Fort Lauderdale Illustrated

Broward College Village Square hosted its second Dinner at the Square event at Funky Buddha Brewery as part of its series of non-partisan debates that feature guest speakers discussing their views about various issues facing the community. The ev...

ChildNet's annual Care for Kids Luncheon took place at Signature Grand in Davie and presented Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson the Champion for Children Award for his commitment to making the community a better place for children.

DDF celebrated its 10th annual gala at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort with more than 300 guests in attendance. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, dinner, awards and live music. More than $222,000 was raised to fund r...

Lisa Ling, award-winning journalist and host of CNN's “This is Life with Lisa Ling,” delivered a powerful keynote speech during United Way of Broward County's Women United Magnolia Luncheon at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Conven...

The event raised $50,000 for the Historic Stranahan House Museum and welcomed guests for a tropical celebration. Guests enjoyed gourmet food with a “Floribbean” twist in addition to a silent auction.

Philanthropists gathered at the home of Francie and David Horvitz for the annual reception, which brought longtime Tocqueville Society members together as a thank you for their dedication to our community.

The Foundation's annual celebration raised $300,000 for the award-winning education and enrichment programs at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Guests enjoyed the chic “Saturday Night Live”-themed benefit, which featured a cocktail...

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer celebrated its 10th annual gala at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, raising more than $222,000 to fund research and support stomach cancer patients and families worldwide. Guests enjoyed a co...

In celebration of Florida Home & Garden's summer issue, the magazine hosted a gathering at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa in Fort Lauderdale complete with cocktails and bites from the hotel's new restaurant, Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery. Those f...

PAWS' annual gala took place at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina and raised $156,000 for the Humane Society of Broward County. Guests enjoyed a Cuban-inspired celebration featuring mojitos, an array of appetizers and dancing.

Jack and Jill Children's Center held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its elementary school, The Madelaine Halmos Academy. The school marks a major milestone in strengthening children and families through innovative education, supportive programmi...

The Kentucky Derby-themed gala took place at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa and raised $350,000 for cancer research, bringing the cumulative amount raised to more than $1 million in three short years.

The organization held its third annual golf tournament at Lago Mar Country Club during which 120 golfers enjoyed a barbecue lunch from Georgia Pig before golfing on the green for 18 holes.

Gold Coast magazine hosted its April issue party at ETARU Las Olas to celebrate the best new restaurants in the area as voted on by the readers. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails and bites prepared by the winners.

Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center threw a star-studded grand opening event marking its 13th location nationwide in Boca Raton.

Held at the Delray Beach Marriott, the gala featured cocktails and a silent auction. Following a seated dinner, Elizabeth Smart, an international child abduction advocate and New York Times best-selling author gave a keynote speech.

Palm Beach County community members gathered at the Office Depot headquarters to hear from keynote speaker Dara Torres, a five-time Olympic swimmer and 12-time medalist, during the annual breakfast. The Y helped to raise more than $225,000 d...

The Jewish Women's Foundation of South Palm Beach County hosted its 16th annual reception at Boca Rio Golf Club. Guests learned about JWF's $100,000 grant awards to organizations in the local community and in Israel.

Henderson Behavioral Health and the Holland America Line hosted a luncheon onboard the ms Zuiderdam. Guests enjoyed a three-course lunch followed by a screening of Henderson's Crisis Stabilization Unit campaign video.

Deliver the Dream hosted its Red Hot White Party charity date auction at SWAY Nightclub featuring some of South Florida's most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. Guests bid on dates and exciting date packages to raise nearly $20,000 for the or...

The annual event themed “All PAWS on Deck” took place at Coral Ridge Country Club and included a cocktail hour along with a fashion show hosted by Bloomingdale's Boca Raton.

Gold Coast magazine celebrated its special section in the April issue with supporters during a reception at The Capital Grille at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. Guests enjoyed a full wine bar and passed bites while those featured in the section...

The foundation honored members of its Robert B. Lochrie Jr. Founders' Club during a reception at the home of Ann M. Burris. Guests were treated to performances of “Once Upon a Dream” and “This is the Moment.”

The gala took place at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina and honored South Florida's best and brightest young professionals who have shown exemplary leadership, are active in their communities and have excelled in their profession or business.

More than 300 guests enjoyed a culinary experience by “traveling” through various countries by sampling international cuisine and specialty drinks during the annual event hosted by Gold Aviation Services.

A VIP grand opening celebration took place at Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina to kick off Art Fort Lauderdale. Guests enjoyed cocktails and passed hors d ‘oeuvres in addition to performance art.

Florida Grand Opera's Broward affiliate, The Opera Society, hosted its gala at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in support of The Opera Society's mission to foster community interest in opera, promote friendship and provide charitable, ...