Hooters

Miss Hooters International 2024 Cassidy Welch, who has worked at&nbsp;the Grand Prairie Hooters&nbsp;location for over eight years will be hanging up her orange shorts.&nbsp;&nbsp;The restaurant is holding an event to celebrate Cassidy during her last shift on&nbsp;Friday, October 30 from 4:30 pm to close.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hooters of Grand Prairie&nbsp;is located at 2750 West Interstate 20.

Cassidy, a six-time Hooters Calendar Girl has graced the pages as 2026 Miss January, 2025 Centerfold, 2024 Miss July and 2023 Miss September. In addition to her accomplishments as the face of the franchise, the Dallas native has also been featured on several Hooters billboards and in national Hooters commercials, served as part of the Hooters Racing promo team, and represented the brand at events all over the United States. She has participated in many charitable initiatives including fundraising for the Kelly Jo Dowd Breast Cancer Research Fund and supporting Metroplex Marines Charitable Trust (MMCT)&nbsp;efforts to help&nbsp;local children with Toys for Tots campaigns for the holidays.

“Cassidy has made a tremendous impact at our Grand Prairie location and throughout the Lone Star State.&nbsp;&nbsp;We wanted to hold this opportunity during her last shift for our community to celebrate and thank her for her contributions to the restaurant before her exciting new chapter,” said&nbsp;Andrea Hill, HMC Hospitality Group Executive Vice President. 


For more information or to find a local restaurant, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hooters.com/?utm_source=gemini" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hooters.com</a>.


About HMC Hospitality Group
HMC Hospitality Group., founders of the&nbsp;Original Hooters&nbsp;concept, own and operate over&nbsp;40 locations in Georgia, Florida (Tampa Bay, Central Florida, and Palm Bay), Texas, Chicagoland, and Northern Indiana.&nbsp;&nbsp;For over 40 years, the Original Hooters group has been known for its World Famous Chicken Wings, electric atmosphere, and legendary service from its proud and iconic&nbsp;Hooters Girls. As Hooters undergoes a strategic transformation, the brand is returning to the core principles that defined its early success — neighborhood hospitality, fresh and craveable food, and a one-of-a-kind dining experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Original Hooters, along with their partners from Hoot Owl Restaurants LLC, will now operate the majority of domestic locations across the US. For more information about Hooters please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.originalhooters.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.originalhooters.com</a>&nbsp;or follow them at Instagram @originalhooters and Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/originalhooters" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/originalhooters</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Longtime Dallas Area Hooters Girl Cassidy Welch Approaches Last Shift

Dallas County

Grand Prairie

Texas

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Miss Hooters International 2024 Cassidy Welch, who has worked at the Grand Prairie Hooters location for over eight years will...

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Miramar Cultural Center

You won’t want to miss Rise: Rituals of Home, Heritage and Thanksgiving, a performance by the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica on Friday, October 30 at the Miramar Cultural Center. The two-hour gala performanceby the internationally renowned National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) starts at 8pm.
This landmark presentation showcases the company’s world-class artistry and unique fusion of modern dance, classical technique, and traditional Afro-Caribbean folk forms. Rise is a cultural event designed to celebrate identity, resilience, and rhythms that unite us, through exceptional choreography, live music, and vocal ensembles. It promises an unforgettable encounter with Caribbean Heritage, alive, evolving, and deeply rooted. 
“Rise” will feature eight major works from the National Dance Theatre Company repertoire, demonstrating artistic excellence, cultural relevance, and diverse choreographic styles:
· Ritual of the Sunrise (1998) - Dance expression of renewal, awakening, and celebrating cultural identity through movement.
· Traddin’ (2013) - A vibrant arrangement of traditional folk songs featuring live musicians and vocalists.
· Home (2025) – Contemporary dance piece exploring belonging, migration, and memory.
· Drumming Interlude - Live Afro-Caribbean percussion highlighting ancestral rhythms
· Ascending (2025) - A new work with choreography symbolizing growth, transformation, and collective uplift.
· Bloom (2025): On Earth as it is in Heaven - A contemporary dance work.
· Don’t Leave Me (2013) - A deeply emotional contemporary piece blending theater and dance.
· Kumina (1971) – A cornerstone of NDTC’s repertoire, Dance rooted in Afro-Jamaican rituals for mourning, healing, and thanksgiving, featuring the “Warrick” (stick play).
· These works create a dynamic experience that moves from the quiet ritual of dawn to the vibrant energy of cultural celebration blending folk traditions, classical forms, live folklore singing, contemporary dance, and ancestral drumming. The performance concludes with Kumina, a masterwork by NDTC co-founder Prof. The Hon. Rex Nettleford.
This can’t miss show is presented by the Miramar Cultural Center and hosted by Vice Mayor Carson “Eddy” Edwards. 
The Miramar Cultural Center is located at 2400 Civic Center Place in Miramar. Tickets for the Friday, October 30 show start at $56. For tickets and more information visit MiramarCulturalCenter.org.

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Miami

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Bring your kids to your local Hooters restaurant before or after trick-or-treating for a special Halloween offer. Kids in costume eat free on Saturday, October 31. Plus, they will also receive a voucher for a free kid’s meal on a future visit. 
Kids can choose from grilled cheese, wings, boneless wings, burger sliders and mac &amp; cheese. Kids meals include a side and beverage. This deal is for one free kids’ meal per paying adult, for dine in only. 
“We wanted to offer families something affordable and fun to do together on Halloween. We enjoy offering this annual tradition and seeing all the costumes in our stores,” said Hooters of South Florda Director of Marketing Kristi Quarles.

Participating South Florida, Southwest Florida, Bradenton and Sarasota Hooters Locations:
Hooters of Beach Place (17 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Place Blvd Suite 304, Fort Lauderdale) 
Hooters of Coral Way (3301 Coral Way, Miami) 
Hooters of Doral (8695 NW 13TH Terrace, Miami, FL 33126) 
Hooters of Hialeah (680 w. 49TH Street, Hialeah, FL 33012) 
Hooters of Fort Lauderdale at Cypress Creek (6345 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale) 
Hooters of Pembroke Pines (7990 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines)
Hooters of Sunrise (3805 N University Drive, Sunrise) 
Hooters of Weston (2282 Weston Road, Weston) 
Hooters of Bradenton (4908 14TH Street W, Bradenton) 
Hooters of Cape Coral (3120 Del Prado Boulevard, Cape Coral) 
Hooters of Fort Myers (4411 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers) 
Hooters of Naples (3625 Gateway Lane, Naples) 
Hooters of Port Charlotte (1360 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte) 
Hooters of Sarasota (6507 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota) 

Hooters of South Florida owns and operates 15 locations. For more information about South Florida Hooters please visit <a href="https://www.hootersflorida.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.HootersFlorida.com</a> or follow us at Instagram @SouthFLHooters and Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hootersflorida/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/hootersflorida/</a>.

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Manatee County

Bradenton

Universal Technical Institute

Expand your network with the City of Miramar’s First Fridays: Network &amp; Chill series on Friday, November 6, 2026. Join Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam and the Economic Development &amp; Housing Department from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Universal Technical Institute. Admission is free with RSVP. 

Gain insights from this month’s guest speaker Keva Johnson who resides in Miramar. Keva is fashion designer and owner of Keva J Swimwear. The luxury swimwear line was started for the woman who wants to be different but stand out and helps restore your confidence and bring out your inner diva. The suits are size 2 to 18 and worn by several high-profile celebrities. 

Designed for adults ages 21 and older, First Fridays: Network &amp; Chill creates an engaging environment where attendees can expand their professional networks, exchange ideas, discover new opportunities and gain valuable insights from accomplished industry leaders. The goal of this monthly Fall series is to bring together entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives and emerging professionals for an evening of networking and business development. 

"First Fridays: Network &amp; Chill reflects our commitment to investing in the people who drive Miramar's economy, our entrepreneurs, professionals, innovators and aspiring business leaders," said Mayor Wayne M. Messam. "The Fall Season continues that mission by providing access to nationally recognized speakers, valuable networking opportunities and real conversations that inspire growth, collaboration and success. We invite everyone to come out, connect and be part of Miramar's thriving business community."
Event Details: When: Friday, November 6, 2026, 
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Where: Universal Technical Institute, 2601 SW 145th Avenue Miramar, FL 33027, Miramar, FL 33025
The series will continue the first Friday of each month: • November 6, 2026 
• December 4, 2026

Each event will feature influential guest speakers, networking opportunities and resources designed to support business growth, leadership development and entrepreneurship. Previous month’s guest speakers have included DJ Irie, Rohan Marley, Spectacular Smith, Pretty Vee, Trick Daddy, Chris Smith, Tiffany Willis, Louis Oliver, Maffio, Amara La Negra and more.
Registration is free but required. Space is limited, reserve your spot today at <a href="https://miramarfirstfridays.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MiramarFirstFridays.Eventbrite.com</a>.

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The BayCare Sound

Grammy Award-winning reggae legends Inner Circle are bringing their iconic hits, including "Bad Boys" and "Sweat (A La La La La Long)," to Coachman Park in Clearwater, Florida.&nbsp; Inner Circle is performing at The&nbsp;BayCare Sound as part of Reggae Sound Splash Fest with The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin, Third World&nbsp;and Ska-Talites on Sunday, November 15 at 4 pm.
&nbsp;Inner Circle, the Grammy Award winning reggae band is world renowned for their certified Platinum Bad Boys movie theme song&nbsp;Bad Boys&nbsp;and is&nbsp;the theme song of the popular television series *COPS*.&nbsp;Another hit song&nbsp;Sweat (A La La La La Long)&nbsp;is certified Gold in the United Kingdom over 30 years after its release. Brothers Ian Lewis and Roger Lewis founded Inner Circle. The band is celebrating over 56 years of playing reggae music together all over the world and is a token of love and longevity within the industry.&nbsp;

“We are thrilled to perform in downtown Clearwater and spreading the love and positive message of reggae music to our fans,” said Ian Lewis, co-founder of Inner Circle.&nbsp; This show is part of Inner Circle’s Tour across the World.&nbsp; 
For more information about Inner Circle: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/badboysofreggae/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/badboysofreggae/</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InnerCircleFanpage" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/InnerCircleFanpage</a> and <a href="https://www.bandsintown.com/a/20597-inner-circle?came_from=253&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_source=artist_event_page&amp;utm_campaign=artist" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.bandsintown.com/a/20597-inner-circle?came_from=253&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_source=artist_event_page&amp;utm_campaign=artist</a>

Tickets for Reggae Sound Splash Fest are now on sale starting at $25 and a limited number of Elevated Sound Upgrades priced at $125 are available at The Raymond James Central Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall, by calling <a href="tel:(727)%20791-7400" target="_blank">727-791-7400</a> or visiting <a href="https://www.rutheckerdhall.coom/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.RuthEckerdHall.com</a>. The Raymond James Central Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall is located at 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater and is open Tuesday through Thursday, from noon to 6 pm, Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, from noon to 6 pm. The BayCare Sound Ticket Window will open two hours prior to show time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Bad Boys of Reggae Inner Circle are Coming to Clearwater for Reggae Sound Splash Fest on November 15

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Grammy-nominated gospel artists Jekalyn Carr and Anthony Brown unite for an evening of powerful praise and worship on Friday, November 20 at the Miramar Cultural Center. With chart-topping hits, soul-stirring performances, and messages of hope, this show is sure to move hearts. This uplifting show starts at 8pm. 
This can’t miss show is presented by the Miramar Cultural Center and hosted by Miramar CommissionerAvrilCherasard. 
Grammy Award-winning Jekalyn Carr has become one of the top-selling independent recording artists in gospel music. Her accomplishments on the charts include Billboard No. 1 hits for radio singles, albums, and digital singles. Carr has had seven songs reach the Top 10. Some of her songs include “You're Bigger," "Changing Your Story," and "I Know Who I Am,".
Anthony Brown’s music has made an impact on the gospel music scene and blends contemporary gospel with traditional elements. Some of his songs include "Worth," "I Will Be," and "Better Days".
The Miramar Cultural Center is located at 2400 Civic Center Place in Miramar. Tickets for the Friday, November 20 show start at $65. For tickets and more information visit MiramarCulturalCenter.org.

Local Event: Jekalyn Carr and Anthony Brown Bring Gospel Hits to the Miramar Cultural Center

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Miami Metropolitan Area

Miami Beach

Coral Gables-Coconut Grove

Pinecrest

Palmetto Bay-Cutler

Aventura

Palm Beach County

Boca Raton

West Palm Beach

Lee County

Fort Myers Metropolitan Area

Fort Myers

Sarasota County

Tiffany Razzano

Tampa Bay Area

Sarasota

Macy's

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Can a MCA Lender Freeze My Business Bank Account in Florida?
Did a New York merchant cash advance (MCA) lender freeze your Florida business bank account, threaten a bank levy, or file a lawsuit against your company?
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Florida business owners frequently obtain merchant cash advances from New York funding companies. When payments stop, lenders may pursue lawsuits, judgments, garnishments, and collection proceedings.
Missing an MCA payment does not automatically authorize a New York lender to freeze your Florida business checking account.
A lender generally needs a legally enforceable basis for a bank restraint, such as an appropriate judgment and garnishment process. A New York judgment may also require recognition or enforcement procedures in Florida.
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