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Created: May 09 2012

LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA -- There are few towns in South Florida that can match Lauderdale-By-The-Sea for events and special activities that offer something for everyone.

“We offer a wide variety of entertaining events throughout the year from arts & crafts shows and ‘Taste of the Beach’ food fest, to ‘Family Fun Week’ and ‘Christmas-By-The-Sea.’  There is always something exciting going on,” says Malcolm McClintock. Executive Director of the LBTS Chamber of Commerce.

The town provides events that appeal to all ages.  Coming up in May is “Mother’s Day Jazz-By-The-Sea” presented by the LBTS Chamber of Commerce, May 13 from 1 pm to 4 pm.  “After brunch bring Mom and the whole family to enjoy the band by the sand on Mother’s Day, “said Mark Silver, president of the LBTS Chamber of Commerce.  “We have Roses for Mom and a free jazz concert in El Prado Park.”

On Memorial Day, May 28, Aruba Beach Café is celebrating with the “Memorial Day Beach Bash” from noon to 7:30 p.m. ”In addition to our regular entertainment, we have a Beach Blast planned for Memorial Day with a 40-foot buffet table and music by Twocan Blue and Friends and The Fabulous Fleetwoods,” said Guy Contrada, Senior Manager at Aruba.  “They’ll be dancing in the sand and a complimentary pig roast.”

The first weekend of June, UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) is holding the “27^th Annual Corporate Volleyball Challenge” at the Lauderdale Beachside Hotel.  “The UCP tournament raises money for children and adults who suffer from developmental disabilities,” notes Pat Murphy, executive director of UCP of Palm Beach and Mid-Coast Counties. “The 2-day event has become one of the most popular co-ed beach volleyball tournaments in South Florida.  Last year we raised $8,000, with 100% of proceeds staying right here in South Florida.”

Later in June, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea presents “Family Fun Week”, June 23- June 30, with free activities for the family, including movies in the park, jazz and dancing on the square, Concert in the Park, and a talent competition.  Sport activities are Alley OOP Skim Board Clinics, Anglin's Pier Fishing Tournament and a Pro Footvolley Tour exhibition.  Family Fun Week also has Arts & Crafts events like Chocolate Fun Fest, a Sand Castle Competition and Water Color Painting Class. 

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea has a full day of events planned for the 4^th of July starting with a parade at 10 a.m. and ending with a spectacular fireworks display at 9 p.m. on beach just north of El Prado Park.  The town will have cookouts and a number of activities for kids throughout the day.

In July, the town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, also known as the Shore Dive Capital of South Florida, is celebrating lobster mini-season by sponsoring BugFest-By-The-Sea. BugFest 2012 is a fun series of events for divers from July 24 through July 28, and includes a number of activities and contests, such as a Bug Hunt and Underwater Photo contests and a Beachfront Lobster Bake with live music.  “We have some of the best diving in South Florida right off shore,” says Brian Gagas, of Gold Coast Scuba.  “The great aspect for divers is you don’t need a boat, you can beach dive to reefs just off shore and take twice as many lobsters as in the Keys, 12 lobsters here to 6 in the Keys.”

These events are just a sample of the many that Lauderdale-By-The-Sea provides the South Florida area.  Contact the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea for more information on these and future events.