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This Saturday, June 26 Hands Across the Sands will be at it again! In hopes to stop dependence on fossil fuels, this organization is once again joining hands across the nation’s beaches, parks and cities to stop the dangers of offshore oil drilling.

Hands Across The Sands was founded back in October of 2009. Dan Rauschkolb the founder organized a statewide event on February 13, 2010. All over Florida people gathered to send a message to their legislators and Governor Crist that they did not want the offshore drilling bans lifted in Florida waters. This Saturday it’s happening again but not only in Florida, all over the nation and the world!

Hands Across The Sand’s mission is to change our energy policy away from its dependence on fossil fuels and into the light of clean energy. The aim is to convince our leaders to abandon expanded offshore oil drilling and adopt policies that encourage clean and renewable energy resources.

This weekend beaches in Ft. Lauderdale are participating, so you can join hands!

Ft. Lauderdale, Sunrise & A1a

S.T.O.P. (Sea Turtle Oversight Protection)

rwhitecloud@earthlink.net

954-404-0025

Ft. Lauderdale, Sebastian & A1a

Robyn and Michael

handsonfllbeach@yahoo.com

Sebastian and A1A – just north of the Ritz Carlton.

Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas Blvd. And A1a

Matthew Schwartz

Matthew3222@yahoo.com

954-634-7173

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125762130788208

Okay, it’s Friday afternoon and I’ve procrastinated another year again. It’s nothing personal, but Father’s Day always sneaks up on me! What should I get my Dad?

I went to Amazon.com and as always, the gift wish list saved me for Father’s Day gifts:

• Back Massagers
• Box Set DVDs on Military and War
• Flashlights
• Exotic Meat
• Documentaries
• Cologne Sets
• Gardening Tools
• GPS
• iPhone/ iPad
• Outerwear
• Universal Remotes
• Car Care Kits
• Power Tools Combo Kits

I know my father deserves the best and I’m sure yours does too. Don’t wait too late, but hurry and get your gift before it’s too late!

This morning I woke up with a big smile on my face.  June 15th, the day to reserve the new iPhone 4! Well, at least that is what I thought. I tried reserving it on the AT&T and Apple site, but error messages kept coming up and nothing was working.

I had a feeling that the site traffic would be crazy, but even after 1:00 PM? I still can’t reserve it. Will it be better to get the phone in stores? I’m not sure, but I guess patience is a virtue in this situation.

Did any one else reserve the phone or have problems with their sites?

What are you doing this weekend? Why not visit the 9th Annual “Hukilau“  from June 10th – June 13th at Fort Lauderdale.  They’ve got tickets for all kinds of budgets (from $10 to $85) or you can volunteer. The Hukilau dates back to the old days as a festival held in fishing villages. Today, it celebrates the Hawaiian and Polynesian Pop culture and remembering the Tiki bar. This festival has great entertainment, food, movies, and activities for you to enjoy all weekend long!

Performances include:

• King Kuklele
• The Woggles
• Neanderthals
• Sweet Hollywaiians
• Intoxicators
• Stolen Idols
• The Bikini Beachcombers
• Walk the Plank
• Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid
• Reverend Valentine
• Candy Del Rio
• Elena – the Hula Hooper Extraordinaire!

Hukilau is great time to have fun in the sun! Don’t forget your sunblock this weekend!

Did you know hurricane winds move up to at least 74 mph? There’s no reason you shouldn’t prepare for natural disasters.

Hurricane season just started and will last until November 30th.  Don’t wait til the last minute to stock up, so avoid the long lines at the grocery store and make sure you’ve got your survival kit ready:

• water
• nonperishable food
• can opener
• utensils to eat
• clothing and bedding
• tools
• battery powered radios, flashlights, extra batteries
• rain gear
• garbage bags
• candles and lantern
• duct tape
• 100 feet of rope or heavy cord
• band-aids
• address book with important phone numbers

It’s better to be safe than sorry… Do you have everything prepared for Hurricane Season?

The city of Margate is having another concert this Saturday. Sounds at Sundown will have “Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways” on June 5th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Old Dollar General Plaza. This band knows how to party with songs you know by heart. Get ready to sing and dance!

They’ve played a few times with Jimmy Buffett and have established a strong reputation. Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways are the number one band to book for parties, corporate events, and city events.

Ready to rock the “Floribbean” style? Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets and let’s dance!

Did you know the month of June is “Dive” month? Are you a certified diver? It’s a great thing to do on vacations. I mean who wouldn’t want to swim with the fishes and see beautiful coral?

Step out of your comfort zone and “Learn to Dive” in Fort Lauderdale this month! All you need to do is:

• Start the pre-certification online
• Conduct an open-water dive in Greater Fort Lauderdale
• It takes 3 days to complete the certification process
• Enjoy a free fourth night when you stay a minimum of three nights at a participating hotel
• Free graduation dive. Congratulations!

If this sounds good to you – learn more about the different dive packages!

Sounds at Sundown Free Concert Series is coming back on May 30th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The country western band, “Shane Duncan Band”, is playing at the Old Dollar General Plaza. You may know hit songs ” I Lay Me Down” or “The Other Side of Me.”  He also plays some old and new country hits!

You can bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and blankets to enjoy some tunes on your 3 day weekend.

If you want more information contact the Parksrec@margatefl.com or call 954.972.6458.

Fort Lauderdale is having their Great American Beach Party with Connie Francis from “Where the Boys Are.” This film was a  classic 1960s film that showed 13,000 college students vacationing in Fort Lauderdale on Spring Break.

On Saturday,  the beach party will have a variety of entertainment:

• 10: AM – 2:00 PM Sand Castle Contest
• 11:30 AM Beach Party Kickoff
• 12:00 PM Lu White and the Hot Rods
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Family Activities: Face Painter, Beach Games, DJ and Dance Contests
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Classic Car Show
• 2:00 PM Fabulons
• 4:00 PM Swing Sisters
• 5:00 PM Cutback Surf Band
• 7:00 PM Tony Ferretti
• 7:30 PM Connie Francis
• 7:50 PM Special Presentation by Mayor Jack Seiler
• 8:15 PM 50th Anniversary Screen of “Where the Boys Are”

Parking is $10 from 5 AM to Midnight at Birch/ Las Olas Intracoastal Lot, Fort Lauderdale Beach  Park Lot, Oceanside Lot, Sun Trolley, and Water Taxi.

Are you going?

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