IN OUR OWN BACKYARD
By En USA news
EVENTS:
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2025.
The 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is one of the world's largest and most prestigious boating events. Held annually in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Boating Capital of the World," this five-day event showcases an impressive array of boats and marine accessories, attracting enthusiasts, industry professionals, and luxury consumers from around the globe.
October 29, 2025 - November 2, 2025.
Wednesday (10/29) 12pm – 7:00pm
Thursday (10/30) 10:00am – 7:00pm
Friday (10/31) 10:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday (1/11) 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday (11/2) 10:00am – 5:00pm.
801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.
CruiseWorld.
This event will offer educational workshops, general sessions, boat tours, and an exclusive expo for the travel and cruise industry.
From November 5 to 7, 2025.
Broward County Convention Center.
1950 Eisenhower Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
For more information, visit www.cruiseworldshow.com
Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration.
October 17, 2025. 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm.
Museum of Discovery & Science.
401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312
Fall Festival at The Riverwalk.
October 18, 2025. 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312.
Taste of the Gardens in Pembroke Pines.
October 21, 2025. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
527 SW 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL.
Hollyweird Halloween Block Party in Downtown Hollywood.
October 25, 2025. 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Downtown Hollywood, 1900 Block of Hollywood Blvd.,
Hollywood, FL, 33020.
Thrills & Chills
With a little magic and community spirit, the Coral Springs Gymnasium will be transformed into a carnival with themed spaces and activities for all ages.
Saturday, October 18, 2025. 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive,
Coral Springs, FL 33065.
Art@Night.
Join us at the Coral Springs Museum of Art for art, music, gatherings, beer, wine, and more. This event is open to those 21 and older.
Thursday, October 30, 2025. 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Coral Springs Museum of Art. 2855A Coral Springs Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065.
Held at the Coral Springs Marriott at Heron Bay
International Dinner Dance dedicated this year to Haiti
As it does every year, the City of Coral Springs Multicultural Advisory Committee, made up mostly of volunteers, held its International Dinner Dance on August 23rd, this year dedicated to Haiti, highlighting the food, music, traditions, and customs of the honored country.
By tradition, the committee selects the destination by internal vote and works to highlight the best and present it to the public who have been enjoying the elegant evening for several years.
On this occasion, a tribute was paid to Gladys Castro, who for 29 consecutive years led the event's organization, along with the city's multicultural committee.
Our work in eye-catching posters
From September 15 to October 15, you can see our 24-year history of journalism in Broward County on display on the 2nd floor of the North Regional/Broward College Library in Coconut Creek.
The exhibition, part of the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), features articles, interviews, reports, events, and activities we have covered throughout our years of publication.
Admission is free, and while you enjoy our work, you can grab a free copy of the September issue.
We invite you!
As part of the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
TRI-RAIL SETS NEW ANNUAL RIDE RECORD
Despite its recent ridership success, Tri-Rail faces future funding challenges as Florida's recent state budget included cuts to the system's funding. Current financial projections indicate that, without additional support, Tri-Rail will only have operating funds until July 2027.
The South Florida Regional Transit Authority (SFRTA) announced today that Tri-Rail has reached a new all-time fiscal year ridership record, with 4,578,680 trips between July 2024 and June 2025. This milestone surpasses the system's previous record of 4,465,750 trips, set in fiscal year 2019.
“We are extremely proud of this ridership milestone,” said David Dech, SFRTA Executive Director. “This demonstrates the essential role Tri-Rail plays in meeting the transportation needs of our growing region.”
Tri-Rail is also leading the nation's ridership recovery among commuter rail systems. According to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, which analyzed 31 commuter rail systems nationwide, Tri-Rail ranked fourth overall and is one of the few to have fully recovered to pre-pandemic ridership. Tri-Rail regained its record of 15,000 weekday and 7,000 weekend rides in February 2024 and has continued its growth since, surpassing its previous record to set a new all-time high.
Often described by transportation officials as the equivalent of a single lane on I-95, Tri-Rail has become a mainstay of mobility in South Florida, helping to alleviate congestion, connect communities, and drive regional economic growth. The system serves as the region's multimodal backbone, connecting passengers to a network of transit systems across three counties and dozens of municipalities, helping to solidify South Florida's transportation infrastructure.
Despite its recent ridership success, Tri-Rail faces future funding challenges as Florida’s recent state budget included cuts to system funding. SFRTA’s Board of Directors and executive team are actively collaborating with the Florida Legislature, the Florida Department of Transportation, and county leaders in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties to secure a long-term, sustainable funding solution. Current financial projections indicate that without additional support, Tri-Rail will only have sufficient funding to operate through July 2027.