Fort Lauderdale Community Development Corporation

03/12/2026

Great cities are built by people who give their voice, their time, and their heart to the community.

On March 28, we celebrate those voices at the We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser — honoring the 2026 Broadcast Trailblazers and bringing our community together for a day of culture, music, and purpose.

Featuring a special live performance and book signing by the legendary Melba Moore.

Let’s celebrate the past while building the future of Lauderdale together.

🎟 Tickets: WeLoveLauderdale.org

03/04/2026

Traci Cloyd is a South Florida media professional, producer, and journalist with more than three decades of experience in radio and television. A producer at South Florida PBS and news anchor for WLRN Public Radio & Television (NPR), she is known for her candid style, sharp wit, and powerful storytelling. Proudly honored as a 2026 We Love Lauderdale Broadcast Trailblazer.

🎟️ Join us March 28, 2026 for the We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser
✨ Live performance + book signing with Melba Moore

Get your tickets now: WeLoveLauderdale.org

02/28/2026

Rodney Baltimore is a South Florida media personality, journalist, and trusted community voice. With decades in radio and television, he continues to inform and inspire. Proudly honored as a 2026 We Love Lauderdale Broadcast Trailblazer.

🎟️ Join us March 28, 2026 for the We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser
✨ Live performance + book signing with Melba Moore

Get your tickets now: WeLoveLauderdale.org

02/26/2026

🎤✨ Celebrating the Voices That Shaped Our Community

Join us for the We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser as we honor our 2026 Broadcast Trailblazers:

🌟 Chico the Virgo
🌟 James T. Thomas
🌟 Traci Cloyd
🌟 Rodney Baltimore
🌟 Tamara Gant
🌟 Jerry Rushin

💫 Featuring Melba Moore
Live Performance + Exclusive Book Signing Experience

📅 March 28, 2026
📍 Urban League of Broward County
🥂 VIP Reception: 11AM | Main Event: 12PM

🎟️ Get your tickets now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-we-love-lauderdale-brunch-fundraiser-tickets-1982189034762?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/11/2026

Join us for the We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser featuring a live performance by the legendary Melba Moore, as we honor our 2026 Broadcast Trailblazers.
Honoring:
James T. Thomas • Chico the Virgo • Tamara Gant • Traci Cloyd • Rodney Baltimore • Jerry Rushin
Enjoy brunch, music, and community while supporting affordable housing and essential services for local families.
🎫 General Admission: $125
⭐ VIP Experience: $175
🎟️ Tickets available now on Eventbrite

https://WeLoveLauderdaleBrunchTickets.eventbrite.com

02/11/2026

Join us for the We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser featuring a live performance by the legendary Melba Moore, as we honor our 2026 Broadcast Trailblazers.
Honoring:
James T. Thomas • Chico the Virgo • Tamara Gant • Traci Cloyd • Rodney Baltimore • Jerry Rushin
Enjoy brunch, music, and community while supporting affordable housing and essential services for local families.
🎫 General Admission: $125
⭐ VIP Experience: $175
🎟️ Tickets available now on Eventbrite

Join us for The We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser—good vibes, great food, and a great cause!

02/08/2026

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Join us for The We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser—good vibes, great food, and a great cause!

02/08/2026

Join us for the We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser featuring a live performance by the legendary Melba Moore, as we honor our 2026 Broadcast Trailblazers.
Honoring:
James T. Thomas • Chico the Virgo • Tamara Gant • Traci Cloyd • Rodney Baltimore • Jerry Rushin
Enjoy brunch, music, and community while supporting affordable housing and essential services for local families.
🎫 General Admission: $125
⭐ VIP Experience: $175
🎟️ Tickets available now on Eventbrite

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Join us for The We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser—good vibes, great food, and a great cause!

02/06/2026

Tickets Are Now Live!
Join us for the We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser featuring a live performance by the legendary Melba Moore, as we honor our 2026 Broadcast Trailblazers.
Honoring:
James T. Thomas • Chico the Virgo • Tamara Gant • Traci Cloyd • Rodney Baltimore • Jerry Rushin
Enjoy brunch, music, and community while supporting affordable housing and essential services for local families.
🎫 General Admission: $125
⭐ VIP Experience: $175
🎟️ Tickets available now on Eventbrite

Join us for The We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser—good vibes, great food, and a great cause!

01/30/2026

📣 Exciting News from Fort Lauderdale Community Development Corporation!

We are proud to announce our 2026 Broadcast Trailblazer Honorees for the 1st Annual We Love Lauderdale Brunch & Fundraiser:

🏆 James T. Thomas
🏆 Chico The Virgo
🏆 Tamara Gant
🏆 Traci Cloyd
🏆 Rodney Baltimore
🏆 Jerry Rushin

These trailblazers have made an undeniable impact across Greater Fort Lauderdale and the South Florida community — and we can’t wait to celebrate them!

📅 Save the Date: March 28, 2026
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