Many people flock to the "Venice of America", but did you know these celebrities who hail from Fort Lauderdale?
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - Actor and former professional wrestler.
Mindy McCready - Country music singer.
Chad Johnson - Former NFL wide receiver.
Gigi Rice - Actress known for her role in television sitcoms.
Jenn Sterger - Model and television personality
Notable Business Owners:
Jim Moran - Founder of JM Family Enterprises, a diversified automotive company.
Wayne Huizenga - Founder of Waste Management, Inc. and former owner of Blockbuster Video and the Miami Dolphins.
Steve Halmos - Founder of Halmos Holdings & Investments and prominent real estate developer.
George Feldenkreis - Founder of Perry Ellis International, a clothing manufacturer and distributor.
Rick Case - Co-founder of Rick Case Automotive Group, one of the largest auto dealerships in the United States.
Famous Athletes:
Michael Irvin - Former NFL wide receiver, three-time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys.
Bob Rosburg - Professional golfer who won the PGA Championship in 1959.
Austin Jackson - MLB outfielder currently playing for the Cleveland Guardians.
Chris Volstad - Former MLB pitcher who played for several teams including the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins.
Darnell Dockett - Former NFL defensive tackle who spent most of his career with the Arizona Cardinals.
Entrepreneurs:
Robert "Bob" L. Johnson - Founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), which became the first black-controlled company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Chris DeWolfe - Co-founder of MySpace, a pioneering social networking site.
Michael "Mike" McKnight - Co-founder of Two Men and a Truck, a franchised moving company with locations across the United States.
These individuals have made significant contributions in their respective fields, impacting industries ranging from media and social networking to logistics and transportation.
Ariana DeBose - Tony Award-winning actress known for her roles in Broadway musicals like "Hamilton" and "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical."
Gordon Hayward - NBA basketball player currently playing for the Charlotte Hornets, previously with the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz.
H. Wayne Huizenga - Entrepreneur and businessman known for founding Waste Management, Inc., Blockbuster Video, and owning the Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers, and the Miami Marlins.
These alumni have achieved success in various fields including entertainment, sports, and business, reflecting the diverse accomplishments of graduates from Pine Crest School.