Affordable Housing

High Paying Jobs in the Trades/Skilled Sciences

Join Kimberly Maroe as she explores high-paying careers in the trades and skilled sciences across Broward County. This episode highlights training programs, earn-while-you-learn opportunities, and the growing demand for skilled workers—showing how students can build successful careers without a traditional four-year path. Produced by: The Office of Public Communications

Affordable Housing

In this episode, host Kimberly Maroe explores the growing challenge of affordable housing in Broward County. Hear from county leaders and housing experts about what’s driving the crisis and the steps being taken to create more housing options. Learn how new projects and funding efforts are helping more residents find a place to call home. Produced by : Office of Public Communication

Broward County/Florida Panthers Preventive Heart Program

In this episode, host Kimberly Maroe connects you to the Broward County and Florida Panthers Preventive Heart Program. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, often with no warning signs. Broward County is working to change that. Hear from Mayor Mark Bogen, Cleveland Clinic COO and heart attack survivor Dr. Alex Espinosa, and residents whose lives were saved after taking the free CT heart scan. Since its launch, more than 7,000 people have been tested through the $10 million county initiative. Produced by: The Office of Public Communication

Omni Hotel

In this episode, host Kimberly Maroe highlights the opening of the Omni Hotel Fort Lauderdale, a new waterfront landmark next to the Broward County Convention Center. Hear from Omni leadership and county officials as they explain how the hotel strengthens tourism, supports major conventions, creates jobs, and elevates Broward County’s visitor experience. Produced by the: Office of Public Communications

Loggerhead Park and Mooring Fields

Broward Connects takes you to the opening of Loggerhead Park and Mooring Field in Hollywood. Host Kimberly Maroe explores how Broward County transformed a polluted stretch of the Intracoastal into a clean, welcoming destination. Hear from county leaders and local officials about restoring water quality, and protecting marine life. This episode shows how collaboration, environmental care, and smart planning create lasting benefits for the community. For more information visit: broward.org/parks [https://www.broward.org/parks/Pages/default.aspx] Produced by: Office of Public Communications