Allan Young, Chairman of South Florida Ford, was honored with the Community Hero Award at the Autism Speaks Night during the Florida Panthers hockey game on Sunday, March 1. South Florida Ford partnered with the Florida Panthers and Autism Speaks, an autism advocacy organization that sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, governments and the public, for a night of fun dedicated to families who have children on the autism spectrum. Attendees were given the opportunity to experience the hard-hitting, fast-paced thrills of NHL hockey. The night’s game presentation educated the public on autism and our local community’s support for […]

The Advent Lutheran School Boys Varsity basketball Team has just recently been named the 2014-2015 Florida Lutheran Athletic Association basketball state champions. The Advent Lutheran Gators of Boca Raton capped a perfect 21-0 season with two big wins in Orlando. The boys defeated Faith Lutheran School of Eustis, FL in the semi-finals and edged St Michael Lutheran School of Fort Myers, FL in the state finals to earn a bid into the National Tournament in Valparaiso, Indiana. During the run, Advent earned a conference title, regional title, and state title. In addition to the collective accolades Advent attained, two players […]

The ultimate addition to any Easter gift basket is a manatee adoption from Save the Manatee Club.  There are 35 real, live manatees up for adoption in the Club’s popular Adopt-A-Manatee Program.  For a $25 tax-deductible donation, the Club will send a manatee adoption certificate with a full-color photo and a biography of a real living Florida manatee to family and friends.  Who wouldn’t love to receive a gift basket at Easter that includes a manatee!  Also included in each adoption package is a subscription to the Club’s quarterly newsletter, The Manatee Zone, which features updates on the adopted manatees, and Paddle […]

Hope Women’s Centers reached their goal of raising $100.000 in gifts and pledges during the Walk for Life on October 18 at Westminster Academy West Athletic Field. “Walk Day was a testimony of answered prayers, starting with the beautiful weather all the way down to the counting of the money! We reached our goal and over 30 churches fielded walkers who helped raise the money,” said Nancy McDonald, president and CEO of Hope Women’s Center. A great crowd enjoyed the festivities which included great music, food and activities. The kids enjoyed the giant bounce house, plus pony rides and a […]

This year’s 5th Annual South Florida Orphans Golf Classic and Auction sponsored by Phoenix Package Logistics was a huge hit for 4KIDS of South Florida. About 92 golfers enjoyed an afternoon of golf followed by dining and bidding at the elegant and exclusive Coral Ridge Country Club The event raised over $150,000 and created awareness for 4KIDS, a non-profit organization committed to providing a home for every child in crisis in Broward and Palm Beach counties, whether they are on the streets, in group homes or in foster care. This event continues to grow every year, which is helpful because […]

The First Goliath Gauntlet Obstacle Race drew more than 800 participants and 200 spectators on October 25 on the property of Sheridan House Family Ministries in Davie. A test of strength and endurance, the Goliath Gauntlet is a physically challenging, timed 3.5 mile race over and through difficult terrain, water and a series of 20 back-to-back obstacles. The positive feedback about the race from competitors has been overwhelming. Paul, a competitor from Davie, said, “This was the greatest mud run we’ve ever done! We can’t wait for next year!” Doug from Miami said, “We really enjoyed this race, and I […]