout the Years Tim Forman
July 31st, 2026. Buena Vista Social Club has a special connection to South Florida, featuring a book by Hialeah native and Tony Award nominee Marco Ramirez, whose original play, Broadsword, premiered at the Arsht in 2010, and Tony Award-winning choreography by Miami native Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck. Delgado, a former Miami City Ballet principal dancer, teamed with Peck to create the show’s acclaimed movement, earning the pair the 2025 Tony Award for Best Choreography. Tickets to Buena Vista Social Club are $52.65 to $163.80* and
may be purchased beginning Friday, July 31st, 2026 at: www.ArshtCenter.org. Or at the Arsht box office by calling: (305) 949-6722. Arsht Members may purchase tickets beginning Monday, July 20. For more information Arsht memberships and benefits, visit: www.ArshtCenter .org/Memberships. The Arsht is planning a series of free community engagement activities prior to each performance that explore Cuban music, history and the link to Miami’s identity as part of the Buena Vista Social Club engagement. In
History Ft. Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present “Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscape” from Thursday, July 9th, 2026, through Sunday, September 13th, 2026. This free summer fine art exhibit exploring Florida’s evolving natural and urban landscapes will feature works by award-winning artist Tim Forman and photographer David Paulo plus contextual historical maps of our timeless state. “History Fort Lauderdale is proud to offer this inspiring and artistic look at how Florida’s landscape has changed throughout the years – from seascapes to skyscrapers – to commemorate our part in America’s 250 Celebration activities,” said Patricia Zeiler, Executive Director of History Fort Lauderdale. “Through historic maps, photographs, and artwork, guests of all ages can discover our region’s imperial origins, gorgeous vistas and creative urban cultures; all of which have con-
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Southeast Florida is proud to partner with like-minded companies, foundations and individuals who share our belief in the
unlimited power of girls to make this world a better place,” said Lisa Johnson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. “We
work closely with community leaders so our Girl Scouts can
The Broadway company of Buena Vista Social Club. - Photo by Matthew Murphy
Buena Vista Social Club The Hit Broadway Musical Features A Book By Tony Award Nominee Marco Ramirez And Choreography By Miami-Born Tony Award Winner Patricia Delgado The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of MiamiDade County (@arshtcenter) and Broadway Across America (@bwayamerica) are proud to launch the 2026 – 2027 Broadway in Miami series with the anticipated South Florida premiere of the Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club(@buenavistamusical) which will play a limited engagement beginning Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 Sunday, October 4th, 2026 in the Ziff Ballet Opera House. Tickets will go on sale to Arsht Members on Monday, July 20th, 2026 and to the general public on Friday,
Girl Scouts Presents Scholarships To College-Bound Students Scholarships Totaling $20,000 Were Awarded To Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Hollywood, Parkland, Greenacres, Port St. Lucie And Port Charlotte Graduates I am O.R.A.N.G.E. Scholarship sponsored by Fiserv, Inc. recipient Anneliese Hsiao with Andre Bryan, Simone Arnold, Yasha Riley, Shonette Paisley and Angela Cheshier Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida (GSSEF) presented $20,000 in scholarships to deserving young women from Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Hollywood, Parkland, Greenacres, Port St. Lucie and Port Charlotte who will be enrolling in their freshman year of college in the fall.
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GSSEF’s scholarship program has grown exponentially since its inception in 2008. Through the council’s ongoing relationships with generous donors, the award amounts have increased 2,500% in just 18 years. That has been translated into scholarship awards for 57 local girls who’ve pursued higher education, careers, parenthood, leadership and community involvement. “Our organization is a respected authority on the lives of girls – as well as their development and the issues facing their future. Girl Scouts of
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