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SUNNY FORT LAUDERDALE TOPS FOR MEETINGS AND RECREATION Greater Fort Lauderdale has become one of the most diverse areas in the United States. In addition to being the country's gateway to the Caribbean, it is also a top destina- tion for discerning multicultural visitors – offering a rare cosmopolitan experience in a relaxing resort atmosphere. It is a place where groups can enjoy the moment. Add in sea, sun, shopping, gaming, golf, average year-round temps of 77 degrees, and cultural activities, it's a meetings playground. With a vibrant multicultural community, in close proxim- ity to any meeting place, Greater Fort Lauderdale is a relax- ing visual paradise. Now, add a vibrant array of choices, available 24/7, for recreation, arts and culture, shopping, din- ing and nightlife with an urban flavor. Eight beaches beckon you to come out and play. Hotels, restaurants and attractions cater to a diverse clientele. Special events highlight the richness of African-American and Caribbean history, and visitors are encouraged to feel at home. That's why Fort Lauderdale has become one of the pre- ferred sites for some of the country's most prestigious and influential gatherings of African/Caribbean American organizations. Groups such as the Association of Executives of the National Urban League, The 100 Black Men of America, The National Baptist Sunday School Conference, The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, The National Black Accountants and The American Tennis Association (ATA) are just a few of our repeat customers. Newcomers to the Fort Lauderdale Family include The Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC), The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Conference, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and The National Black Child Welfare Institute. The Broward County Convention Center offers out- standing facilities and award-winning culinary services in a picturesque waterfront setting. More than 600,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, facility-wide Wi-Fi access, and 3,500 hotel rooms within one mile solidify its reputation as South Florida's most attractive venue. For one-stop shopping, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) offers in-house hotel reservations and the assurance of outstanding quality and service. Meeting plan- ners who book groups at the Broward County Convention Center from June 15- October 15, 2012-13, contracting a minimum of 750 peak-night hotel rooms, will receive free Photo Credit: Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB Couple relaxes at water's edge in Ft. Lauderdale 54 Black Meetings & Tourism March/April 2012: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com