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2026

June 17 - Miami's Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts High Awards Ceremony

May 6 - CNN - Girl Scout Kassandra's Inspiring Story

May 2 - Local 10 - Girl Scout Documents, Cleans Over 1,700 Veteran's Graves for Miami Cemetary Project

April 9 - Edible South Florida - GSTF: Cast Iron Chef Competition

March 20 - Miami New Times - Cast Iron Chef

March 16 - Edible South Florida - Cast Iron Chef

January 7 - Edible South Florida - It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season

January 7 - Miami's Community News - Girl Scouts Kicks off Cookie with Exploremores

January 20 - The Miami Guide - Miami Welcomes 2026 Cookie Season with Exploremores

January 30 - MIami Herald - More Than Cookies for Girl Scouts in Miami Gardens

2025

October 27 - NBC6 - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida are here in studio!

October 12 - WSFL - Empowering the Next Generation with the Girl Scouts

September 25 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Announces 5th Annual Campfires to Cocktails

September 10 - Miami Herald - Girl Scout Cookies Are Rolling Out New Flavors

August 20 - Miami Herald - Girl Scout Award Winners Create Change In Their Communities

May 25 - Voyage MIA - Community Highlights: Meet Chelsea Wilkerson of Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida

April 9 - Miami Herald - Girl Scouts Florida Report: A Call to Action for Supporting Girls Across the State | Opinion

April 1 - Local 10 - Beyond Boxed Cookies: Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Show Off Their Cooking Chops

March 6 - CBS Miami - Volunteers Clean Up Mahachee in Coral Gables

January 28 - WSFL TV - Miami Girl Scout Cadet Jaaliyah Powell Breaks Cookie Sales Records, Aiming for 10K in 2025!

January 22 - MSN - Girl Scouts Cookie Season 2025 Kicks Off In South Florida

January 22 - Community Newspapers - Grant Miller joins the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida in launching the 2025 Cookie Season!

January 13 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Kicks Off 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Season

January 9 - 305 Hive - Buzzworthy Local: JAaliyah P.

January 2 - Miami Laker - Scouting activities in Miami Lakes

2024

November 1 - Key Biscayne Magazine - Glamp Glamorously

October 12 - Miami Guide - Sip, Savor & Support: Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida's Campfires to Cocktails

October 1 - Local 10 - Campfires to Cocktails: Annual fundraiser benefits Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida

September 25 - Community Newspapers - 4th Annual Campfires to Cocktails: A Uniquely South Florida Glamping Event

September 3 - CBS Miami - South Florida Girl Scout's Project Raises Awareness About the Marine Debris Crisis

September 1 - Smithsonian Magazine - In Miami, the Nation’s First Chief Heat Officer Charts a Course for Surviving on a Warming Planet

May 14 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Receives First Federal Dollars for Camp Mahachee Restoration Project

May 9 - Miami Herald - This Forest Off Old Cutler is a Hidden Gem

April 12 - Fox Live Now - These Girl Scouts Baked New Cookie in Effort to Save Coral Reefs

April 12 - Edible South Florida - Girl Scouts Host Cast Iron Chef

April 2 - Green Living - Saving the Reef, One Cookie at a Time

April 1 - Publix - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Uses Grants to Protect Camp Mahachee

March 31 - Miami Herald - Can a Cookie Help Save Our Environment?

March 12 - Community Newspapers - Celebrating Community Spirit: Dedication of Camp Mahachee Front Entrance in Coral Gables

March 11 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Teams With Coral Restoration Foundation To Raise Awareness For Coral Restoration

March 6 - Local 10 - A sweet idea: Girls Scouts start baking cookies to save coral

January 12 - Miami Herald - Girl Scout Cookies are Here

January 12 - Miami's Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Launches 2024 Cookie Season

January 12 - NBC6 - Girl Scout Cookie Season Kicks Off on Jan. 13

January 12 - CBS Miami - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Kick Off the 2024 Cookie Season

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December 8 - Community Newspapers - Grant Miller Visits the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida at their Annual Cookie U Event

October 27 - Coral Gables Magazine - Bringing Camp Mahachee Back to Life

October 8 - NBC 6 - Girl Scouts of Tropcail Florida Hosts Campfires to Cocktails

October 5 - Local 10 - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Hosts 3rd Annual ‘Campfires to Cocktails’

September 27 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Announces Campfires to Cocktails

July 13, 2023 - CBS Miami - Girl Scout Amalie Ise Created Retirement Program for Flags

July 6, 2023 - Miami Laker - Girl Scout Earns Silver Award for Butterfly Project

June 13, 2023 - SocialMiami - STEAM Scholarships for Girl Scout Leaders

June 4, 2023 - WSVN 7 - Shining Bright: Local Girl Scout, 11, Builds Outdoor Library in Liberty City

June 4, 2023 - Coral Gables Magazine - Garden Club to the Rescue

May 19, 2023 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Centennial Mural

May 13, 2023 - WSVN 7 - Mural Unveiled in Wynwood Celebrates 100 Years of Girl Scouts in Miami-Dade

May 9, 2023 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida and Ryder Systems Supply Chain Event

May 3, 2023 - Miami Herald - Historic Gables Camp Lets Girl Scouts Enjoy the Outdoors. Now, the Outdoors Need Help

May 3, 2023 - CBS Miami - Miami Girl Scout Troop Celebrates Centennial Anniversary with Museum Exhibit

April 28, 2023 - Miami Herald - HistoryMiami Exhibit Spotlights a Century of Girl Scouts in Miami, Keys

April 28, 2023 - Local 10 - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Honors Alumni, Unveils Exhibit

April 14, 2023 - South Florida Reporter - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Honors Alumni

April 6, 2023 - Waterfront Times - Girl Scout Troop Learns That Earth Science Runs Deep

April 3, 2023 - NBC6 - Girl Scouts Celebrates 100 Years

March 31, 2023 - WLRN - South Florida Girl Scouts Proudly Wear 100 Years as Badge of Honor

March 28, 2022 - The Florida Villager - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Turns 100

March 6, 2023 - Univision 23 - Organización Desarrolla Habilidades Importantes En Las Niñas

January 26, 2023 - Community Newspapers - Grant Miller Visits the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Warehouse for Their Cookie SZN!

January 16, 2023 - New Tropic - Three Reasons to Love Girl Scout Cookies!

January 13, 2023 - Y100 - Girl Scouts Of Tropical Florida Celebrate Their 100th Anniversary

January 13, 2023 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Kicks Off the 2023 Cookie Season

January 13, 2023 - CBS Miami - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Kick Off the 2023 Cookie Season on Saturday

January 13, 2023 - WSVN - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Kick Off Cookie Season, Celebrate 100th Anniversary

January 10, 2023 - NBC - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Celebrates 100 Years

January 9, 2023 - Community Newspapers - “Live with Brittnie” Welcomes Chelsea Wilkerson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida

January 9, 2023 - Caro The Tour Guide - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Turns 100

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October 20, 2022 - Miami Herald - Helping Others

September 30, 2022 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Kicks off Centennial Anniversary with Year of Celebrations

September 26, 2022 - The Panther Post - Girl Scouts 100th Annual G.I.R.L. Fest 2022

August 26, 2022 - Miami Herald - These Girl Scouts are Golden: High-achieving Teens Create a Lasting Impact

August 23, 2022 - Local 10 - More than cookies: Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Earn Gold

August 22, 2022 - The New Tropic - Meet Dr. Malou Harrison, Executive Vice President and Provost, Miami Dade College

July 18, 2022 - The New Tropic - Meet Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County's First Female Mayor and a Girl Scout Alumna

July 7, 2022 - NBC 6 - Girl Scout Starts Story Time Smiles

July 2022 - The Florida Villager - Camp Mahachee Restoration (p. 12)

June 20, 2022 - The New Tropic - Meet Constance Jones, Two-Time Emmy Nominated Journalist and Girl Scout Alumna

June 15, 2022 - Community News - Coral Gables Philanthropy Comes Together for Camp Mahachee Restoration

May 23, 2022 - The New Tropic - Meet Leigh-Ann Buchanan, Founder and President of aīre ventures and Former Girl Guide

May 15, 2022 - South Florida Reporter - Girl Scouts Of Tropical Florida Seek Your Help To Celebrate Centennial Anniversary

May 15, 2022 - South Dade News Leader - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Seeks Community Help to Celebrate Centennial Anniversary

May 5, 2022 - WSVN - Girl Scouts Deliver Cookies to Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue Crews

May 1, 2022 - Miami Herald - Girl Scouts Seek Memorabilia for Centennial

May 1, 2022 - WPLG Local 10 - Local Girl Scouts Troop Celebrating Milestone Anniversary

April 18, 2022 - The New Tropic - Meet one of Miami’s Music Mavens: Girl Scout Alum, Lolo Reskin

March 28, 2022 - The Florida Villager - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Turns 100

March 28, 2022 - The New Tropic - Meet one of the many faces behind Axis Helps Miami: Girl Scout Alum, Jolicia St. Louis

March 25, 2022 - NBC 6 in the Mix - Girl Scouts Celebrating 100 Years of History

March 2, 2022 - Edible South Florida - Resourceful Young Cooks: Cast Iron Chef at the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida

Feb. 1, 2022 - The Panther - A Look Into Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida’s 2022 Cookie Sales

Jan. 21, 2022 - Community Newspapers - The Girl Scouts stop by Miami's Community News to Bring Cookies!

Jan. 19, 2022 - The Miami Laker - The Graham Companies provide 'cookie cupboard' for Girl Scouts

Jan. 13, 2022 - CBS Miami - Girl Scout Who Came Down With COVID Not Letting Virus Take A Bite Out Of Her Cookie Sales

Jan. 11, 2022 - South Florida Reporter - Girl Scouts Unveil A New Cookie – “Adventurefuls”

Jan. 10, 2022 - New Tropic Miami - Locals to Know: Chelsea Wilkerson Champions Miami's Girl Scouts

Jan. 6, 2022 - Miami Herald - There's a New Girl Scout. Here's What it Tastes Like and Where You Can Buy a Box.

Jan. 5, 2022 - CBS Miami - Girl Scouts Introduce New ‘Adventurefuls’ Cookie

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Dec. 21, 2021 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Campfires to Cocktails raises $170K

Nov. 5, 2021 - Coral Gables Magazine - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida

Sept. 29, 2021 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida receives donation for STEM programming

Sept. 10, 2021 - Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida presents GIRL Fest

Mar. 19, 2021: Patch.com - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida welcomes new Director of Product Program

Feb. 25, 2021: South Florida Sun Sentinel - "Going Out"

Feb. 6, 2021: The Miami Herald - Samoas cookie cocktail? Miami nonprofits get creative to raise money in the pandemic

Jan. 15, 2021: WPLG - Girl Scouts adapt to coronavirus pandemic with Grubhub, porch drop-offs

Jan. 12, 2021: South Florid Reporter - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Launches Cookie Season

Jan. 6, 2021: The Miami Herald - You can still buy Girl Scout Cookies in South Florida despite COVID. Here’s how.

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Dec. 14, 2020: South Florida Sun Sentinel - Girl Scouts pivot: How cookie sales will change this year

Dec. 7, 2020: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts Of Tropical Florida To Deliver Joy This Cookie Season

Oct. 18, 2020: Miami HERALD - GIRL SCOUTS TO HOST VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER

Oct. 17, 2020: SOUTH FLORIDA REPORTER - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Virtual “Campfires To Cocktails” Fundraiser

Aug. 28, 2020: BRICKELL MAGAZINE - Adventure Awaits

Aug. 28, 2020: KEY BISCAYNE MAGAZINE - Best Life

Aug. 14, 2020: LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE GROUP - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Campfires to Cocktails

Aug. 15, 2020, COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Host Campfires to Cocktails a Virtual Fundraising Event Featuring Chef Adrianne Calvo

Sept. 21, 2020: Miami Mom Collective - You’re Invited: Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida G.I.R.L. FEST

Sept. 15, 2020: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Host Campfires to Cocktails a Virtual Fundraising Event Featuring Chef Adrianne Calvo

Sept. 14, 2020: Lifestyle Magazine Group - Girl Scouts hosts Campfires to Cocktails

Sept. 1, 2020: Lifestyle Magazine Group - Civic Minded

Aug. 28, 2020: The Miami Herald - She never got to be a Girl Scout so she started a troop and mentored hundreds

Aug. 20, 2020: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Salutes Pinecrest Gardens as Top Community Partner

Jul. 31, 2020: Brickell Magazine - High Achievers

Jul. 28, 2020: Miami Mom Collective - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida: A Lifetime of Memories

Jul. 9, 2020: WSFL-TV - Local Girl Scouts Honored During Curbside Ceremony For Their Work Helping Their Communities

Jul. 6, 2020: The Miami Herald - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida honor Gold, Silver Award recipients from Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest

Jul. 1, 2020: The Miami Laker - Girl Scouts earn coveted Gold Awards

Jun. 17, 2020: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida – GOLD AWARD news!

Apr. 30, 2020: NBC6 - Local Nonprofits Face Uncertainty Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Apr. 20, 2020: Community Newspapers - An Earth Day Message: How My Girl Scout Gold Award Project Shaped Me as an Environmentalist

Mar. 16, 2020: NBC6 - Working From Home Amid COVID

Mar. 12, 2020: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida 6th annual Cast Iron Chef

Jan. 29, 2020: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida get helping hand with donated space for cookie cupboard

Jan. 26, 2020: Focus on South Florida with My 33/CBS

WPLG- Local 10- Jan. 12, 2020- Live segment in studio on Weekend Morning Newscast 9 am

Jan. 8, 2020: Community Newspapers- Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Launches 2020 Girl Scout Cookie Season with New Cookie and New Packaging

Jan. 7, 2020: Miami Herald: It’s Girl Scout Cookie season again. Something new — and empowering — has been added

Jan. 7, 2020: WTVJ- NBC6 – Live segment on the 4:30 p.m newscast

Jan. 7, 2020: WFOR-CBS4 – Live segment on noon newscast

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Dec. 19, 2019: NBC6 - Woman Making a Difference through Girl Scouts

Dec. 4, 2019: Voyage MIA - Meet Chelsea Wilkerson of Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida

Nov. 22, 2019: Local 10 - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida honor community leaders at inaugural event

Nov. 19, 2019: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Held First “Lifetime of Leadership” Luncheon- raising over $90,000 for Girl Scout Programs

Nov. 7, 2019: Miami Herald - In South Florida, Girl Scouts nurturing innovators, risk-takers, problem-solvers

Nov. 7, 2019: WLRN- 91.3 FM Sundial: Commissioner Ken Russell, Amendment 4, Girls Scouts of Tropical Florida & Retra Tablos Art Exhibit

Sept. 18, 2019: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Announces Inagural Event – “Lifetime of Leadership Luncheon”

July 30, 2019: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts celebrate 25 years of S. Miami Camp Little House

July 30, 2019: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida to present GIRL Fest, Sept. 28

June 6, 2019: Hearts of Gold Podcast - Rachel Mazcyk My State Your State Our State: Biscayne Bay Mangrove Habitat

June 5, 2019: NBC6 - Multi-Talented Palmetto Senior Recognized by the CDC

May 10, 2019: Miami Herald - Moving communities forward by giving back

May 7, 2019: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida summer camp registration open

Apr. 17, 2019: Miami Times - Social Whirl

Apr. 11, 2019: Miami Herald - She earned Girl Scouts’ top honor for teaching people the rules of the road

Apr. 10, 2019: Miami Herald - Your child will never be bored at these summer camps

Apr. 5, 2019: Miami Herald - CEO Roundtable

Mar. 2019: NBC6: Doral Girl Scout Creates Comic Book to Keep Community Safe

Mar. 12, 2019: Canal 23 - Esta joven de las Girl Scouts creó un cómic sobre seguridad vial para niños y ganó un premio por su contribución

Mar. 1, 2019: Miami Herald - CEO Roundtable

Feb. 11, 2019: Miami Herald - CEO Roundtable

Jan. 29, 2019: Community Newspapers - United Way, Girl Scouts honor MLK through a day of service

Jan. 25, 2019: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida Announces New Director of Development

Jan. 22, 2019: Miami Herald - CEO Roundtable: Most CEOs say their companies are trying hard to attract ‘Gen Z’

Jan. 14, 2019: Miami Herald - CEO Roundtable

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Dec. 20, 2018: Miami Herald - CEO Roundtable

Dec. 17, 2018: Miami Herald - CEO Roundtable

Nov. 20, 2018: CBS4 - Mentoring Matters: Miami Teen Wins First-Ever National Girl Scouts Gold Award

Nov. 19, 2018 - Miami Herald - CEO Roundtable

Nov. 13, 2018: Miami Herald - CEO Roundtable

Oct. 25, 2018: Canal 23 - Como las Girl Scouts estan trabajando para empoderar a las Ninas

Oct. 17, 2018: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts – Building Tomorrow’s Female Leaders

Oct. 12, 2018: Yahoo Finance - Kelly Culhane and Silvia Acevedo talk Gold Award

Jul. 23, 2018: Community Newspapers - Positive People in Pinecrest, Kelly Culhane

Jun. 26, 2018: CBS 4 - Mentoring Matters: Girl Scout Gold Award Winner Restores Biscayne Bay Mangrove Habitat

Jun. 11, 2018: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts receive highest honor – Gold Award

May 25, 2018: WPBT-PBS - Focus on South Florida

May 14, 2018: NBC6 - Local Girl Scout Achieves Highest Honor

Apr. 26, 2018: Miami Times - Social Whirl

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Nov. 21, 2017: Community Newspapers - Little House has a big history as the center of Girl Scout life in South Miami

Nov. 18, 2017: Community Newspapers - Girl Scouts Troop 713 helps community get clean water

Nov. 7, 2017: CBS4 - Mentoring Matters: Mentor Celebrates 25 Years Of Service In The Girl Scouts

Oct. 27, 2017: Community Newspapers - Local Girl Scouts participate FRWND meeting ceremonies

Jul. 29, 2017: Community Newspapers - Miami Foundation awards grant to Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida

Jun. 2, 2017: Community Newspapers - Local Girl Scouts take action,earn prestigious Gold Award

Mar. 14, 2017: Miami Herald - Gulliver student wins Presidents' Volunteer Service Award

Feb. 7, 2017: Miami Herald Coral Gables High Senior wins Prudential Financial 2017 Spirit of Community Award

Jan. 25, 2017: Florida Keys News - Winter means it's cookie time

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