Reefs for the Future - Nova Southeastern University
Reefs for the Future - Nova Southeastern University
Reefs for the Future - Nova Southeastern University
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Location<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Author Index Oral and Poster Exhibits<br />
Program<br />
General<br />
Special<br />
Presentations<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation Recognitions<br />
Accompanying Guest Activities<br />
and Social Events<br />
Accompanying<br />
Guest Package<br />
A variety of activities are available<br />
to guests accompanying registered<br />
Symposium attendees. The Accompanying<br />
Person Package includes 3<br />
daytime tours to unique venues in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Greater Fort Lauderdale area.<br />
To purchase <strong>the</strong> Accompanying Person<br />
Package or <strong>the</strong> evening at <strong>the</strong><br />
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &<br />
Casino, visit <strong>the</strong> registration desk in<br />
Hall A, Lobby.<br />
Package price: $125<br />
The attractions in <strong>the</strong> package include:<br />
Day 1 Everglades<br />
Holiday Park<br />
Tuesday, July 8<br />
Leave convention center<br />
at 9:30AM<br />
Enjoy an airboat ride through <strong>the</strong><br />
Everglades, an experience you<br />
won’t <strong>for</strong>get. A naturalist familiar<br />
with <strong>the</strong> history, vegetation, and<br />
wildlife will guide you through this<br />
unique natural wonder. The park is<br />
known <strong>for</strong> its bird population and<br />
<strong>the</strong> cohabitation of alligators and<br />
crocodiles. A trip to South Florida<br />
is not complete until you visit <strong>the</strong><br />
Everglades.<br />
Day 2 Sawgrass Mills<br />
Outlet Mall<br />
Wednesday, July 9<br />
Leave convention center<br />
at 9:30AM <strong>for</strong> 3 hour shopping<br />
trip<br />
Shop until you drop! Recognized<br />
as one of <strong>the</strong> most popular destinations<br />
in South Florida, guests will<br />
have time to shop at nearly 400<br />
name brand stores in this 2 mile<br />
mega complex.<br />
Day 3 Jungle Queen<br />
Riverboat<br />
Thursday, July 10<br />
Leave convention center<br />
at 9:00AM<br />
A trip up <strong>the</strong> New River is truly a<br />
relaxing way to sightsee in Fort<br />
Lauderdale. Cruise by <strong>the</strong> luxurious<br />
waterfront homes and <strong>the</strong><br />
beautiful scenery of <strong>the</strong> waterways.<br />
The commentary by <strong>the</strong> Riverboat<br />
Captain will get you acquainted to<br />
<strong>the</strong> history and landscape and entertain<br />
you along <strong>the</strong> way.<br />
Seminole Hard Rock<br />
Casino<br />
Additional Option:<br />
Offered <strong>for</strong> two separate nights -<br />
Tuesday, July 8, 7:00-11:00PM<br />
and/or Wednesday, July 9,<br />
7:00-11:00PM<br />
Bus service will take you to <strong>the</strong><br />
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &<br />
Casino <strong>for</strong> an evening of entertainment<br />
on your own. The massive<br />
complex provides endless entertainment<br />
as you can chose to visit<br />
<strong>the</strong> casino, enjoy dinner, browse<br />
through <strong>the</strong> shops, or stop by one<br />
of <strong>the</strong> many nightclubs and<br />
lounges.<br />
Price: $20.00 per night round trip<br />
transportation<br />
Social Events:<br />
Opening Reception<br />
Monday, July 7<br />
6:00 – 7:30PM<br />
Tickets <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Opening Reception<br />
can be purchased at <strong>the</strong> Registration<br />
Desk. Tickets are required <strong>for</strong><br />
any guest, exhibitor, or volunteer<br />
that wants to attend. Price: $20.<br />
Closing Banquet<br />
Thursday, July 10<br />
7:00 – 10:30PM<br />
Convention Center<br />
(Included in Registration fee of attendee<br />
only, not included in Accompanying<br />
Person Package.)<br />
Guest Tickets available at <strong>the</strong> Registration<br />
Desk. Price: $85.<br />
Please join your friends and colleagues<br />
<strong>for</strong> a night of celebration,<br />
dinner, drinks, and dancing in true<br />
South Floridian style. There will be<br />
ceremonies, a flavorful old Key<br />
West dinner, and dancing to music<br />
provided by <strong>the</strong> Landsharks, a<br />
Jimmy Buffett-style band. The atmosphere<br />
will be tropical ambiance<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Florida Keys.<br />
This will be a fun, casual event<br />
celebrating <strong>the</strong> culmination of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Symposium.<br />
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