Oakland Park Holiday Village December 9-11, 2016

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The City of Oakland Park Holiday Village is a family-friendly weekend event taking place December 9th-11th at Jaco Pastorius Park. The Holiday Village will feature a Children’s Craft Corner, Artisan & Craft vendors, Live Entertainment, Holiday Cooking Demos, Interactive Games, Santa will pay a visit on both Saturday & Sunday, and a Holiday Village Food Court with food for purchase from South Florida’s favorite Food Trucks.
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Orchard Supply Hardware Presents South Florida’s First Ever ‘Make Friday’ Event

Orchard Supply Hardware Presents South Florida’s First Ever ‘Make Friday’ Event 

Neighborhood Hardware Retailer Provides the Stress-Free Antidote to Black Friday

Black Friday got you blue? Orchard Supply Hardware presents a change of pace from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping with South Florida’s first ever  ‘Make Friday’ event occurring at both South Florida Orchard locations. Neighbors are invited to come by this Friday to escape the mad rush and enjoy inspirational free crafts in the midst of the official start of the holiday shopping season.

Along with select Black Friday doorbuster deals on products to help tackle small-scale home projects, Orchard is bringing neighbors its take on the day with several fast, fun, in-store holiday-themed projects, such as a personalized rosemary tree pot decoration station, with purchase of a holiday rosemary tree and pot. Orchard’s welcoming associates will be on hand to provide inspiration as customers decorate their pots using complimentary supplies, such as glitter, ribbon and more. Other free crafts will be offered to families, including paint stick snowmen and Mason jar candle holder crafts. Take a pause from shopping this Friday and come by to make stuff, buy stuff and have a little family fun with Orchard!

7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday, November 25

NOTE:   Deals last all day and only on Friday.

Crafts are first come, first serve, while supplies last.

Orchard Supply Hardware’s two South Florida locations:

Fort Lauderdale                                                                 

2871 N. Federal Hwy.                                                    

Fort Lauderdale, FL  33306

954-563-2066

https://www.facebook.com/Orchard-Supply-Hardware-1818305908388391/?ref=page_internal              

Deerfield Beach 

340 S. Federal Hwy.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

954-421-0266

https://www.facebook.com/OrchardSupplyDeerfieldBeach

A True Story Of A Rescue Dog

Matthew Sparks - Roxy’s Story

When Scott and I decided to expand our family two years ago, there was no hesitation.  We knew that we would adopt and began by researching online to see if any rescued dogs caught our eyes.  After a few weeks of looking and considering, we visited the Broward County Animal Care Center by the airport, which does great work for the Greater Fort Lauderdale community.  We saw one of their rescues online, fully intending to adopt that particular dog. When we arrived, our choice had already been adopted, and doing our best not to be discouraged, we decided to visit the rest of the kennels.  Winding through the barking and jumping, we came upon a cage that seemed to be empty, until a two scruffy pups popped out from under the skirted bed to welcome us with a bark and quite a bit of enthusiasm.  One was white and fawn and the other black and brown, obviously sisters.  They had arrived with their brother just the day before and had been found on the street, probably discarded by a puppy mill because at 6 months, they were too old to fetch a premium price.  They were still under quarantine, and we weren’t able to meet them, but we were smitten.  We took their information and left without a decision.  I left the next day for a trip, but had a discussion with Scott that evening.  We knew that the white and fawn little girl could be the right choice for us and Scott said he would go by the next day to see if she was still available.  Animal Care completed a free spay (a requirement for all adopted animals) and after a $10 adoption fee (a wonderful October Special) we brought our little girl, Roxy, to her forever home.  Potty training - easy (we know we’re very lucky).  Barking at her reflection in mirrors, and windows and anything else reflective - not so easy, but it’s gotten better.  She is the queen of her domain and loves to lie on the concrete by the pool to survey her kingdom on a warm summer afternoon before coming in to have her favorite treat, a baby carrot.  For anyone considering adding a furry member to your family, please visit your local shelters.  Our newest rescue in Oakland Park, United Dog Rescue (uniteddogrescue.org) is already doing great work at their Commercial Boulevard location, and Animal Aid (animal-aid.com) on Prospect and NE 6th Ave does a wonderful job with smaller dogs and cats.  As Commissioner, I will work to ban puppy mills and the stores who use them.  Roxy was one of the lucky ones, and we are certainly lucky dads, but there are too many animals who are mistreated and abandoned.  Let’s make sure we get them into happy and caring homes!

Matthew Sparks

Candidate for Oakland Park City Commission

OaklandSparks.com

Come OUT For OUT Gay Comics

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Ray Combs & Ron Mills Present: 
Sampson McCormick & Paul Bisuito's 
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Inside SPANX The Hog BBQ
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Sampson- a one word name that perhaps conjures up some distant recollection of a slightly different spelled, bible-based warrior with supernatural powers, who was able to combat his enemies and perform heroic feats… or it may remind you of a Hanna-Barbera TV show of the late 1960’s, featuring another superhero, also imbued with great strength, endurance and agility.

Or you could be talking about Sampson, the self-described, out, gay, black comedian, activist, writer, speaker and fearless advocate of issues and concerns that speak to the challenges of those whose daily lives are marginalized and threatened. So you would not be far off no matter which Sampson/Samson comes to mind. Even though those comparisons are not entirely complete. Because Sampson, the comedian, is distinctly unique: a thinking, funny, passionate comic- who bridges culture, race, age and community with fresh humor, straddling an understanding and a perspective of the world that both an African American straight mom and a young white DL bisexual teenage boy, or someone out, just for a night of fun and laughter all could equally relate to, while trying to recover from non-stop laughs and serious reflection.

Above all else- Sampson is a uniquely talented and extremely funny storyteller. He draws from the brilliant comic styling’s of America’s top comic legends, such as Moms Mabley, Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, Joan Rivers, George Carlin and Whoopi Goldberg- just a few of his own comic heroes. Sampson draws from a rich reservoir of personal triumphs and everyday occurrences. Finding humor from his tough roots, being raised by a single mother in rural North Carolina to facing head-on, the judgmental cruelty and fierce hypocrisy of homophobic preachers and self-appointed, so-called ‘family values’ bigots. Sampson deals with the toxic daggers of our society’s sometimes judgmental and hateful tendencies with warm grace, intellectual honesty and damn funny jokes.

For over a decade, he has built his brand from the ground up, developing an almost cult-like following, literally working the smallest of stages, as he puts it, “in coffee shops, STD clinics, gas stations, and apartment kitchens” to most recently in the largest of venues, headlining the Howard Theater in his own show, as the first African American, out, gay male comic, as well as The White House, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Broadway in NYC, The Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood, San Francisco Punch Line, colleges, cruises and sold out concert venues around the world. He's recorded three acclaimed live, stand-up comedy concert albums, including his most recent "That B*@&! Better Be Funny", which was considered for a 2014 Grammy Nomination for Best Comedy Album. Sampson has collaborated with notable entertainers such as Whoopi Goldberg, Luenell, Thea Vidale, Paul Mooney, Charo, Margaret Cho, Angela Bassett, Bruce Vilanch and appeared on BET, VH-1, CBS, OWN Network and MTV. He is also a gifted writer, penning two successful books and he has gained a serious following as a prolific public speaker, invited to campuses to lecture at places like Harvard University.

Among the myriad of accolades that he's received for his comedy, he's been named "One of the 12 Queer Comics That Every One Must Know", byOUT.com and "One of The Funniest LGBT Comics" by Buzz Feed, Huffington Post, The Advocate & SWERV Magazine. In 2014, he was awarded the Entertainer of The Year Award by Blatino Oasis in Palm Springs, CA and in 2016 was nominated by the Bay Area Reporter for Best Male Comic in The San Francisco Bay Area.

Feature: Peter Bisuito

As seen on Oprah, internationally known comedian Peter Bisuito aka “My Big Funny Peter” is the world’s ONLY Gay Bodybuilding Muscle-Bear Comedian. He travels the world including his recent successful European tour with sold out shows in Manchester & Amsterdam. He also performs on cruise ships and his comedy was briefly seen on Oprah. He was also the opening act for Bianca Del Rio, Del Shores and Erasure's lead singer Andy Bell. Peter is not your typical stand-up comedian. Due to his theater background, Peter incorporates musical numbers and funny video presentations during his shows. Peter recently performed a SOLD OUT show at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale and will be performing another show this December in a "Back by Popular Demand Holiday Concert" called My Big Funny Peter - Stuff Me for the Holidays as part of The Broward Centers fall/winter season line-up!

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LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2017 RESEARCH AND PRESERVATION GRANT PROGRAM

Applicants can visit www.latingrammyculturalfoundation.com

Deadline to apply is Nov. 2, 2016

 Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation^® is now accepting applications for its 2017 Research and Preservation Grant Program, which was developed to fund projects aiming to protect and disseminate the heritage of Latin music. Eligible applicants include musical and cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, and scholars around the world who are leading initiatives related to the research and preservation of Latin music genres. Candidates will be reviewed by a committee of experts from across Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and the United States. Four projects will be bestowed with a grant of a maximum value of $5,000 each.

"Our focus and commitment have allowed the Foundation to position itself on the frontline of the preservation of Latin music heritage," said Manolo Diaz, Vice President of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. "In a short period of time we have been able to provide funding for important bodies of work, including preserving the digitization of rare 78 rpm analog recordings, the publication of the life works of distinguished Latin composers, as well as compilations of Latin music genres in lead sheet format. These works have painted colorful moments in history while helping to move forward the Latin music we admire today."

Research Grants will fund projects focused on Latin music historical research, anthropology, and folklore among other subjects.

Preservation Grants will support projects aiming to archive and preserve the heritage of Latin music. 

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation was established by The Latin Recording Academy^® to promote international awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of Latin music and its makers to the world's culture, and to protect its rich musical legacy and heritage. The Foundation's primary charitable focus is to provide scholarships to students of Latin music with financial need, as well as grants to scholars and organizations worldwide for research and preservation of diverse Latin music genres. For additional information, please visit us at Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, or join us on Twitter and Facebook.

South Florida Scene Endorses Kim Mollica for County Court Judge

Mollica, 53, started her legal career as an intern in the Dade County State Attorney's Office under Janet Reno. She went on to work for the Public Defender's Office in Martin County for several years before opening her own private practice in Broward in 1993.

"I've handled everything from misdemeanors to death penalty cases," said Mollica.

Her volunteer work is not glamorous, she said. Mollica spends time at hospitals visiting with elderly patients who don't have local family members.

"Broward County is my home," she said. "I went to law school to help people. I'm now at a point in my career where I want to give back to the community."

‘SPOTLIGHT’ BEST PIC; LEO WINS 1ST OSCAR

Journalism drama Spotlight scored Best Picture as well as Best Original Screenplay at the 88th Academy Awards  last night, besting favorite The Revenant for the top award. The revenge epic’s star, Leonardo DiCaprio, won Best Actor in his sixth nomination. The movie also landed Alejandro G. Iñárritu his second consecutive win for best director. Actress Brie Larson took home Best Actress for Room ,while Sam Smith’s “Writing on the Wall” from the Bond film Spectre won Best Original Song. Mark Rylance accepted the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Bridge of Spies while Alicia Vikander scored Best Supporting Actress for The Danish Girl. Mad Max: Fury Road was an early winner with six awards for costume design, production design, editing, sound editing, sound mixing and makeup and hairstyling.

DEPUTIES SEEKING PERSON OF INTEREST IN KIDNAPPING OF INFANT A person of interest has been identified in the kidnapping of Taraji Kemp, a 2-month-old girl who was taken during a home invasion in unincorporated Broward County. PIO Number: 16-2-30                         BSO Case Number: 09-1602-006742 Date: Feb. 26, 2016                             Time: 11:06 p.m. Jurisdiction: Unincorporated Broward County Place of Occurrence: 2770 N.W. 14 Court, unincorporated Broward County Victim(s): Taraji Kemp, female, 2 months old Person of Interest: Stephanie Augustin, female, DOB: 6/9/1992 Description of Incident: Broward Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit investigators are asking the public to help in the search for Stephanie Augustin, a person of interest, in the kidnapping of Taraji Kemp. Last night, Taraji,  who is 2 months old, was taken during a home invasion in unincorporated Broward County. Just after 11 p.m. on Feb. 26, BSO deputies responded to a home invasion and kidnapping at 2770 N.W. 14 Court in unincorporated Broward County. An unidentified mother was sleeping in the home with her infant daughter and another child when armed intruders entered the home and kidnapped the baby girl. One intruder had a gun. Augustin, 24, was last seen driving a dark blue 2010 Nissan Altima with the license plate of EHY Q79. The four-door car has tinted windows. Detectives believe she may be anywhere between Central Florida and South Florida. SVU investigators are interviewing family members and other individuals relevant to the case as well as reviewing evidence in an effort to find the missing infant. The investigation is on-going.   Anyone with information is asked to call SVU’s Sgt. Kelly Stull or Det. Michael Gelske at 954-321-4240. Information can also be shared anonymously with Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $3,000 for the tip that leads to an arrest. INVESTIGATORS:                                                                         THIS REPORT BY: SVU Sgt. K. Stull and M. Gelske, CID                                          Joy Oglesby/PIO Crime Scene, Violent Crimes, Unincorporated Broward County      Feb. 27, 2016 14:00

If the Girl Scouts had a badge for criminal behavior, this thief would have earned it.

An unknown person slipped a wallet from the purse of an employee at Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, 4701 NW 33 Ave. in Oakland Park, and went shopping. The victim left her office to attend a meeting on Nov. 10, 2015, and when she returned she found her maroon Vera Bradley wallet missing. Soon after, she was able to determine that one of her credit cards was used at a Target in Hollywood. The thief racked up more than $400 in charges.

The suspect is seen in surveillance video captured at Target wearing a white T-shirt, cropped jeans and white sneakers.

If you have information about this theft, call Oakland Park Det. Samantha Cottam at 954-202-3131 or contact Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, by phone at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. A reward of up to $3,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.

MEDIA NOTE: Surveillance video of the incident is on this news release on our website, www.sheriff.org.

THERE'S NO GIRL SCOUTS BADGE FOR STEALING If the Girl Scouts had a badge for criminal behavior, this thief would have earned it.

Broward STEM Family Expo

FREE coding, robot building, web design and GIRLS IN STEM classes. Registration is open!!!! Register today at www.browardstemfamilyexpo.com

Executive Order 16-30 which eases the restrictions on commercial vehicles transporting agriculture in Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties for fifteen days due to heavy rain.

Please see attached Executive Order 16-30, Emergency Management – Heavy Rainfall, which eases the restrictions on commercial vehicles transporting agriculture in Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties for fifteen days due to heavy rain.

Ft. Lauderdale, Crime And Safety meeting

Judge Jay Hurley & Commissioner Mayor Dean Trantalis 

The Fort Lauderdale Neighborhoods of Lake Ridge, Lauderdale Manors, Middle River Terrace and Middle River met for a outstanding evening of information, on our safety in the city, with speakers, First Appearance Judge, John "Jay" Hurley Commissioner Dean Trantalis and Chef Of Police  Frank Adderley to discuss crime and homeless concerns and solutions  

On Jan.27th, the Honorable John "Jay" Hurley addressed four Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations and business alliance ( Lake Ridge Civic Association; Middle River Terrace Association; South Middle Civic Terrace Association; Lauderdale Manors Civic Association and the 13th Street Alliance) ; also joining this meeting was Ft Laud Commissioners Dean Trantalis and Robert McKinzie. Along with Chief Frank Adderley and officers.

Despite the horrible inclement weather over 45 civic leaders and residents showed up and got a true education on Broward Judicial system. " It was truly enlightening to hear the first appearance Judge. John Hurley give a great synopsis of the system with true stories! It was awesome" said Michael A. Albetta, President of Lake Ridge Civic Association. He was welcomed by all.

Is Walmart Out To Destroy Local Progressive Communities

One has to wonder is Walmart just a conspiracy to destroy local progressive communities while walmart is closing hundreds of stores this month they are building in Oakland Park, in a space that is not suited for them with little parking and is going to destroy the whole traffic flow of the area, never mind the many mom and pop business they will destroy and the jobs they will take to pay very little so bad they employees will have to use food stamps and medicaid all on the taxpayer dimes and after they destroy the community they will close the store leaving the tax payers holding the bag, is this really just a conspiracy to destroy progressive communities is my question?

Commissioners Ban Fracking in Broward County

County Commissioners unanimously banned any type of hydraulic and acid fracturing, known as "fracking", to extract oil and gas from the ground in Broward County.  The vote comes as the Florida Legislature contemplates a series of bills that would stop local governments from regulating the practice. "This is about protecting our water supply and environment," said Commissioner Beam Furr, who brought the ordinance to the Commission for a vote.  "We're discussing a ban on fracking today and at the same time state lawmakers are discussing taking away our authority to do so.  We must ban this now." Fracking involves the pumping of huge amounts of water, sand and chemicals into the ground using extreme pressure to recover oil and gas deposits.  Oil and gas companies are not currently required by federal or state law to disclose formulas used in fracking.  "This is Tallahassee once again trying to take away the authority of local elected officials who represent the people who live in Broward County.  This is a critical issue for us.  If necessary, I'm in favor of pursuing appropriate legal remedies to enforce this ordinance," said Broward County Mayor Marty Kiar.  Dozens of people attended a public hearing to tell Commissioners they opposed fracking and spoke in favor of the ordinance to ban the controversial practice. An application to drill an exploratory oil well in the Florida Everglades, just west of the city of Miramar is currently under review by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.  Public and private water utilities across Broward County rely entirely upon groundwater sources, including the Biscayne and Floridan Aquifers for drinking water supplies.  The Floridan Aquifer alone is the source of drinking water for ten million residents. Many of the chemicals used during the fracking process have resulted in thousands of documented cases of water contamination and adverse effects on human health and the environment in the United States.

Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Historic Stranahan House Museum Present “Native Reel Cinema Fest”

Wes Studi is “Ronnie BoDean” in Steven Paul Judd’s film

Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Historic Stranahan
House Museum Present “Native Reel Cinema Fest”

 The Seminole Tribe of Florida, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Seminole Paradise, and the Historic Stranahan House Museum present South Florida’s first “Native Reel Cinema Fest” during the Annual Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow on Friday, February 5 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, February 6 at 5:00 pm at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The free screening of Steven Paul Judd’s film “Ronnie BoDean,” starring Wes Studi, will be presented in conjunction with an interactive session with the director. This event will help provide the platform of showcasing Native American talent through film.

“Native Reel Cinema Fest” will spotlight on native short films by Kiowa/Choctaw director and writer Steven Paul Judd. Wes Studi stars as the eponymous Ronnie BoDean, a larger-than-life outlaw who must shake off an epic hangover and use his considerable street knowledge to take on his greatest challenge yet – babysitting. Judd’s film presents the first Native American “anti- hero” allowing for a new opportunity to explore the culture’s representation in films. The film was financed by a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Judd is known primarily as a filmmaker; yet he’s also a prolific visual artist whose mashups of Native experiences and disposable American pop culture are sly and often downright funny. His creations include paintings, prints, poster art, photography and t-shirt designs.

The evening will include the presentation of the film accompanied by two of Spencer Battiest’s music videos also directed by Judd – “Love of My Life” and “The Storm”.  Battiest is an American Indian singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and actor from Hollywood, Florida. In 2013, Spencer became the first American Indian artist to sign with Hard Rock Records. His music release song "The Storm" garnered his first music video win as a musician. The music video was filmed entirely on the Seminole Reservation in Florida highlighting historical tribal land, ancestry and culture. The song was written as a tribute to the Seminole tribe of Florida, and homage to his parents, grandparents and tribal leaders. Battiest will join Judd during the Q&A session.

The event is coordinated by Seminole Tribal Members and film co-producers,Everett Osceola and Oliver Wareham, with the support of April Kirk. Osceola serves as the Cultural Ambassador for the Seminole Tribe and is an educator sharing the importance of the Seminole culture as instilled by his family. Wareham serves as an Official Commissioner for Seminole Gaming and is a photographer and storyteller sharing the beauty of the Seminole culture through images and the spoken word. Kirk is the Executive Director of the Historic Stranahan House Museum and a painter. The team envisions bringing a larger multi-day Native American Film Festival to South Florida in the future - which will become the only one of its kind on the southeastern coast.

The portrayal of Native Americans in film has been fed by stereotypes, however, a growing number of pictures have portrayed indigenous peoples of the Americas in a more historically accurate light. In recent years, the growth of Native Americans in all avenues of the film industry has been substantial. There are only a few Native American film festivals in America, all of which take place in the mid and west coast of the country, with the exception of the Native American Film and Video Festival. The “Native Reel Cinema Fest” goal is to focus on films that can provide an in depth look into Native cinema in America.

The Seminole Tribe and the Stranahans have a long and mutually respectful relationship. Collaborative efforts between the two strive to bring an awareness and appreciation of Seminole Culture and how it has positively impacted the lives of areas first settlers. Programs work to preserve, interpret, and promote the two histories to residents and visitors alike.

Last year the Seminole Tribe and Stranahan House partnered under the leadership of Osceola and Kirk to bring “Seminole Cinema Night” to the Historic Stranahan House Museum. This was the first-ever local screening of the 1958 film, “The Exiles” produced by director Kent MacKenzie. The documentary, which was lost for nearly 50 years and restored in 2008, follows three Indian Americans who have left their reservations to live in downtown Los Angeles’ Skid Row. The film reveals the complex social issues faced by these young teens and highlights many challenges that still exist today.

"They say pictures are worth a thousand words,” said Everett Osceola. “Native Reel Cinema Fest gives you the opportunity to experience our journey through our words and images.”

Native Reel Cinema Fest

Friday, February 5th at 5:30 pm and Saturday, February 6th at 5:00 pm

Film Screening, Music Videos, and Q&A

Tickets: Free and Open to the Public

Location: Paradise Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino One Seminole Way, Hollywood, Florida 33314

For information, please contact:

Everett Osceola, Seminole Tribe of Florida Cultural Ambassador

954.393.7757 | EverettOsceola@semtribe.com

April Kirk, Historic Stranahan House Museum Executive Director

954.524.4736 | 954.691.6138 | director@stranahanhouse.org

For interviews, please contact Everett Osceola at EverettOsceola@semtribe.com or 954.393.7757.

Seminole Tribe of Florida:

Known as the “Unconquered” Seminole Tribe of Florida, because the Tribe never signed a peace treaty with the U.S. Government, the Seminoles are one of the most admired and successful Indian Tribes in North America.  The Tribe’s seven casinos, including the Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., are among the most financially profitable casinos in the world. The Tribe also owns Hard Rock International, with a total of 212 venues in 69 countries, including 162 cafes, 23 hotels and 11 casinos. More than 4,000 members of the Seminole Tribe live on and off reservations in many parts of Florida. Today’s Seminoles are often entrepreneurs and college graduates, including many who work in tribal economic enterprises or in tribal government.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino:

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, located minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach, features a AAA Four Diamond resort with 469 luxury rooms and suites, award- winning restaurants, high-energy nightlife, a lagoon-style pool and Beach Club, a Hard Rock-inspired spa, and premium meeting and convention space. As South Florida’s premier entertainment destination, Seminole Hard Rock hosts top-name acts at its 5,500–seat Hard Rock Live concert arena and offers more than 100 table games, 2,000 of the most popular slots and a stand-alone poker room. Fine dining options include Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, the resort’s signature steakhouse, and Kuro, a luxe and socially vibrant restaurant offering new- style Japanese cuisine. The resort also features contemporary and casual eateries, including Blue Plate, the hotel’s 24-hour, diner-inspired restaurant; Constant Grind, a gourmet coffee and pastry shop; and the ever-famous Hard Rock Cafe - Hollywood, part of Hard Rock’s 162 globally recognized rock ‘n’ roll restaurants.

Historic Stranahan House Museum:

Stranahan House is the oldest and most historic surviving structure in Broward County. Originally the Trading Post of the New River Settlement, the wood frame structure has served as a community center, boarding house, restaurant, and home of the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Founding Family, the Stranahans. Today the building stands as a museum preserving the history of the Stranahans, the Seminoles, and the first settlers of Fort Lauderdale. The mission of the museum is to tell the story of the birth of our community through the lives of two extraordinary people and the homestead they created and to serve as an enduring legacy for historic preservation.