{"id":220323,"date":"2026-04-06T10:36:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/220323\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T10:36:11","slug":"madness-of-events-keeps-south-florida-humming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/220323\/","title":{"rendered":"Madness of Events Keeps South Florida Humming"},"content":{"rendered":"

March Madness was not just for basketball this year. While this writer tried to keep up with the brackets, it was nearly impossible to avoid scheduling conflicts with the incredible variety of events happening across South Florida, including the always-popular Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, which just wrapped up another successful season.<\/p>\n

The weekend of March 14\u201315 brought plenty of rain to South Florida, but that did not stop people from celebrating. From JohnMartin\u2019s St. Patrick\u2019s Day Street Festival on Miracle Mile to Calle Ocho in Hialeah, music was playing and crowds were out enjoying the festivities.<\/p>\n

Further south, plant lovers gathered for Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden\u2019s premier spring Orchid Festival, which featured more than 150,000 blooming orchids, rare plant vendors, and expert-led workshops. The event also highlighted conservation efforts through Fairchild\u2019s Million Orchid Project, the nation\u2019s largest educational outreach program dedicated to orchid preservation. To date, the program has successfully propagated more than 700,000 native orchids.<\/p>\n

Back in Coral Gables, the Coral Gables Woman\u2019s Club held its monthly bingo party on March 10 at Birdie Bistro on the Granada Golf Course, with proceeds benefiting the club\u2019s free children\u2019s dental clinic, which the club owns and operates. This month\u2019s event was jokingly renamed \u201cGringa Bingo\u201d when Alexandria Guillen stepped in to call the numbers in place of regular volunteer caller \u201cGringo\u201d Steven Bradley, managing partner of Vivo Sports & Social at Dolphin Mall. Thanks to generous sponsor Lynn & Hal Wanless, Jerome Kavulich and Kim and Tom Davison. This last event made more than $1,000 for the club\u2019s clinic with more funds coming in from a Jazz and Art night at CGWC\u2019s historic clubhouse on March 19.<\/p>\n

Next, on March 27, the club hosted another fun night on the Granada Golf Course with Tee Time Under the Stars, from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring glow-in-the-dark golf with lighted holes. The $60 admission included golf, lite bites, and a wine and beer bar. Details can be found in this issue.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, this hardworking group of women is planning its annual Mother\u2019s Day Brunch on May 9, which promises to be an over-the-top affair featuring a carvery station, unlimited mimosas, shopping, silent auction and more. This year\u2019s theme will be tied into the South Florida PBS Titanic Immersive Voyage, with South Florida PBS serving as the event\u2019s major sponsor.<\/p>\n

Speaking of the Titanic experience, the GFWC Doral West Dade Club is planning a trip to Boynton Beach to attend a VIP after hours a Titanic Immersive Voyage on April 25. This promises to be a great opportunity to support community projects and have a great time.<\/p>\n

Bus with drinks and food will leave International Mall between 3-3:30 p.m. Guests should be prepared for a spectacular experience after which there will be more partying on trip home with a boxed meal and Titanic Trivia competition with prizes. A limited number of tickets are still available at $150 pp. For more info and to reserve a spot. email gloria@cnews.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Finally, the Greater Kendall Business Association held a lovely mixer on March 18 going east to South Gables at Beauty & The Butcher off red Road across from old Bakery Center It was a lovely affair with delicious passed hors d\u2019oeuvres enjoyed by a small but impressive group of business owners including the organization\u2019s Past President Carlos Ribero who has a video podcast at Community Newspapers. Check out cnewtv.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Coming up soon, here are a few dates to save on your calendar<\/p>\n

\u25cf Currently running through March \u2013 South Florida PBS Pharaoh Immersive Experience, at the Boynton Beach offices.
\u25cf Now through April \u2013 The Titanic Immersive Experience opens presented by South Floria PBS
\u25cf April 10 \u2013 Karaoke Night fundraiser at Birdie Bistro to benefit CGWC\u2019s fee children\u2019s dental clinic RSVP Eventbrite
\u25cf April 11 \u2013 CGWC Gringo Bingo, Birdie Bistro on Granda Golf Course 6:30 p.m. registration, bingo to benefit CGWC Children\u2019s Dental Clinic 7-9 p.m. RSVP gloria@cnews.net<\/a>
\u25cf April 23 \u2013 6-9 p.m. FIU Women\u2019s Football Clinic, Pitbull Stadium, $100 pp includes on field competitions, networking and dinner. For more info, contact Kendra at kbulluck@orangeblossomclassic.com<\/a>.
\u25cf April 25 \u2013 3:30 p.m. \u2013 Doral West Dade Woman\u2019s Club Trip on party bus to see Titanic Immersive Voyage in Boynton Beach at S. Florida PBS. $150 pp. For info, contact gloria@cnews.net<\/a>
\u25cf April 25 \u2013 Family Resource Center\u2019s Annual Art from the Heart fundraiser. \u2013 6-9 p.m. at Mana Wynwood, 320 NW 23rd St. For more info, visit www.frcflorida.org<\/a>.
\u25cf May 9 \u2013 CGWC Mother\u2019s Day Brunch \u2013 www.coralgableswomansclub.org<\/a> to benefit the CGWC free children\u2019s dental clinic. Tickets available through Eventbrite.<\/p>\n

In closing, remember to count your blessings, share a kind word and a smile, and make a difference.<\/p>\n

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