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CITY FURNITURE HOSTED 2ND ANNUAL GREEN CITY SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE ON THURSDAY, JULY 20TH

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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The Summit took place on Thursday, July 20, at the CITY Furniture Headquarters.

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  • The Summit took place on Thursday, July 20, at the CITY Furniture Headquarters.
  • The 2nd Annual Green CITY Summit gathered industry leaders, sustainability experts, and innovators for engaging discussions on pressing topics related to sustainability, recycling, carbon emissions, and the future of our cities.
  • CITY Furniture matched BEDGEAR's donation, increasing the pledge to a total 300 trees, to support reforestation efforts and empower local communities.
  • During the Summit, CITY Furniture proudly shared its ambitious '2040 Green Promise' to become carbon neutral and achieve zero waste to landfill by 2040.

CITY FURNITURE PARTNERS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR EARTH DAY 2023 PROGRAM

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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TAMARAC, Fla.  , April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CITY Furniture ("CITY" or "the Company"), a family-owned American furniture and mattress retailer, fine upholstery manufacturer, and one of America's Top 20 furniture retailers, , is excited to announce that they will again be taking bold action to reduce waste and support their local communities by partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Broward for the upcoming Earth Day 2023 Weekend Event on April 21 through April 23.

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  • Last year alone, CITY Furniture saved over 50,000 pounds of furniture from landfills by donating customers' gently used furniture to Habitat for Humanity.
  • This year, CITY Furniture is enhancing their Earth Day event by involving CITY Moves, the company's professional furniture movers.
  • During delivery of the new furniture, the movers will pack up, unpack, disassemble, and reassemble customers' furniture which CITY will then donate to Habitat for Humanity.
  • "We are thrilled to once again partner with Habitat for Humanity for our Earth Day event," says CITY Furniture CEO Andrew Koenig.

Keith T. Koenig, Co-Founder and Chairman of CITY Furniture, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Keith T. Koenig, co-founder and chairman of CITY Furniture, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Koenig joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors. For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities.

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  • "Like all Horatio Alger Members, Mr. Koenig's life has been about turning challenges into opportunities," said Terrence J. Giroux, executive director, Horatio Alger Association.
  • "Each year, it is our utmost honor to present outstanding leaders who have displayed extraordinary perseverance in overcoming challenges with the Horatio Alger Award," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • Mr. Koenig and the Member Class of 2023 will be formally inducted into the Association during the Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. from March 30 through April 1, 2023.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2023, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Autism License Plates generate funds for 19 Florida Nonprofits

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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Sunrise, FL, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Florida Autism Specialty License Plate, administered by Arc Broward, announces its 2022 grant awards to 19 nonprofit organizations serving individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities throughout Florida.

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  • Sunrise, FL, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Florida Autism Specialty License Plate, administered by Arc Broward, announces its 2022 grant awards to 19 nonprofit organizations serving individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities throughout Florida.
  • Thousands of autism license plates on the roads help generate awareness and much needed grant funds for services, said Autism Grants Council Chair, Dennis Haas.
  • The Autism Services Grants Council was created by the Florida Legislature in 2009 to implement and oversee a grants process for the distribution of funds generated from the sales of the Florida Support Autism Programs Specialty License Plate.
  • The amount of funds available through the grant process is dependent of the amount of revenue generated by sales of the Florida Support Autism Programs Specialty License Plate.

Flood Risk America Participates in the 'Eye of the Storm 2022' Hurricane Preparedness Event

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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LAKE WORTH, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flood Risk America (FRA) participated in the Eye of the Storm 2022 – an annual hurricane preparedness event that took place at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The event was sponsored by the Florida International University's International Hurricane Research Center (FIU-IHRC), and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), and highlighted hurricane science, mitigation and preparedness, and the most up-to-date storm-tracking technology.

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  • Flood Risk America (FRA) showcased its innovative, FEMA-compliant flood preparedness products and flood risk mitigation solutions at the Eye of the Storm 2022 - an annual hurricane preparedness event that took place in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • "As an industry-leading flood risk management company specializing in FEMA-compliant, proactive flood risk prevention products and comprehensive flood risk mitigation solutions , Flood Risk America is ideally positioned to help businesses stay safe and protected during the hurricane season," said Steve Gill, CEO at Flood Risk America.
  • The FRA's flood preparedness products and flood risk mitigation solutions are designed to be rapidly deployable when the need for flood emergency preparedness is significant and immediate response is critical.
  • Flood Risk America, LLC ("FRA") is an industry-leading flood risk management company specializing in FEMA-Compliant, proactive flood risk prevention solutions and products designed to effectively mitigate flood risks for commercial property developers, owners, and operators nationwide.

Community Foundation of Broward Expands Environmental Education Programs with $600,000 in Grants to Six Organizations, Including $300,000 for a New "Eco Hub" Environmental Collaboration with Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Recipients include several of the area's leading environmental organizations, which will use the grant money to improve environmental conditions while educating the community.

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  • Recipients include several of the area's leading environmental organizations, which will use the grant money to improve environmental conditions while educating the community.
  • Heading the project list is a $300,000 grant for establishment of a Broward "Eco Hub" for Resilience Education in collaboration with the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.
  • The Eco Hub will champion community engagement, education and action for environmental sustainability and resilience in Broward.
  • Other grants for environmental education and sustainability programs announced today under the Eco Hub umbrella include:
    Project EEASY of the Youth Environmental Alliance, based in Davie.

South Florida PBS' Full STEAM Summer of Learning

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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After each virtual event, the activities will air on all South Florida PBS channels (WPBT, WXEL, and South Florida PBS Kids 24/7).

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  • After each virtual event, the activities will air on all South Florida PBS channels (WPBT, WXEL, and South Florida PBS Kids 24/7).
  • The KidVision: Full STEAM Ahead Summer Learning Schedule is as follows:
    On Thursday, June 30th at 2 PM, we are calling All Aboard to stay afloat.
  • South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history.
  • Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement.

NOW OPEN: Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale Steers a New Course in One of America's Favourite Sun Destinations

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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"We're matching the energy and spirit you feel here in Fort Lauderdale with the sophisticated touch and legendary service of Four Seasons."

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  • "We're matching the energy and spirit you feel here in Fort Lauderdale with the sophisticated touch and legendary service of Four Seasons."
  • There's a serene pool, and one more playful, fringed by lounge chairs and daybeds with sweeping views across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Those who prefer their toes in the sand can also hit the beach, with a dedicated area for Four Seasons guests.
  • The new Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale brings expertise, exceptional cuisine, and charismatic personality to weddings , milestone celebrations and gala events.

Free Science Fair Fest Held Online October 9

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Broward County Library's Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch is hosting the online 5th Annual Science Fair Fest, offering hands-on science experiments, ideas for science fair projects and chances to win prizes, from 10AM to 3:30PM on October 9, 2021.

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Broward County Library's Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch is hosting the online 5th Annual Science Fair Fest, offering hands-on science experiments, ideas for science fair projects and chances to win prizes, from 10AM to 3:30PM on October 9, 2021.
  • The event is free, and participants can register for the event(s) of their choice via the library's online Science Fair Fest 2021 registration page .
  • In 2020 the Science Fair Fest, which was held online, won the prestigious Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award Teens in recognition of the guidance and free library/community resources made available to students with science fair projects.
  • Once again, the library and its distinguished community partners present events designed to help different age groups get ideas for science fair projects and home science experiments.