Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Host Fourth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour
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December 5, 2018
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Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Host Fourth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour
MIAMI— The Miami Dolphins in partnership with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted their fourth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour in an effort to experience historical locations throughout Broward County. Dolphins players MarQueis Gray, Francis Owusu and Jonathan Woodard, alumnus Nat Moore, as well as Dolphins cheerleaders and staff spent the day with local youth, community leaders and law enforcement to understand the richness and diversity of the area.
“Greater Fort Lauderdale is a welcoming destination offering diverse cultural and historical experiences, and we’re so proud that the Miami Dolphins partnered with us for the Fourth Football Unites Cultural Tour,” President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Stacy Ritter said.
The tour began with a visit to the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale followed by a tour of the Urban League of Broward County, a FOOTBALL UNITES™ community partner.
“Going on this tour and having our tour guide point out so many different things about the city was pretty interesting. I feel like I need to get out and see the city a little more,” Dolphins tight end Gray said. “It was great to see law enforcement out here with the youth as well. The youth are our future and to see that they have the Dolphins, the youth programs and officers here together speaks volumes for our program.”
In addition, the group visited the Stranahan House to tour the home of the credited founders of Fort Lauderdale, Frank and Ivy Stranahan. The day concluded with a stop at Fort Lauderdale Beach.
“I think it’s really important and eye opening to know your history. To not just focus on where you are right now but focus on your past because it does help you in the future to grow and really push forward,” Dolphins Cheerleader Shayla said. “My favorite part was just meeting so many different people. We want to know everybody and all different types of communities and learn about different cultures.”
Previous FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tours included visits to Little Havana, Overtown, Liberty City, the Jewish Museum of Florida and The Palace in South Beach. These unique experiences are a result of a partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
