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You’ve heard about it, read about it and have seen it plastered all over Facebook and Twitter. Maybe it’s time to take the plunge and dig into Pinterest to see what all the hype is about.

When their invitations arrived looking like report cards, guests know that they were going to have to make the grade at the largest fundraiser for the Adopt-a-School Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa. The intent, says planner Jade Crystal Calvert of Vicky Crease Events, was to “…make everybody feel like a kid again.”

Brides and grooms often ask for menus that are memorable and unique. But as a professional planner, it’s your job to work with the caterer to make sure that guests’ special dietary requirements are also met.

While the presidential hopefuls continue to battle it out, the event industry’s biggest election came to an exciting end on February 28 at the Spotlight Awards in Las Vegas, when the winners were announced in 15 different categories.

A multi-million dollar holiday bash in a huge arena. A bold, forward-thinking corporate executive. Name entertainment. Over-the-top theme areas. Cash employee prizes topping $1 million. Live news coverage. Sound like something from the heyday of the ‘80s? Guess again.

Thinking of taking one of your meetings to South Florida? In addition to long stretches of white beach and dazzling sunshine, the region offers some of the hottest nightlife and attractions in the country. Here’s the buzz on the latest happenings.