I was thinking to myself…South Florida is catching up to Central Florida! It’s about time. Why did this even come up in my mind? On Twitter I follow some Orlando friends and I started noticing that their local events and social media organizations are booming. I saw tweets going on about @doterati @orlandotweetup @igniteorlando @izeafest and more involvement. With a community made up of people like @MissyWard @TedMurphy @markkrupinski I think they are doing a fantastic job of putting Central Florida on the map.
A couple months ago, I felt that I didn’t find that in Miami. Well guess what? I was proven wrong. South Florida does have a lot to offer you just have to look for it. We are more spread out and I definitely have to give lots of credit to our Fort Lauderdale peeps. Last night I went to the @SoFlaTweetup put together by @ctiedje in Fort Lauderdale, here are some pics from the tweetup. I have to give props to @SunSentinel for sponsoring. They are realizing that online is where it’s at.
Let me tell you this was a great turnout, people from all over South Florida were representing. I was happy to see such a great crowd. During the tweetup they had a raffle to give away an Apple prize. I would link to the winner but she isn’t even on Twitter! @ChristineMAdolf said this could make her want to become a Twitter member. Clearly Christine views things from rose colored glasses. I think I should’ve won the prize. 
I see a lot of potential and growth for the South Florida community. Miami just hosted @BarCampMiami @FOWA and @WeMedia.Thanks to people that step up and put together events and organizations like @ctiedje @BrianBreslin @alexdc @vicequeenmaria @ChristineMAdolf. For those of you that weren’t there the reason I favour @ctiedje is because he aspires to be the new @StephARC a guy can dream right!
Upcoming Events:
Who? @smcsf Social Media Club South Florida is a community for the champions of social media.
When? March 23
Where? Event Details
Who? @RefreshMiami Refresh is a social community for web and technology enthusiasts in South Florida.
When? March 25 (Monthly meetups are held on the last Wednesday of every month).
Where? Event Details
Who? @SxSe Twitter buddies from all over the country getting together in Miami.
When? April 16-20 (Second Annual Event)
Where? Event Details & Free Registration
I have met some great local peeps so I look forward to attending these events. I love my Orlando peeps but I want our community as involved as they are. Let’s show Central Florida that South Florida can do it better. If you have local events you want me to blog about please email them to stephanie.lichtenstein@gmail.com.
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Great post Stephanie!
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every day I strive to be the new StephARC
not sure how I'll do it, but I'm trying...
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