FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Museum of Discovery and Science will host the Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale 21st Century MODS Gala on Saturday, November 8, 2014.  The Museum will honor Mr. Terry Stiles for his more than 30 year involvement on the Museum’s Board of Trustees as well as his contributions to the greater Fort Lauderdale community.
 
This year’s gala is co-Chaired by Rick J. Burgess, Esq. of Gunster; Jim Ellis, president of Ellis Diversified; Tony Giordano, Market 5 President Mercedes-Benz; and Kenneth Stiles, VP of Stiles Corporation.  The emcee for the evening’s festivities is Louis Aguirre, host of Deco Drive, on WSVN Channel-7.
 
Guests will experience a world class event complete with a high-energy Cocktail Reception sponsored by Wells Fargo and an impressive Silent Auction.  Guests  will be delighted by the Hollywood glamour theme and escorted down the ‘Hollywood Walk of Fame’ to enjoy a decadent dinner & wine pairing designed by A Thierry’s Catering and complimented by Penfolds and Matua wines.  Later in the evening, the MODS crowd will dance the night away and compete for some luxurious Live Auction items including a lease on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet convertible!
 
“I am incredibly honored to be recognized by the Museum of Discovery and Science at this amazing event,” said Mr. Stiles. “My involvement with the Museum spans more than 30 years and included the leadership of the fundraising, design and construction of the building you see today. MODS continues to be an integral part of our community, contributing to our culture as well as the ultimate success of Greater Fort Lauderdale, and I am proud to be a part of it.”
 
Sponsors and benefactors are also included in the exclusive Underwriters’ Party sponsored by ADT and hosted by S3 to kick-off this must attend event.
 
All proceeds will benefit operations and programs at the Museum of Discovery and Science.
 
For more information, reservations or sponsorship inquiries, please contact Robyn Harper at 954.713.0906 or rharper@mods.net
 
About the Museum of Discovery and Science
The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films. Founded in 1976 as The Discovery Center, the nonprofit facility serves approximately 450,000 visitors annually. Major operational support for the Museum is provided through generous support by Leadership Guild members including: Broward Health, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Sun Sentinel and Wells Fargo.  
 
The Museum is open seven days a week, 365 days a year; Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. with extended IMAX® hours on most evenings. General Admission prices are $19 for adults; $18 seniors; $15 children 2 to 12. Children under 2 are free. A General Admission Ticket includes admission to the Museum exhibits and one classic IMAX movie. The Museum of Discovery and Science is located downtown at 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, visitors should call 954.467.MODS (6637) or visit our web site at www.mods.org
 
About Terry Stiles
Terry Stiles is the Chairman and CEO of Stiles Corporation, a multi-faceted organization formed in 1951. Headquartered in his hometown of Fort Lauderdale, he has grown the full-service real estate company to one of the largest in the Southeast. With over 37 million square feet completed, Terry and his 300-person strong organization have garnered numerous awards for development and construction projects, including office, mixed-use residential, retail shopping centers, build-to-suit facilities, and master-planned, mixed-use corporate parks.
 
Well-respected by his peers within the industry, Terry has a history of being at the forefront of real estate trends, such as building the first master-planned corporate park in Broward County or building the first speculative office building in an urban downtown area in the nation in five years. Stiles Corporation has a presence in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Fort Myers, Florida.
 
Beautifying and revitalizing the town where he grew up isn’t the only difference he has made within the community. Terry has been an aggressive community worker, using his position and the great resources of Stiles to help make a positive difference for today’s youth and tomorrow’s leaders. Terry donates his time, getting personally involved with organizations that support children, education and family.