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Published: November 09 2014

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL  – The 13th Annual Signature Grand Ghoul was back this year and even more shocking than ever! On Monday, October 27th, nearly 500 spectacularly costumed guests joined Paul Castronovo, co-host of the "Paul & Young Ron Show" on BIG 105.9 FM in Miami/Fort Lauderdale and Real Radio 94.3 and 101.7 in Palm Beach County and on the Treasure Coast, and O.J. McDuffie, former Miami Dolphins wide receiver, at the 13th Annual Signature Grand Ghoul benefitting 2-1-1 Broward. All of the creatively costumed guests were in awe as they stepped through the doors of the Signature Grand in Davie which was transformed into a magnificent Halloween haunted mansion by One of a Kind Design for the spook-tacular event which raised over $45,000 for 2-1-1 Broward. Signature Grand, along with all the vendors, came together to support the event with over $135,000 of in-kind donations to make this an event a terrific and delicious occasion that will be remembered for years to come.

Executive Chef of Signature Grand David Deleon and Alexander Deshommes Kitchen Staff at Signature Grand - View all photos

"It was so much fun to see so many wonderful people come out to not only have a great time, but to also support 2-1-1- Broward," said Sheila Smith, President & CEO of 2-1-1 Broward. "We're thankful to the Signature Grand and all of our other supporters, sponsors and community members who helped to make the event a huge success."

"It was great to have so many enthusiastic members of our community come out and participate in all the 'spooktacular events' that took place at this years' Signature Grand Ghoul" said DeAnna McCutcheon, Executive Assistant & Corporate Vendor Administrator at Signature Grand, "We are thrilled to have brought back the Signature Grand Ghoul and to be able to have such a great organization as 2-1-1 Broward be the benefactor of the event."

Throughout the evening, guests danced the night away to the infectious beats of Rock With U Entertainment, sipped on specialty cocktails fresh from the witch's cauldron which included Potion No. 9 beverages by Bacardi, enjoyed Funky Buddha Brewery ales, indulged in a delectable, gourmet buffet and bid on fabulous items and prize packages from The Calvin Giordano & Associates Live & Silent Auctions. Spooky twists and turns kept party-goers alert all night while having fun playing carnival games on the Monster Midway for their chance to win tricks or treats as prizes. Finalists were chosen for the scariest and most unique costumes based on their creativity, fear factor and originality. The winner took home a gift card from Beauty & the Feast Bar|Kitchen located in The Atlantic Hotel & Spa.

Event sponsors included A & T Dry Cleaners, Audi of Pembroke Pines, Brenner Real Estate Group, Brown & Brown Insurance, Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, Canon Business Solutions, City & Shore Magazine, Devotion Vodka, Eye on South Florida, Greenspoon Marder, JM Family Enterprises, Kip Hunter Marketing, Lifestyle Magazine Group, Miami Dolphins Foundation, Miami Dolphins Touchdown Club, Northwestern Mutual, OK Generators, One of a Kind Designs, Premier Beverage, Rock with U Entertainment, Russo Battista Law Group, Signature Grand, Southern Audio Visual, Special Event Decorators, Sysco, VIP TV, THINK Magazine and United Way of Broward County.

About Signature Grand
Since 1996, Signature Grand has been a South Florida landmark, known to host elegant weddings and grand social occasions. Conveniently located in Central Broward, on the I-595 Express, Signature Grand is best situated to receive guests from the Tri-County area. Our magnificent renaissance-style mansion is the ideal venue to host groups as intimate as 10 guests, and lavish events of up to 2,400 guests. Our event producers specialize in exquisite catering, amazing décor and event services. For more information, visit www.thesignaturegrand.com  or call 954.424.4000

About 2-1-1 Broward
The mission of 2-1-1 Broward is to provide 24 hour comprehensive helpline and support services to individuals and families in our community seeking crisis intervention assistance and/or information and connections to health and human services in Broward County. Every call to 2-1-1 is answered by a trained, degreed counselor who listens to the caller's concerns, identifies their needs and connects them with agencies and programs that can help them. 2-1-1 Broward relies on the generous support of government agencies, corporations, foundations, and individuals to provide this vital community service. For more information regarding 2-1-1 and how you can help, please contact Tracy Schuldiner, Director of Events & Corporate Relations, at 954-390-0493 or visit www.211-broward.org