FEBRUARY 2019 Indulgein the GOOD LIFE at TOWER CLUB FORT LAUDERDALE
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FORT LAUDERDALE’S CITY MAGAZINE A PUBLICATION OF RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE • SINCE 2003 • VOL.16 NO.2 FEBRUARY 2019 IndulgeIN THE GOOD LIFE AT TOWER CLUB FORT LAUDERDALE TOWER CLUB IS A HAVEN LOCATED IN FORT LAUDERDALE. EMBRACE THE POSSIBILITIES TODAY! EVERY EVENT IS A Special Occasion A CLUB WITH SOMETHING FOR Everyone • Picturesque views from our private event rooms for your • Celebrate and dine in style with exceptional cuisine next corporate event, social celebration or wedding event • Work efficiently in our flexible workspace • Accommodations for up to 350 guests • Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, snacks and more • Customized menus by culinary experts created each day • Personalized private club service • Engage with Members at a rich calendar of club events • Audio/visual capabilities • Access to 300 clubs nationwide when you travel • Non-Members welcome to host • Plus, enjoy complimentary room rentals as a Member ALENA RUBEN | PRIVATE EVENTS DIRECTOR JULIE O’NEILL | MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR 954.764.8550 x 229 | [email protected] 954.764.8550 x 228 | [email protected] *Actual offer amount will vary depending on category and classification of membership selected. Offer contingent on Member maintaining his/her membership in good standing. Private Events offer is not applicable to existing booked events and you do not have to be a Member to book an event. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. Call for details. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 42491 1018 LK FEATURES 38 13TH STREET CORRIDOR REBORN by Rose Faraone 42 TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE by Pete Stevenson RIVERWALK 4 GO RIVERWALK MAGAZINE & SOCIAL MEDIA 6 THE TEAM Board of Directors, staff, and partners 7 RIVERWALK MISSION CONTENTS 10 FROM THE BOARD by Jim Ellis 12 ALONG THE WALK by Genia Duncan Ellis 14 MEMBERSHIP COMING TO THE DEPARTMENTS RIVERWALK 20 FROM THE CITY by Vice Mayor Ben Sorensen 22 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT 9/II by Jenni Morejon 24 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MONUMENT by Anthony G. Fajardo 26 TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY THE MONUMENT SERVES AS A REMINDER OF THE by Julie Leonard NEARLY 3,000 LIVES LOST ON SEPTEMBER 11, 28 CULTURALLY SPEAKING 2001. THE STRUCTURE IS TO COMMEMORATE AND HONOR THESE LIVES AND THE SACRIFICE OF THE by Meredith Clements FAMILIES AND THE FIRST RESPONDERS. 30 LOCAL ECONOMICS by Dan Lindblade FUNDING THE MONUMENT 32 MARINE INDUSTRIES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN by Phil Purcell GRANITE PLATE DONOR: $50,000 34 SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE GRANITE PILLAR DONOR: $25,000 by Mike Quinn BENCH DONOR: $5,000 - $15,000 ALL DONATIONS OVER $5,000 WILL BE 36 FROM YOUR PROPERTY APPRAISER COMMEMORATED ON A BRONZE PLAQUE LOCATED BY by Marty Kiar THE MONUMENT SAVOR DONATIONS UNDER $5,000 CAN BE MADE VIA GORIVERWALK.COM/DONATE 44 #BITES + SIPS by Renée Quinn, Jason Leidy, Contact: Genia Duncan Ellis, President/CEO Penny Sanfilippo, and Jonny Altobell (954) 468-1541 or [email protected] EVENTS www.GoRiverwalk.com 16 RIVERWALK EXCLUSIVES RIVERWALK CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WINTERFEST EVENTS 200,000 175,000 48 EVENTS CONNECTION 150,000 Listing of upcoming activities 125,000 54 SNAPPED@ 100,000 75,000 Social scene photos 50,000 33,850 ON THE COVER 25,000 0 Cover Photography by Jason Leidy RENDERINGS OF 9/II MONUMENT DESIGN AND RENDERING BY EDSA A Publication of Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale 2 FEBRUARY 2019 • GORIVERWALK.COM TRUNK SHOW Only at Zola Keller Las Olas Red Carpet Gowns & Exquisite Bridal Gowns by Meet the designer! 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Fajardo, Rose Faraone, MIKE QUINN Webmaster Patrick Harris, Marty Kiar, Julie Leonard, QuinnProQuo Dan Lindblade, Jenni Morejon, Phil Purcell, Mike Quinn, Pete Stevenson FEATURED WRITERS Jonny Altobell, Penny Sanfi lippo, and Renée K. Quinn A publication of RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE 888 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 210, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone (954) 468-1541 • Fax (954) 468-1542 [email protected] • www.GoRiverwalk.com www.Facebook.com/GoRiverwalkMagazine CONNECT WITH US ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES. @GORIVERWALK GO RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE GORIVERWALK RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE @GORIVERWALK RIVERWALK TRUST @RIVERWALKFTL SHARE YOUR PHOTOS WITH US! USE THESE HASHTAGS. #RIVERWALKFTL #GORIVERWALK #ONRIVERWALK Go Riverwalk is Fort Lauderdale’s City Magazine covering arts, entertainment, business and lifestyles. 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