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Earth Day Festival at Dania Beach The Patch

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 12:08pm

Dania Beach The Patch
Dania Beach's Farm & Market
1201 West Dania Beach Boulevard

Earth Day Festival
Saturday | April 20, 2019

Lady Bug Release, Free Vendor Registration, Free Potted Plant And Patch Dollar Giveaway, Free Infused Water, Games On The Green, Garden Tour, Bounce-house, Music, Food Vendors And More!!

Free I EBT/SNAP receive 50% Off Florida-grown Produce
Shop Local • Eat Local
Shop Fresh • Non-gmo • Organically-grown Produce At Unbeatable Prices!

For Weekly Updates + More Info
Thepatchgarden.com | 954.924.6801
Visit: Facebook.com/patchgarden

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New Monthly ArtWalk Series Activates Dania Beach City Center for Family-Fun

Friday, July 6, 2018 - 11:33am

The City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency in partnership with Atlantic Studios introduces a new family-friendly event series to Broward’s first city. Dania After Dark takes place on the second Saturdays of every month from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on SW 1st Avenue between NW 1st Street and Dania Beach Blvd, also known as the City Center. The free monthly festival features a lineup of local art and craft vendors, South Florida food trucks, and live music, which attracted a little over 1,000 people during its inaugural event last month.

“We are really excited to enhance the art and culture scene here in the heart of Dania Beach. We have great things to look forward to regarding our City Center area. Dania After Dark gives a taste of what is approaching,” said Rickelle Williams, Executive Director, Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency.

On Saturday, July 14, 2018 Latin band Catabella Express will spice up the stage and afterwards Whipping Post will take over to rock out to classic tunes.

Food categories include vegan, barbecue, Mediterranean, Caribbean, seafood and more.

Dania After Dark provides a visual and musical experience where community members, art lovers, and visitors also have the opportunity to participate in a self-guided tour at the certified art gallery located inside the City Hall Atrium. Guests will have the opportunity to meet featured art exhibitors and purchase their work. All atrium exhibitors and entertainment are powered by the Dania Beach Creative Arts Council Advisory Board.  

Kid’s activities include interactive art projects and added amusement. All ages are welcome to attend.

Free parking is provided at the City Center parking garage and around the perimeter of the event. A popup bar will present some of the best cocktails and beers for guests to enjoy.

For participation information and vendor inquiries, please reach out to vend@atlanticstudios.com Also, visit www.DaniaAfterDark.com for general inquiries or call 954-924-6801.

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South Florida finally attracting investors for startups

Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 4:23pm

Magic Leap’s extraordinary funding of $2 billion aside, South Florida entrepreneurs have historically had difficulty raising startup capital.

That’s because the tricounty region wasn’t recognized among the nation’s innovation centers.

But that has begun to change and, as a result, startup capital — the hardest to find — is becoming more accessible. Investors from Silicon Valley are seeing innovation in South Florida, more funds are being raised in the region for startup capital and angel investors continue to seek early entry to the next big thing.

Miami entrepreneur Brian Brackeen said when he was seeking capital for his facial recognition company Kairos in 2012 and 2013, “it was pretty early in the innovation economy. Mostly angels were here, and there was limited to zero venture capital.”

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Lucky's Market coming to Boca, Cooper City and Dania

Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 4:22pm

"Grocery shoppers in Boca Raton, Cooper City and Dania Beach will have a reason to party when Lucky's Market comes to those towns.

The Boulder-Colo. organic grocery chain, which serves craft beer and wine to customers as they shop, has signed leases in South Florida as well as in Orlando, Winter Park and nine other Florida areas, with plans to open stores over the next 18 to 24 months, the company announced.

There are stores in Plantation, Oakland Park and Coral Springs.

Other locations in the Florida expansion include Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Naples, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, Port St. Lucie, Hunter’s Creek, Vineland, Colonial Landings and Lake Mary."

Read the article here.

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The PATCH Hosts a Free Holiday Event with Family Giveaways and Live Entertainment

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 3:28pm

Dania Beach, FL– On Saturday, December 16th, from 9AM – 2PM, the PATCH and Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (DBCRA) team up with Family In Distress, Conflict Coaches, Dismas Charities and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office to host a spectacular Holiday Event with something for everyone. The event will feature live performances, festive music, free meals, holiday crafts, raffles and giveaways. This event will bring holiday cheer to the whole family.

“We are grateful to partner with these wonderful organizations to bring the community a festive event that celebrates the holiday season.  We invite all families in the area to attend and take advantage of the abundant giveaways,” states Rickelle Williams, Executive Director of the DBCRA.

Family in Distress founder, Dr. Cheryl White-Holt says she was inspired while living in Canada.  She had a vision to help those in need and founded ‘Family In Distress’ five years ago with the help of many volunteers. “We wanted to host a festive event for the Dania Beach community to show our support and commitment for families who are struggling through the holiday season. The goal of our programs is to holistically transform families—providing enhanced prospects for their futures,” states Dr. White-Holt.

Holiday Event Activities feature:

  • Shop early for your Holiday dinner side-staples at the market (EBT/SNAP receive 50% off Florida-grown produce)
  • Holiday crafts for the children
  • Garden tours
  • Register for a FREE Orchid workshop on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-orchid-workshop-at-the-patch-tickets-40187556062)
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Live Family Entertainment scheduled throughout the day featuring L.P.E. Lightfoot Premier Entertainment - Disc Jockey, Bella Stroup – Songstress, Africa Watoto Dance Theatre, Lashell Dance Group, Danny Duarte - Latin Fusion & Classical Pianist, and Singer Mr. Eddie Gunter.
  • Unique art and craft vendors
  • Gift card raffles
  • FREE BBQ (while supplies last)
  • FREE grab bags (while supplies last)
  • Toys for Tots Giveaway

About the PATCH Farm and Market

The PATCH Farm and Market is located at 1201 W. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL. The PATCH was created as an environmentally and economically sustainable urban farming system within the community, that creates a network of secure healthy food sources of naturally grown vegetables and fruits, while providing local jobs and vocational training in the sustainable agricultural industry to the residents of the community. The market is open to the public every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every 3rd Saturday of the month the PATCH hosts special family events. For more information visit www.thepatchgarden.com or call 954-924-6801.

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