About Us
Connecting Students with Local Businesses Since 2003
Who We Are
Welcome to the Broward Student Authority
Since 2003, we've connected over 100,000 students from Broward College and NSU with the best local businesses, giving them the spotlight they deserve.
We're the leaders — the ones making moves on campus, online, and in the community. With our student marketing team, collabs with student orgs, Broward's independent monthly paper, and events like Spring Break HQ at Fort Lauderdale Beach Place, we put students and local businesses at the center of it all.
Trusted by over 200 local businesses annually, we set the standard, run the scene, and represent the 954 like no one else.
Our Story
When print media took a dive in 2008, we didn't just adapt—we evolved, going fully digital and becoming Broward's top student hub during the pandemic.
What's in Store for 2025
We don't just provide discounts—we create community
Independent Student Newspaper
Enhanced Hyper-Local Social Media
On & Off-Campus Events
Spring Break HQ at Ft. Lauderdale Beach
Browzy-Broward Metaverse
Student Rewards Programs
Community Cleanups
Local Broward Interactive Map
Spring Break Survival Guide
Spring Break 2025: HQ Kickback at Beach Place
Spring Break HQ Kickback 2025 is where the 954 comes alive — held at Fort Lauderdale Beach Place, the largest shaded, free, open-air venue on the beach with the only public restrooms on the Beach.
Every year we pull in over 100,000 students majority from Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade, filling the space with activations and activities and even hosted Fort Lauderdale's first beach fashion show with local designers that keep students engaged in a fully managed, safe environment — with zero incidents in the past five years.
On Campus Events
Partnering with Broward Student Authority gives your business direct access to engaged students on campus. We create opportunities for you to showcase your brand, drive traffic, and connect with the next generation of customers in a way that's authentic and memorable. With our on-campus events, your business doesn't just advertise — it becomes part of the student experience.
Off Campus Events
We know how to throw unforgettable events, offering businesses prime opportunities to connect directly with students through giveaways, promotions, and brand-building moments.
- ✓Caribbean Game Show Night at Singh's Roti Delight
- ✓Xtreme Game Show Night at Xtreme Action Park
- ✓Beach Café @ Beach Place Beach Cleanup
- ✓Official Spring Break HQ at Beach Place
Meet Our Director: Ian Katz
Behind the success of the Broward Student Authority is fearless leader Ian Katz, whose business journey began early—summers spent in Plantation, Florida, at his uncle's Holiday Inn, home to the iconic Club Mirage.
The Student Authority Publishing Co. was founded in response to college friends expressing frustration over discounts that primarily benefited corporate giants. The mission became clear: Broward Small Business First.
Now, as proud members of NSU's Levan Center of Innovation, we are preparing to unveil Broward Student Authority 2.0—bigger, more innovative, and tech-driven.
Why Partner With Us?
When you partner with Broward Student Authority, it's more than an ad—it's a relationship with the next generation of Broward dreamers and doers.
Unfiltered Access
Direct line to students, fostering genuine connections beyond typical advertising
Tailored Marketing
Campaigns that truly speak to student needs and interests
Community-Centric Events
Interactive experiences showcasing your offerings
Digital Savvy
Latest technology and social media trends to amplify your message
The Future is Local
In 2025, we're uniting Broward with one mission: Broward is Stronger Together. Our Browzy Metaverse platform will let students explore local businesses through VR and AR technology, creating deeper connections than ever before.
We're not just disrupting—we're building Broward's future, with small businesses at the core.
We proudly support Broward's Small Business First initiative, with over 70% of Broward's small businesses being minority-owned. We're here to help keep them competitive with cutting-edge tech and marketing strategies.
Ready to Partner With Us?
Join us in our mission to support Broward's small businesses, engage with students, and push boundaries with tech.