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City Of Aventura Founders Day & Aventura Star 2024 Competition The City of Aventura proudly celebrates the 29th Anniversary of incorporation on Sunday, November 9th, 2024 at the Annual Founders Day Celebration. To honor this important milestone, the City invites residents and members of the community to enjoy this familyfriendly celebration. The festivities take place from 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. at Gulfstream Park located at 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009. The entrance to the event will be located northbound on Biscayne Boulevard. FREE parking will be available at Gulfstream Park just north of the event’s location. Ticket reservations are required for every individual and can be completed online only with a valid and existing account at: www.cityofaventura.com/ors, the City’s Online Registration System (ORS). Each individual in a household will be able to reserve 2 tickets for the event. Everyone including young children and babies are required to purchase a ticket. Tickets will be attached to your receipt upon completion of Founders Day, Page 10A
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Southside Johnny
A Cornucopia Of Talent & Artistry Take The Stage This November At The Parker This November is chock-full of musical, comedy and dance genius at The Parker in the Lillian S. Wells Hall, from a live band experience celebrating Taylor Swift to such varied musical talent as Ben Folds, Amy Grant, Don McLean, Will Downing, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Better Than Ezra and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the transformative moves of dance troupe Pilobolus, laughs from comedians Vir Das, Laura Ramoso, Felipe Esparza, Max Fosh, Dan & Phil and so much more. Southside Johnny and the
Asbury Jukes return to The Parker on Sunday, November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Cleveland Clinic Rock Series. Emerging from the same New Jersey Shore music scene as Southside Johnny’s contemporary and friend Bruce Springsteen, the band delivers a classic blend of hard-core R&B and street-level rock with molten grooves, soulful guitar licks and blistering horns. The band’s first three albums, “I Don’t Want to Go Home,” “This Time It’s for Real” and “Hearts of Stone,” were produced by Steven Van
For those seeking the ultimate sugar fix, South Florida boasts an array of delectable destinations sure to delight any sweet tooth. Whether you’re in the mood for a rich dessert or a whimsical treat, South Florida’s vibrant dessert scene is ready to satisfy your cravings! Here are a few of the top treat destinations that will certainly fill your sweet craving.
Zandt (E Street Band, “The Sopranos”) and featured songs written by Van Zandt/Springsteen with Rolling Stone Magazine voting “Hearts of Stone” among the top 100 albums of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Pilobolus Re:CREATION delivers a dynamic collection of dance pieces on Thursday, November 7th at 7:30 p.m. at The Parker as part of the Mosaic Series in a performance generously supported by Funding Arts Broward. The program leads
Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop: South Florida’s favorite dessert emporium, Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, is known for its handcrafted, one-of-a-kind desserts combining rich, decadent flavors with over 50 unique pies, cakes, cheesecakes, brownies, bars and cookies, as well as a variety of hand-churned ice cream flavors inspired by bake shop favorites. Signature desserts include indulgent pie flavors such as Cookie Monster, Nutella, Dulce Banana Cream, Salted Caramel, Cookies & Cream, and the iconic Key Lime;
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BCT Elevates Its Presence At Broward’s Carnival Festival By Rachel Richardson, BCT
Broward County Transit (BCT) is taking to the street this month by engaging thousands of residents during the largest festivals this season. It’s first stops were at Miami Broward Carnival recently held at the Broward County Central Regional Park. At Carnival’s recent J’ouvert celebration, BCT connected with more than six hundred people at the park and the Lauderhill Transit Center nearby. J’ouvert, originating in Trinidad and Tobago, is celebrated across the Caribbean culture and kicks off a series of festivities highlighted by hundreds of revelers, soca music, and, of course, lots of paint. As in years past,
eventgoers took a moment to prepare for their “fête” by eating Jamaican patties, ackee and saltfish, doubles, and other nationally recognized Caribbean dishes. BCT employees met eventgoers from across the Caribbean diaspora during this year’s J’ouvert. The event attracted both local and out-of-town visitors and BCT was there to encourage everyone to take BCT to their return destination. “We were excited to increase our presence in the community at one of the county’s signature events,” Broward County Transit Marketing Manager Traci Pollock shared. “It’s a great way to connect with people.” BCT is out this event season actively
encouraging the community to jump on board to journey to any of their favorite events. The agency is committed to sharing with eventgoers just how easy and efficient it is to take BCT. With convenient stops all around Broward, eventgoers can easily board a bus with $2 in cash, stop by one of the four transit centers, or simply download the Broward County Transit Mobile app, available in the Google Play and Apple App Store. “Next stop is the Brazilian Music
Festival, and after that, Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival,” Pollock cheerfully stated. “We’re committed to increasing our community engagement and look forward to engaging with even more residents!” The Annual Brazilian Festival, which will take place on Saturday, October 26, is estimated to draw nearly 20,000 Brazilian music and culture enthusiasts to Fort Lauderdale Chase Stadium. Eventgoers are encouraged to hop on route 55 and disembark at Commercial Blvd and NW 15 Ave to attend the festival..
The Grace Jamaican Festival is on Sunday, November 10, at Miramar Regional Park. Eventgoers can ride on route 28 to Miramar Parkway. Visit: www.broward.org/BCT or call: 954-357-8400 for assistance planning your trip to these and other upcoming events.