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Florida Panthers Welcome Michael White as President of Business Operations The Florida Panthers announced today that Michael White has been named President of Business Operations overseeing all business aspects of the four Panthers operated facilities: Amerant Bank Arena, Baptist Health IcePlex, Panthers IceDen & War Memorial Auditorium. White joins the Panthers after most recently serving as Chief Product Officer at Amazon’s autonomous vehicle company, Zoox, where he led consumer strategy, go-to-market, business development, and live operations for the…

LauderBriefs: Updates from the April 7 Commission Meetings The City of Fort Lauderdale hosts City Commission meetings in person at various temporary locations. If any person wishes to address the City Commission, the person shall sign up using the City Clerk’s iPad. The public can listen to and view City Commission meetings on FLTV, YouTube, Comcast Channel…

Florida Panthers Welcome Michael White as President of Business Operations The Florida Panthers announced today that Michael White has been named President of Business Operations overseeing all business aspects of the four Panthers operated facilities: Amerant Bank Arena, Baptist Health IcePlex, Panthers IceDen & War Memorial Auditorium. White joins the Panthers after most recently serving as Chief Product Officer at Amazon’s autonomous vehicle company, Zoox, where he led consumer strategy, go-to-market, business development, and live operations for the…

CAREERSOURCE BROWARD WELCOMES KRIS HOPKINS AND DR. KELLY MOORE TO BROWARD WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD CareerSource Broward is pleased to announce the appointments of Kris Hopkins, Port Agent and Assistant Vice President, Seafarers International Union of North America, and Dr. Kelly Moore, Ed.D., President of Keiser University’s Fort Lauderdale campus, to the Broward Workforce Development Board…

Doing Business with South Africa Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 9:30AM to 12PM (9AM REGISTRATION) Miramar Cultural Center 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025 Free workshop on export opportunities to South Africa! Best Exports Opportunities to South Africa Include: Agricultural Sector Aviation Automotive Education & Training Energy Environmental Technology Franchise Green Building Technologies Information Technologies Medical Devices…

FROM HOCKEY SKILLS TO GAMING THRILLS, MODS UNVEILS INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES FOR FAMILIES Two new exhibits open in January at the Museum of Discovery and Science, blending hands-on play with an immersive, pro-level hockey experience. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., January 23, 2026 — The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) kicks off the winter season with two…

A Night of Atmosphere, Music, and Great Food The fitz. BAR + LOUNGE was the perfect place for the evening. It mixed modern style with a warm, friendly feel. This atmosphere encouraged conversation and networking. As guests mingled, DJ Cool G set the tone with festive music that kept the mood upbeat without overpowering the room, creating an atmosphere…

City of Fort Lauderdale Seeks Visionary Chief Economic Development Officer The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and results-driven leader to serve as its Chief Economic Development Officer. This executive-level role is responsible for shaping the future of Fort Lauderdale’s economic landscape by driving strategies that promote business attraction, retention, and expansion.…

Member of the Month: Joisse Cordeiro Joisse Cordeiro  is the Founder and CEO of Advanced AC, a fully licensed and insured, woman-owned HVAC company serving the entire South Florida region. With over 17 years of experience in the air conditioning and construction industry, she has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions for projects…

Seacoast Bank Deepens its Commitment to Broward County with New Full-Service Branch in Fort Lauderdale Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (NASDAQ: SBCF), one of the largest Florida-based community banks, has further strengthened its footprint in South Florida with the opening of a new full-service branch in Fort Lauderdale. This expansion reinforces Seacoast’s commitment to providing…