The third annual Nautica South Beach Triathlon takes place on Sunday, April 11 to benefit pediatric cancer research for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Participants expected in this year’s 2010 races include co-anchor and national correspondent for NBC‘s “Today”, Natalie Morales, actress, Eliza Dushku, former NBA player, Rick Fox,  Australian triathlete and five-time Ironman champion, Chris “Macca” McCormack, NBC’s “Biggest Loser”, winner Ali Vincent, The Bold and the Beautiful’s, Heather Tom, three-time Winter X Games freestyle skiing gold medalist, Sarah Burke, WPLG Local 10’s news anchor, Sasha Andrade, and WKMG Orlando’s news anchor Michael Garolfalo. The “fun” starts at 7:00 a.m. (yes, in the MORNING) on 5^th street and Ocean Drive.  For more information, please visit www.SouthBeachTri.com.

The American Red Cross presents its annual Red Cross Ball on March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne (455 Grand Bay Drive).  In light of recent disasters, the Red Cross needs your support more than ever,  so consider joining over 400 influential leaders of Miami’s social and corporate communities for a night of elegance, delicious food, music and dancing.  In addition to the auction which features items such as cruises, trips and other fabulous items, Will Earl Spanheimer, a young artist in residence with the San Diego Opera will perform. Tickets cost $500 per person.  Tables are also available.

For more information contact Kenia Tedesco at 305.728.2512 or email:  tedescok@usa.redcross.org.

This concert will be held from noon-10 p.m. on March 28, at the Central Broward Regional Park, located at 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill, Fl and feature several musical genres including, Kompa, Reggae, R&B, Hip-Hop, Soca, Gospel and Latin.  The stellar line-up of invited guests include: Tabou Combo, Nu Look, Jahnesta, Sweet Mickey, Sister Sledge, Donna Allen, Whodini, Special Ed, Nadine Sutherland, Glen Washington, Singing Melody, Abijah, Causion, King Banton, Barbee, Twiggy, Maurice, Hope for Tomorrow, Junior Tucker, Sherell Rosegreen, and DJ Griot.

Tickets cost $15.00 and are available online at www.tohaitiwithlovebenefit.com or by calling 888-695-0888 or at various ticket outlets across Broward and Dade County.