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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY AT THE DANIA BEACH PATCH

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 1:48pm

Dania Beach, FL- The annual Earth Day Festival will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Dania Beach PATCH. The event will include over 10 eco-friendly activities and nearly 20 participating vendors will be in attendance. The festival is free of charge and will also feature a ladybug release by Love Our Nation, infused water activity by Heal the Planet, and an aromatherapy workshop by the Banyan House, all free of charge.

“The Dania Beach PATCH Earth Day Festival is a fun, informative, and interactive event to learn about environmentally-friendly and health conscious practices,” said CRA Executive Director, Rickelle Williams.

Other activities include a Zero Waste Discussion by Everything Earth Tribe, a bounce house for the kids, tours of the PATCH garden, seeding activities, scavenger hunt, and games on the green for children and families. During the Zero Waste lecture, attendees will learn practical steps to generate less waste in their daily lives, make their own products and more.

*The Zero Waste class is free, but it is $10 to make a bin in person – worms, guides, and bedding will be provided for the bins. Donations are accepted for the low-waste lecture.

About the PATCH
The City of Dania Beach has been recognized as a food desert in Broward County, lacking access to fresh and healthy food options. As part of its mandate to remove blighted conditions associated with the city, The Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency transformed a vacant lot into what is now called the Dania Beach PATCH (People’s Access to Community Horticulture). The PATCH provides a source of affordable, accessible and sustainably fresh and locally grown produce.

The PATCH Market and Garden are open every Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and weekly from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Interested vendors can call 954-924-6801 for more information. Visit the PATCH online for event updates, PATCH sales and volunteer opportunities on www.thepatchgarden.com

 
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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."

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Dania Beach CRA Launches Free Job Training Opportunities Resource Fair

Thursday, July 27, 2017 - 11:10am

Dania Beach, FL – On Tuesday August 8th from 9AM – Noon, interested participants will discover a pathway to the job of their dreams at a free Dania Beach Training Fair, with representatives present to discuss the many free and paid training opportunities available. Training is open to anyone aged 17 or older. No previous experience is necessary.

“Dania Beach will create upwards of 4,000 new jobs over the next 24 months and, given Broward County’s low unemployment rate, this represents a unique opportunity for unemployed or underemployed persons to get good paying jobs,” said Dan Murphy, economic development manager. “Training and career education is available from many sources, which we are excited to offer for free at the upcoming fair.”

Highlights include:

  • Meet representatives of OIC, CareerSource, Sheridan Technical and Broward College as well as companies hiring today.

  • Opportunities exist in construction, retail trade, certified office worker disciplines, marine and other skills!

  • Some programs may include transportation, day care assistance for parents or paid apprenticeships.

Interested persons should call or e-mail Dan Murphy to make an appointment and schedule their meeting with counselors and companies. Contact Information: 954 924-6801 ex. 3667 or dmurphy@daniabeachfl.gov with your name, contact information and the kind of training you are interested in.

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