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Joe Cavaretta

Joe Cavaretta is a photographer and videographer at the Sun Sentinel. He is from El Paso, Texas. He has worked for the AP in Mexico City, Miami, and Las Vegas. He was once a boss at the San Antonio Express-News and worked at the San Jose Mercury News. He loves calling South Florida home and raising his two daughters here.

A homeless man who goes by “Yaweh” moves his belongings to a new spot on Fort Lauderdale beach on May 2. “I am a Florida resident and I can sleep on the beach,” he said. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

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Fort Lauderdale beach still a hot spot for homeless: ‘If they get rid of us, where are we supposed to go?’

August 7, 2024 at 1:02 p.m.

Fort Lauderdale says it will have a plan in place by Oct. 1, when the new law kicks in. If not, the city can be sued for not enforcing the...

Isabella Ramirez, a returning Heat dancer, takes part in the open audition at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Sunday, July 28, 2024. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Miami Heat dancers open auditions at Kaseya Center | PHOTOS

July 29, 2024 at 10:41 a.m.

Miami Heat dancers open auditions at Kaseya Center for the opportunity to become a member of the 2024-25 team on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was limited during Wednesday's first practice of training camp. He participated in 11-on-11s, but only executed handoffs. He didn't throw passes. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Miami Dolphins open training camp with first practice | PHOTOS

July 24, 2024 at 2:12 p.m.

Photo gallery of the first Miami Dolphins organized team practice of training camp for the upcoming 2024-25 NFL season.

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov hoists the Stanley Cup alongside his teammates during the team’s Championship Celebration on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Fort Lauderdale beach. (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Florida Panthers’ championship parade and rally on Fort Lauderdale Beach | PHOTOS

June 30, 2024 at 5:37 p.m.

The Florida Panthers celebrate their first ever Stanley Cup championship with a parade and rally on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Sunday, June 30, 2024.

Florida Panthers Matthew Tkachuk celebrates winning the the Stanley Cup in the Atlantic Ocean near Elbo Room in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

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Florida Panthers hit the beach with the Stanley Cup after winning championship

June 25, 2024 at 1:12 p.m.

Beachgoers looked on at the Stanley Cup, the NHL's immense trophy shining bright, as the Florida Panthers held it up high on Fort Lauderdale beach on Tuesday morning.

People take shelter from the rain as they wait at a bus stop on Federal Highway and Polk Street in Hollywood on Friday, June 14, 2024. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Photos: Flooding scenes from across South Florida

June 14, 2024 at 2:46 p.m.

Flash flooding, heavy rain in South Florida on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Florida Panthers celebrate an overtime win over the New York Rangers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. (Joe Cavaretta / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Florida Panthers win in overtime against New York Rangers | PHOTOS

May 29, 2024 at 12:41 a.m.

Florida Panthers win in overtime against New York Rangers in Game of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Photos of the 2024 Boca Bash boat party on Lake Boca in Boca Raton.

Annual Boca Bash party on Lake Boca | PHOTOS

April 28, 2024 at 8:08 p.m.

Photos of the 2024 Boca Bash boat party on Lake Boca in Boca Raton.

Andrew Collins of Nac's Orchids in Southwest Ranches places an orchid during the International Orchid Festival at the Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale, Sunday, April 7, 2024. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

International Orchid Festival at the Bonnet House | PHOTOS

April 8, 2024 at 11:48 a.m.

2024 International Orchid Festival at the Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Peter Haight of Hollywood waits in the staging area of the Saint Patrick's day parade in Hollywood, Sunday, March 10, 2024. The actual feast day of St. Patrick's day is celebrated next Sunday, March 17. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hollywood | PHOTOS

March 10, 2024 at 7:18 p.m.

Photos of the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hollywood by the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

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