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TILE FLOORING, RARELY AVAILABLE SE EXPOSURE 2 BR + DEN/2 BATHS. STUNNING DIRECT S/S APPLIANCES, GOURMET KITCHEN, SE EXPOSURE AND MUCH MORE. RIVER & OCEAN VIEWS FROM THE SPRAWLING TERRACE & MORE! 2BR/2 BATH - $409,000 RIVERSIDE - $775,000 DIRECT RIVER, CITY AND OCEAN VIEWS. BEAUTIFUL UNIT WITH TILE FLOORS, SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM + DEN, 2 BATH UNIT WITH DIRECT RIVER VIEWS GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES, SPLIT FLOOR PLAN AND MORE. FROM THE LARGE TERRACE. LARGE LIVING AREAS WITH FLOOR TO 2BR/2 BATH - $379,000 CEILING WINDOWS, CERAMIC TILES AND MUCH MORE. SPECTACULAR RIVER & CITY VIEWS FROM THIS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH UNIT SEAVIEW - $699,000 DIRECTLY ON THE NEW RIVER. GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES & MORE. IMPECCABLE 3/2 COMPLETELY RENOVATED, DESIGNER FINISHES INCLUDE PORCELAIN PLANK TILE THROUGHOUT, GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S 2BR/2 BATH - $368,900 APPLIANCES, MOSAIC BACK SPLASH. CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS & HIGH FLOOR UNIT WITH BEAUTIFUL OCEAN AND CITY VIEWS. SPLIT FLOOR DESIGNER LIGHTING. TWO RIVER FRONT TERRACES AND MUCH MORE! PLAN, TILE FLOORING THROUGHOUT, S/S APPLIANCES AND MORE. NEW LISTING NEW LISTING MOONGLOW - $699,000 PARK - $2,450,000 PRICE REDUCED 2BR/2BATH - $347,500 STUNNING CONTEMPORARY WATERFRONT 3BR/3.5 BATH CONDO. DESIGNER MODEL RECENTLY COMPLETED A TOTAL RENOVATION. OCEAN & CITY VIEWS FROM THIS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH UNIT. SPLIT FLOOR FANTASTIC RIVER, OCEAN & CITY VIEWS. BRAND NEW OPEN GOURMET WITH 3,239 OF CUSTOM LIVING AREA , PLUS A POOLSIDE A/C’D CABANA PLAN, 11 FOOT CEILINGS, GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES & MORE. KITCHEN, NEW S/S APPLIANCES, SPLIT BEDROOM PLAN AND MUCH MORE. SUITE, AND A DOUBLE PRIVATE A/C’D STORAGE ROOM. UPGRADED BATHROOMS, CUSTOM LIGHT FIXTURES, SPECTACULAR GREAT ROOM, 1BR/1BATH - $295,000 SEAVIEW - $639,000 FORMAL DINING, LARGE KITCHEN WITH FAMILY ROOM, FANTASTIC OCEAN & CITY VIEWS FROM THIS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH UNIT. 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PRICE REDUCED ASHLEY - $1,249,900 THIS HIGH FLOOR DESIGNER COLUMBUS MODEL FEATURES 2 BEDS+DEN, 3 STARDUST - $459,000 BATHS, MARBLE FLOORS IN THE LIVING AREAS, EXOTIC WOOD FLOORS IN 3BR/3.5 BATH ASHLEY SOUTH WITH STUNNING OCEAN, RIVER & CITY **LOWEST PRICED “EAST SIDE” UNIT IN THE BUILDING.** 2 BEDROOM, THE BEDROOMS, CHEF’S DREAM KITCHEN W/ CUSTOM CABINETS/PULL OUTS/ 2 BATH, RIVER VIEWS, GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES AND MORE. VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM. TWO TERRACES, SPACIOUS GOURMET EAT IN ORGANIZERS, THERMADOR® APPLIANCES, INDUCTION COOKTOP, GRANITE KITCHEN WITH POGGENPOHL CABINETRY & GRANITE COUNTERTOPS! COUNTERTOPS, CUSTOM BACK SPLASH, LAUNDRY ROOM, PLENTY OF STORAGE, PRICE REDUCED SKYVIEW - $439,000 & A LARGE MASTER ENSUITE WITH HIS & HER BUILT-IN WALK-IN CLOSETS. CONTEMPORARY BEAUTIFULLY UPGRADED 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH WITH CHAMPAGNE - $995,000 COLUMBUS - $1,195,000 PRICE REDUCED AQUA VISTA - $599,000 RIVER, CITY & GARDEN VIEWS! NEW KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES AND MORE! 30TH FLOOR 2 BR/2.5 BATH WITH PANORAMIC OCEAN, CITY & RIVER VIEWS COMPLETELY CUSTOMIZED COLUMBUS MODEL. STUNNING RARELY AVAILABLE 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATHS. OPEN CONCEPT GOURMET FROM EVERY ROOM. GOURMET KITCHEN POGGENPOHL CABINETRY & THE SYMPHONY GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, MARBLE BATHS AND 2 SPACIOUS TERRACES. 2 BR/ 3 BATH FEATURING INTERIORS DESIGNED WITH THE HIGHEST KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES. MARBLE MASTER BATHROOM, AND MORE. QUALITY FINISHES. PRIVATE ENTRY WITH GLASS DOUBLE DOORS. MARBLE JUST SOLD SAN MARCO CHAMPAGNE - $965,000 FLOORS THROUGHOUT, A WET BAR WITH ONYX LIT INLAYS, BUILT IN WALL UNITS, UPGRADED FIXTURES, VANITIES & GLASS DOORS IN BATHROOMS. LARGEST 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH ‘SAN MARCO’ MODEL. OPEN FLOOR PLAN THE SYMPHONY 2 BR/2.5 BATH WITH DIRECT RIVER VIEWS. MARBLE FLOORS WITH LIGHT HARDWOOD FLOORING AND MUCH MORE. THROUGHOUT, COMPUTER ROOM, GOURMET KITCHEN, CHELSEA - $790,000

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ROYAL PALM - $399,000 THROUGHOUT, COMPUTER ROOM, GOURMET KITCHEN, SEMI PRIVATE ELEVATOR FOYER AND LARGE RIVERFRONT BALCONY. 3BR/3BATH - $889,000 2 BR/2 BATH, SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN, MARBLE FLOORING IN LIVING NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HERIN AND SAME IS SUBMITTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OMISSIONS, ERRORS, TO HERIN AND SAME IS SUBMITTED SUBJECT CONTAINED THE INFORMATION OF THE ACCURACY TO AS IS MADE IMPLIED, OR EXPRESSED REPRESENTATION, OR WARRANTY NO MARBLE BATHS, WALK-IN CLOSETS, LAUNDRY ROOM AND MORE! LEXINGTON - $749,000 LARGE 3 BR/3 BATH EAST FACING CONDO, CORNER SUB-PENTHOUSE WITH AREAS. OPEN GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES & GRANITE COUNTERS. BOAT SLIP. UNIQUE UNIT HAS TWO MASTER BEDROOMS WITH OVER BRADFORD - $749,000 10TH FLOOR WITH OVER $125K IN DESIGNER UPGRADES. THIS 2 BR/2.5 BATH PRICE REDUCED 2269+ SQ FT. PLUS A LARGE SUNDECK. 2 PARKING SPACES INCLUDED. SPLIT FLOOR PLAN OFFERS A GOURMET KITCHEN AND CUSTOM LIGHTING. RIVIERA - $349,000 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH SPLIT BEDROOM PLAN. MARBLE FLOORING LEXINGTON - $748,900 2 BR/2 BATH, SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN, MARBLE FLOORING PRICE REDUCED 2BR/2.5 BATH - $484,000 THROUGHOUT, GOURMET POGGENPOHL KITCHEN, RIVER & OCEAN THROUGHOUT. GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES AND MORE. VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM, 5 STAR RESORT AMENITIES. BEAUTIFULLY UPGRADED LEXINGTON DESIGNER MODEL WITH DIRECT CORNER APARTMENT WITH WRAP AROUND BALCONY AND DIRECT RIVER RIVER AND POOL VIEWS. CUSTOM LIGHTING, S/S APPLIANCES & MORE. NEW LISTING RIVIERA - $329,900 AND CITY VIEWS. EXQUISITE WOOD FLOORS, DECORATIVE STONE WALL, JUST SOLD GOURMET KITCHEN W/ NEW TILE BACKSPLASH. NEW S/S APPLIANCES & MORE. BRADFORD NEW LISTING SOHO - $489,000 HIGH FLOOR 1BR/1 BATH WITH BIG VIEWS. TILE THROUGHOUT WITH WOOD FLOORS IN BEDROOMS, GOURMET KITCHEN, BUILT-OUT CLOSETS & MORE. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS WITH DIRECT RIVER VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM. 26TH FLOOR WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM. SPLIT NEW LISTING 2BR/2 BATH - $410,000 MARBLE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, BUILT-IN CLOSETS, CROWN MOLDING, BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN, FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS, GOURMET FIESTA - $319,000 18TH FLOOR WITH DIRECT RIVER VIEWS. SPLIT BEDROOM PLAN, TILE MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS AND MUCH MORE! KITCHEN, STACKABLE WASHER/DRYER AND MUCH MORE. ONE-OF-A-KIND 1 BR/1BATH WITH 370 SQ FOOT PRIVATE TERRACE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT, GOURMET KITCHEN S/S APPLIANCES AND MORE. WE HAVE SOLD OVER VISIT US! AVAILABLE 1035 LAS OLAS CONDOS! 709 EAST LAS OLAS BLVD 24/7/365 Contact the LEADING broker in JOHN D’ANGELO Downtown Fort Lauderdale condominium sales for all available inventory. BROKER/OWNER & TOP 1% OF FORT LAUDERDALE REALTORS. Call us today! 954-463-9881 PRICE REDUCED JUST SOLD 3BR/2BATH - $499,000 PENTHOUSE - 7 3BR/2.5 BATH WITH UNOBSTRUCTED BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED RIVER, OCEAN & CITY VIEWS. UNIT. COMPLETELY LARGE TERRACE AND MUCH MORE. RENOVATED KITCHEN, TILE FLOORING THROUGHOUT, RIVERSIDE - $809,000 HIGH FLOOR UPGRADED 2 BR + DEN/2 IMPACT GLASS, LARGE WWW.DANGELOREALTY.COM BALCONY AND MORE! BATHS WITH BEAUTIFUL RIVER, OCEAN & CITY VIEWS. LARGE TERRACE & MORE. 3BR/2 BATH - $499,000 RIVERSIDE - $798,000 AMAZING CORNER UNIT WITH SPECTACULAR CITY VIEWS. TILE FLOORING, RARELY AVAILABLE SE EXPOSURE 2 BR + DEN/2 BATHS. STUNNING DIRECT S/S APPLIANCES, GOURMET KITCHEN, SE EXPOSURE AND MUCH MORE. RIVER & OCEAN VIEWS FROM THE SPRAWLING TERRACE & MORE! 2BR/2 BATH - $409,000 RIVERSIDE - $775,000 DIRECT RIVER, CITY AND OCEAN VIEWS. BEAUTIFUL UNIT WITH TILE FLOORS, SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM + DEN, 2 BATH UNIT WITH DIRECT RIVER VIEWS GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES, SPLIT FLOOR PLAN AND MORE. FROM THE LARGE TERRACE. LARGE LIVING AREAS WITH FLOOR TO 2BR/2 BATH - $379,000 CEILING WINDOWS, CERAMIC TILES AND MUCH MORE. SPECTACULAR RIVER & CITY VIEWS FROM THIS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH UNIT SEAVIEW - $699,000 DIRECTLY ON THE NEW RIVER. GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES & MORE. IMPECCABLE 3/2 COMPLETELY RENOVATED, DESIGNER FINISHES INCLUDE PORCELAIN PLANK TILE THROUGHOUT, GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S 2BR/2 BATH - $368,900 APPLIANCES, MOSAIC BACK SPLASH. CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS & HIGH FLOOR UNIT WITH BEAUTIFUL OCEAN AND CITY VIEWS. SPLIT FLOOR DESIGNER LIGHTING. TWO RIVER FRONT TERRACES AND MUCH MORE! PLAN, TILE FLOORING THROUGHOUT, S/S APPLIANCES AND MORE. NEW LISTING NEW LISTING MOONGLOW - $699,000 PARK - $2,450,000 PRICE REDUCED 2BR/2BATH - $347,500 STUNNING CONTEMPORARY WATERFRONT 3BR/3.5 BATH CONDO. DESIGNER MODEL RECENTLY COMPLETED A TOTAL RENOVATION. OCEAN & CITY VIEWS FROM THIS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH UNIT. SPLIT FLOOR FANTASTIC RIVER, OCEAN & CITY VIEWS. BRAND NEW OPEN GOURMET WITH 3,239 OF CUSTOM LIVING AREA , PLUS A POOLSIDE A/C’D CABANA PLAN, 11 FOOT CEILINGS, GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES & MORE. KITCHEN, NEW S/S APPLIANCES, SPLIT BEDROOM PLAN AND MUCH MORE. SUITE, AND A DOUBLE PRIVATE A/C’D STORAGE ROOM. UPGRADED BATHROOMS, CUSTOM LIGHT FIXTURES, SPECTACULAR GREAT ROOM, 1BR/1BATH - $295,000 SEAVIEW - $639,000 FORMAL DINING, LARGE KITCHEN WITH FAMILY ROOM, FANTASTIC OCEAN & CITY VIEWS FROM THIS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH UNIT. SPLIT FLOOR THIS UPGRADED 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH UNIT HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO MASTER SUITE PLUS 4 BALCONIES WITH DIRECT RIVER VIEWS! PLAN, 11 FOOT CEILINGS, GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES & MORE. A 2/2 + DEN. DIRECTLY ON THE RIVER WITH SOUTH FACING VIEWS. JUST LISTED PARK - $1,695,000 1BR/1BATH - $279,000 UNDER CONTRACT SEAVIEW MOVE-IN READY UNIT WITH DIRECT OCEAN & RIVER VIEWS. GOURMET UPGRADED 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH UNIT WITH TWO BALCONIES. BEST PRICED ‘PARK’ UNIT! 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BY JIM ELLIS Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Chair CITY INITIATIVES IMPORTANT VOTE COMING IN MARCH

n March 12, 2019, the City of Fort Lauderdale will hold a special election addressing several issues Oraised up through public input. The Police Bond is anticipated to raise $100M for the construction of an updated and sustainable police station complete with adequate space for the anticipated growth over the next 30 years. The current station built in 1958 for 100 employees no longer is large enough to support the 772 personnel and other needs of a busy and functioning public safety headquarters. The current facility is not certified for hurricane/extreme weather and requires that the command center must move to other facilities during those important times. The proposed facility is to be constructed on the existing land of the current station and to provide for a parking garage and an energy efficient building reducing operating cost. It will move vital services currently housed fields, lighting, solar panels and shade structures, offsite, back into a single building creating a greater pavilions, restrooms, ADA improvements and even efficiency of service. The building is being planned new dog parks. A portion of the parks bond funding with the community in mind and some space made would be earmarked for future signature projects in available for the community’s use. each Commission District: District 4 - constructing The Parks Bond is anticipated to raise $200M to Tunnel Top Park atop the northern portion of the fund significant citywide investments in our parks Kinney Tunnel above Federal Highway; District system, to strengthen resiliency, address sea level rise, 1 - rehabilitating Lockhart Stadium and developing combat flooding, and mitigate the effects of climate the surrounding property to include playfields and change. Nearly every park in our City would see upgrade of the stadium; District 2 - adding a water upgrades and enhancements like new playgrounds, playground, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts walking trails, pools and splash pads, boat slips and and other athletic fields as well as a parking garage ramps, outdoor fitness equipment, athletic courts and to Holiday Park; and building a new community center and other enhancements at Joseph C. Carter Park in District 3. Additional funds will be set aside for acquisition of additional park/green space as our population continues to grow. A proposed update in the City Charter is also included to clean up language and a second initiative that would move the City elections from March to November beginning in 2020 to align with the Presidential election years. Primary elections would be eliminated and the terms of the Mayor and Commissioner would be increased from three years to four years. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Inc. including the Board of Directors and Staff support the city initiatives and will work to assist in educating the public about the opportunities these bonds offer. We encourage you to vote on March 12, 2019. Be a part of your community decisions and future. PHOTOS JASON BY LEIDY

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he 19th Annual Riverwalk Tribute is proud to honor the Moss Family for their Tcommitment to the community and award-winning design and construction, through their family owned and operated company. Each of the family members including Bob, Sandra, Scott, and Chad are widely known for their engagement and generosity to our city. Bob Moss has built a successful career during the past 49 years with his hard work, innovative ideas and commitment to excellence. He is known as a leader and team member by his staff . Sandra Moss is the heart and glue of the family, a great businesswoman and generous advocate for the community. Th e results of her contributions and commitments are well known Bob Moss and acknowledged by those that have benefi ted Scott Moss from her dedication to making a diff erence. Scott Moss is known by his team for providing inspiration and empowerment to create the exceptional. Recognized for his commitment to hard work, Scott leads the Moss Company to a new level through his approachability and collaborative style Chad Moss is recognized as the Ambassador for Moss & Associates as he builds strong relationships in the construction fi eld and his generous mentoring in the industry. He serves as the President of the Moss Foundation, a not- for-profi t organization established to provide a platform for the community initiatives valued by his family. Th e 19th Annual Riverwalk Tribute will be held at the Riverside Hotel on Th ursday, March 21, 2019. Honored guests, sponsors and special ticket holders are treated to a VIP cocktail PHOTOS PROVIDED MOSS BY CONSTRUCTION Sandra Moss reception followed by an exquisite evening of Chad Moss cocktails, hors-d'oeuvres, live entertainment and an impressive silent auction. Th ere will also be a special presentation offi cially recognizing the Moss Family as the 19th Annual Riverwalk Tribute honorees.

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RIVERWALK CELEBRATES 30 YEARS! December 12, 2018 – Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale celebrated its 30th Anniversary in grand splendor. Hundreds of members, trustees, current and former employees and dignitaries took part in an evening of celebrations, libations, and dance gyrations. Held at the Historic Maxell Room, the evening was presented by Jim Ellis & Olya Salehi, Breakthru Beverage, Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the Downtown Development Association

Renée Quinn, Ina Lee, Oyla Salehi and Gale Butler

Ken Ortner and Patsy Mennuti

Jim Hammond, Shelly Bradshaw, and Kelly Shanley

Laura Pierson, Ed Smoker, & Christine Madsen

Dorothy Marden and John Ropes

Jodi Weymouth, Lacey Brisson, Mike Weymouth and Micki Scavone and Lee Feldman

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WINTERFEST EVENTS Th e Winterfest 2018 was more than just a boat parade; it is a season of celebrations and parties. Below are a variety of images from the Winterfest Black Tie Ball, the Grand Marshal Reception and the VIP section of the Boat Parade

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James Dunn and Captain Lee Chris Osceola and Susan Renneisen Grand Marshal Huey Lewis with Belle of the and Susan Renneisen Ball Alyssa Lovitt

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GORIVERWALK.COM • FEBRUARY 2019 19 FROM THE CITY

BY VICE MAYOR BEN SORENSEN City of Fort Lauderdale SPECIAL ELECTION ON MARCH 12 NEW PARKS, PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX AND CHARTER CHANGES

appy New Year! I hope 2019 is a fantastic year for Th e station would be constructed on its existing you, your loved ones and our City. We began our land with energy and operationally effi cient features, Hyear by welcoming a new City Manager. Chris along with hurricane resistant materials and building Lagerbloom replaced Lee Feldman as our City Manager techniques to better serve the public safety needs of our on January 1st. We thank Lee for his excellent service City, which is expected to grow to over 203,000 in the and tireless work, and we look forward to continuing next decade. our success under Chris’ leadership. Th e parks bond would fund signifi cant citywide On Tuesday, March 12, voters will have an opportunity investments in our parks system to strengthen resiliency, to participate in a Special Election to shape the future address sea level rise, combat fl ooding, and mitigate of our City. Th is is a non-partisan election, open only the eff ects of climate change. Nearly every park in to registered voters in the City of Fort Lauderdale. our City would see upgrades and enhancements such To register to vote, please visit the Broward County as new playgrounds, walking trails, pools and splash Supervisor of Elections’ website at www.browardsoe.org. pads, boat slips and ramps, outdoor fi tness equipment, Two bond proposals will appear on the March athletic courts and fi elds, lighting, solar panels and shade 12 ballot. If approved, a public safety bond would structures, pavilions, restrooms, ADA improvements and allocate up to $100 million to construct a new police even new dog parks. headquarters while maintaining and enhancing the A portion of the parks bond funding would be outstanding level of service provided by our Fort earmarked for signature projects in each Commission Lauderdale Police Department. A parks bond would District including constructing Tunnel Top Park in allocate up to $200 million for citywide improvements District 4 atop the northern portion of the Kinney to our parks and recreation facilities. Tunnel above Federal Highway; rehabilitating Lockhart Stadium and developing the surrounding property in District 1; adding a water playground, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and a parking garage to Holiday Park in District 2; and building a new community center and other enhancements at Joseph C. Carter Park in District 3. If approved, the bonds would bring more than $300 million in much-needed public safety and parks and recreation improvements to our City, strengthen our economic viability and livability, and enhance our stature as a great place to visit and an even better place to call home. Additionally, a proposal to update our City’s Charter will appear on the March 12 ballot. Th e Charter Amendments, if approved, would move our City’s elections from March to November, beginning in Th e public safety bond would enable us to replace the 2020, to align with Presidential election years. Primary current police headquarters, which was built in 1958 elections would be eliminated and the terms of the when the police department and our City were both Mayor and Commissioners would be increased from signifi cantly smaller. Th e 85,000 square-foot building three years to four years. Th ese changes would bring is 60 years old, functionally obsolete, and parts of it are our City in line with the majority of municipalities in in deteriorating condition. Th e new facility would off er Broward County. 225,000 square feet and provide expanded work space and Keep an eye out for future updates and ways integrated state-of-the-art technology to a department, that you can participate in the process. If you have which has grown to 525 sworn offi cers and 727 sworn and any questions, please contact me at BSorensen@

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e've all heard that a picture is worth a thousand It’s fitting then that this next installment of our words. If that’s true, then the story of our city’s #FTLontheRise campaign will celebrate all of us— Wchanging landscape can be summed up in a mere the people who make Downtown so great. We want 189,000 words. Th at’s because friends and followers of you to share photos of yourself, your friends, your our social media channels submitted 189 photos last fall family, or anyone else (including pets!) enjoying all for our fi rst ever #FTLontheRise photo campaign. that DowntownFTL has to offer. Th at’s when we asked people to share images Post your photo to Instagram, Facebook and showcasing the beauty of development and construction Twitter using the hashtags #DowntownFTL and in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. If you do the math, #FTLontheRise and your picture will become those images should capture enough words to keep my part of our campaign. The top 10 images will be monthly article fl owing for the next 30 years! voted on by the public and one will be crowned as But alas, there’s more to DowntownFTL than a the fan favorite, with the winning photographer dynamic skyline. At the ground level, Downtown set to receive a $150 gift card to their favorite is a beehive of activity filled with the vibrancy of DowntownFTL restaurant. people from all walks of life. Our city streets flow Want to learn more or see images from our last with families and singles, the young and the old, #FTLontherise campaign? Search @ddaftl on entrepreneurs, bartenders, CEOs and delivery drivers, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and get your camera pets and strollers, scooters and more. ready! IMAGE PROVIDED DOWNTOWN BY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

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think it’s pretty common knowledge that the word smartphone revolution. Smartphones are distracting, innovation is associated with new methods of can be annoying, and cost a small fortune, but think I thought and ideas. Th e word comes from the Latin of business without a smartphone or most social word innovare, which means to renew, restore, or a interactions (something I’m not entirely happy about). novel change (thank you internet!). So, I believe we Any way you slice it, you can’t deny the impact the can all agree that the word means something special. smartphone has had on the world. And, it doesn’t always need to be something that But, innovation can be scary and very few people nobody has thought of before. It can also mean like change. Although, if you think about it, our whole thinking in new ways. For instance, Henry Ford society is based on change. From our political process and the Model T. All he did was take existing (hello…every 4 years), to technology (smartphones), technologies and manufacturing techniques and put to how we live (Americans move more than any other them together in an innovative way that reduced the country, according to the Allstate ad I just watched cost of constructing cars. He reduced the cost so much while I write this), and how quickly we get bored with that more people could aff ord a car than ever before. our entertainment (new shows every season). So, change Th e car had already been invented and was available is not all bad and can result in wonderful things. for almost 30 years. His contribution changed the Imagine what would have happened if people ran the industry forever and caused everyone else to adjust. other way from some of this country’s most innovative How about Apple and the iPhone. Again, Steve Jobs ideas. If defense contractor Raytheon hadn’t realized took existing technologies and created something that what it had we’d all be cooking everything much was truly diff erent and innovative. Since I was a kid slower…at least till someone else came up with one of I’ve always heard that we’d someday carry computers our most successful timesaving appliances. in our pockets and they would be indispensable. So, what am I rambling on about? Well, being So, what happened next? Well, every other phone innovative doesn’t mean just creating something company on the planet had to start thinking that can take you from point a to point b or the diff erently and basically copied the iPhone starting the amazing new devise we just can’t live without that is guaranteed to cut cooking time in half. Innovation can be something intangible and conceptual. Cities can be innovative as well. Outside the box thinking can result in innovative solutions to ongoing problems. It’s easy to criticize new ideas. It’s hard to accept change when it looks like something that will alter the status quo. But, it’s not all bad. Th e City of Fort Lauderdale has been working to be innovative for the past several years. I won’t go into how I think the City has been innovative, mostly because some people won’t agree with me. However, at some point in the future we may look back on this period in our city’s history as one of the most productive. Who knows? Th e result may surprise you! PHOTO PROVIDED PIXABAY BY

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s a City, we are continuously striving to innovate purchase parking permits right from your cell phone. and improve our operations to enhance services and Parking permits will continue to be transitioned to a Aexperiences for all our neighbors and visitors. In digital format. Advancing towards digital permits will 2019, the Transportation and Mobility Department will allow parking permits to be purchased from the comfort continue to take this goal of innovation to new heights of your home or offi ce, and will provide for your vehicle with several upcoming key projects and initiatives. license plate as your permit so no decals will have to be Many of you might have paid a visit to the City’s new displayed on your vehicle. Las Olas Garage that opened in December. Th is garage is We are not only innovating the way we park but the embodiment of innovation in the parking industry. also how we move. Th is year we will begin work on Not only in the design of the structure and the amenities modernizing two iconic roadways within the City: that it holds, but also in the technology installed within Breakers Avenue and Las Olas Boulevard. Working with the garage itself. As you’re driving through the garage, stakeholders, neighbors and businesses, Transportation fi nding an open space is faster with the new real-time and Mobility will begin plans to reimagine both of these space availability system. As you enter the garage, and roadways to improve traffi c fl ow, increase safety and to at each level, color-coded lights lead the way. Green enhance the experience. Th e Sun Trolley fl eet will also means there is an open space and red indicates a space be getting a facelift in 2019. By collaborating with the that is occupied. Signage outside of the garage will also Transportation Management Authority (TMA), we will display the number of available spaces before you enter. be able to change the way we use the Sun Trolley within Th e new Parking Management System will deliver the City in order to enjoy new amenities as you travel. further innovation to the Parking Services Division Th is year we will also begin to look at innovation in bringing new features and benefi ts to the City’s parking one of the most critical areas within our transportation service. Anticipated to be completed in 2019, the new network: Traffi c signalization. Working with our Parking Management System will come with a new partners at the Florida Department of Transportation mobile application that will allow you to see available and Broward County, we will begin identifying parking spaces citywide, pay for parking citations, and opportunities for improvement with specifi c corridors and intersections to advance the traffi c synchronization technology and innovate the way traffi c moves. Mobility is constantly changing as our City continues to grow. However, by keeping innovation in mind, we have been able to think outside the box and introduce new and exciting projects and programs to continue to make Fort Lauderdale “the City you never want to leave”. PHOTO PROVIDED CITY BY OF FORT LAUDERDALE

26 FEBRUARY 2019 • GORIVERWALK.COM GORIVERWALK.COM • FEBRUARY 2019 27 CULTURALLY SPEAKING

BY MEREDITH CLEMENTS Marketing Manager, Broward Cultural Division MOONLIGHT TALES: AN ADULT SONG AND STORY CABARET AT MAIN LIBRARY OPEN-AIR CULTURAL EVENT

he ability to be outside year-round is certainly a perk that welcomed and T kept me here as a Florida transplant ten years ago. With the City’s park bond on the ballots this March it has me thinking about the several already established outdoor cultural offerings I frequent, including: Riverwalk Jazz Brunch; Art Fort Lauderdale (the art fair where patrons traverse via the Water Taxi); First Fridays in Pompano; Food in Motion; and of course, the many monthly art walks throughout our County. Reggae Rock & Latin Roots Musical Group Bachaco Another free, annual event coming up this February is Moonlight Tales, which off ers attendees the chance to hear stories and listen to music under the stars. This year, it will be hosted by Dr. Caren S. Neile and will feature performances including Jamaica Farewell with Debra Ehrhardt, traditional folktales told by Mij Byram and live music by The Promises Band. The Huffington Post called L.A.-based storyteller Debra Ehrhardt’s Jamaica Farewell “Must see, unforgettable.” Storyteller Mij Byram’s traditional folktale are infused with warmth, wisdom and Main Library North Plaza an adult sensibility. Get your groove on with Motown, soul and R&B from The Promises Band, who play locally at Jo Baby Cajun & Crawfish House in Lauderhill, the Blue Anchor in Delray Beach and other locations. The adult song and story cabaret will take place Friday, February 22, from 7-9:30 PM at the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club, which is adjacent to the Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Admission to Moonlight Tales, which is presented by the Friends of Fort Lauderdale Libraries and Broward County Library, is free. Light refreshments will be on sale. For more information, visit Broward.org/ Library or call 954-357-7443. Tallahassee-based storyteller Linda Schuyler Ford performs Washington Irving's Ichabod Crane with emotion, sophistication and meticulous detail. PHOTOS PROVIDED BROWARD BY CULTURAL DIVISION

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BY DAN LINDBLADE President/CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce BUILDING THE PILLARS OF OUR LOCAL ECONOMY ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE FORT LAUDERDALE

ast month I informed you of the transformation and CEO, said he has four foundations of economic position in which we fi nd ourselves. Th e big development: L question is how do we maintain our position? More 1. Marketing and promoting Broward County as a importantly, how do we grow for the future? place to do business. We know we are creating roughly 25,000 net new jobs 2. Managing expansion, relocation and retention of in Broward County year-over-year. Between now and projects. 2030 we will need to create approximately 75,000 net new 3. Conducting and providing market research and jobs in order to keep up with our population growth. business intelligence. Th ere is no silver bullet or singular economic 4. Securing and enhancing private/public leadership magnetism upon which business blossoms. It is the and investment. collective livability and vibe drawing and engaging CEOs, millennials, retirees, international guests and Swindell has been targeting two areas for growth: business leaders. marine research and aerospace. He and colleague Phil Schools, transportation, cultural off erings, great Purcell, president and CEO of the Marine Industry dining, recreation, advance learning, healthcare, Association of South Florida, have collaborated attainable housing…the list seems limitless. How the with Florida Atlantic University, Nova Southeastern Chamber strategically engages on transformative items University and others to create the Marine Research is the key. We must work with our partners making ever Hub. Th is strategy will leverage current research and sure not to duplicate eff orts. We have limited resources attract future investment which means jobs. that must be used wisely. “Transportation solutions, infrastructure investment Th ese issues came up at Business and Industry Day and resilience,” are the holy trinity for City Manager recently at Leadership Fort Lauderdale Class XV. Th e Chris Lagerbloom. Th ese areas will be a focal point for Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, the Downtown his fi rst year at the helm. Th ey dovetail nicely with an Development Authority, the City of Fort Lauderdale, election in March for two bond issues: parks and a new and the Chamber we asked numerous questions about police station. our economy. Your Chamber will be engaged in critical strategies Jennie Morejon, President and CEO of the DDA, is on transportation, airport expansion, environmental focused on improvements to our outstanding urban improvements, and healthcare to name but four. We center. She is responsible for facilitating investment, will travel to Washington, DC, Tallahassee, and improving mobility, engaging the community and meet with our municipal leaders to add the business enhancing the public realm. What would we be without community’s voice. the Broward Center for the Performing Arts or the While our economy is solid, we must continually work Museum of Science and Discovery? with our partners to improve key pillars on which we Th e Alliance works to attract new companies from rely. You can help by joining one of these organizations outside of the State of Florida. Bob Swindell, President or volunteering at your city. PHOTO PROVIDED PIXABAY BY

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13TH STREET CORRIDOR REBORN CREATING SPACE FOR OPPORTUNITIES

WRITER ROSE FARAONE

he 13th Street corridor is a community on the joined in with new paint and landscaping. The 13th rise and a natural corridor in the middle of Street Corridor is considered the spine that connects TFort Lauderdale, one of the next up and coming the neighboring areas of Flagler Village, Wilton spots. While some of the city is experiencing new Manors and Poinsettia Heights. Since the renewal of development, the 13th street area in Fort Lauderdale the corridor, these neighboring communities are more is focused on the middle. The middle is not just cohesive and connected. referring to a location but also the middle in Considered the anchor, Milk Money Bar & Kitchen economics, especially for new unique businesses. is described as a cozy neighborhood cocktail bar This corridor is providing new businesses the and full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch opportunity to move into older buildings made to and late-night dishes. You can relax in the outdoor look new again. The tenants have the ability to start seating or enjoy one of their famous cocktails at the with a clean slate and create their own space. These bar, you can’t make a wrong choice. “These anchors old buildings have souls and are affordable and that’s are engaging and exciting and invite others to come why they are in high demand. along,” says Colleen Lockwood, a resident. Located in Community developer Abby Laughlin has a vision the same mixed-use building, Buck & Beard offers hair for 13th Street. “This is the second generation of services in an environment where post-industrial and transformation here,” explained Laughlin. The modern luxury collide. With ten chairs and 17 barbers, community has been hard at work on the 13th Street you will walk out feeling happy and looking amazing. Corridor, not just one building at a time, but the entire Wandering down the street, you will see murals from street. The once obvious metal bars are no longer on Project COAT (Community of Artists Transform). the windows. The buildings have a fresh coat of paint Project COAT transforms streets into galleries. and soon many more of these spaces will have new big When you are ready to go inside, Oddballs Nifty windows and doors to welcome shoppers. After the Thrifty is a welcome surprise. What feels like endless first renovation was complete, neighboring businesses rooms with eclectic items from a variety of eras is a place you could spend hours. Whether you shop or grab a seat at the game table, be sure to inquire with the friendly owners about the craft beer and wine. The first transformation of 13th Street was the inclusion of bike lanes, public art and green spaces, making it a pedestrian-friendly street. Watching the city invest in this area, Laughlin knew this was the location for her

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Looking west along the 13th St. corridor with anchors Milk Money and the Christmas Palace

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e all have a love/hate relationship with technology In fact, there are many trends in medicine that will give and innovation. Sure, we like when tasks are us more control. Some of these interactions allow us to Wmade easier, or we can be more efficient in our help monitor our own vital healthcare statistics earlier, jobs or are given more choices in life. However, as we which may enable us to make changes and alert our become more reliant on technology to ease our day- healthcare providers before a small problem becomes a to-day activities, there is a sense of a lack of control, more significant and life-threatening issue. whether it is automated customer service centers or HEALTHCARE WEARABLES driverless cars we are feeling left out of the process. Technology may have increased our leisure-time or We live in an impressive, high-tech world, where removed many of the hardships of physical labor, but people cannot live without their smartphones, tablets, there may have been a tradeoff, with a massive rise in and wearable devices. It is impossible to measure how diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular problems in the much we use technology in different ways each day. population. This is the reason companies like Google Technology is continually improving and reaching and Apple have made such a strong push to get into the more into our lives, and it has had a significant impact healthcare space. With close to 270 million Americans in the field of healthcare. Healthcare is one of the few using some form of mobile or smartphone, there is a industries where we may be able to exert more control real opportunity for healthcare to improve and create rather than less. Sure there will be the debate about who better outcomes and lower costs with all this data has our healthcare data and how it is being used, but we walking around. soon may be able to have more control of that as well. More and more consumers are adopting health PHOTOS PROVIDED BIGSTOCK BY

42 FEBRUARY 2019 • GORIVERWALK.COM wearables for a variety of reasons. Smartphones HEALTHCARE TRANSPORTATION and smart watches can monitor an ever-increasing One of the biggest drains on the healthcare system number of crucial, vital health conditions. Some of or poor healthcare outcomes is when low-income these conditions include; heart rate, blood pressure, or elderly populations cannot get to their doctor’s glucose, physical and sleep activity, and most recently, appointments. So, companies like Uber and Lyft on the latest Apple Watch, you can now perform your are getting into the non-emergency healthcare own electrocardiograms (EKG) right from your wrist. transportation space. For example, Uber understands There are even companies working on incorporating that these populations may not have access to skin sensors into wearables that detect UVA and UVB smartphones, so they are building in capabilities that exposure, valuable information for us Floridians. do not require an Uber account and notifications The long-term benefits of healthcare wearable devices can arrive via SMS text message on simple non- to society could be miraculous. If individuals could smartphones. They are even working on a system track their medical history throughout their life, for individuals that only have a landline. The system collecting information about doctors’ visits, claims will also allow healthcare providers to book rides for data and health information gathered from wearable patients and caregivers. technology, etc.. We as patients could allow healthcare researchers to use that information (through consent) to ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHRs) develop medicines and procedures not only to improve Recently the government has made another push for our health but the health of millions of people as well. the unifying and standardizing of the Electronic Health Technology is putting more power in the hands of Record and launched the MyHealthEData initiative. both the patient and healthcare providers. This increase The idea toward truly putting patients first and giving in real-time and macro data that these devices provide them the control of their health information. The will only improve our healthcare outcomes. initative is designed to empower patients to control TELEMEDICINE their health data and decide how it will be used but One of the early uses of technology, and still more importantly keeping the data secure. The goal is evolving is telemedicine. The terms ‘telemedicine’ to allow patients and healthcare providers to view their and ‘telehealth’ can be used to refer to two-way video health information in a single location. transmission of healthcare data like electrocardiograms Soon the government will release rules that make clear (ECGs). Tele-monitoring can display a variety of vital that providers and health plans must share data with signs and symptoms remotely. Australia was an early patients in a usable electronic format. With financial adopter and innovator of this technology as many pressures on health systems and health insurers the push of their citizens lived in rural areas very far from to finally embrace all the health improvements and cost- healthcare facilities. saving potential capabilities of EHRs. #BITES+SIPS

TRENDING NOW INNOVATIONS IN HOW WE PURCHASE AND CONSUME OUR FOOD

WRITER PENNY SANFILIPPO & JONNY ALTOBELL ‒ THE UGLY SISTERS AND RENÉE K. QUINN

he world of food is not unlike that of fashion: always besides the old style paper, and one of our friends on the lookout for “New” and “Happening” which orders reusable metal straws and gives them as gifts. Tkeeps those industries vibrant. We’ve become a bit By the way, when did straws become jaded though about food trends because in the process, necessary for the consumption “New” is sometimes just, well, weird (see Trends we will of beverages? We hope the be happy to see die o ). next step is more Some of the trends however are truly innovative - abandonment and one that is being adopted by our Fort Lauderdale of plastics eateries is the concept of “Casual” service. This in food involves you, the customer, placing your order at service. The use a counter and food runner delivering your meal of biodegradable when it’s ready. This eliminates the lag between implements and containers seating/order taking/food delivery of traditional has, to this point, been so restaurant service. In some expensive that it is not feasible cities there are also “Flex from a cost perspective. Casual” establishments that We understand from the National Restaurant do offer both: counter service Association (the other NRA), that 2019 will see a at breakfast and lunch, plus reunion with carbs. YAY! Th e focus is on heritage traditional wait service in the grains and artisanal breads and pasta. Vegetarian evenings. and vegan options are becoming much more An enormously popular and mainstream, and many of our local burger specialists evolving innovation/trend is are serving meatless options - some of which have a food delivery and home meal plant protein added to mimic the “redness” of meat. kits. Th e kits are the boxes We personally think that’s a pretty odd feature to delivered to your house with pre- off er someone who chooses NOT to eat animals portioned ingredients – but presume it’s supposed to and step-by-step “transition” carnivores. In fact, the instructions, guaranteed whole “cell- cultured” vegan meat/ to make you look like fi sh scene brings to mind sci-fi you trained at culinary movies. But no doubt, a trend that school. Ranch to table will needfully continue (just wish meats and gourmet foodstuff s are available the name was more appealing). delivered or in brick and mortar stores - Wild Trends we love (and want to ﬁ nd here): Forks Food is the latest, though not the only 1) More chic donuts. And not just option in Ft. Lauderdale. And let us not forget new sweet fl avors, but some savory Uber Eats and Delivery Dudes, which allow you to fi llings as well. We are thankful that have restaurant meals without getting out of your Las Olas doesn’t have a Mojo donuts pajamas. branch, so our clothes still fi t. 2) Another trend we can get behind Chick peas rule -in recipes as meat is the “Waste Not” movement extenders or puréed, shaped, and which has promoted plastic fried like French fries. And please straw bans in major cities. keep trying new twists on hummus. Some eateries are using hollow pasta, What could be bad? 3) Avocado toast PHOTOS PROVIDED PIXABAY BY

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is featured more and more – and not just at breakfast. But some of it is seriously priced. Th is is supposed to be humble fare. 4) Beautiful plates, cups and bowls, sometimes ceramic. Food service pieces don’t have to be ugly or institutional. However, we draw the line at using shovels for service (yep, it’s been done). Trends we will be happy to see die off: 1) Mediocre food served in bowls passing as “healthy”. 2) Junk food (think hot Cheetos) as add- ins from everything to Mac and Cheese topping to sushi rolls. 3) We have only read about this – and have thankfully not seen it here – Broccoli Coffee. Yep, in Australia they decided to get more veggies in the day’s diet by adding powdered broccoli to coffee. So to the Restaurateurs of Fort Lauderdale - good luck in the coming year – keeping up with the “fashion” of food is serious business.

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Innovated Infusions: Trends we will experience in cocktails will bring us back to fresh ingredients and fruit infusions. Mocktails will get grown up fl avors and presentations. We popped in Del Frisco’s Grille, at their modern stylish cocktail bar on Las Olas, while researching new trends. Th ere are two cocktails that stood out, based on fl avor and uniqueness. Instead of a traditional martini, try The VIP. It is an infusion of clementines and vodka blended with golden pineapple, served chilled straight up in a martini glass with a lemon twist. This is a deceptively simple libation that delivers complex flavor notes. Fruit & Flowers is a creative combination of vodka Fruit & Flowers with elderflower liqueur and blueberry syrup and topped with sparkling grapefruit soda, served with a IF YOU GO: sugar rock candy garnish that changes the taste and Del Frisco’s Grille color of the cocktail. It is fragrant to sip. 501 East Las Olas Boulevard, Check out www.goriverwalk.com for more spirited Fort Lauderdale #BITES+SIPS and recipes. Join Renéeʼs #conSPIRITors (754) 312-3235 by following her on Twitter and Instagram (@cocktailr) and liking her Facebook page, Spirited South Florida. Remember to #DrinkResponsibly #GetSpiritedSouthFlorida

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t's time to paint the town green! On Saturday, March and through adjacent neighborhoods. Th e Shamrock 16, the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Parade and Festival 4-Miler will be immediately followed by a series of “Lucky Imarches into downtown featuring fun and excitement Little Leprechaun Dashes” for kids. To register, visit for the entire family! www.shamrock-run.com. Th e free event has grown into one of Fort Lauderdale's Festivities will continue throughout the morning largest and most anticipated festivals, attracting with live music and entertainment, and plenty of fun thousands of spectators for a one-of-a-kind celebration and games for the kids. Th e offi cial welcome from Fort of all things Irish. Th is year's event promises to be bigger Lauderdale Mayor Dean J. Trantalis will take place and better than ever, highlighted by a colorful parade, at 11 a.m. on the Huizenga Plaza stage, followed by a live music, exciting activities and great entertainment. traditional Irish Blessing. Th en, it’s time for the largest St. Th e pageantry and excitement kicks off at Huizenga Patrick’s Parade in South Florida. Plaza (Las Olas and Andrews Avenue) at 7 a.m. with the Th e St. Patrick’s Parade begins at noon and travels Shamrock Run, a 4-mile trek down Las Olas Boulevard west along Las Olas Boulevard from S.E. 5 Avenue through the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Th e colorful parade will feature more than 100 decorative fl oats, pipe and drum corps, classic automobiles, bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, street performers, scout troops, local sports teams, Veterans groups, and much more! Following the parade, stick around for the St. Patrick’s Festival, which runs until 7 p.m. at Huizenga Plaza and along the Riverwalk. Highlights will include live bands, Irish dancers, interactive entertainment, cultural attractions and an expanded Kids Zone featuring bounce houses, gigantic slides, pony rides, a trackless train, face painting, a petting zoo and mechanical rides. Featured performers will include the Celtic Sounds with Johnnie D, Kelly Academy of Irish Dance, the Fineans, Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance, Celtic Bridge, Drake School of Irish Dance and more. At 6 p.m., get ready for the ultimate U2 experience as the City of Fort Lauderdale welcomes U2BYUV to the St. Patrick’s Festival for a return engagement! Led by front man Michael Schmidt, this nationally acclaimed group will leave fans speechless with their honest, authentic performances. Th e band’s intense, action-packed sets feature U2 favorites ranging from the early days of “Boy” to “Songs of Innocence” and everything in between. Highlights of the day’s festivities will also include exhibitor booths, arts and craft s, souvenirs, and plenty of Irish food and beverages. Finally, don’t miss the best kickoff celebration in town as the City of Fort Lauderdale presents the “Irish Party in Park” on Friday, March 15 from 4 - 7 pm at Huizenga Plaza. Th e free kickoff event will feature an Irish Happy Hour, live bands, the offi cial introduction of the St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal, an event preview, line dancing, the legendary striping of the street, and special appearances by a bagpiper and the “World’s Tallest Leprechaun!” So make plans to arrive early, grab a great viewing spot, and enjoy the best Irish celebration in town! For more information, visit www.stpatsft l.com. PHOTOS PROVIDED CITY BY OF FORT LAUDERDALE

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GENERAL EVENTS Nirvanna - A Tribute to Nirvana Andy’s 17th Annual Family Pasta F Dinner R L F 10 9 9102 A .. LNF SoFIA Celebrates S G F 2212 Honoring Scott Bennett, Kelley Shanley .. Al Di Meola and Citrix S F I A Tru-Hearts Luncheon Ronnie Spector & the Ronettes F F L F 1 Featuring songs from his new album Opus F 12 9 11 Honoring Melissa Milroy The ultimate girl group returns P P www.thesofi a.org P P 9 20222 H G 9 20222 .. Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo T’ .. F 9 9100 Marlee Matlin .. Farruquito H S R F 1 F P P The purest form of fl amenco dance Nobody’s Perfect: Achieving Inclusion, 9 20222 Diversity & Access .. H 9 201 C .. C P A LitLUNCH! 9 20222 F Fort Lauderdale Story Slam .. Featuring author Elizabeth Berg F 2 P L F True stories told live! I Have a Dream C P A The Magpie Salute E 9 2 F .. F 12 AA R L A compelling dramatization of the life Featuring former members of the Black 9 099 of MLK .. Crowes P P P P Lucinda Williams & Drive-By-Truckers 9 20222 9 20222 .. .. F 2 America’s best songwriter is joined by a progressive southern rock band SOSOS Svetlana & The Delancey Five P P F F 1 9 20222 Part of The Veranda Sessions A musical tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and .. H M G Shawn Mullins Louis Armstrong 9 021 F G C S .. Part of the second story sessions C P A concerts 9 20222 93 Queen C P A .. F 9 20222 Bailey Hall Film Series .. 22nd Annual Women of Vision H Luncheon 9 201 48th Annual Seminole Tribal Fair F 1 .. & Pow Wow Supporting programs for underserved F 10 and at-risk youth Paul Reiser Featuring country superstar Gretchen Y A A M F 2 Wilson 9 202 One of the top comedians of all time S T .. C S C A S H R H C 9 990 2 ABBA MANIA .. .. F 1 The world’s number one tribute concert Fin de Siecle: French Duets 78th Season Anniversary Gala C S C A Inspired by Childhood & Games An Elegant Evening F 9 9 990 F F Delight in Love .. Rosemary Duffy Larson Classical Series Wine, dinner, raffl es & hat contest F G O H F L ’ C C P A 9 201 9 192 00 11010 .. .. ..

Birding by Ear Art of Wine & Food Series Orchid Care Basics F F 9 F Orchid care 101! Learn to identify a variety of bird species Wine and Romance H M G H M G NSU A M F L 9 9 9 9 9 200 Dancing with the Stars: LIVE! .. .. .. F 1 Dillard Students Visual Arts Exhibit H R E C F 2 9 1 .. Highlighting the cultural diversity of African Americans H F L Alita: Killer Angel 9 1 F 122 www.ﬂ hc.org An IMAX 2D Experience M D S Grantsmanship Training Program The Marriage of Figaro Boston Pops on Tour with 9 MODS F 9 Keith Lockhart .. F Mozart’s biting and sexually charged F 10 comedy Lights, Camera...Music! Six Decades of A Well Strung Valentine The Grantsmanship Center F G O John Williams F 1 M P C P A C P A The all-male singing string quartet O 9 20222 9 20222 P P 9 00 .. .. 9 20222 .. ..

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22nd Annual Innovative Teacher Prism IDEA EXPO F 21 M F 1 Exploring diversity and LGBTQIA Featuring 50 original projects from local identity through art teachers T F G E F 9 922120 N S U .. 21200 . . Art Garfunkel The Zombies Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons F 20 F 22 F 11 Little River Band P P The famous 60’s rock group H R E C F 1 9 20222 A A 9 1 C S C A .. C P A .. 9 990 9 20222 .. .. Hank Williams & Patsy Cline Guy Bavli - Master of the Mind F 20 F 11 Bert Kreischer Starring Jason Petty and Katie Deal Bad Company A unique combination of mystery, humor, F 1 L P A C F 22 psychology and suspense Body Shots World Tour 9 20 English rock supergroup C P A P P www.lpacfl .com H R E C 9 20222 9 20222 9 1 .. .. .. HYMN: Sarah Brighman in Concert Photographer Gordon Nebeker. F 20 Memphis Motown Soul Experience Symphonic Masterworks, No. 2 Featuring new works and award-winning F 1 F 122 F 22 His latest collection of tasteful, artistic, Recreating the sounds of the Motown era S O H R E C H male nude photography C S C A A G 9 1 9 990 9 201 .. .. 9 0 .. .. Lettuce Fiddler on the Roof Moonlight Tales F 1 F 20 M F 22 A group of stellar musician An entirely fresh, funny, and gorgeous An adult song and story cabaret R L new production. F L ’ C 9 9102 A A C L .. C P A 9 9 20222 .. .. Big City Dogs F 1 Music at Mickel Concert Series C M M P Vienna Boys Choir 9 90210 F 1 2019 Caliber Awards .. A new program entitled Vienna Waits for You F 21 P P Celebrating outstanding teachers and Dave Mason & Steve Cropper school administrators F 1 9 20222 Broadway’s Next Hit Musical .. C P S F 2 Rock & Soul Revue C C C P P All improvised and all funny His Majesty: The Piano 21200 C 9 20222 .. .. F 1 H Rosemary Duffy Larson Classical Series 9 201 C MASTERWORKS II .. H F 21 9 201 Featuring pianist Natasha Paremski Women in Engineering Day .. S F S F 2 C P A Meet women engineers from South National Engineers Week 9 20222 Florida for some family fun F 12 .. M D S Joe Bonamassa Learn about nanotechnology, solar cars 9 MODS F 11 and more Michael Masci Trio .. He has almost single-handedly M D S F 21 redefi ned the blues-rock genre 9 MODS Concert Under the Stars Series Riverwalk Chili Cook-off .. C P A H M G F 2 9 20222 Alan Parsons Live Project 9 021 The cook-off where .. .. F 1 you are the judge Great Bear Rainforest An unforgettable and ever-evolving R F F 11 experience L Opening weekend activities P P E P 9 20222 9 11 M D S .. 9 MODS .. .. Music for Art Jake Shimabukuro Donny McCaslin Quartet F 19 Acclaimed visual artist DUAIV will paint The Devon Allman Project F 2 F 1 an original work on stage World famous ukulele master South Florida Jazz Series F 21 S A With special guest Duane Betts A A C C P A H 9 20222 P P C P A 9 201 .. 9 20222 9 20222 .. .. .. Mandy Harvey Great Bear Rainforest F 20 How to Train Your Dragon - The Theresa Caputo F 1 The America’s Got Talent star with her Hidden World F 2 A jazzy, upbeat and soul-fi lled vocals F 212 The Long Island Medium M D S C P A M D S H R E C 9 MODS 9 20222 9 MODS 9 1 .. .. .. ..

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The Beach Boys Tom Segura F 2 M 9 H R E C Take It Down Tour 9 1 H R E C .. 9 1 31st Annual Las Olas Art Fair - Part II .. Viva Momix M 2 Paula Poundstone F 22 Part two of the popular festival Papillon - The Butterfl y F 2 Dance troupe with trademark beauty and fun H A E M 910 One of today’s reeminent comedians C P A L O . World premiere of the Offenbach’s ballet C S C A 9 20222 1 1 A T 9 990 .. .. C P A .. 920222 Square Foot Showcase Exhibit A Musical Bond .. Southside Johnny and the F 2 M 1 M Asbury Jukes A sea of works all measuring one Featuring pianist Thomas Pandolfi F 2 square foot S A A clssic blend of hard-core R&B and rock A G C P A P P 9 0 9 20222 9 20222 .. .. .. Ron White Paradise from Land to Sea Russian National Ballet: Swan Lake F 2 M F 2 For mature audiences only Showcasing Florida’s wildlife, H R E C Program Three One of the worlds most revered ballets landscapes, cultures and waterways M 910 P P 9 1 H F L .. Featuring four exquisite ballets 9 20222 9 1 M C .. www.fl hc.org You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown C P A F 2 M 10 9 20222 Music for All .. F 2 Based on the Peanuts comic strip S O S T C C P A Travis Greene H M 10 9 201 9 20222 .. A fusion of music and ministry .. R L

All Hands On Deck! 9 9102 .. F 2 Paul Anka A 1942 roadshow and radio broadcast Terry Bradshaw reproduction M P P Anka Sings Sinatra Tour M 11 9 20222 C P A Moderated by David Hyde .. 9 20222 C .. C P A Victorian High Tea The FIXX 9 20222 F 2 Art of Wine & Food Series ,. Commemorating the birthday of Ivy M 1 The Beach Tour M MASTERWORKS III Stranahan C P A Toast to Spring H S H M NSU A M F L M 12 9 20222 Featuring pianist Svetlana Smolina 9 2 .. 9 200 .. .. S F S C P A Michael Glabicki and Dirk Miller Literary Feast 9 20222 M 12 Impressions: A Colorfully Chic Affair .. F 2 Featuring 15 best selling authors M Founding members of Rusted Root P L F Honoring the legacy of Frederick & FAB! Spring Luncheon C P A M Evelyn Bartlett 9 20222 M 12 9 2 H M G F A .. .. 9 9 C P A Entirely Entertaining .. 9 .. F 2 Needtobreathe C E ’ M Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS H M G With special guest Matt Maeson M 12 9 021 P P Not your run-of-the-mill tap dancing .. 9 20222 C P A .. 9 20222 Broward Waterway Cleanup .. Christopher Cross M 2 F 2 You do not need a boat to participate Take Me As I Am Tour M I A C P A S F 9 20222 C’ L .. 9 22 ..

Basket Weaving Workshop RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles M 2 M Brussels Philharmonic Create an artistic basket from natural materials Hailed as the next best thing to seeing M 1 H M G the real band Performing classic and modern works 9 9 H R E C C P A .. 9 1 9 20222 .. .. Puddles Pity Party Trae Crowder LIVE! F 2 M 2 Chris Botti Kurt Vile and the Violators The Sad Clown with the Golden Voice The Liberal Redneck M 9 M 1 P P P P Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer With The Sadies 9 20222 9 20222 P P R L .. .. 9 20222 9 9102 .. ..

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