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Volunteers in their best elf drag sorted toys, Santa worked the door and a champagne station got the party started.
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Elves, Champagne, and Cheer: Undercover Santa Throws the Season’s Most Festive Toy Drive
By John Hayden
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Volunteers in their best elf drag sorted toys, Santa worked the door and a champagne station got the party started. All that happens before you got 10 feet into one of the most festive parties of the season so far.
The party was for Undercover Santa, an organization that collects toys and grocery gift cards to help make sure every kid can have some happy holidays. The group is run by Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Bill Schultz, who said that this is the most successful event they’ve held.
“I’m very happy with the turnout. I’m very happy with the toys we’re getting. This is insane.”
The party went down at Funky Buddha and Schultz said the group collected more toys than any other event.
The affordability crisis is especially acute in Broward County.
This season, as families struggle to keep the lights on, holiday presents are becoming an unaffordable luxury. Undercover Santa is hoping to collect 5,000 toys and 3,000 grocery gift cards.
Undercover Santa is collecting all the way through Christmas Eve, and has drop boxes all around greater Wilton Manors.
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Here Are the Winners of Your Choice Awards 2025
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Welcome to our 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards!
Earlier this year, you — our readers — cast over 25,000 votes across 100+ categories, from burgers and desserts to guesthouses, realtors, charities and more. First we asked for nominations, then narrowed them to five finalists, and finally handed the crown to the best of the best.
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LIME Fresh Mexican Grill’s New Menu: A Bright Burst of South Florida Flavor
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LIME Fresh Mexican Grill has unveiled a vibrant new menu, and it’s everything South Florida diners crave, which is fresh, bold, and bursting with energy.
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Bears of South Florida Celebrate Record Philanthropy
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They growl and they give. The Bears of South Florida (BOSFL) are on a four-year run of incredible growth and the community is reaping the benefits. During their holiday party at Hunters on Dec. 1, they gave a total of $200,000 to 13 local LGBTQ groups.
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TODAY: Karaoke It's karaoke night at The Well.
WEDS: Sip & Paint Get ready to unleash your inner artist while sipping on your favorite drink and painting beautiful pottery in this fun-filled in-person event.
THURS: Watch Party South Florida MN Vikings fans unite weekly at Ocean Manor’s Vikings Hut.
FRI: Taylor Swift Documentary
It's a Taylor Swift documentary watch party where food and drinks will be available for purchase.
SAT: Yoga Whether you’re a beginner or have been practicing for years, this class is designed for all levels.
SUN: Artisan Market
Join Plantation Walk at 10 a.m. every Sunday for the "Sunday Morning Artisan Market."
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Office Administrator / Customer Service Representative -- Oakland Park Monarch Health and Life Advisors is hiring an Office Administrator / Customer Service Representative to answer incoming phone calls and assist clients with professionalism and care, and more. $30 an hour.
Sales Operations Coordinator -- Fort Lauderdale
Advanced Roofing Inc is seeking a Sales Operations Coordinator to pull reports from sales databases, and more. $18 - $25 an hour.
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California pizza kitchen! Buy $100 card, get $30 free! Every $50 purchased, $15 back in gift cards! Thirty percent savings.
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Our mailing address is: The Islander |
PO Box 23817 • Oakland Park, FL 33307
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