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A PUBLICATION OF THE RIVERWALK TRUST VOL. 9 NO. 6 JULY 2012

A Publication of Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

Photography by Jason Leidy Design by Ryan K. Hughes

Las Olas Resurgence 18 Go Riverwalk is Fort Lauderdale’s City Kevin Lane Magazine covering arts, entertainment, business and lifestyles. Go Riverwalk is Three Perfect Days on Las Olas a Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale publication and publishes 12 times a year to inform, 22 Kathryn Dressler inspire and connect residents, readers and leaders with the people, places, Quarter Century Club Fire Department Turns 100 happenings and events that make Fort 30 Kevin Lane 36 Michelle Klymko Lauderdale one of the world’s best places to live, work and play.

© Copyright 2012, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. All rights reserved. No part of Go Riverwalk may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written Departments consent from Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and publisher Riverwalk Ad Group, Inc. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and publisher 6 Chair Column 44 Dining Destinations Mark Budwig Alexandra Roland accept no liability for the accuracy of statements made by the editors or Riverwalk Roundup Event Connections 8 52 advertisers. The waves device and Go Genia Duncan Ellis Compiled by Alexandra Roland Riverwalk are trademarks of Riverwalk Downtown Lowdown Fort Lauderdale. © Copyright 2012. 10 58 Membership Chris Wren

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Las Olas: “During the summer and every Connie time of the year, I enjoy going to Summer in the City Loewenthal Timpano’s. During the summer Clear Channel it’s easier to park on Las Olas and Miami With this month’s issue theme being “Las I especially like it when I can get a Olas: Summer in the City,” I’ve asked some parking spot right in front.” of our board members to comment on their favorites on that subject. Following are some of their responses:

“Two things come to mind: snacking on the delicious food at Chris Wren SoLita’s outside slightly raised patio (great for people watching) Downtown with nice breezes from the ocean (at least most nights) and Development going up to the Riverside Hotel’s outdoor meeting room Authority balconies with an adult beverage from the bar downstairs and taking in the Downtown . Very cool!”

“Breakfast outside at Indigo at Pat Demos “Beat the heat by bicycling down Northern the Riverside Hotel. Best people the Riverwalk, enjoying the boats Trust watching ever!” Frank Herhold and waterfront views and having Consultant breakfast at one of our many Las Olas restaurants.”

“There is less tourist traffic on Las Olas in the summer Cathy Danielle so you are sure to get a seat at my favorite restaurant U Pull It bar, Timpano’s, for “M&M’s,” or “Mussels & Martinis,” the best in town!”

Randall Vitale “Nothing beats Kilwins ice Gibraltar Private cream on a warm summer Bank night.”

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Connection, included in the magazine and the list of events that we place on our Summer in the City web pages. Soon we hope to provide you a more inclusive list of happenings in Fort Take Advantage of Slower Pace Lauderdale and to coordinate with our other not-for-profit organizations to let you know to Enjoy Our Hometown about their upcoming events. We have two outstanding interns this Summer is definitely here and the “livin’ is easy,” as they summer, Zachary Dempsey, a Florida State say, but we are here to tell you that Fort Lauderdale is a University student, and Kelley Holding, a year-round community with many things to do and places University of Southern student. to see. Both bring us great skills. Zac is helping with administrative, technical and park The pace may slow a little but this is when you assignments and Kelley is working find the locals enjoying the many restaurants, ‘The pace may on our magazine side doing hotels, beach, spas, local retailers and sports be slow but this President/CEO, is when you find research and writing and assisting Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale that are more crowded during busier times of the locals enjoying with some of our administrative the year. [everything]...’ issues. It is a pleasure to have them Summer in the City tells you that there is working with us and we hope they By plenty to do and see and Las Olas is one of the will gain some useful experience. Genia many locations around town that has much to offer. Citizens Volunteer Corps Duncan Ellis You can shop for bargains or designer goods, have delicious Many thanks to the Citizens Volunteer ice cream, yogurt or specialty candies, a spectacular dinner or Corps for the phase III planting of the botanical easy-to-go snack — the list is endless as to what is available gardens in Stranahan Park. Funded through the on Las Olas Boulevard! Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club by a generous Coupled with that district are the Museum of Art | contribution of Ivy Realty, 35 generous Fort Lauderdale, the Museum of Discovery and Science volunteers arrived to help plant more than and the beautiful Broward Center for Performing Arts. 1,400 plants. Himmarshee Street offers great places to eat and lots of night Thanks go to the many neighborhoods events with music and entertainment. Flager Village, an up that sent representatives, the City of Fort and coming area, has monthly activities to delight, including Lauderdale staff,Mayor Jack Seiler and his its Art Walk and other exhibits. And, Riverwalk offers a daughters and Riverwalk members Michael beautiful place to walk, bike, run or relax along the New River. Weymouth, Jody Thomfohrde, Jeri Pryor, All of this information leads you to our Riverwalk Events Jo Ann Smith and Caitlin Fahey.

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economic and natural storms in these past 97 years and now enjoys such name recognition Becoming Las Olas that to simply say “Las Olas” conveys a lifestyle rather than a popular thoroughfare. Looking Back … and to the Future The name holds caché and evokes images of sumptuous meals, luxury goods and fine fashion. Few other roads can convey all of that in a name alone. Las Olas is a comeback kid that has emerged out of the latest economic downturn to findbusinesses flocking to the boulevard, contributing their own unique influence. Some storied institutions have closed, while new ones have taken their place. Some buildings have been demolished where new green space has surfaced. It is in a continuous state of flux. And that constant change is what makes the boulevard resilient and ever popular with tourists and locals alike. You never know what new business you will find on a stroll down these sidewalks. Las Olas is a boulevard steeped in history, with steady activity since 1913. Since its inception, it has been home to many small businesses, with shops known to close at 5 p.m. up until the 1980s. After the Sunrise Shopping Center lured shoppers away from Downtown, the area reestablished itself as a shopping destination in the 1950s. Businesses Future Rendering of Downtown came and went just as they do now. What is now Florida’s largest private university, Nova Las Olas Boulevard is a constantly evolving place with a unique story as Southeastern got its start in a storefront near Fort Lauderdale’s premiere landmark. what is now YOLO. The Colony Theatre stood beside Nova, and The Service Men’s What began as a sandy path through dense jungle turned into a genteel Center for returning G.I.s was located at 100 boulevard with shops and boutiques and a brand all its own. The boulevard E. Las Olas Blvd., now the future site of a stands apart from other shopping destinations because of its resilient commercial and retail tower. Did you also DDA Executive Director Downtown Fort Lauderdale timelessness, adaptability and unique brand. Las Olas has weathered many know that we have a ragtag team of Las Olas

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Las Olas Boulevard at Southeast Eighth Avenue in the 1940s.

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DOWNTOWN LOWDOWN

As we reach the Florida Atlantic in the New River opposite many adoring University and campus, fans. At the newly expanded Broward Center we will be cooled by the shade provided by for the Performing Arts, we have cocktails the new 100 E. Las Olas commercial and retail tower. Resuming our walk, we come and dinner on the veranda overlooking the to the Andrews Avenue intersection and bend of the New River before the show. The stop into the Copacabana for a mojito and play lets out and we’re off to the nightclubs some salsa lessons. After burning all that of Himmarshee Village for some serious energy we stop for some retail therapy at the dancing. All that activity and we never left newly renovated Riverfront and buy some new duds to wear to the play. Then it’s time Downtown! Great things are in store for Las for a stroll along Riverwalk, where we see Olas Boulevard, where something new is Rendering of 100 E. Las Olas children performing jazz on a floating stage always around the corner.

merchants to thank for getting the City to change its code to allow outdoor dining? Few people realize that Las Olas Boulevard doesn’t end at Andrews Avenue, but conceptually extends into the Riverfront, Himmarshee Village and the A&E district. The boulevard then resumes at theAvenue of the Arts and continues into Sailboat Bend. All the areas on or near Las Olas Boulevard will experience great change in the coming years, transforming the place once more. So let’s envision what the future Las Olas will look like and take a mental stroll of its sidewalks, starting where the boulevard intersects with Southeast Eighth Avenue. Looking south at the intersection is now the Las Olas Lawn, which will be developed into something spectacular someday. Continuing west to the Southeast Sixth Avenue intersection we will be met with the new Related Group condominium on the south Las Olas Boulevard at Southeast 11th Avenue in 1954. side and across from it, the new public space on top of Kinney Tunnel. We walk farther west to the intersection of Southeast Third Avenue and observe the Wave Streetcar stopping to pick up passengers.

Few people realize that Las Olas Boulevard doesn’t end at Andrews Avenue, but conceptually extends into the Riverfront, Himmarshee Village and the A&E district.

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Power Mixer Sam Poole and Randall Vitale Pat Demos, Marie Harsen and Tom Welch was held at A Timpano Italian Chophouse hosted by Signs By Tomorrow, Berger Singerman, Northern Trust Bank and Photos By Lindsey McGladrey, LLP, for Bowdouris their guests and members of Riverwalk at Trustee Level and above. Through Trustee and Corporate partnerships Robert Barron, Lynn Elsasser, Joey Epstein and Chuck Black Jerry Vogel, Peter Hult, Mark Abba and Chiara Tacca like these, the Riverwalk is able to continue to grow and provide a variety of services to the linear park and Downtown. Thank you to all of our members, partners and sponsors for supporting this hard- working organization.

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HERE’S A SPOTLIGHT ON SEVERAL OF THEM:

AMERICAN SOCIAL GASTRO PUB 721 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. A gastro pub is a pub that offers high-end food. At the turn of the century in England, the pubgoers got tired of the usual pub food and complained to ownership. Ownership responded by offering very upscale food to their patrons: hence, a gastro pub.

ANAMÁ 702 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. (954) 347-0655 WWW.ANAMAUSA.COM ANAMÁ’s guiding philosophy, “Everything is nothing. Nothing is everything,” is truly reflected in the design element of this young and contemporary men’s and women’s apparel line. The collection’s signature tissue- weight tops styles embody a youthful vibe and embrace trends that extend far beyond one season.

THE ARCHIVES 1304 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. (954) 533-8301 WWW.ARCHVS.COM Got a hankering for some high-end sneakers and men’s On The Rise apparel? This new boutique features hard-to-find men’s Las Olas Experiencing Vibrant Renaissance footwear (priced at $60 up to $350 per pair) and clothing from top-name brands. With a BY KEVIN LANE • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON LEIDY nod to those guys who may need a bit extra incentive to shop, flat-panel TVs and taps loaded with craft beers beckon. hile not on the scale of the Italian Renaissance that produced such geniuses as Michelangelo, BROOKLYN ITALIAN ICE CO. Leonardo DaVinci and Fillipo Brunelleschi, Las 1306 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. W (954) 616-8851 Olas Boulevard is enjoying its own version of a Renaissance … with a burst of new businesses opening or in the process of Twelve flavors of Italian ices will be available their build-outs in preparation of their opening. here … more creamy than an Icee but not as “Las Olas Boulevard is experiencing a definiteresurgence heavy as ice cream.

and renewed popularity – we had a great 2012 ‘season’ and are ELEKTRIK BOUTIQUE moving into summer with a handful of exciting new businesses OPENING JULY 2012 slated to open,” said Randi Karmin, Executive Director of the 619 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. (954) 729-4988 Las Olas Association. WWW. ELEKTRIKBOUTIQUE.COM “We have seen a positive influx of both tourists and locals, Elektrik boutique brings a blend of fresh, proving that Las Olas is ‘hot’ again. Longtime restaurant energetic style to Las Olas from New York favorites like Big City Tavern, Johnny V and Mangos continue to Los Angeles as well as some local aspiring to flourish while newer hot spots likeRocco’s Tacos and designers from the Art Institute. Stacy Goren SoLita bring a fresh energy and ‘feet to the street.’ and Rory Dougherty dub themselves “young Las Olas boasts itself as the only shopping and dining elektrik fashion forward owners” who hope district in Broward County with more than 40 dining options, to attract their own demographic: age 25 to 65 shops, and 10 major art galleries … with more to come and 45, and sexy, upscale movers and shakers of others that have just opened. Downtown.

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THE GRILLE ON LAS OLAS PLANNED OPENING: AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 410 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THEGRILLELASOLAS With a complete indoor and exterior renovation underway, The Grille on Las Olas will occupy the former location of Rare Steakhouse with new, bold flavors and a contemporary atmosphere. Trendy and comfortable patio dining areas have been planned along with upscale, private dining environments for corporate and social guests. An innovative menu will be presented in an opulent setting, which will cater to Fort Lauderdale’s business executives and young professionals, leisurely diners and burgeoning tourism market.

HAIR COUTURE LAS OLAS 1233 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. (954) 463-4343 WWW.HAIRCOUTUREONLASOLAS.COM Hair Couture offers a high-end experience without the high RECENTLY OPENED BUSINESSES price. The stylists specialize BLUE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY J. MCLAUGHLIN in multi-dimensional 713A E. LAS OLAS BLVD. 808 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. techniques, color corrective coloring (954) 764-6044 (954) 530-9710 WWW.JMCLAUGHLIN.COM techniques, textured and designer cuts. A WWW.BLUEFINEART.COM Mixing sophisticated flare with The store sells men’s and women’s clothing full service salon, the team is trained in Vidal contemporary art, Blue Gallery is a gathering and accessories including J. McLaughlin’s Sassoon, Toni and Guy, Rusk, Aveda, Bumble place where art collectors and enthusiasts signature grosgrain ribbon belts, hand- and Bumble, Davines, Paul Mitchell and can embrace the energy and panache of Las quilted jackets and the best selling brightly safe keratin conditioning treatments and Olas. The open loft-style gallery features colored Catalina T-shirt. The merchandise straightening treatments. landscapes, abstracts, semi-realistic and is described as “purebred, premium quality JAMALI GALLERY figurative styles by contemporary artists clothing for those who enjoy season-less PLANNED OPENING: MID-JULY and sculptors. The artists represented by American sportswear.” 1018 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. Blue Gallery include David Schluss, Sveta (954) 617-9990 OGGI MURANO GALLERY WWW.JAMALIGALLERY.COM Esser, Calman Shemi, Avi Ben-Simhon, Isaac 803B E. LAS OLAS BLVD. Jamali Gallery features work of the artist Maimon, Isaac Kahn, Lenner Gogli, Alex (954) 764-7750 Jamali. The gallery showcases original Pauker and more. WWW.OGGIMURANO.COM paintings, bronze sculptures, and limited Oggi Murano Gallery features a variety editions. evoo market of authentic hand-blown Murano glass, 1239 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. including fine art sculptures, jewelry (954) 522-5088 VOODKA: A TRANSCONTINENTAL BRASSERIE WWW.EVOOMKT.COM and lighting. Oggi Murano’s collection PLANNED OPENING: OCTOBER of signature glass pieces and decorative 817 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. evoo market is a boutique (954) 540-7245 tasting bar for domestic and centerpieces range from contemporary to This spacious 4,000-plus square foot imported extra virgin olive oils traditional. restaurant and lounge will seat 167 and balsamic vinegars. The COMING SOON guests inside and 40 guests outside on its oils are high quality, certified extra virgin and outdoor terrace. With a wood-burning include a variety of natural flavor infusions as • HAVANA REPUBLIC fireplace, a huge common table in the do the balsamic vinegars. Customers can taste 610 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. center and couches and tables, Voodka each flavor before deciding which ones to buy. • ONE CLICK-APPLE 717 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. will exude a warm and intimate brasserie evoo market also carries high quality products • ROEHR PHARMACEUTICALS LLC atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch, such as soaps and lotions made from 1011 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. virgin evoo, as well as, a variety of spices and dinner and beyond, the menu is described • ROSSOPOMODORO as “international fusion.” salts and great gift items. 401 E. LAS OLAS BLVD., SUITE 150

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MODA MARIO 822 E. Las Olas Blvd. (954) 467-3258

Mario Argiro of www.modamario.com Moda Mario

ince it opened in 1975, Moda Mario has Sgained an enviable reputation as bringing the newest and most innovative styles to Las Olas. When they first opened, they were located at 13th Avenue and East Las Olas, a few blocks east of their current location at 822 E. Las Olas. Thanks toMario Argiro’s love of clothes and exquisite taste, when you visit the store, you’ll discovvver a treasure trove of fine European — mostly Italian — clothing and 25 shoes for men and women. You’ll also be treated to freshly brewed espresso coffee, as the store was the first to have an espresso coffee bar on Las Olas. Several facets of their business remains a constant since first opening, insuring their continuing success, and accounts for a loyal following for Mario and his wife, Phyllis. She says, “… personalized service for the sophisticated clientele, wardrobe consulting, An Elite Group the absolute finest fabrics, the latest styles and attention to fit.” The store boasts an in-house tailor. Members of Las Olas Quarter Century Club The merchandise mix is focused: evening wear, daywear, casual, cruise, shoes, handbags, BY KEVIN LANE • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON LEIDY jewelry, knits, jeans tuxedos, suits, sport-coats, leather clothing and a selection of exclusive fragrances. While there isn’t really a Quarter Century Club, there are a While steeped in old-world traditions, number of businesses that have been on Las Olas Boulevard for 25 Moda Mario embraces 21st century years. Several have been on the Boulevard longer, so we decided to marketing, with a mix of monthly e-mails call them members of the rather exclusive Quarter Century Club and use of Facebook. This combination, and spotlight them in this issue of Go Riverwalk. coupled with “Quality – Fashion – Taste” – which is their motto, keeps customers coming back. “We are now serving second and third generations of clients,” Mario said with a smile.

22 | GORIVERWALK.COM JULY 2012 ‘We are now serving second and third generations of clients,’ Mario said with a smile. LAS OLAS QUARTER CENTURY CLUB ZOLA KELLER 818 E. Las Olas Blvd. hen Bill Maus Sr. and Frank (954) 462-3222 WHoffman opened their clothing store at 710 E. Las Olas back in 1940, there was www.zolakeller.com a used car lot where Maus and Hoffman stands today, at 800 E. Las Olas and a gas station across the street. Can you guess what the price of a gallon of gas was then? (around 19 cents) ola Keller’s first retail location was While the world has changed dramatically, one-third of Yarns Galore, a specialty some things remain a constant at Maus and Z CAFÉ DE PARIS yarn store owned by her future husband, Ave Hoffman: a full-service men’s and women’s 715 E. Las Olas Blvd. Keller and his family. She was designing and Janine and Louis clothing store. “We specialize in the finest Flematti (954) 467-2900 manufacturing a line of women’s knits. Yarns of Café de Paris quality goods purchased throughout the www.cafedeparislasolas.com Galore grew to become a national chain of world and delivered to our customers with yarn stores. every bit of service and attention available,” In 1985, Zola and now husband Ave explained Tom Maus Jr. opened Zola Keller on East Las Olas, carrying In the 1950s, the family began to buy in Italy, allowing them to develop their luncheon suits and special occasion gowns and catering to mothers-of-the-bride, n 1962, when Louis Flematti acquired own extensive selection of private label merchandise. Made in the finest factories mothers-of-the-bar/bat mitzvah, and ICafé de Paris, it seated only 30 people. socialites. In 1993, Leanza Cornett won Over the next 50 years, the restaurant grew all over the world, using luxurious fabrics selected exclusively for Maus and Hoffman the Miss America crown, wearing a Zola through acquiring adjacent stores, connecting Keller gown. “We became the go-to-store for them and decorating them to create the has resulted in a finer product at an excellent beauty pageant contestants from around the warmth and intimate ambiance of a typical value. world,” Zola said. Parisian bistro. Continuing to anticipate and embrace “We then started dressing entertainment In addition to four separate dining rooms changes and technology, Maus and Hoffman celebrities who were constantly in the and several cozy alcoves with banquet is a multi-channel retailer, selling goods spotlight,” Ave Keller said. “Zola has become seating, there’s sidewalk dining under an through their retail stores, direct mail catalogs expansive awning. The main dining room and their website, www.mausandhoffman. as famous as many of the celebrities she has a full bar along with a grand piano and a com, all integrated and operated under the dresses.” spiral staircase. Throughout the restaurant is a auspices of the Maus Six years ago, Zola added a bridal gown treasure trove of antiques, artwork and other family that includes department. Today, Zola Keller Bridal is one accent pieces that add to the French flavor. Tom, Tom Jr., Bill of the leading retailers of bridal gowns at all What keeps people coming back so often Jr., Bill III and price points and all sizes, from simple to “over- and has insured their successful staying Edward. the-top.” MAUS AND It’s estimated that Zola has helped non- power is the attentive service by a veteran HOFFMAN profits raise well over $1 million dollars wait staff and, of course … the food! The Bill Maus, left, and 800 E. Las Olas Blvd. Frank Hoffman, through her fashion shows. With an menu offers a large selection of all time (954) 463-1472 circa 1951 increasing demand for bigger and more favorites as Coquille St. Jacques Escargots, www.mausandhoffman.com Steak Tartare, Onion Soup Gratinee, Duck elaborate fashion shows, ZK Fashion/ a l’Orange, Filet of Sole Meuniere, Entertainment was launched in 2005 Bouillabaisse, Beef Wellington, Chicken and has since grown, producing runway Cordon Bleu, Baby Rack of Lamb, numerous fashion shows that include entertainment veal, beef and fresh fish dishes and French in South Florida and across the country. pastries made by in-house Pastry Chef Jean Ave’s 92-year-old mother, Mildred Claude. Keller, is the bookkeeper and his sister, Four years ago, Louis was joined by wife Sandy Blagman, is the store’s manager, Janine who successfully operated the Las making Zola Keller a family affair. Olas Meating Place and the Mediterranean Market. They are usually both on hand to welcome old friends and make new ones. Zola and Ave Keller Live entertainment seven nights a week, of Zola Keller with early dinner specials from 5 to 6 p.m.

24 | GORIVERWALK.COM JULY 2012 ‘Zola has become as famous as many of the celebrities she dresses.’ LAS OLAS QUARTER CENTURY CLUB

n the early 1930s, brothers John and IPreston A. Wells began visiting Fort Lauderdale. Captivated by the city, they began buying property and in 1935 built the Champ Carr Hotel, a three-story, 80-room hotel “with baths.” Carr was the Wells’ first manager and their fishing partner, friend and business partner. In 1947, when Carr stepped down, it SOPHY CURSON was renamed The Riverside Hotel. 1508 E. Las Olas Blvd. Mixing Caribbean style with old Florida (954) 462-7770 charm, the pet-friendly Riverside Hotel is both www.sophycurson.com Pearl Curson luxurious and laidback. The 12-story tower, Goldner with completed in 2002, features 214 guestrooms, her sister, Sophy Curson inclusive of six suites, all of which are accentuated by Tommy Bahama-styled FLORA OTTIMER Mary Welker and design elements, vintage décor and granddaughter 1034 E. Las Olas Blvd. sweeping views of the city skyline, Alexandria Peacock ophy Curson, founder of the dress store (954) 463-2292 of Flora Ottimer Atlantic Ocean and New River. that bears her name, was a small framed www.floraottimer.com S Hotel amenities include a heated, woman who is credited with inventing the outdoor swimming pool; a fitness room; hen Flora “junior size,” coining the slogan, “Junior is a complimentary wireless internet; a marina WOttimer size … not an age.” with boat dockage space and several dining opened her children’s Smart, stylish and entrepreneurial, she options including Preston’s Wine and Martini boutique in 1945, she had no idea she was opened a store in 1929 in Philadelphia, aptly Lounge, the Golden Lyon Vintage Pub, and creating a legendary Las Olas store that would named Sophy Curson. Near Rittenhouse Indigo, a neighborhood restaurant with dining serve five generations of children in Fort Square, at 19th and Sansom Streets, the store inside or al fresco. There is more than 11,000 Lauderdale and around the world. is still in the same location. square-feet of indoor banquet/meeting Mary Welker bought Flora Ottimer in While wintering in Fort Lauderdale in facilities; and outdoor catering venues. 1985 and has maintained its level of quality 1942, Sophy visited a little shop on Las Olas “The hotel has fully embraced the evolution goods and personal service. The store, recently relocated to 1034 E. Las Olas Blvd., is paradise with one dress in the window. The owner, of technology with various social media found for grandparents. That’s not to say that who was getting married and wanted to get channels, including twitter, Google+ and parents of newborns and young children — out of her lease, overheard Sophy tell her Facebook. We have adapted our website for mobile phones and collaborate with flash-sale and the children themselves — don’t revel sister that if she could have a second store, “it sites like Groupon and TravelZoo,” said the in the adorable and stylish clothes, toys and would be just like this one.” In 1943, that little hotel’s general manager, Heiko Dobrikow. books. There is something for everyone, from store got a new name: Sophy Curson. Being on Las Olas, with its vibrant shopping, newborn take me home to father and daughter In time, Sophy was joined by her sisters, dining and strolling is part of the magic dance dresses, right through to pieces for the Pearl Curson Goldner, who ran the shop of staying at the Riverside. most discerning 12 to 14 year old “stylista.” until she reached 100, and Rosemond Price, Welker recalls that Flora collaborated with who was a creative driving force. another young woman, Florence Eiseman, to “Aunt Sophy was quiet and sweet Alienne Alexis, Thomas create a line of children’s clothing. Today the Castro, Rene Sainvertu, Bill and knew how to entice the client. My THE Lambert, Luc Augustine, distinctive Florence Eiseman label is viewed mother, Pearl Goldner, knew the ‘art RIVERSIDE HOTEL Joseph Ambrosio and Art around the world as a premier line, the “Coco 620 E. Las Olas Blvd. Reed of The Riverside Hotel of the sale,’ ” said Susan Schwartz, Chanel” of children’s wear, and Flora Ottimer (954) 467-0671 continues to be the largest independent retailer who with her son David now manage www.riversidehotel.com of the label. It’s not rare for a mom to shop at the Philadelphia store and buy for both the boutique bringing her children dressed locations, attending the world’s major in Florence Eiseman clothing bought 20 fashion collections. years ago by her mother or grandmother. The Judy Joslin and her staff run the Las clothes are classic and timeless. Olas store, which closes in June and re- “One of my greatest pleasures is to dress opens in October. “We serve the woman the children of children we dressed in the first who makes an entrance and wants to have years of owning the store,” Welker said. “Style heads turn,” Schwartz said. starts small and lasts a lifetime.”

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CARROLL’S JEWELERS 915 E. Las Olas Blvd. John, Robert Jr., Barbara, Thomas and Luke (954) 463-3711 Moorman of Carroll’s Jewelers www.carrollsjewelry.com

ith Luke Moorman’s 3-year old son, WThomas; Matthew Moorman’s newborn girl, Madeline along with Robert Moorman III’s two children, Robert Moorman IV and Christopher, Carroll’s Jewelers is assured that the fifth generation of the 75-year-old, family owned and operated business will stay that way. The store has been on the Boulevard for 51 years. “Customers quickly discover that they are made to feel like part of Carroll’s family,” according to Bob Moorman, who with his wife Barbara now own and operate the store. “Carroll’s, always known for quality, is a traditional jeweler. We sell, make and design jewelry, buy and repair fine jewelry and sell and repair watches,” Bob added. The store carries china, crystal, sterling and gift items and offers custom designed, monogrammed china, that is popular with newly weds and yacht owners,” said Luke Moorman. Luke designs jewelry that “can’t be found anywhere else.” Luke, John and Bob are fourth generation Rotarians, who take the motto, “Service Above Self,” seriously and embrace Rotary’s “Four Way Test,” a copy of which is prominently displayed on the wall. “We have adapted to new technologies, like CAD-CAM (computer animated design – computer animated manufacturing), e-commerce and Facebook, to provide better service and use the Internet to reach customers from around the world,” John Moorman pointed out. As members of the American Gem Society since its conception, the Moorman’s attend trade shows to learn new techniques and trends in the industry.

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THREE PERFECT DAYS How to Enjoy Las Olas Boulevard This Summer

BY KATHRYN DRESSLER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON LEIDY

uring my time spent working as a concierge I learned that few interests were common between locals and D tourists, but the famed Las Olas Boulevard happened to be one of them. Though they could not always pronounce it, travelers from near and far all seemed to know about Las Olas Boulevard and were determined to visit. So once I worked my guests through the “Las Olas basics” — what is it, how do you pronounce it, how you spell it, what does it mean, how do you get there, etc. — I was left with the culminating question of “What should I do there?” My answer was always the same … “Well, it depends.” One of the best features about Las Olas Boulevard is that there is so much to do, so much to see, and so much culture present … so “what do to” really depends on personal interests. And, with “staycations” becoming increasingly more popular, I was presented with the challenge of reinventing Las Olas for locals and providing them ample opportunities for fun. So, in an attempt to illustrate how engaging Las Olas can be for both locals and visitors, below you will find my suggestedhighlight reel on how to spend three perfect days along the Boulevard.

30 | GORIVERWALK.COM JULY 2012 Let’s start with the basics: transportation. The trolleys reach all over Fort Lauderdale, one of the great Fort Lauderdale staples. Many visitors come to Fort Lauderdale sans- including the entire length of Las Olas With three rooms worth of walls completely vehicle, so one of the most frequently asked Boulevard, and provide access to world- adorned with photographs, articles and question about Las Olas is “How do I get class shopping, sparkling One of the best kitschy signage, The Floridian there?” Fortunately for all, there are plenty of beaches, and endless bleeds local history. If you get options. One of the more unique options is options for entertainment. features about Las there early enough, you may even the Water Ta xi, which is basically a trolley- The Sun Trolley hits Olas Boulevard is that get the chance to meet the owner, on-the-water. Purchase an all-day pass, each stop about every 30 Butch, while he’s reclined in his choose which stops you’d like to explore, minutes, and now it even there is so much to desk chair, positioned at the head and hop on and off to check out some of offers a convenient mobile do, so much to see, of the elongated table in the center Fort Lauderdale’s most popular attractions, app so you always know of the room, and chatting with shopping and dining. And luckily for our where it is and how to and so much culture his notorious “Breakfast Club” Las Olas-bound travelers, the Water Taxi has find it. present confidantes. The menus are plastic several stops along the Boulevard, including So now that we’ve got … and the tables are sticky … but if the No. 9 stop that will put you right in the the transportation aspect covered, let’s talk you want good food, large portions, and some heart of the strip. Utilize the Water Taxi about what to do and how to spend a perfect local flair, “The Flo” is definitely the place to all day and explore the rest of what Fort day (or three!) on Las Olas. be. Lauderdale has to offer, or simply use it as a After breakfast at The Flo, head west down means of transportation to get to some of the A PERFECT DAY FOR Las Olas and there you will find an abundance hottest spots along Las Olas. 1NEW VISITORS of art galleries and boutique shops. Spend Another fun and environmentally- a couple hours perusing the galleries and friendly way to get around town and along I’ve found that first-timers are usually window-shopping at the boutiques, then pop the Boulevard is to hop on and off theSun interested in “local” spots, so if that’s what into Las Olas Wine Café for some refreshing Trolley. The Sun Trolley runs on biodiesel you’re looking for, you’re in luck because Las libations. Grab a cheese plate and a glass of fuel, which is a domestically produced, Olas boasts quite a few of those. One of the wine then sit back, relax, and enjoy the people renewable energy source. And bicycle racks most, if not the most, local restaurants on the watching. are available on the trolleys so that you can Boulevard is The Floridian. Open 24 hours As part of its “Moonlight Madness” special continue your ride using a “green” alternative. a day/365 days a year, this place has become the Water Taxi is only $10 after 5 p.m., so hop

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on and enjoy a lovely sunset cruise along the Boulevard to the Intracoastal Waterway in the “Venice of visit the Museum America.” Cruise around and learn all about of Art and our city, as told by the Water Taxi’s animated immerse yourself staff. Then, hop off at No. 4 Beach Place stop, in the depths their pop into Fat Tuesday’s, and equip yourself newest exhibition, with a to-go koozie filled with their signature SHARK. In addition drink, 190 octane. If you’re in the mood for to drawings of some more local spots, walk south along all the known A1A until you find yourself atElbo Room, varieties of sharks found on the corner of A1A and Las Olas in the world, the Boulevard. exhibition contains The Elbo Room is another Fort photographs, Lauderdale staple oozing with history. sculptures, and According to Fort Lauderdale native video as well as a and former Mayor Rob Dressler, “As section devoted long as I can remember, the Elbo Room to the sensational has been the center and ‘soul’ of Fort impact of the 1975 Lauderdale’s beach: From ‘Where the Boys Steven Spielberg Are’ and decades of Spring Breaks to the “Jaws.” SHARK Wave Wall of the New Beach.” Grab a drink, will be on display take some photos, and make your friends through Jan. 6 jealous by showing off your new tan when (www.moafl.org). you wave to them on one of the Elbo Room’s If you have your beachcams broadcasting on its website. family in tow, hop Next, wave down the Sun Trolley and on the Sun Trolley head back west on Las Olas to wrap up the and hop off at the inlets while admiring the mammoth yachts day. End up at Timpano’s, and enjoy the Museum of Discovery and Science, where and mansions. Find your way to Coconut’s soothing sounds of jazz echo from the cozy, visitors can hang out with playful North for a late lunch and enjoy a Mango Mojito dark interior of this hidden gem. “Jimmy American river otters, take a trip to the Freeze while you sit on the dock and enjoy and the boys will make you feel like you’re at famed River of Grass without ever leaving the salty ocean breeze. Birdland, and Bonnie pours a classic martini the building on the Everglades Airboat Jump back on your B-Cycle and get every time,” says Jennifer Nayak of Las Olas Adventure, experience hurricane force winds some exercise as you explore the luxurious Local Marketing Inc. in the Storm Center, dig for fossils alongside communities along the Boulevard. Then And finally, if you somehow managed to a giant prehistoric megalodon, or learn all head back east to the Stranahan House to leave room for dessert, pop into Kilwins, about the geckos on display as part of the wrap up the night and experience one of another local favorite, for some tasty treats Museum’s new traveling exhibit Geckos: Tails their lesser-known offerings, theRiver Ghost before calling it a night. to Toepads. The largest and most advanced Tours. Offered every Sunday at 7:30 p.m., gecko exhibition in the country, Geckos: this hour-long tour includes a visit inside the A PERFECT DAY FOR Tails to Toepads introduces visitors to the Stranahan House and a boat ride on the New LOCALS remarkable diversity of these lizards in 18 River. Travel back in time and learn about the 2 lush naturalistic habitats with living examples first permanent settlers to the area, Frank and Finding ways to entertain locals was from around the world and engaging Ivy Stranahan, and the creation of the city of Fort Lauderdale. undoubtedly more of a challenge, but interactives. Geckos: Tails to ‘As long as I can remember, the Elbo fortunately, because there’s so much going on Toepads will be on display The Stranahan House along the Boulevard, I was always equipped through Jan. 6. Room has been the center and was built in 1901 with an arsenal of exciting opportunities for Walk across the street by Frank Stranahan, even the most seasoned Las Olas-goer. to Esplanade Park and hop ‘soul’ of Fort Lauderdale’s beach: Fort Lauderdale’s first Start the day by enjoying breakfast at on one of the Broward From ‘Where the Boys Are’ and de- postmaster, and his YOLO (“You Only Live Once”) while sitting B-Cycles, a bike share wife Ivy Cromartie outside. Sip your coffee (or mimosa), and program that provides a cades of Spring Breaks to the Wave Stranahan, the area’s wake up to the beautiful weather in sunny healthy, affordable and first schoolteacher. The Wall of the New Beach.’ South Florida. After breakfast, cross the street simple way to get around house has served as a and stroll along the Riverwalk area. our city. Cruise east along the boulevard and trading post, post office, community center, If you’re feeling artsy, take a walk down enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Las Olas restaurant and home to the Stranahans. It has

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quite the history and you will be fascinated by After dinner, head back to the west side of the and dance with your friends at Off the the tales of the spirits … so come along! You, strip to the center of the action. Mangos is very Hookah. Off The Hookah was envisioned too, may encounter spirits along the river. popular during the day with business people as as a neighborhood spot where locals could Advanced reservations are required for the well as tourists – and after dark it becomes a hot relax and enjoy the beautiful city. Enjoy River Ghost Tours. To RSVP, call (954) 524- entertainment spot with live music, featuring a unique atmosphere in a lively 14,000 4736 (www.stranahanhouse.org). top local musicians, offered every night except square-foot hookah lounge with an exciting Monday. Grab a drink here and enjoy the music nightly line up of live entertainment at every A PERFECT NIGHT before bar hopping your way down the rest of turn. Featuring world ranked flair bartenders, 3 FOR EVERYONE the Boulevard. belly dancers and live entertainment, Off The If you’re looking for a fun, trendy spot with Hookah is definitely the best spot to end your Start the night off right atPreston’s Wine great people watching, I’d suggest Vibe Ultra night in Fort Lauderdale. & Martini Lounge, located in the historic Music Lounge. “Vibe is everything music, and If you’re like me and find yourself Riverside Hotel. A grand piano graces music is essentially the epicenter of nightlife,” hungry late at night after all the dancing this living room lounge as resident pianist said Tim Petrillo, president of The Restaurant and merrymaking, grab a slice of pizza at Stephen Marks plays old classics and new People. “We will be celebrating our two-year Riverfront Pizza before heading home. Or favorites, Tuesday through Saturday evenings. anniversary in October and we strive to keep if you’re craving something sweet instead of Guests of the Riverside Hotel and “in-the- ahead of the nightlife trend and keep our ‘vibe’ salty, head over to one of Las Olas’ newest know” locals have long recognized Preston’s fresh. Vibe is in a prime location, located in the dessert havens, Yogurt Ur Way. Grab a cup as the perfect place to meet and mingle in center of Las Olas and it completes the trifecta and fill it up! downtown Fort Lauderdale. of YOLO and O Lounge. We offer venues that And there you have it — three very Then, if you’re feeling fancy, find your take you from dinner, to drinks, to dancing in a different, very perfect days along the same way down to east Las Olas and indulge in seamless transition throughout the night.” Boulevard. Whether you’re a local, first-time a delectable dinner at Chima Steakhouse, Right next door to Vibe you’ll find visitor, or a repeat guest, there is more than named after chimarrao, a traditional drink of O-Lounge, which has one of the best ladies’ enough to keep you occupied since Las Olas Rio do Sul, Brazil, that symbolizes hospitality nights in town. On Wednesdays, ladies drink features the perfect integration of cultural, and friendship. Gauchos roam the dining free and they feature tantalizing appetizers and natural, urban, professional, and nightlife room continuously offering exquisite a Tarot card reader. You can also stop by YOLO offerings. churrasco of more than 15 rotisserie meats for a nightcap, or hop in the complimentary See you on the Boulevard. including top sirloin, filet, ribs, lamb, pork, limo service and head over to Blue Martini in chicken, sausage and fish. And did I mention style before dancing the night away! Kathryn Dressler is a Fort Lauderdale native with bachelor’s degree in business administration and it’s all you can eat? But make sure to save Or, if you prefer to stay along the concentration in marketing from Loyola Marymount room for dessert … because we haven’t Boulevard, continue west until you University. She works at the Museum of Discovery and Science as the Social Media, Communications and gotten that far in the plan yet! reach the Las Olas Riverfront complex Promotions Coordinator.

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The challenge was sent out and 10 returning contenders signed up to start the battle:Big City Tavern on Las Olas, Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill, Hard Rock Café Hollywood, Johnny V on Las Olas, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Pelican’s Landing at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, ROK:BRGR, Tarpon Bend, The Capital Grille and Timpano Chophouse and Martini Bar. Nine new contenders joined the battle, expanding the selections throughout Broward County to include America’s Backyard, Charm City Burger Company, Duffy’s Sports Grille, Elevation Burger, Grateful Palate, Lauderdale Grill, Rosie’s Bar and Grill, Tap 42 Craft Beer Bar and Kitchen and Tundra Las Olas. THE JUDGING PANEL Riverwalk Burger Battle™ CHARM CITY BURGER: With more restaurants participating, the Burger Battle™ Best Burger Trophy and judges’ panel was expanded and focused on a chef-driven vs. a celebrity panel. The line-up included three chefs, one food blogger and one foodie on each panel. This ensured that each entry was judged UNDRESSED on taste — the perfect pairing of bun, A Behind-The-Scenes Look at This Year’s Burger Tasting meat and toppings. The chefs included two-time Burger Battle™ Champ ChefRon Kerr of Geor- gie’s Alibi; Publix Apron’s Resident Chef Wes Bonner; Art Institute Culinary Chef n May, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Director John “Jack” ; Executive presented its sold-out third annual Burger Chef Ryan Fletcher, Brio Tuscan Grille; I Battle™ at new location Huizenga Plaza Executive Chef Udo Mueller, Coral Ridge along the Riverwalk Park. This sizzling Country Club; and Jason Cotter, River- event pitted 20 local restaurants against side Hotel’s Restaurant Director. one another as they used all their creative Bloggers included Sef Gonzalez, juices and grilling skills to create the perfect Burger Beast; and Eric Barton, New Times Broward Palm Beach Editor. Food- beef-based Burger Bite for more than 1,200 ies included Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale hungry guests. members Susan Drinon and Jason Crush. The event exceeded fund raising expecta- tions. Funds raised will benefit the programs and initiatives administered by Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. CHARM CITY BURGER COMPANY

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ROK:BRGR: Fan Favorite

WHAT MAKES THE PERFECT BURGER? Behind the scenes, while attendees enjoyed each entry individually and at the end of the the event, a team of 10 volunteers coordi- battle turned in their personalized score card. nated the judging process, working to time Scoring was simple — each burger was the delivery of burgers to the panels within a rated on a scale of 1 to 5 — with Burger two-hour time frame. Each restaurant received Nirvana a perfect score of 5. instructions and was assigned a time slot and Quality ingredients combined in a unique panel at the Trash Talk Party held two weeks way set the winners apart. Our winning entries before the event. included a combination of the fresh baked and At the Judging Table, each panel tasted a buttery bun, tangy sauce/aioli, crispy bacon bite-sized sample of each contender’s entry. or other meat topping and creamy cheeses, all They looked at the bun, the meat, the toppings cooked to perfection. and the marriage of the three. They scored

THE CAPITAL GRILLE: Best Knife and Fork Burger Award

ROSIE’S BAR AND GRILL: Best Bar and Grill Burger Award

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Renée K. Quinn is a business strategist at QuinnProQuo and community volunteer. She is the Burger Battle Judging and Media Liaison, a Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale member and past chairman and member of the board of directors.

ROK:BRGR THE WINNERS • CHARM CITY BURGER COMPANY — DEERFIELD BEACH Burger Battle™ Best Burger Trophy and bragging rights Best Burger Joint Burger Award and Burger Nirvana The Champion Burger: A version of their Good Ole burger, with peppered bacon and house-pickled Roma tomato. It’s all about the beef: 70 percent ground chuck, 30 percent brisket and short rib. • ROK:BRGR — HIMMARSHEE DISTRICT IN DOWNTOWN FORT LAUDERDALE Burger Battle™ Fan Favorite for their Sweet and Savory Burger with an award winning salty, sweet bacon jam spread • ROSIE’S BAR AND GRILL — WILTON MANORS Best Bar and Grill Burger Award ROSIE’S BAR Second place – Best Burger AND GRILL The Cuban Inspired Burger topped with ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and a Dijon aioli, called Anita Mojito. • THE CAPITAL GRILLE — FORT LAUDERDALE Best Knife and Fork Burger Award Third Place – Best Burger The Capital Grille’s Signature Cheese- burger with sweet onions, smoked bacon THE and Havarti cheese. CAPITAL • FAN FAVORITE RUNNERS UP GRILLE Timpano Chophouse and Martini Bar, second place. Grateful Palate, third place.

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The Great Fire of 1912 Disaster Created the Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue Department

BY MICHELLE L. KLYMKO

hile the sights and sounds of neighbors, the City of West Palm Beach Fort Lauderdale’s Fire Rescue and the City of Miami fire departments. W Department (FLFR) are well Unfortunately, due to their distance and the known throughout the Fort Lauderdale fact many of the buildings were constructed community, many are unfamiliar with how of wood, the fire spread quickly. Fort Lauderdale in 1912, before the fire. the fire department actually began 100 The Miami Fire Department arrived via years ago. special train in 26 minutes and West Palm Beach Fire Department made the 45-mile It was near midnight on a balmy summer trek on dirt roads in just less than 50 minutes. night at the beginning of June 1912 when a Today’s response time for a fire is under 6 fire broke out on Southwest Second Street minutes. Despite arriving minutes apart, it (formerly Wall Street) and Avenue was too late, as much of Downtown Fort in the Wheeler Store, located 100 feet from Lauderdale was in ashes and all that was left the New River. Fort Lauderdale had no fire were two local businesses and the Osceola department, although a bucket brigade Hotel, which ironically burned down a year was mobilized to douse the fire. A frantic later. Lost in the 1912 blaze were the Wheeler Fort Lauderdale in 1912, after the fire. telegraph call for help was placed to its closest and Stranahan stores, Everglades Grocery, Historic photos provided by Jim Van Drunen, Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum. Historic photos provided by Jim Van

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Members of Fort Lauderdale’s Fire Rescue Department gather for a photo on June 2, 2012, 100 years to the day of the fire of 1912. The photo was taken at the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum to commemorate the department’s 100 year birthday celebration that was held there on the same day. All current and retired personnel and their families were invited to be in the photo. Photo by Doug Eaton

‘For 100 years, the was left. Although tragic, Snyder and Hortt, progressive and committed service that can employees of this diverse with the utmost sense of humor, once again only be described as outstanding to the City stood on those same lonely concrete steps, organization have of Fort Lauderdale,” said Jeffrey Justinak, Fire and once again Scudder took their picture. Chief, Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue. provided progressive and As a result of this fire, the Fort Lauderdale “We’re deep in tradition, as this makes Town Council, voted unanimously to committed service that us feel a part of something that is greater establish Fort Lauderdale’s firstvolunteer can only be described as than ourselves. We convey this sentiment by outstanding to the City of fire department; and on July 23, 1912, the department’s first gas-operated pumper and surrounding ourselves with our history and Fort Lauderdale.’ 1,000 feet of fire hose arrived at a cost of embracing our ‘service for others’ motto as we $3,450, compared to today’s modern pumpers serve the citizens of our fair city.” Fort Lauderdale Pharmacy, Pioneer Realty, and engines, which start at $300,000. It was Today, the 450 men and women of FLFR Gutchen’s Bakery, Jeffries Meat Market, also determined that if Fort Lauderdale had provide the citizens of Fort Lauderdale with a Oliver Brothers Dry Goods Store, A.E. just 200 feet of hose available at the time the variety of services, which include Emergency Johnson’s Jewelry, Wheeler garage, and the fire started, that connecting it to theFurst- and Non-Emergency Medical Services, post office and the Fort Lauderdale Herald, Clark Tugboat, would have created a water Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, the city’s first newspaper. Also lost in the fire stream with enough pressure to reach any Dive Rescue, Marine Fire-Rescue, Special was the real estate office ofW.B. Snyder and building that was burning that night. Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Medics, M.A. Hortt. Since that time, FLFR has flourished Airport Fire-Rescue, Fire Investigations, As Fort Lauderdale real estate partners, from a dozen volunteers, whose training and Snyder and Hortt were proud of their new expertise was limited to fire suppression, to Inspections and Code Compliance. office building. As any proud business owner what is currently a professional, highly trained Michelle Klymko is an attorney with Becker & Poliakoff, would do, they asked their new bookkeeper, organization with more than 450 dedicated P.A. and on the board of directors of Riverwalk Fort A.P. Scudder, to take their picture standing personnel. Lauderdale. She is a trustee of the Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum and Treasurer for Arlene’s Levee on the steps of their brand new building. The “For 100 years, the employees of Ride Inc., a non-profit that raises money for injured very next day those very steps were all that this diverse organization have provided fire fighters.

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ROD STEWART AND STEVIE NICKS ASSOCIATIONS AND INSPIRATION 2012 SUMMER SAVINGS PASS Aug. 4 THE COBRA MOVEMENT AND Valid through Sept. 30 BankAtlantic Center THE ARTS OF AFRICA Lion Country Safari, Miami (954) 835-7000 AUG AND NEW GUINEA Seaquarium, Museum of Discovery 25 Through Sept. 9 and Science and will BACKYARD BUBBLE BASH This installation juxtaposes be offering a ‘Summer Savings WEEKEND paintings, sculpture and works Pass’ for the fourth year in a row. Aug. 4 and 5 on paper by artists of the CoBrA The ‘Summer Savings Pass’ will Join the Museum of Discovery and movement with masks, totems, give buyers unlimited admission Science for some good, “clean” and carvings created on the South to all four attractions throughout fun for the whole family. Dress SAVE THE DATE Pacific island of New Guinea and on the summer! Lion Country Safari, to get wet. Honor the Summer FORT LAUDERDALE BUS LOOP the continent of Africa. , and Zoo Miami Olympics by competing for the • BEACH ROUTE Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale will also have the passes for sale gold medal in family fun contests. Aug. 25 (954) 525-5500 online at their respective websites At 2:30 p.m., learn how to make (954) 574-6000 www.LionCountrySafari.com, homemade ice cream and see www.BusLoop.org SEA REX 3D: JOURNEY TO A www.miamiseaquarium.com and how simple ingredients and a little PREHISTORIC WORLD www.zoomiami.org. Museum of kinetic energy can create a delicious IMAX Discovery and Science will have the physical change. Also, fly over to Through Aug. 31 passes available by phone at (954) the Learning Labs to meet the Bird Join Julie as she travels from a 713- 0930. For more information on Lovers Club. modern-day aquarium to the the Summer Savings Pass visit www. Museum of Discovery and Science Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous summersavingspass.com (954) 713-0930 ONGOING periods. Explore an underwater universe inhabited by larger- ALL IN THE FAMILY LATE NIGHT CATECHISM EVENTS than-life creatures – including PAINTINGS AND WORKS ON PAPER LAS VEGAS the Liopleurodon, long-necked BY MEMBERS OF Aug. 4 and 5 @ RIVERWALK Elasmosaurus and gigantic THE GLACKENS FAMILY Late Nite Catechism: Sister Rolls • CARDIO MIX WITH JOSH HECHT Shonisaurus – which were ruling the Through Oct. 7 the Dice is the latest class in the 6:30 p.m. Mondays and seas before dinosaurs conquered The Museum of Art is the repository Catechism series sending Sister off Wednesdays the earth. Immerse yourself in a lost of the estate of American painter to Vegas. Esplanade Park age, 200 million years back in time, William Glackens, a member of The Broward Center (954) 732-0517 and get ready for a face-to-face Eight and a transformative artist at for the Performing Arts Times and dates subject to change encounter with the T-rex of the seas. the turn of the twentieth century. (954) 462-0222 depending on weather restrictions. AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale For more information, call (954) Museum of Discovery and Science (954) 525-5500 468-1541 or visit www. GoRiverwalk. (954) 463-4629 AUG com. Look for additional classes and www.searex-thefilm.com GECKOS: TAILS TO TOEPADS 6-10 programs coming soon. Through Jan. 6 TO THE ARCTIC The Geckos: Tails to Toepads 3D IMAX traveling exhibit introduces visitors Through Aug. 31 to the remarkable diversity of lizards Narrated by Oscar winner Meryl with engaging interactives and Streep, the film takes audiences on living examples from around the a never-before-experienced journey world. Visitors can experience gecko OCEAN EXPLORATION into the lives of a mother polar bear night vision, listen to gecko voices, DESIGN SQUAD CAMP and her twin seven-month-old learn unusual facts from gecko Aug. 6 through 10 cubs as they navigate the changing experts, try to spot camouflaged Middle school students, ages 12 Arctic wilderness they call home. geckos, and build a custom gecko to 14, can dive into an aquatic Intimate footage brings moviegoers for various environments. world of marine ecology and up close and personal with this Museum of Discovery and Science ocean engineering. The camp is family’s struggle to survive in a (954) 713-0930 a new collaboration between the frigid environment of melting ice, Museum of Discovery and Science THROUGH immense glaciers, waterfalls and SHARK! and Florida Atlantic University snow-bound peaks. AUG Through Jan. 6 with support from Patriot National BORN TO BE WILD Sponsored locally by BankUnited Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale Insurance Group. 3D IMAX 31 and Campbell and Rosemurgy Real (954) 525-5500 Museum of Discovery and Science Through Aug. 31 Estate. FAU’s SeaTech Born To Be Wild 3D is an adventure AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater CONSTRUCTED RELIEFS (954) 713-0930 transporting moviegoers into Museum of Discovery and Science FROM THE MAURICE AND SARAH the rainforests of Borneo with (954) 463-4629 LIPSCHULTZ COLLECTION OLD DIXIE COURT PROJECT primatologist Dr. Birute Mary www.imax.com/tothearctic Ongoing REUNION Galdikas, and across the Kenyan Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale Aug. 8 through 12 savannah with elephant authority (954) 525-5500 Honoring a housing complex that Dame Daphne Sheldrick, as they inspired a community. and their teams rescue, THE INDIGO ROOM Old Dillard Museum and Walker rehabilitate and return these OR IS MEMORY WATER SOLUBLE? Auditorium orphaned orangutans and Ongoing (754) 322-8828 elephants back to the wild. Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale Narrated by Academy-Award (954) 525-5500 DEF LEPPARD WITH POISON winner Morgan Freeman AND LITA FORD AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater RIVER GHOST TOURS Aug. 9 Museum of Discovery and Science Sundays BankAtlantic Center (954) 463-4629 Historic Stranahan House Museum (954) 835-7000 www.imax.com/borntobewild (954) 524-4736 www.stranahanhouse.org

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LAS OLAS OUTDOOR A SWINGIN’ EVENING FIRST FRIDAY JAZZ JAMS GREEN MARKET OF ENTERTAINMENT First Friday of the month Sundays • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Third Sunday of the month ArtServe Las Olas Chemist Parking Lot Broward Center (954) 524-0805 (954) 462-4166 1ST for the Performing Arts SUNDAY OF THE (954) 462-0222 MONTH www.browardcenter.org SATURDAY NIGHTS AMERICAN IDOGS OBEDIENCE CLASS FOR BEGINNERS Mondays Scan this tag to check out Obedience Training will teach dogs Go Riverwalk Magazine’s Events Connection online. to follow cues and perform tricks. Sunview Park (954) 791-1040 INTRODUCTION 2ND TO GHOST HUNTING MONDAY OF THE Saturday Nights MONTH Historic Stranahan House Museum (954) 524-4736 www.stranahanhouse.org

CHRYSTAL HARTIGAN PRESENTS ORCHID CLASSES SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE Saturdays FORT LAUDERDALE Second Monday of the month The classes are led by Sandi Jones HISTORICAL SOCIETY Showcasing local, national and and Tom Wells from Broward Orchid HISTORIC WALKING TOURS international songwriters in a Supply. First Sunday of the Month solo acoustic format. Evening Bonnet House Museum and New River Inn begins with a one-hour open mic Gardens (954) 463-4431, ext. 12 session (one live original song (954) 703-2606 www.oldfortlauderdale.org per performer). Stage is then set with four featured invited F.A.T. VILLAGE ARTS DISTRICT songwriters performing “in the ARTWALKS round” style. Last Saturday of the month Broward Center Features local artists. for the Performing Arts Northwest Fifth Street/Andrews www.chrystalhartiganpresents.com Avenue

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Rick Rick Powers Powers Steve Schram PowersSchram Architecture and Planning Corporate Trustees

We discovered the Riverwalk in 2003 during a winter visit to Fort Lauderdale. In March of each year we would look for a warm Steve Schram climate to restore us from the gray winter skies in Boston. In 2003, that was Fort Lauderdale. Given that Boston is a walkable city and our preferred way to tour, we decided to walk where we could during our visit to see and feel the environment. That started along the shops of Las Olas Boulevard, but our inquisitive minds took us a bit farther as we crossed Federal Highway and discovered the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art and Riverwalk. Fast forward to December 2009, we find ourselves living in Fort Lauderdale full time managing our architectural practice PowersSchram Architecture and Planning, Michael D. Wild, Esq. Wild Felice & Partners, P.A. focused on bringing high-quality design and Corporate Trustee sustainable practices to commercial and high-end residential clients. With a client-focused approach, Downtown Fort our process is about creating quality-designed Lauderdale wouldn’t be thriving the way environments that support the way we work and it is without the live today. Riverwalk Trust. The level of commitment and As architects we envision many possibilities for professionalism displayed by the members of the the Riverwalk and Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Trust made my joining as a Corporate Trustee a simple decision. so we searched for ways to get involved in Photography by I am the managing partner of Wild Felice the community. We located our residence in Jason Leidy & Partners, P.A., a law firm specializing in the downtown in Flagler Village and our office ‘Fort Lauderdale’s unique areas of estate planning, wealth transfer, probate in Colee Hammock. We are involved with administration and asset protection. various organizations from the CRA Northwest environment offers both I serve on the board of directors of Impact an urban and beach Broward, Senior Volunteer Services, the City of Progresso Flagler Heights Redevelopment Advisory Board, Bonnet House Alliance Board experience stitched Plantation Chamber of Commerce and the Unsafe Structure Board for the City of Plantation. I am of Directors, and Trustees of the Fort Lauderdale together by the river with also chair of the Professional Advisory Committee Chamber of Commerce. Fort Lauderdale’s unique for the Lighthouse of Broward and sit on the tremendous opportunity environment offers both an urban and beach Planned Giving Council of Nova Southeastern along this spine.‘ University. In 2011, I was named Small Business experience stitched together by the River with Person of the Year for the City of Plantation. tremendous opportunity along this spine. We In addition to earning my undergraduate and wanted to be involved in this positive growth and law school degrees from the University of Florida, applaud the efforts of the Riverwalk Trust in calling I have worked as a financial associate with Alliance attention to this valuable resource. We have been Bernstein and as an operations assistant with the Miami Dolphins. I currently live with my wife and involved with the Riverwalk Trust since 2010 as daughter in Plantation. individual members and now as Trustee.

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