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FORT LAUDERDALE’S CITY MAGAZINE A PUBLICATION OF RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE • SINCE 2003 • VOL.17 NO. 1 JANUARY 2020

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954.467.6677 • WaterTaxi.com FEATURES 40 FORT LAUDERDALE’S IMAGE MAKERS by Lynn Stock 44 PEDAL, PEDAL, PEDAL YOUR BOAT by Lynn Stock RIVERWALK 4 GO RIVERWALK MAGAZINE & SOCIAL MEDIA 6 THE TEAM & RIVERWALK MISSION Board of Directors, staff, and partners 10 FROM THE BOARD by John Ropes

CONTENTS 12 ALONG THE WALK by Genia Duncan Ellis 14 MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENTS 20 FROM THE CITY by Mayor Dean Trantalis COMING TO THE 22 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT RIVERWALK by Jenni Morejon 24 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT by Anthony Fajardo 9/II 26 TRANSPORTATION by Juan Rodriguez MONUMENT 28 PARKS AND RECREATION by Phil Thornburg THE MONUMENT SERVES AS A REMINDER OF THE 30 CULTURALLY SPEAKING NEARLY 3,000 LIVES LOST ON SEPTEMBER 11, by Meredith Clements 2001. THE STRUCTURE IS TO COMMEMORATE AND 32 LOCAL ECONOMICS HONOR THESE LIVES AND THE SACRIFICE OF THE by Dan Linblade FAMILIES AND THE FIRST RESPONDERS. 34 MARINE INDUSTRIES by Phil Purcell & Kelly Skidmore FUNDING THE MONUMENT 36 SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN by Patrick Harris GRANITE PLATE DONOR: $50,000 GRANITE PILLAR DONOR: $25,000 38 FROM YOUR PROPERTY APPRAISER BENCH DONOR: $5,000 - $15,000 by Marty Kiar ALL DONATIONS OVER $5,000 WILL BE SAVOR COMMEMORATED ON A BRONZE PLAQUE LOCATED BY 48 #BITES + SIPS THE MONUMENT by Renée Quinn, Jason Leidy, DONATIONS UNDER $5,000 CAN BE MADE VIA Penny Sanﬁlippo and Jonny Altobell GORIVERWALK.COM/DONATE

EVENTS Contact: Genia Duncan Ellis, President/CEO 16 RIVERWALK EXCLUSIVES Light Up Lauderdale (954) 468-1541 or [email protected] Riverwalk Power Mixer www.GoRiverwalk.com 50 EVENTS CONNECTION Listing of upcoming activities 54 SNAPPED@ 200,000 Social scene photos 175,000 150,000 ON THE COVER 125,000 Cover photography 100,000 Courtesy of the 75,000 53,000 Fort Lauderdale 50,000 25,000 Downtown Development 0 Authority & Sublime Imagery

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GORIVERWALK.COM • JANUARY 2020 3 FORT LAUDERDALE’S CITY MAGAZINE

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ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday's Live Trivia Night Free to Win D.T. $$ 7:30pm The Best Values and Views Wednesday's Extended Happy Hour 4-8pm with D.J. Booney on The Riverwalk! Saturday Night Live Entertainment 9pm live local artists/never a cover The locals choice for Sunday Riverwalk Steel Drum Vibe Afternoons 26 years and running. GAME TIME CENTRAL Dozen's of Flat Screens, Phenomenal Drink and Appetizer Specials, catch all the NFL Action with NFL Package D.T. DAILY DEALS! The best lineup in Town; MONDAY-FRIDAY $6 Happytizers menu during Happy Hour starting at 4pm MONDAY Snow Crab Night $19 TUESDAY $5 D.T. Burger Night 3 for $10 Tacos (all day) WEDNESDAY Maine Lobster Dinner $24 THURSDAY Prime Time Prime Rib $18 FRIDAY Mahi Mahi Fish Fry $14 Downtown's Dock and Dining Destination

10 SOUTH NEW RIVER DRIVE EAST FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 954.463.9800 www.thehistoricdowntowner.com EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE JOHN ROPES, CHAIR HOWARD ELFMAN, At Large Ropes Associates The Agency LACEY BRISSON, Vice Chair JEFF FALKANGER, At Large BB&T FSMY MICKI SCAVONE, Treasurer JAMES FERRIERO, At Large Carr Workplaces First Life Financial KATIE DONAHUE, Secretary KARLA NELSON-THATCHER, At Large The Riverside Hotel Hotwire Communications MOTIVATE • ACTIVATE • PARTICIPATE JIM ELLIS, Past Chair RICHARD RODRIGUEZ, At Large – Alternate Ellis Diversiﬁ ed Centuric LLC RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE TEAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVISORY BOARD LORI ADELSON, HR Law PRO MARY ADAMS, The Employee Relations Group GENIA DUNCAN ELLIS DAVID BECKEY, Seacoast Bank *MARK BUDWIG, S. MARK Graphics President/CEO ANDREW BRITTON, Wells Fargo Advisors NECTARIA CHAKAS, Lochrie & Chakas, PA PATRICK A. HARRIS JOE EPPY, The Eppy Group ROGER CRAFT, Sunchase Group Vice President — Sponsorship, JIM FARRICK, Kunin Associates *COURTNEY CRUSH, Crush Law Membership & Grants ANN FOX-MANCUSO, Richard J. Fox Foundation BOB DUGAN, EDSA MAXINE GOMEZ, Dry Tech JILL GINSBERG, Ginsberg Shulman PL ROSE FARAONE KENNY HART, The Restaurant People TIM HEISER, City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Vice President — Marketing JACQUI HARTNETT, Starmark STEVE HUDSON, Hudson Capital & Communications MICHELLE KLYMKO, Klymko Law & Title NADIA LOCKE, E Sciences KIM SPELLACY MICHAEL KUBINSKI, ID Automotive *RENEE KORBEL QUINN, Spirited South Florida Director of Accounting BRITT LANIER, Two Men and A Truck ENRIQUE SANCHEZ, City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation MICHAEL MARSHALL, Gunster JACK SEILER, Seiler, Sautter, Zaden, Rimes & Wahlbrink MAUREEN POTTER BLAISE MCGINLEY, Architecture Consultant LISA SIEGEL, Beer Famous Group Event Manager MELISSA MILROY, Galleria TYLER SMILLIE, Bank of America Private Bank JORDAN THOMFOHRDE MARGARETHE SORSENSEN, Makeup Artist PAUL WEINBERG, Keith & Associates Administrative Manager *BARBRA STERN, Law Ofﬁ ces of Barbara Stern MIKE WEYMOUTH, The Las Olas Company JEROME VOGEL, Vogel Law JOANN SMITH BILL WALKER, Water Taxi of Fort Lauderdale Parks Coordinator

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RIVERSIDE - $649,000 “01” RIVERSIDE MODEL 2/2 + DEN / FRENCH DOORS, FRESHLY PAINTED NEUTRALS, GOURMET KITCHEN, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, TILE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, PRICE REDUCED 3BR/2 BATH - $544,000 SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM AND MUCH MORE. RECENTLY UPDATED, NEW KITCHEN, NEW GE S/S APPLIANCES, BEAUTIFUL SEAVIEW - $599,000 QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, UPGRADED SHOWERS AND MUCH MORE. SPACIOUS 3 BR/2 BATH WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE NEW RIVER, OCEAN, NEW LISTING 2BR/2BATH - $339,000 CITY & SUNSETS FROM BOTH BALCONIES. SPACIOUS GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S PARK - $2,450,000 20TH FLOOR WITH VIEWS OF THE OCEAN WITH AN OPEN KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES, CUSTOM CLOSETS, NEW FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS AND MORE. STUNNING CONTEMPORARY WATERFRONT 3BR/3.5 BATH CONDO. APPLIANCES, WASHER & DRYER IN THE UNIT AND MUCH MORE. JUST SOLD STARDUST WITH 3,239 OF CUSTOM LIVING AREA , PLUS A POOLSIDE A/C’D CABANA JUST SOLD 1BR/1BATH 2BEDROOM, 2 BATH WITH OUTSTANDING RIVER, OCEAN & CITY VIEWS. SUITE, AND A DOUBLE PRIVATE A/C’D STORAGE ROOM. UPGRADED PANORAMIC RIVER, CITY & OCEAN VIEWS! LARGEST 1 BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS, SPLIT FLOOR PLAN AND MUCH MORE. BATHROOMS, CUSTOM LIGHT FIXTURES, SPECTACULAR GREAT ROOM, RESIDENCE IN THE DESIRED “01” STACK! S/S APPLIANCES, TILE FLOORING, SKYVIEW - $449,000 FORMAL DINING, LARGE KITCHEN WITH FAMILY ROOM, FANTASTIC GOURMET KITCHEN, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND MUCH MORE! MASTER SUITE PLUS 4 BALCONIES WITH DIRECT RIVER VIEWS! 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH LOCATED ON THE 21ST FLOOR. WOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT, GOURMET KITCHEN, RIVER VIEWS AND MORE. WE HAVE SOLD OVER 212 PRICE REDUCED MADISON - $1,369,000 350 LAS OLAS PLACE SKYVIEW - $439,000 LAS OLAS GRAND PROPERTIES! RISE ABOVE IT ALL IN THIS LUXURY HIGH FLOOR MADISON MODEL! THIS STUNNING UNIT OFFERS $500K IN CUSTOM UPGRADES THROUGHOUT BEST PRICED 2 BEDROOM, 2BATH IN THE BUILDING. POOL, RIVER & CITY UNDER CONTRACT ASHLEY THE 3 BEDROOM & 3.5 BATH FLOOR PLAN. EXPANSIVE RIVER, CITY, POOL & VIEWS FROM THE BALCONY. OPEN KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES & MORE. 3BR/3.5 BATH SOUTH EAST CORNER WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS OF THE NEW PARK VIEWS FROM FLOOR TO CEILING GLASS WINDOWS SURROUNDING UNDER CONTRACT SUNGARDEN EVERY ROOM. PRIVATE FOYER ENTRY, OPEN FLOOR PLAN, RE-DESIGNED RIVER, OCEAN & CITY FROM EVERY ROOM. 2 LARGE EXPANSIVE TERRACES, 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH WITH CITY & RIVER VIEWS. GOURMET KITCHEN, DESIGNER LIGHTING FIXTURES,D'ANGELO OPEN LIVING AREA, MARBLE BATHS & MORE. KITCHEN W/LARGE ISLAND, FORMAL DINING ROOM W/ BUILT-IN BAR, GRANITE COUNTERS, CERAMIC TILE THROUGHOUT AND MORE. JUST SOLD SLIDING GLASS DOORS, NATURAL STONE ACCENT WALLS, PREMIUM ASHLEY FIXTURES, CUSTOM CEILINGS AND LIGHTING, & SMART TECHNOLOGY. THE SYMPHONY 18TH FLOOR 3 BR/3.5 BATH WITH STUNNING VIEWS OF THE RIVER, OCEAN PRICE REDUCED & CITY. 2 LARGE TERRACES, OPEN LIVING AREA, GOURMET KITCHEN, MADISON - $1,295,000 LUXURIOUS MASTER SUITE/MARBLE BATHS, 2 PARKING SPACES AND MORE! 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OF CUSTOMIZED INTERIORS, PRIVATE ELEVATOR FOYER HIGH END APPLIANCES, LIGHT FIXTURES, CUSTOM PAINT AND MORE. ENTRY OPENING INTO LUXURIOUS LIVING SPACES! 3 BEDROOMS 3.5 BATHS + UNDER CONTRACT 3BR/3BATH PRICE REDUCED CHAMPAGNE - $819,000 DEN/OFFICE, WOOD & MARBLE FLOORS, CROWN MOLDINGS THROUGHOUT, CUSTOM LIGHTING, MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS, CABINETRY & LARGE 3 BR/3 BATH EAST FACING CONDO, CORNER SUB-PENTHOUSE 2BR/ 2.5 BATHS WITH DIRECT RIVER VIEWS FROM THIS PRISTINE UNIT WITH BOAT SLIP. 2269+ SQ FT. PLUS A LARGE SUN DECK. CHAMPAGNE SOUTH MODEL. CUSTOM OFFICE, DESIGNER LIGHTING BUILT-INS, GLASS DOORS & COFFERED CEILINGS. ENTERTAIN FROM THE THROUGHOUT, SILHOUETTE WINDOW TREATMENTS, MARBLE BATHS & MORE. ILLUMINATED WET BAR, W/MOSAIC TILES & STACKED STONE ACCENTS. 3BR/2 BATH - $719,000 THE EXPANDED KITCHEN FEATURES EURO APPLIANCES, CUSTOM CABINETRY JUST SOLD JUST SOLD CHAMPAGNE & GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. 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CHANGE OF PRICE, RENTAL OR OTHER CONDITIONS, WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE, AND TO ANY SPECIAL LISTING CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY OUR PRINCIPALS. BY OUR IMPOSED CONDITIONS LISTING ANY SPECIAL AND TO NOTICE, WITHOUT WITHDRAWAL CONDITIONS, OTHER OR RENTAL PRICE, OF CHANGE SPACES, GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES AND MUCH MORE. CITY VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM. MARBLE STONE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, FLOORS THROUGHOUT, COMPUTER ROOM, GOURMET KITCHEN, JUST SOLD MARBLE BATHS, WALK-IN CLOSETS, LAUNDRY ROOM AND MORE! GRAMERCY SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN, OPEN GOURMET KITCHEN AND MORE. UNDER CONTRACT 2BR/2 BATH RARELY AVAILABLE 2 BR/2.5 BATH LOCATED IN THE MOST PRIVATE WING JUST SOLD RIVIERA GREAT NORTHWEST CORNER CONCERTO 4 IN THE NORTH TOWER. BRADFORD - $795,000 OF THE RIVER HOUSE. OUTSTANDING VIEWS OF THE RIVER AND LAS OLAS. FEATURES INCLUDE GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES, OUTSTANDING SUB PENTHOUSE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH WITH GORGEOUS 30TH FLOOR 2 BR/2 BATH WITH OUTSTANDING OCEAN, RIVER & CITY VIEWS PRIVATE ELEVATOR FOYER ENTRY, MARBLE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, CROWN TILE FLOOR THROUGHOUT, AND MORE.

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 CITY VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM. MARBLE STONE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, FROM EVERY ROOM. LARGE TERRACE, GOURMET KITCHEN, POGGENPOHL MOLDING, BEAUTIFUL LIGHT FIXTURES, 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS BUILT OUT, NEW LISTING 2BR/2 BATH - $350,000 CABINETRY, MARBLE BATHS, LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM AND MORE. CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS AND MUCH MORE. SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN, OPEN GOURMET KITCHEN AND MORE. TURN KEY IMPECCABLE UNIT. 2 BALCONIES WITH GREAT VIEWS, OPEN JUST SOLD BRADFORD CHELSEA - $775,000 ROYAL PALM - $389,000 KITCHEN, ITALIAN CABINETRY, S/S APPLIANCES, AND MUCH MORE. SPECTACULAR RE-DESIGNED 2 BR/2 BATH UNIT WITH OPEN ENTRY, PANORAMIC 27TH FLOOR WITH OUTSTANDING RIVER, POOL & CITY FROM THIS 2BR/2.5 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN. MARBLE FLOORING IN 2BR/2 BATH - $319,500 DIRECT RIVER VIEWS, SPLIT FLOOR PLAN, MARBLE FLOORS AND MORE. BATH BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED CHELSEA MODEL. NUMEROUS UPGRADES THE LIVING AREA, OPEN GOURMET KITCHEN, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, INCLUDING OPEN GOURMET KITCHEN DESIGN AND MUCH MORE. FABULOUS VIEWS OF THE RIVER AND DOWNTOWN FORT LAUDERDALE. SPLIT LARGE MASTER BEDROOM, MARBLE FLOORING AND MORE. FLOOR PLAN, GE APPLIANCES, DARK CHERRY WOOD FLOORS AND MORE. BRADFORD - $769,000 LEXINGTON - $749,000 JUST SOLD FIESTA JUST SOLD 24TH FLOOR 2 BR/2 BATH WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE RIVER, OCEAN & OUTSTANDING RIVER VIEWS FROM THIS 2BR/2.5 BATH WITH PRIVATE DOUBLE 2BR/2 BATH SUB PENTHOUSE 1BEDROOM, 1BATH WITH VAST CITY VIEWS. TILE CITY FROM EVERY ROOM. MARBLE FLOORS IN THE LIVING AREAS, DOOR FOYER ENTRY. FLOOR TO CEILING IMPACT GLASS, GOURMET KITCHEN, SPLIT FLOOR PLAN WITH GOURMET KITCHEN, WOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, THERMADOR DOUBLE OVENS, MARBLE BATHS, LAUNDRY ROOM AND MORE! SPLIT FLOOR PLAN, CUSTOM LIGHTING, AND MUCH MORE. THROUGHOUT, OPEN GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES & MUCH MORE. CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS, CUSTOM BUILT OUT CLOSETS AND MORE. WE HAVE SOLD OVER VISIT US! AVAILABLE 1103 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

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RIVERSIDE - $649,000 “01” RIVERSIDE MODEL 2/2 + DEN / FRENCH DOORS, FRESHLY PAINTED NEUTRALS, GOURMET KITCHEN, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, TILE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, PRICE REDUCED 3BR/2 BATH - $544,000 SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM AND MUCH MORE. RECENTLY UPDATED, NEW KITCHEN, NEW GE S/S APPLIANCES, BEAUTIFUL SEAVIEW - $599,000 QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, UPGRADED SHOWERS AND MUCH MORE. SPACIOUS 3 BR/2 BATH WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE NEW RIVER, OCEAN, NEW LISTING 2BR/2BATH - $339,000 CITY & SUNSETS FROM BOTH BALCONIES. SPACIOUS GOURMET KITCHEN, S/S PARK - $2,450,000 20TH FLOOR WITH VIEWS OF THE OCEAN WITH AN OPEN KITCHEN, S/S APPLIANCES, CUSTOM CLOSETS, NEW FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS AND MORE. STUNNING CONTEMPORARY WATERFRONT 3BR/3.5 BATH CONDO. APPLIANCES, WASHER & DRYER IN THE UNIT AND MUCH MORE. JUST SOLD STARDUST WITH 3,239 OF CUSTOM LIVING AREA , PLUS A POOLSIDE A/C’D CABANA JUST SOLD 1BR/1BATH 2BEDROOM, 2 BATH WITH OUTSTANDING RIVER, OCEAN & CITY VIEWS. 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BY JOHN ROPES Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Chair 2019 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 2020 GOALS TUNNEL TOP PARK, A 9/11 MONUMENT, AND IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH THE PUBLIC SAFETY BOND AND PARKS BOND

appy New Year! • e nal review of the Tunnel Top Park renovation 2019 was a great year for the Riverwalk District is in progress and development is projected to begin. Hand the City of Fort Lauderdale. is renovation will connect Laura Ward Riverwalk • Voters approved $100 million in bonds allocated to Plaza and Tunnel Top Plaza through improvements to build a new police headquarters and $200 million for Las Olas Boulevard and Southeast Fourth Street. citywide improvements to our parks and recreation • Riverwalk was selected to receive a historical segment facilities. e Parks Bond goals also included other of the World Trade Center wreckage and will display important improvements, such as addressing the this item built into a beautiful 9/11 monument, which sea-level rise by raising the height of seawalls along is central to the Riverwalk District. Riverwalk has an Riverwalk. active capital campaign to raise the funds required • On Nov. 13, 2019, Riverwalk was honored as the to construct this historic monument, intended for recipient of the City of Fort Lauderdale’s 41st Annual the rst quarter of this year. You can nd further Community Appearance Award for the Riverwalk details regarding its design and construction, as well Information Kiosk. as how you may help sponsor this great addition to Riverwalk is ushering in the New Year with many Riverwalk at www.goriverwalk.com/9-11-monument. improvements beginning in the rst quarter. Looking ahead to 2020 And of course, we are kicking o the New Year with exciting events! e 32nd Annual Las Olas Art Fair will be held Jan. 4 and 5, the ninth Annual Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood Festival will be held in Esplanade Park on Jan. 11, and Jan. 20 is the King Holiday Celebration honoring the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a parade starting at Lincoln Park and ending at Esplanade Park. Watch for more information for the upcoming First Annual New River Fest on Feb. 8. See the events section for many ongoing monthly events as well. Happy New Year and see you out on the Riverwalk! PHOTO JASON BY LEIDY

10 JANUARY 2020 • GORIVERWALK.COM FOR OVER 70 YEARS, the historic Coral Ridge Yacht Club in beautiful Fort Lauderdale has beckoned to those who love the water, enjoy socializing and living life to the fullest. Established in 1947, the Coral Ridge Yacht Club mingles tradition and old-world elegance with fun, friendships and family. While preserving its rich history, the Board of Governors is excited and proud to announce that the Club will begin renovations to its clubhouse in the spring of 2020, working with Slattery and Associates Architects, of Boca Raton, and ID & Design International Design Team, of Fort Lauderdale, and has hired some very talented individuals as it moves forward to elevate its overall level of excellence in all areas. The Coral Ridge Yacht Club is proud to introduce CHEF RICHARD “RICH” GOLDBERG, who joined the Club several months ago as Executive Chef, whose food quality and presentation exceed all expectations! Chef Rich loves to travel the world always trying the many different cuisines he encounters, learning about local specialties, spices and wines. His favorite cuisine is Mediterranean and his healthy and delicious recipes are being incorporated into the Club’s menus for all to enjoy. After graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY), Chef Rich completed his B.S. in Hospitality Management at Florida International University. He remained in South Florida gaining more knowledge and hands-on experience at several local country clubs, hotels and catering companies, soon becoming one of the youngest executive chefs in the region. Chef Rich’s most satisfying culinary experience came from his 23 years at Westview Country Club in Miami, the club known for the finest food and most extravagant parties held in South Florida, where he excelled in baking several hundred delicious soufflés at a time and always to perfection. His experience as Executive Chef continued at La Gorce Country Club in Miami Beach, and the Doubletree Hilton in Fort Lauderdale, host of many of the annual Boat Show events. With all of these wonderful and exciting plans on the horizon, Chef Rich, with his warm and welcoming manner, his desire for culinary perfection, and his ability to please even the most discerning palate, makes him a wonderful addition to the Coral Ridge Yacht Club Family. Bon Appétit! ALONG THE WALK

BY GENIA DUNCAN ELLIS President/CEO Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale OUR CITY’S MULTIPLE FACETS WHO WE ARE AND WHERE WE WANT TO GO

mage making means many things — positive change Gourmet restaurants and dining options are growing is the idea most choose to describe it. Images are and o er a cultural variety of foods. We are now a Imade by community input, investment, long-range destination for ne dining and for dining events. planning and above all, knowing who you are and who Diverse cultural options include Broward Center for you would like to be. Performing Arts, Parker Playhouse and other theater Fort Lauderdale has had multiple images over options. NSU Museum of Art, Museum of Science time from spring break chaos to desired residency and Discovery, ArtServe and locations along Las Olas and international tourist destination. e wonderful Boulevard and through FAT Village and Mass District location, weather and valuable assets certainly give feature our talented locals. History is spread through us a great foundation to build upon. From a tourist our community including History Fort Lauderdale, destination in its early days, Fort Lauderdale is known Historic Stranahan House & Museum, Fort Lauderdale for so much more. History, technology, sciences, arts Woman’s Club and a number of other properties that and just plain beauty are pieces of what make up this tell our stories. growing urban community. Our waterways set us apart Lovely passive parks that feature beautiful and exotic from most cities and the abundance of easy access to plants such as Stranahan Park, Bonnet House and airport and seaport movement as well as the addition others provide an attractive respite in the City. More of Brightline and other transportation options provide active community centers and multiple playgrounds great ease and options. and parks are spread throughout our City but with We are seeing a resurgence of entertainment and the in ux of new residents, more green space and athletic options in the city. e recent agreement with activations are needed. Our residents and tourists our soccer group Inter Miami is set to be on time for a continue to use our park system and enjoy the variety home opener in March, and our local hockey team, the of o erings that come from all segments. Florida Panthers, is building a new practice facility in e job market is strong with increasing numbers Holiday Park. of openings and a growing education system that provides technical as well as college- level options to train our next generation. Numbers of businesses continue to grow and with the ever-present marine industry, our image proceeds to change and show di erent facets of our city. In this new year, more people will move into our core Downtown, and services, restaurants and additional forms of entertainment will come along with that growth. Images are merely pictures, but in the end, they tell a story about who you are and where you are going. We continue to say, “Fort Lauderdale is a city on the rise” and we are creating a new image through the active and vibrant community, city government and plethora of developers that are building a skyline that is breathtaking and respectful of

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GORIVERWALK.COM • JANUARY 2020 19 FROM THE CITY BY MAYOR DEAN TRANTALIS City of Fort Lauderdale Writer Scott Wyman CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS CITY PARTNERS WITH BROWARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO MANAGE TRAFFIC

hope that everyone had a great holiday season and Issues that should be simple xes are not. For instance, have been enjoying the cooler weather. With the onset everyone favors synchronizing tra c lights, yet that is under Iof winter, Fort Lauderdale also has seen the arrival of the control of the county government. Also, most major snowbirds and a greater numbers of tourists. roads are under the jurisdiction of the county or state. at, of course, will bring more tra c on our streets. So, the City is le to lobby as hard as possible for Congestion on our roadways has been a major issue the interests of our residents. As the city manager has facing our City. e City Commission recently signed an acknowledged, Fort Lauderdale has struggled with agreement that we hope will herald some relief. balancing resources, ful lling priorities, maximizing We’ve decided to partner directly with the Broward funding and communicating with other governments Metropolitan Planning Organization. is high-level when it comes to transportation. collaboration should allow us to better plan major projects We believe the MPO deal will bring their expert to relieve congestion, expedite them to completion and knowledge to help us nd the best solutions for our City. better leverage local, state and federal assistance. At the same time, we will not lose the local services of For those who don’t know, the MPO is the regional the City’s Transportation & Mobility Department that transportation planning organization. Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods expect. already has seats at the table on making regional policy Tra c engineering will be handled by the City. Review decisions on transportation. However, this partnership of development plans and parking requirements will takes it to another level — linking the MPO directly into also continue to be done by the City. City sta will also the City’s transportation planning. prioritize projects and act as the neighborhood liaison. e fact of the matter is that Broward County’s Under the agreement, the MPO will dedicate a transportation network is extremely complex. Fort transportation planner for each commission district. Lauderdale’s tra c is heavily in uenced by the daytime eir unique expertise in planning, programming and in ux of commuters from the western suburbs. en, coordination will help ensure our decisions regarding there is our tourist tra c and the tra c from our own transportation are as e ective and e cient as possible. growing population. One example is that they can help us leverage the new county transportation surtax as much as possible. We have already seen the creativity of the MPO. When the City canceled the Wave streetcar project, it was the MPO that suggested creating a transit loop around Downtown with a dedicated lane for rapid-transit vehicles through a one-way pairing of North Andrews Avenue and Northeast ird Avenue. e MPO arrangement has worked well in other parts of the country, but it is rather novel locally. We anticipate great results, but we also can back out of the contract at any time if we nd it is not working. PHOTO JASON BY LEIDY

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GORIVERWALK.COM • JANUARY 2020 21 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT BY JENNI MOREJON President/CEO Downtown Development Authority DOWNTOWNFTL 2020 AND BEYOND … VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE, WHILE CELEBRATING THE PAST AND PRESENT

ow do we envision the future of Fort Lauderdale? Is grows edible plants while capturing humidity it rooted in aspiration, full of change and growth, and rainwater to cool the interior and irrigate the Hand peppered with innovation and dramatic new community roo op garden. Symphonic sounds ways of life? Will our future be based on preservation reverberate from the solar-lit stage at Esplanade Park of the past and locked in the present, pausing this time during event nights, while the terraced seating allows machine of city evolution? What if our future in Fort water to percolate from the King Tide ow to saltwater Lauderdale hits a perfect sweet spot where forward ponds that harvest coral reef buds on permanent progress is welcomed while our community legacies display at MODS. are celebrated? Mobility on the Move Many have come before us, to settle here, make a Broward Boulevard ows as a smart corridor, with living and build a community. Even more are coming intelligent sensors that track both foot tra c and here, to visit our tropical paradise, start a new business, number of transit riders, adjusting the number of or enjoy a new chapter of life. With that truth, Fort lanes heading east or westbound depending on the Lauderdale will continue to change and continue to time of day. A father and young daughter ride electric grow as it has since its o cial birth in 1911. skateboards along the Mockingbird Trail, pretending So, as we move into 2020 let’s imagine a city poised for they can travel as fast as the Virgin Train rolling the next generation, or next several generations even. As northbound to Jacksonville. In town to announce the this roadmap to the future is drawn, what do we want to new light rail service connecting Downtown to the see along the way? What does DowntownFTL look like Everglades, the governor lands on the skyport of the in another decade? recently built city/county joint government campus, 24-hour Economy having arrived from his morning stop in Fort Myers by A startup entrepreneur drops o her dry cleaning and way of Uber Air. gets a manicure just shy of midnight, before heading Pride in Public Spaces to the 24-hour Greenwise market having just nished Locals and tourists alike mingle at Tunnel Top Plaza, a virtual meeting with executives from a Sydney-based where this signature space connects old and new, water renewable energy company. and land, and Las Olas to the Riverwalk. Huizenga Plaza Resilient by Design buzzes during the weekday as Downtown employees e headquarter o ce building for Magic Leap 3.0 enjoy lunch under a grove of shade trees, while at pierces the sky. e tower generates more energy than night the park’s walkways emit a soothing glow having it uses, wrapped in a biophilic skin that simultaneously absorbed energy from the daytime sun. Collaboration is King e eighth grade class president from DowntownFTL Middle School (“home of the Tarpons”) convenes a meeting of the Flagler Village civic association, the District 2 Commissioner, local shop owners and the chairwoman of the DDA. eir agenda has one item — to plan the fourth annual “FTLontheRise Startup Convention,” which brings more than 5,000 global visitors to the Florida Panthers hockey arena in Downtown Fort Lauderdale every year to learn how our region became the leader in innovation and community building.

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BY JUAN RODRIGUEZ Business Operations Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale Transportation and Mobility Department DRIVING IMAGE AND INNOVATION THROUGH TRANSPORTATION 2020 TO BRING NEW WAYS TO BIKE AND WALK AROUND FORT LAUDERDALE

he phrase “image is everything” is epitomized by e ort, LauderTrail will seek input from the the dynamic landscape of Fort Lauderdale. As Mockingbird Trail and other trail groups to maximize T we begin a new year, the City’s Transportation connectivity options. and Mobility Department is embracing this evolution In addition to these projects, the Transportation through a number of game-changing projects that will and Mobility Department recently refurbished the rede ne the image of Fort Lauderdale as a multi-modal Riverwalk Center Garage, located in the heart of city of tomorrow. downtown Fort Lauderdale. Originally built in the Foremost among these exciting initiatives is the 1970s as the City Park Garage, the facility has served upcoming Tunnel Top Plaza, an iconic project that as a central parking location for the many businesses, will create a unique downtown destination where the restaurants, and cultural institutions that surround it. Riverwalk meets Las Olas Boulevard. Overlooking the As part of the revitalization e ort, local artist Carrie historic Henry E. Kinney Tunnel, this one-of-a-kind Bennett was commissioned to create a mural there. e green space will be a landmark in the heart of the City vibrant artwork combined with lighting and painting and will include public art, water features and open enhancements gives the landmark garage a fresh spaces that will improve safety, enhance pedestrian updated and inviting image. mobility and celebrate the image of Fort Lauderdale as a The Riverwalk Center Garage is not the only walkable, bikeable city. parking facility that has changed the look and And speaking of bikeability, Fort Lauderdale’s feel of an area in the City. Recently, the Las Olas LauderTrail working group is making tremendous Garage celebrated the one-year anniversary of its progress toward designing and developing an urban grand opening! Since December 2018, thousands shared-use trail that will connect various local and of neighbors and visitors have arrived at the garage regional destinations throughout the city. e group before enjoying our world-class beach. has already proposed a core route that would feature e City also recently launched the Seabreeze Tram to 6.5 miles of new facilities linking 17 neighborhoods, 26 conveniently transport people and their gear from the parks, 11 schools, and much more. In a collaborative garage to the newly completed Las Olas Oceanside Park. With a stunning light display, central location and connection to neighboring attractions, the Las Olas Garage is a must-see when visiting Fort Lauderdale Beach. As we head full steam into 2020, Fort Lauderdale remains a city on the move with more exciting transportation and mobility developments on the way. ese transformative projects will help us achieve our ultimate vision of becoming the “City You Never Want to Leave!” PHOTO PROVIDED CITY BY OF FORT LAUDERDALE

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Each franchise is independently owned and operated. | U.S. DOT NO. 2586513 H 28 MEET THE NAMESAKES OF SEVERAL OF FORT LAUDERDALE’S PARKS LAUDERDALE’S FORT OF SEVERAL OF NAMESAKES THE MEET CONVENTIONS NAMING Harbor Beach, assisted with Alexander Ramsey “Sandy” “Sandy” Ramsey Alexander with assisted Beach, Harbor oversaw depression, development the of during housing low and income for bridges funding federal He secured a just 1928, in 1926 hurricane. Attorney devastating er the Park English George of Fame. Hall Swimming International the Complex, and Aquatic Lauderdale Fort the park, for this Lauderdale of Fort City to the donated land the He operated Inn. Olas Las hotel, the tourist rst 1917, in Bridge the build Intracoastal Olas and Las rst Taylor 1914. Hugh as from early as Birch He helped bought had partner his he lots and selling developer Park D.C. Alexander access to public beaches. for as well as for education African-Americans and care health for pushed better Bass dentist. African-American Bass Park for her. named library asmall has also Year of 1975 the in and Citizen Lauderdale Fort named She was Society. Historical Lauderdale Fort the and city's the Church, 1919 club, the garden rst Club, Study Park Beck Annie parks and their naming history. history. naming their and parks Wehistory. afew into of our hope you enjoy aglimpse a Lauderdale’s on Fort impact an er people who made named are of come them from? Many names park of our have you wondered ever issue, where some of this theme appreciative. one deeply of we you are and every and each from support the without not possible would be George W. English Jr. became the Fort Lauderdale City City Lauderdale Fort W. the Jr.George became English CliDavid beach early an ord “D.C.” was Alexander Broward County’s was Lynwood Bass James rst Episcopal Saints' All of afounder the was Beck Annie In keeping with the Fort Lauderdale Image Makers Makers Image Lauderdale Fort the with keeping In

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BY MEREDITH CLEMENTS Marketing Director, Broward Cultural Division IMAGE. MORE THAN A PRETTY PICTURE. LOOKING BACK ON RECENT GROWTH WITH AN OVERVIEW OF THE PRESENT AND A NOD TO THE FUTURE

enjoy using the new year as a time to re ect on online survey that will help us incorporate public growth and change. And this issue’s highlight on our feedback into our grants system. I community’s image makers provides a timely subject. • The Division’s Community Engagement section In my 12 years of living in Fort Lauderdale, I’ve seen uses the arts to address specific community needs. constant change and growth. is past year has been a This includes supporting partnership roles with particularly stimulating period of progress in the arts myriad organizations dedicated to ensuring the that re ects the increasing diversity among the many arts play a critical part in the region’s growth and individuals, organizations and businesses that make development. up our community. We’re thrilled to start the new year • Marketing and external relations work on multiple with initiatives that re ect this diversity and growth in platforms to increase visibility, awareness and the community. engagement with Broward’s arts. Via our two Here at the Cultural Division, we’ve embarked upon websites (Broward.org/Arts and ArtsCalendar.com), some re ection of our own, which feels like an apropos we are able to provide consistent and informative time to share an overview of our current initiatives: content. We are committed to supporting Broward’s • Broward’s award-winning Public Art & Design many artists and organizations while also program was launched in 1976, with the vision of communicating the many cultural opportunities beautifying a rapidly developing Broward County. available for the more than 2 million residents. Today, it administers an average of 80 art projects rough our Cooperative Marketing Program, annually, that include important conservation we provide nancial support to nonpro t cultural projects. More than 260 public artworks are located organizations and institutions toward the purchase throughout the region, installed at public libraries of advertising and marketing initiatives. ere’s also to county parks and courthouses to Port Everglades a large professional development component that and the airport. o ers educational opportunities for those who work • Our grants provide more than $5 million each year in the creative industries. in support to more than 100 local organizations and Growth and change in our communities is facilitated artists in their cultural and professional missions. by the businesses here and every one of us. e Cultural e Cultural Division is working to continually Division is grateful to have a leadership role in how the improve our grant funding process to make it as arts shape not just the aesthetics but also the contents accessible and equitable as possible in today’s ever and future of our communities. evolving cultural landscape and economy. In 2020, Here’s to looking back on what Fort Lauderdale has we look forward to rolling out a series of community accomplished in 2019 and if it’s any indication of what dialogues throughout the County, as well as an 2020 will look like, there are no limits to our horizon.

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his month, the 160 state senators and representatives like the Housing Authority of Fort Lauderdale, which I who make up our Florida Legislature will gather chair, with fewer resources to help pay for new initiatives T at the state capitol for another legislative session. that expand housing opportunities for our community’s Over the next two months, state lawmakers will grapple low-income and working-class families. e point is with a variety of important issues – from pay raises for housing initiatives need to be fully funded. teachers to requiring employers to use E-Verify to catch Finding a ordable and moderately priced housing undocumented immigrants in the workplace. in many parts of Florida is already at a crisis level. e e business community has its priorities – a wish list usual benchmark for housing payments is 30 percent of bills and budget items that would continue to add new or less of one’s monthly income. Yet, according to the job opportunities and improve Florida’s already strong 2019 Home Matters Report from the Florida Housing economy. However, if I had my druthers, my wish for Coalition, there are 921,928 households in the state that this legislative session would be a simple one: use the pay more than 50 percent of their income on housing – William E. Sadowski A ordable Housing Trust Fund for far more than what’s considered “a ordable.” housing initiatives and only housing initiatives. South Florida is one of the least a ordable metropolitan e Sadowski fund was created to use documentary areas, according to the U.S. Census, and the median tax stamp revenue to pay for new housing development price for a house in Broward County $310,000 and rent at and initiatives, and over the past 25 years, the fund has $1,800, is still way too high for many residents living in generated $5.9 billion for that purpose. Unfortunately, our county, particularly those individuals and families state lawmakers have used the fund as a proverbial living at or near the poverty level. “cookie jar” to pay for other unrelated expenses. Since If the Legislature would commit to using Sadowski the fund’s inception, they took $2 billion and used the funds for housing, the bene ts would be extraordinary. money for such things as balancing the state budget or A fully funded housing budget is expected to create underwriting corporate tax cuts. 30,000 jobs and generate more than $4 billion in For 12 consecutive years, our lawmakers have raided economic bene ts, according to the Florida Housing the Sadowski funds, leaving local housing organizations Coalition, a statewide housing advocacy group whose support of using the Sadowski trust fund solely for housing keeps falling on deaf ears. Full funding also would give local housing organizations the resources to encourage the development of workforce housing and provide subsidies to help rst-time buyers, seniors and persons with disabilities nd a ordable places to live. e security of having a home is a win- win proposition. It not only builds stronger, more livable communities, but it also generates tax resources for state and local co ers. Unfortunately, protecting the one funding source that can make that possible hasn’t been a legislative priority. at must change. Credit Gov. Ron DeSantis for again proposing a budget that uses all $387 million in the Sadowski Trust Fund for housing needs. e Legislature should make history by making sure that the housing trust fund is spent on its intended purpose — housing. PHOTO FREEPIK BY

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ith historic names like Napoleon Bonaparte So, in 1964 construction began on the 17-story tower Broward and Frank and Ivy Stranahan, as well as designed by long-time Phillips Petroleum architect Whigh-pro le gures like H. Wayne Huizinga and Richard F. Humble. As a decidedly cosmopolitan Kenneth Stiles in uencing the development and growth detail to rival the Fountainebleau and Eden Roc hotels, of Fort Lauderdale, its easy to overlook lesser known Humble crowned the tower with a star-burst rotating individuals who nevertheless have le lasting impacts on restaurant and lounge that turned 360 degrees every 66 the City of Fort Lauderdale. minutes – ever the company man. Unequivocally, Pier 66 is the most iconic building in the e space-age tower opened in 1965 and quickly Fort Lauderdale skyline, and many are familiar with its became a “Landmark for Fun in Fort Lauderdale.” It was humble beginnings as a Phillips 66 fuel dock in 1957. Soon the rst building in Fort Lauderdale to exceed 15 stories, a er, in 1959 however, the property began to evolve into a and travel pamphlets proclaimed, “Paris has its tower, world-class resort with a 100-slip marina, restaurant, and so have London and Seattle. But Fort Lauderdale has a two-story hotel. Pier 66’s reputation and footprint grew tower you can live in – royally, Pier 66.” during those in uential years in the early 1960s, as did Humble lived in Kansas his entire life. He and his the need for more rooms. While advertisements touted wife and children lived near Bartlesville, where Phillips the original Pier 66 Motor Hotel as a “Fabulous 22-acre Petroleum had its headquarters. roughout his waterway wonderland” with 102 luxurious hotel rooms, career, he designed mostly o ce buildings around the two pools, ve cocktail lounges, and a private par three golf country for the company and a transportation center in course, it still lacked the architectural sophistication of the Bartlesville. Pier 66 was the only hotel he ever designed. competing Miami resorts. He died in 2011 at the age of 86. Now owned by Joe Lewis’ Tavistock Development Company, Pier 66 is currently under major renovation. A proposed plan calls for up to 750 residential units, 384 hotel rooms, 150,000 square feet of commercial space, and 4,000 square feet of marina space and boat slips. Severely damaged by Hurricane Irma, the tower is being renovated while the developer seeks historic designation for the hotel. For half a century people have been making memories and celebrating special events in this landmark building with the spectacular 360-degree views. It has witnessed milestones and special occasions of every measure and for some locals, dining there was a rite of passage. It is immediately recognizable and uniquely Fort Lauderdale, thanks to the bold, sophisticated, and now timeless design of Richard F. Humble. Fortunately, as it continues in its restoration, a whole new generation can anticipate enjoying the view from the top. PHOTO JASON BY LEIDY

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t seems that most people have some type of hobby. For some, it might be gardening while for others it could Ibe something as extreme as skydiving. en there are those unique artists whose hobby becomes a passion that eventually becomes a full-time avocation. Tricia Rutsis was a successful public relations consultant working with clients throughout South Florida who also painted in her free time. However, as her love of painting grew, she wanted to do it somewhere other than her little home studio where she was alone with her canvas and palette. She envisioned a concept where talented artists could have a beautiful, well- equipped working studio with enough room to paint yet intimate enough so ideas could ourish and friendships Artists Elaine Krupnick, Cindy Eden, Tricia Rutsis could grow. But where could she nd such a place? and Hitomi Saito in the Brush Strokes studio Enter e Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. ere she found While the studio doesn’t have any o cial operating a 1,600-square-foot storage room in the Mango Garage. hours, anyone is welcome to stop in and observe the artists A er three months of renovations and a lot of e ort, it while they are working. If they have questions about or are was transformed into Brush Strokes – A Working Artists interested in another artists’ work, whoever is in the studio Studio. Here, 14 part-time and professional artists came will happily answer their questions or even help to sell that together to create some amazing works of art. piece of art even though it is not their own. at’s right, professional and part-time artists call Another feature of the studio are the workshops Brush Strokes home. ese individuals are former taught by art instructors from around the world. ey CEOs, entrepreneurs, attorneys, business executives and include Robert Johnson, Vlad Yeliseyev, Qiang Huang community philanthropists who, like Tricia, enjoyed and the late Ken Auster. painting as a hobby and transformed themselves into Now, nearly 10 years into what was originally a leap of full-time artists. Former attorney Elaine Krupnick is faith, Brush Strokes has become one of the most unique one of those artists. “I love painting with other people,” spaces in Fort Lauderdale. Many designers, collectors she said. “It gives me inspiration for my work and they and area residents regularly visit the studio as well as o er the best advice as well.” people who are looking for that special gi . Connie Commette always wanted to be an artist and “People keep nding us,” Rutsis said, “and once even studied it in college, but soon realized that making they’re here, they never want to leave.” During my visits a living as a professional artist can be challenging. to Brush Strokes, you can see that they are not just a roughout her career as an o ce manager for a law group of artists, but a family of like-minded individuals rm, she always painted in her spare time. Today, when with a passion for this hobby they managed to turn into she is not competing in sailboat racing around the a lifestyle. world with her husband, she is at Brush Strokes two to three times per week. Small Business Stats “I love it here because I’m not isolated and no one is BRUSH STROKES – A WORKING ARTISTS STUDIO better than anyone else,” “No divas here,” she said. “No Owners: Tricia Rutsis divas,” Rutsis chimed in. Founded: 2009 Brush Strokes is a collaborative environment. e Fun fact: Brush Strokes has opened a pop-up gallery in The Galleria artists hold regular meetings to decide on vision, policy, and has six upcoming shows at Fort Lauderdale City Hall. where to hold art shows, and on the rare occasion when Number of employees: 14 resident artists there is a vacancy, they interview prospective artists. Address: 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954) 610-3880 e artists have exhibited in both juried and solo shows Phone: Website: www.brushstrokesaworkingartistsstudio.com throughout the United States. PHOTOS JASON BY LEIDY

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hat “makes” a city’s image? Is it the people who drive the community meetings and create the businesses? Is it the overall look of the downtown architecture? Or is it something more concrete (pun intended), like the Wave Wall W along Fort Lauderdale Beach? Frankly, it’s a di cult question to answer, so we asked Fort Lauderdale’s community leaders in several di erent sectors to share with us what makes Fort Lauderdale special to them.

Tourism a rapid pace, but there is a still a Stacy Ritter hometown feel to Fort Lauderdale. President/CEO Among all the visitors, you still see Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau familiar faces while walking down Las Olas Boulevard and that’s really special. What makes Fort Lauderdale special or unique? You don’t get that in neighboring cities. e people. Fort Lauderdale is a true melting pot and Other coastal cities: Fort Lauderdale the colorful tapestry we’ve woven is re ective of this. stands out among other coastal cities for Broward County is home to two million people speaking our eclectic mix of cultures, progressive over 40 languages and this unique blending of cultures is attitude and the ability to experience mirrored in Fort Lauderdale. You don’t have to visit speci c a microcosm of communities in a one-mile stretch from neighborhoods to be immersed in di erent cultures, because Downtown to the beach. In just 5 minutes, you can go from they are harmoniously intermingled here. the 30th story of a condominium, past our arts districts, How would you describe Fort Lauderdale’s “image”? shopping and waterfront homes right to a blanket on the Is it based on water, on hospitality, on architecture, or sand. something else? What would that be? What would make Fort Lauderdale better? Water permeates everything we do. We’re surrounded by With such incredible growth in the community, the ocean, a river and canals, all connecting this vibrant, infrastructure is an area where we need to keep up. As evolving city. ere’s something about water that draws someone who lives and works in the City, I would say people to live and play in an area. I know it’s what brought people perceive infrastructure as having the greatest need me here. for improvement. If you could live anywhere else, where would that be? Describe Fort Lauderdale: I just love Italy, especially Rome. I speak Italian and In one word: Idyllic visit on holiday with my family when I can. e city is In one sentence: Fort Lauderdale is a diverse, welcoming captivating and it’s steeped in ancient history, plus you and vibrant cosmopolitan beach destination with nearly can’t nd a bad meal there. perfect weather year round. What sets Fort Lauderdale apart from: Other South Florida cities: We’re expanding at such PHOTO NICK BY SCALZO

40 JANUARY40 JANUARY 2020 • GORIVERWALK.COM2020 • GORIVERWALK.COM Dining live and work in Fort Lauderdale are Aaron Abramo truly committed to the betterment of Director of Operations the community. ey not only invest e Restaurant People their time and energy here, but also build their homes and families here. What makes Fort Lauderdale special or unique? Other coastal cities: e New River Fort Lauderdale is unique because of its location and Intracoastal Waterway. More than and all that it can o er. It’s at the epicenter of boating, just a scenic route, these are gateways to entertainment, and popular attractions, but o ers a balance restaurants and entertainment along the with a strong sense of community. water. ere’s also a history of the river How would you describe Fort Lauderdale’s “image”? that our city was built upon, and I think you experience that Fort Lauderdale has become a bustling city of culinary with every trip you take whether on the Water Taxi, private exploration and excitement, set a backdrop of sweeping boat or a simple stroll along the Riverwalk. of waterways. It’s continually growing and attracting What would make Fort Lauderdale better? new developers, businesses and visitors. I can say that I’m I feel Fort Lauderdale will bene t from continual new proud to be a part of an organization that has helped foster development by people that have lived and worked in Fort this growth. Since 1997, e Restaurant People have been Lauderdale for a long time. I think we have a great location serving the community with innovative restaurants and that can allow Fort Lauderdale to become one of the nightlife destinations, which has helped pave the way for greatest city in the U.S. other hospitality professionals. Describe Fort Lauderdale: If you could live anywhere else, where would that be? In one word: Growing On a yacht that is based out of Fort Lauderdale. In one sentence: Fort Lauderdale has a strong sense What sets Fort Lauderdale apart from: of community with limitless potential for growth and Other South Florida cities: Its people. e people that development.

Marine industry of other coastal cities where you can Phil Purcell touch a foreign country in America like CEO/President we can. And so we do that and have Marine Industries Association of South Florida great experiences with the Bahamas. So Fort Lauderdale is this unique What makes Fort Lauderdale special or unique? geographically superior place that I can From my perspective with the marine industry yachting get to any major city in the U.S. (I can and marine businesses as a whole. I think of yachting get to) New York, Chicago, Houston businesses, I think of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, which within two and a half hours, and do is the biggest water boat show the world. And I think of all business, and still come home the same the other marine businesses that go along with it. I see Fort day. Lauderdale as a city in its infancy and getting ready to put e marine industry is the backdrop of this city called a stake in the ground in the six largest metropolitan area in the Venice of America. e New River is the backdrop the country and maybe be the leader in the region since it to this city, that now you're seeing an activated. You're sits right in the middle, between Palm beach and Miami. seeing Riverwalk get more traction. You're seeing the What sets Fort Lauderdale apart from other South redevelopment along the river on the north side. And then Florida cities? on the south side you see that combined city and county It's got this fresh palette. You've got the third largest campus right o Broward Boulevard. barrier reef in the world. You have the Everglades to What would make Fort Lauderdale better? the west. You have Palm Beach to the north, Miami e main thing I think Fort Lauderdale needs is money to the south. It's got two major airports, including the spent east of Interstate 95 on infrastructure, like a New River executive airport, the busiest private airport. With the bridge and a bridge over Broward Boulevard because that'll Fort Lauderdale International Airport, I can y anywhere help the region out. at will create general regionalism. in the world and I can get o my plane and be in a hotel Describe Fort Lauderdale: room or in a business meeting Downtown in 20 minutes. In one word: Opportunity. So, it's a very unique city that I don't believe everyone truly In one sentence: Fort Lauderdale o ers opportunity understands all the advantages it really has. for whatever you do, whether you're a lawyer, a doctor, What would you say sets Fort Lauderdale apart from a teacher, a person that just moved here from another other coastal cities in the United States? country. It's a tremendous opportunity because of its e ocean. It's a jump to the Bahamas. Look at how geographic superiority. Fort Lauderdale has an openness (Hurricane) Doreen a ected the Abacos and Marsh Harbor and willingness to accept new people not necessarily and our connectivity to those people. ere are not a lot de ned by any one culture.

40 JANUARY 2020 • GORIVERWALK.COM GORIVERWALK.COM • JANUARY 2020 41 Hospitality our amazing weather to the equation, Heiko Dobrikow there is simply no reason to move. Executive Vice President and General Manager What sets Fort Lauderdale apart: e Las Olas Company and Riverside Hotel I believe that our Fort Lauderdale metropolis o ers something for What makes Fort Lauderdale special or unique? everybody. We know that Fort Fort Lauderdale has been made famous for its beautiful Lauderdale’s quality of life not only beaches, unique waterways, vibrant Las Olas shopping brings retirees to our city, but our district and the year-round events along Riverwalk and exciting Downtown brings the younger parks. It never seems to surprise me how beautiful A1A is generations that look for a place they with its beachfront promenade and breathtaking sunrises. can work, play and raise a family. We are fortunate to have Being the Venice of America, it is simply remarkable to an international airport that is an ever-growing economic take a Water Taxi and learn much about the many yachts engine for our community, coupled with the adjacent Port docked in front of multi-million dollar mansions. e Everglades that brings not only domestic travelers, but also world knows that the Crown Jewel of Fort Lauderdale is Las international ones as well as a huge cargo business. Olas Boulevard with its many options for unique dining Now that we are moving forward with the expansion of experiences, one-of-a-kind art galleries and a wide array our convention center and hotel, our community will have of retail shops. Not many cities can say that they have a to ability to market itself even more in the global market. vibrant downtown, as well as a relaxing beach experience. Our city has not only grown because of the marine and How would you describe Fort Lauderdale’s “image”? hospitality industries, but we are attacking businesses For me Fort Lauderdale’s image is a chic and relaxing in the sectors of technology, life science, aviation, experience with a touch of genuine hospitality. Over the manufacturing and more. In order for our business climate years Fort Lauderdale has changed from the Spring Break to remain strong with need to continue with our very Capital to an upscale, diverse and re ned community. Our collaborative nature between government, businesses and city loves to bring a multitude of events and experiences to our residents. A tipping point for our community is the all that enjoy living here or just stopping by for a visit. Even implementation of a robust transportation plan, now that though our city has had some positive building growth of the we are levying the extra sales tax penny. years, it seems not to lose its personalized feel for all. When What would make Fort Lauderdale better? one looks at our signature events, such as Winterfest Boat As a world-class community, we have a responsibility to Parade, Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Riptide protect it from threats that are coming our way. We have Festival, Fort Lauderdale Air and Sea Show, Las Olas Wine to become a more resilient community that is going to and Food Festival, Tortuga Festival and many more, the Fort tackle the issues of housing a ordability, e cient mobility, Lauderdale experience is balance by our historic district, improved education quality, proper management of our museums, Art and Entertainment District and world class water and sea level rise. We need to work together with our performance at the Broward Center of Performing Arts. South Florida neighbors, such as Miami-Dade and Palm If you could live anywhere else, where would that be? Beach, to ensure we are implementing the best solutions ere is clearly a reason why I have chosen South Florida that will not only bene t our city, but our region. as my home and would not consider living anywhere else. Describe Fort Lauderdale: Our SoFlo region provides us with a bountiful playground In one word: Alive on land or on water lled with international and diverse In one sentence: Fort Lauderdale is a global hub for communities that provide an ever so interesting life. Add business that one can call home.

Business What sets Fort Lauderdale apart from: Marc Cannon Other South Florida cities: Big town Executive vice president with a local feel AutoNation Other coastal cities: High-end redevelopment of the beach with living, What makes Fort Lauderdale special or unique? restaurants and entertainment. It’s a big city with a small town feel. e energy of What would make Fort Lauderdale downtown and folks living, working and playing all with better? in blocks. More owers and green. How would you describe Fort Lauderdale’s “image”? Describe Fort Lauderdale: It’s the combination of water, sun and a vibrant work In one word: Relaxed. environment If you could live anywhere else, where would that be? San Diego

42 JANUARY 2020 • GORIVERWALK.COM The Riverwalk comes alive the first Sunday of each month with three stages showcasing talented local jazz ensembles. The Sunday Jazz Brunch is sponsored by Revolution Live, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and Stephens Distributing. FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ESPLANADE PARK | 400 SW 2ND STREET PEDAL, PEDAL, PEDAL YOUR BOAT THE PARTY TAKES TO THE WATER WITH PADDLE PUB

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hether you hop on a Cycle Party group there is a big paddle wheel between the two pontoon bicycle, paddle down the New River on a logs in the rear,” Haerting said. “It is all connected to W standup paddleboard or take to the water the chain drive from the pedaling seats. It's geared at a in a kayak around Fort Lauderdale, you’re likely level that makes it easy enough so you still get enough gathering steam thanks to a Chris Haerting power on it. Depending on the locations (in the water), endeavor. obviously and the tide and current, there will always A xture of Riverwalk’s unique brand of activity going to be a backup motor.” partnered with fun, Haerting has ventured on yet Paddle Pub will start launching from a location on another moving endeavor: Paddle Pub. the New River, but eventually, cruises will be o ered Launched along the New River, Haerting will o er from a spot on the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort a paddle-powered pontoon boat for tours beginning Lauderdale. Tours last for two hours, and guests are Jan. 1. Helmed by a boat captain licensed for a 100- welcome to bring their own cooler full of beer, wine or ton vessel, Paddle Pub has 20 seats, with 12 of those seltzers (no liquor is allowed) and snacks. paddling. e party cruises are available as mixers Eventually, Haerting looks to add twists to the (from $40 a person) to group tours ($650). Paddle Pub tours, such as dinner cruises and scavenger “ e boat sits at 35 feet long and 10 feet wide and hunts. For now, Paddle Pub will start in Fort Lauderdale but will soon expand to Miami and Key West. IF YOU GO: Paddle Pub 220 S.W. Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954) 372-2900 From $40 a person [email protected] www.paddlepub.com/fort-lauderdale PHOTOS PROVIDED PADDLE BY PUB LLC

44 JANUARY 2020 • GORIVERWALK.COM SAVE THE DATE! SISTRUNK PARADE & FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 ALONG FORT LAUDERDALE’S HISTORIC SISTRUNK BOULEVARD

SISTRUNK 5K 7:00 AM The Sistrunk Parade and Festival kicks off bright and early with the 5th Annual Chris Smith All-Star Classic Sistrunk 5K Run/Walk. The event takes place at 7:00 a.m. at Delevoe Park, located at 2520 Sistrunk Boulevard.

PARADE 9:00 AM The parade begins at Lincoln Park (Sistrunk and NW 19 Avenue) and travels east down Sistrunk to NW 10 Avenue with marching bands, step teams, classic cars, decorative floats, and more!

FESTIVAL 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM The Sistrunk Festival takes place from 10:30 am - 7:00 pm along Sistrunk Boulevard from NW 9 Avenue to NW 12 Avenue featuring live bands, a kids zone, family activities, merchandise, food vendors, and more!

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Sightseeing Tours of Historic Fort Lauderdale: First Hotel, Pioneer Home & Schoolhouse nestled on the banks of the New River. OPEN EVERY DAY 10 AM – 4PM.

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46 JANUARY 2020 • GORIVERWALK.COM WINTER CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 11 SING! DANCE! ACT! LEARN!

Visit our VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE at BrowardCenter.org/classes The Broward Center for the Performing Arts o ers classes, workshops and special programs for PRESCHOOLERS, KIDS, TEENS and ADULTS. BrowardCenter.org/classes 954.414.6904 [email protected]

Visit Fort Lauderdale's Art Museum on Las Olas!

October 27, 2019 - July 5, 2020

Happy! is sponsored by Dr. David and Linda Frankel, the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation and Funding Arts Broward, Inc. Hotel partner: The Dalmar Hotel.

I PAINT MY REALITY: SURREALISM IN LATIN AMERICA November 17, 2019 - June 30, 2020

Exhibitions and programs at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale are made possible in part by a challenge grant from the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation. Funding is also provided by the City of Fort Lauderdale, Wege Foundation, AutoNation, Community Foundation of Broward, Paddock Family Foundation, Funding Arts Broward, Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is accredited by the American Association of Museums.

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esides a very clever and apt play on words (it’s look indulgent, from g and tru e to lobster. Sunday brunch pronounced like yacht), this latest brainchild of is also in the planning phase. Brestauranteur Mike Linder and his business partner Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through ursday Mitch Amsterdam has everything you look for in South and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Happy hour Florida dining — well, except the actual ocean. fans rejoice and remember 9-5-4. No, not the area code. $9 e decor, by designer Pam Manhas with its nod to apps, $5 drinks and $4 domestic bottles and dra s. Happy beach blues and pale yellows, is crisp, cheerful and literally hour times start at 4 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. And with the breezy because of a large open glass door that leads to a selection at this bar you will be doubly “happy.” We tried wraparound patio with stunning views of yachts at anchor. a spritz cocktail that featured a hit of gin and tropical e inside seating is about 80, but the outside area can seat mango topped with Prosecco (what could be bad?) and a 150-plus. And where else would you take an out-of-town spice rimed, not too sweet, margarita called a LMSea. guest but a location like this — so you can gloat about living ere is a $5 valet service for the restaurant. Self-parking in Fort Lauderdale without saying a word? You can also is ample but might be daunting during lunch as workers are take your boat to the location, but it was suggested that you well, working. Evening parking is wide open and we were check with the dockmaster before you do to assure space. told that the “reserved” signs are only for daytime parking. e menu is casual; great tastes without pretension. We A grand opening is planned for March 2020 when the loved the Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Honey Vinaigrette spacious and dog-friendly outside bar area will be ready to (even haters of this veg like this appetizer) and the Smoked open. ey also plan to launch a separate, more extensive Fish Dip was a visual and gustatory treat — served with crispy dinner menu around the same time. ere can never be lavosh and pickled onions. To use a three letter word – “yum.” too much of a good thing! e salad selection features large main dish combos, with and If we could use another three-letter word to describe without meat or sh. We can only speculate on the sandwiches YOT, it would be “WOW.” See for yourself. (we were stu ed) but with everything from Cuban sandwiches to mahi-mahi, lobster and a choice of huge burgers, you can IF YOU GO: nd something for everyone. e “large plate” selection is YOT Bar and Kitchen limited — emphasis is on casual — but varies from mussels to 2015 S.W. 20th Street | Fort Lauderdale steak. Pizza will be “embarking soon” and the topping combos (954) 953-9000 www.yotlmc.com PHOTO PROVIDED YOT BY PHOTO PROVIDED YOT BY PHOTO COURTNIE BY HELLER PHOTO PROVIDED YOT BY PHOTO PROVIDED YOT BY PHOTO COURTNIE BY HELLER

48 JANUARY 2020 • GORIVERWALK.COM BITES & SIPS TEAM RENÉE K. QUINN, PENNY SANFILIPPO and JONNY ALTOBELL A TOAST TO THE NEW YEAR REVISITING CLASSIC COCKTAILS, SOUTH FLORIDA-STYLE

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appy New Year cocktails! My new series will feature oak bourbon barrels, port wine casks and Spanish sherry a spirited discussion with a local bartender exploring casks, it is further aged in bourbon barrels. e extra Hclassic cocktails with insider tips and twists you can aging adds a spicy nish. experience or create yourself. Ciao! SMOKED RUM OLD FASHIONED, CLASSIC TWIST SPIRIT SERIES: Rum Inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s spirit of adventure, SIP RUM COCKTAILS AT: Papa’s Pilar Rum is cra ed for those with a restless spirit • Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits, Ritz-Carlton who seek exploits of epic proportions, much like Papa Fort Lauderdale Beach himself. Papa was a man of many things — an author, • Del Frisco’s Grille on Las Olas Boulevard storyteller, sportsman, adventurer — but one thing he • Bravo Peruvian Cuisine in Wilton Manors was not was a spectator. Papa’s Pilar is an homage to • Even Keel Fish & Oyster in north Fort Lauderdale Hemingway’s adventures and an inspiration for yours.

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CLASSIC COCKTAIL: Daiquiri Rum • Sugar • Lime ree simple ingredients make this cool cocktail a staple in South Florida. How they are mixed and garnished set this cocktail apart. JP used my favorite, a special edition expression of custom barrelled Papa’s Pilar Dark, which, a er solera aging in American Daiquiri Smoked Rum Old Fashioned

SPIRITED TIP: recommend mixing a daiquiri with a simple syrup made By Andy Borbely, Papa’s Pilar Brand Ambassador from unre ned cane sugar (I'm partial to unre ned, golden Louisiana cane sugar). Re ned, white sugar will So when it comes to the classic daiquiri (rum, sugar, taste one-dimensional and merely sweet because it has lime), a lot of bartenders jump straight into conversations been stripped of all the character of the cane. Unre ned about balance. While it's important to walk the line of sugar cane sugar retains its calcium, magnesium, spirit, sweetness, and sour, preference and personal taste phosphorus, and iron as well as the character of the rear their heads quite quickly. One person's "a little too cane itself. is natural character allows the avors of a sweet" o en hits another person's bullseye. To this end I daiquiri to mingle and integrate creating a daiquiri whose believe it's more important to have a relationship with a total is greater than the sum of its parts. good bartender than to squabble over "proper" proportions. I believe the single most relevant factor in making a quality daiquiri is to scrutinize the limes and the sugar. CHECK OUT WWW.GORIVERWALK.COM FOR MORE SPIRITED #BITES+SIPS AND RECIPES. Limes should be thin-skinned and smooth, giving up their JOIN RENÉE’S #CONSPIRITORS BY FOLLOWING HER ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM (SPIRITEDSFL) juice easily. AND HER FACEBOOK PAGE, SPIRITED SOUTH Kick the re ned white table sugar to the curb. I highly FLORIDA. REMEMBER TO #DRINKRESPONSIBLY #GETSPIRITEDSOUTHFLORIDA

GORIVERWALK.COM • JANUARY 2020 49 EVENTS CONNECTION

GENERAL EVENTS Holiday Hangover Steve Trash Science Live! "Up" Under the Stars Donna the Buffalo January 9 January 15-16 January 18 Enjoy a movie under the stars January 2 Delicious food and drink along with live Based on his PBS Kids TV science entertainment show The Frank Gallery Distinctive, groove-heavy, dancable Historic Stranahan House Museum Broward Center for the Performing Arts (954) 392-2120 music (954) 524-4736 www.thefrankgallery.org (954) 462-0222 Broward Center for the Performing Arts www.stranahanhouse.org www.browardcenter.org (954) 462-0222 www.browardcenter.org Leo Kottke Masterworks II January 9 January 16 Kelli O’Hara with Seth Rudetsky A prolifi c, Grammy-nominated guitarist Featuring works by Bruckner and January 3 Broward Center for the Performing Arts Borenstein and Irmina Trynkos on violin Indredible music and hilarious (954) 462-0222 South Florida Symphony Orchestra Flamingo Fest www.browardcenter.org conversations Broward Center for the Performing Arts January 18-19 Parker Playhouse (954) 462-0222 See creatively decorated yard (954) 462-0222 www.browardcenter.org ornaments www.parkerplayhouse.com Flamingo Gardens Demetri Martin (954) 473-2955 www.fl amingogardens.org Romeo & Juliet Ballet January 16 January 4 The Wandering Mind Tour Parker Playhouse That Golden Girls Show! A ballet in two acts January 19 Coral Springs Center for the Arts (954) 462-0222 Little Black Dress www.parkerplayhouse.com A puppet parody (954) 344-5990 January 10-11 Broward Center for the Performing Arts www.thecentercs.com A fearlessly funning ladies’ night musical Crime Junkie (954) 462-0222 Broward Center for the Performing Arts www.browardcenter.org 32nd Annual Las Olas Art Fair January 17 (954) 462-0222 Explore a never-before told case The Kingston Trio January 4-5 www.browardcenter.org Parker Playhouse Art show January 21 Billy Joel (954) 462-0222 Keep the Music Playing Tour Howard Alan Events www.parkerplayhouse.com Broward Center for the Performing Arts Las Olas Blvd. January 10 (954) 462-0222 (561) 746-6615 The Piano Man returns Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra www.browardcenter.org www.artfestival.com Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino January 17 Hard Rock Live Nouveau fl amenco guitarist and his Michael Masci Quartet Xanadu with Ginger Minj & Jinkx (954) 937-0010 January 23 www.myhrl.com band Moonsoon Broward Center for the Performing Arts Concerts under the stars January 5 Riverwalk Stone Crab (954) 462-0222 Bonnet House Museum & Gardens A bonafi de 80’s blast www.browardcenter.org (954) 563-5393 & Seafood Festival www.bonnethouse.org Parker Playhouse January 11 (954) 462-0222 A seafood lover’s paradise Engelbert Humperdinck www.parkerplayhouse.com Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale January 23 Esplanade Park The Angel On My Shoulder Tour (954) 468-1541 JA World Uncorked Parker Playhouse www.goriverwalk.com 10th Anniversary (954) 462-0222 www.parkerplayhouse.com January 18 Serenades @ Sunset One of the top epicurian experiences in January 12 South Florida Roberto Cani String Trio Junior Achievement of South Florida Symphony of the Americas JA World Huizenga Center Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach (954) 979-7100 Celebrate the Classics (954) 335-7002 www.symphonyoftheamericas.com January 7 Roots of the Spirit VIP Reception Featuring acclaimed violinist Gareth January 18 Johnson An African inspired multi-media The Greatest Love of All Symphony of the Americas January 23 exhibition The Whitney Houston Show starring Broward Center for the Performing Arts ArtServe Belinda Davis (954) 335-7002 (954) 462-8190 Broward Center for the Performing Arts www.symphonyoftheamericas.org www.artserve.org (954) 462-0222 www.browardcenter.org Jazz in the Key of Swing The Righteous Brothers Ana Popovic January 8 January 12 January 18 Secrets & Illusions Veronica Swift and the Shelly Berg Trio Bill Medley & Bucky Heard Award-winning, hard-touring blues January 24 Gold Coast Jazz Society Coral Springs Center for the Arts guitarist Illusionist and winner of Penn & Teller Broward Center for the Performing Arts (954) 344-5990 Broward Center for the Performing Arts Fool Us, Ivan Amodei (954) 524-0805 www.thecentercs.com (954) 462-0222 Parker Playhouse www.browardcenter.org (954) 462-0222 www.parkerplayhouse.com Meat Loaf Presents BAT: The Music of Meat Loaf Jesse Cook January 12 January 24 The only tribute band endorsed by Meat One of the most infl uential fi gures in Loaf nuevo fl amenco music Broward Center for the Performing Arts Broward Center for the Performing Arts (954) 462-0222 (954) 462-0222 Disney’s Aladdin www.browardcenter.org www.browardcenter.org Trevor Noah January 8-19 Pawsitive Strides 5K January 18 The Robert Cray Band Featuring all your favorite songs January 12 Loud and Clear Tour January 24 Broadway Across America Raising funds to care for our furry friends Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Grammy winning blues, R&B and rock Broward Center for the Performing Arts Humane Society of Broward County Hard Rock Live guitarist (954) 462-0222 TY Park (954) 937-0010 Parker Playhouse www.broadwayacrossamerica.com (954) 266-6845 www.myhrl.com (954) 462-0222 www.humanebroward.org www.parkerplayhouse.com

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An Evening with Tony & Chanticleer in Concert Tapestry: A Carole King Songbook Miles of Fastball January 28 February 8 January 24 Grammy Award-winning acapella ensemble Starring Jeannie Austin One of the most celebrated rock First Presbyterian Church Coral Springs Center for the Arts bands today (954) 462-6200 (954) 344-5990 www.fi rstpres.cc www.thecentercs.com Broward Center for the Performing Arts (954) 462-0222 www.browardcenter.org Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group Lucinda Williams Jeff Foxworthy January 29 February 6 February 9 Justin Willman A fusion of music and storytelling Named America’s best songwriter by The redneck joking comedian performs Parker Playhouse Time magazine two shows January 25 Parker Playhouse Seminole Casino Coconut Creek A new breed of comic making magic (954) 462-0222 www.parkerplayhouse.com (954) 462-0222 (954) 977-6700 cool again www.parkerplayhouse.com www.casinococo.com Parker Playhouse Raphael Saadiq — Jimmy Lee Tour (954) 462-0222 January 30 Lewis Black www.parkerplayhouse.com Grammy Award-winning musician and February 6 It Gets Better Every Day Tour Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus songwriter Coral Springs Center for the Arts (The Musical) Parker Playhouse (954) 344-5990 (954) 462-0222 www.thecentercs.com January 25 www.parkerplayhouse.com With fun, free pre-show activities Diego & Drew Say I Do Broward Center for the Performing Arts February 6-16 The Pirates of Penzance (954) 462-0222 A Silver Palm Award-Winning interactive February 9 www.browardcenter.org theatrical experience By the New York Gilbert & Broward Center for the Performing Arts Sullivan Players (954) 462-0222 Broward Center for the Performing Arts www.browardcenter.org (954) 462-0222 www.browardcenter.org Madama Butterfl y Jan. 30 & Feb. 1 Trey McLaughlin and The Sounds One of Puccini’s most famous operas of Zamar Florida Grand Opera February 9 Program Two Broward Center for the Performing Arts Soul-stirring arrangement of gospel and January 25 (954) 462-0222 musical theater Company premiere of Jerome Robbins’ www.browardcenter.org Parker Playhouse I’m Old Fashioned Miranda Sings — Who Wants (954) 462-0222 Miami City Ballet The Tap Pack My Kid? www.parkerplayhouse.com January 31 February 7 Broward Center for the Performing Arts The Diary of Anne Frank (954) 462-0222 A modern day Rat Pack with world-class From the original Netfl ix series February 10 www.browardcenter.org tap Parker Playhouse Parker Playhouse (954) 462-0222 Recommended for students in grades 7-10 Steve Martin & Martin Short (954) 462-0222 www.parkerplayhouse.com Broward Center for the Performing Arts www.parkerplayhouse.com (954) 462-0222 January 25 Beethoven 250th Anniversary www.browardcenter.org The Funniest Show In Town at the Moment Celebration Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino February 7 John Pizzarelli Trio Hard Rock Live Featuring a full choir and soloists February 12 (954) 937-0010 South Florida Symphony Orchestra Back by popular demand www.myhrl.com Broward Center for the Performing Arts Gold Coast Jazz Society Groundhog Day The Musical (954) 462-0222 Broward Center for the Performing Arts Itamar Zorman & Catherine Lan Jan. 31-Feb. 16 www.browardcenter.org (954) 524-0805 January 26 2017’s Olivier Award Winner for Best www.goldcoastjazz.org The violinist and pianist perform Bach, Musical on London’s West End Frankie Valli and the Four Season Shubert and Ravel Slow Burn Theatre Company February 7-8 Broward Center for the Performing Arts Performing all your favorites and more Broward College Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bailey Hall (954) 462-0222 www.browardcenter.org Hard Rock Live (954) 201-6840 (954) 937-0010 www.baileyhall.org www.myhrl.com Roots of the Spirit Community Reception February 1 Mandy Patinkin An African inspired multi-media February 12 exhibition Diaries with Adam Be-David on Piano ArtServe Broward Center for the Performing Arts (954) 462-8190 (954) 462-0222 www.artserve.org www.browardcenter.org

Piano Battle 2019/2020 Live from Laurel Canyon Innovative Teacher Idea Expo February 8 Don Felder January 26 February 2 German pianists Andreas Kern and More than 50 original projects from area February 12 Songs and Stories of American Folk teachers Former lead guitarist of The Eagles Paul Cibis Rock Parker Playhouse Broward Center for the Performing Arts Broward Education Foundation Parker Playhouse Nova Southeastern University (954) 462-0222 (954) 462-0222 (954) 462-0222 www.parkerplayhouse.com www.browardcenter.org (754) 321-2030 www.parkerplayhouse.com www.browardeducationfoundation.org University of Miami Frost Opera Taj Mahal Quartet Kris Kristofferson Blippi Live! Theater January 27 February 4 February 8 February 13 Featuring Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley A country music icon For children between the ages of 2 and 7 Concerts under the Stars Parker Playhouse Parker Playhouse Broward Center for the Performing Arts Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (954) 462-0222 (954) 462-0222 (954) 462-0222 (954) 563-5393 www.parkerplayhouse.com www.parkerplayhouse.com www.browardcenter.org www.bonnethouse.org

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RIVERWALK RECREATION @ Riverwalk • (954) 526-5159 www.RiverwalkRec.com • A Dog's Best Friend Group Classes Jersey Boys Ongoing Youth & Adult Classes Intermediate Dog Obedience Class February 13 Revolution Live Jazz Brunch The musical that’s too good to be true • Aquatics • Dance First Sunday, 11 am — 2 pm Thursdays | 7 p.m. Coral Springs Center for the Arts • Kayaking • Sports Free, live, outdoor concert series of Masters Dog Obedience Class (954) 344-5990 • Yoga • Art local jazz artists Thursdays | 8:15 p.m. www.thecentercs.com (954) 828-7275 Esplanade Park and along the Riverwalk Esplanade Park www.fortlauderdale.gov www.fortlauderdale.gov www.adogsbestfriend.com Yacht Rock Valentines Fling February 14 Monthly Caregiver Support Group • Cycle Party Tours Featuring Ambrosia, Steven Bishop Second Thursday Everyday | Reservation required and more Support for those caring for loved ones Jump aboard a 15-person Broward Center for the Performing Arts Alzheimer’s Association Belmont Village quadracycle and experience Fort (954) 462-0222 Lauderdale in an entirely new way. www.browardcenter.org (954) 524-8500 www.cp-tours.com/fortlauderdale Masters of Illusion Free First Full Weekend Food in Motion February 15 • Bank of America Second Friday • Bike & eTrike Tours From the hit CW series and America’s cardholders receive Food trucks, artisan market and free Everyday | Reservation required largest touring magic show Free admission beer Tours are along the north and south Free First Thursdays Peter Feldman Park Coral Springs Center for the Arts (954) 785-7475 sides of the river focused on the (954) 344-5990 • Free museum admission on the fi rst Riverwalk. www.thecentercs.com Thursday of every month from 4 - 8 pm Souful Sundays After Dark www.cp-tours.com/fortlauderdale Last Sundays — Fort Lauderdale Second Sunday LIMITED ENGAGEMENT Neighbor Day Featuring South Florida’s most • EcoBoat Rentals Attack of the Bloodsuckers! • Free museum admission for highly praised singers and musicians Everyday | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Ali Cultural Arts Reservation required Through January 5 Fort Lauderdale residents (954) 786-7876 | www.aliarts.org A exhibition about mosquitoes, fl eas, (954) 525-5500 2525 Marina Bay Dr. W. ticks and other parasites www.nsuartmuseum.org Downtown Hollywood Art Walk www.ecoboatsfl .com Museum of Discovery & Science Third Saturday (954) 5000-ECO (954) 467-MODS (6637) Evening Observations Restaurants, galleries & shops, art, www.mods.org music, murals, outdoor markets & more Wednesdays Downtown Hollywood Turtle Travels Explore the stars and the universe (954) 924-2980 | www.hollywoodfl .org Through January 5 Buehler Planatarium Facinating facts about what it’s like Broward College Central Campus New River Marketplace to be a turtle (954) 201-6681 | www.broward.edu Fourth Saturday Museum of Discovery & Science Art, antiques, furnishings, jewelry (954) 467-MODS (6637) Sunset Kayak Tours and more www.mods.org Fridays History Fort Lauderdale Superpower Dogs 3D Explore the unique ecosystem of the (954) 463-4431 www.historyfortlauderdale.org Through February 28 park Experience the bravery of some of the Park & Ocean FATVillage Art Walk world’s most amazing dogs Hugh Taylor Birch State Park IMAX @ Museum of Discovery and Science (954) 563-2900 Last Saturday The signature • Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals (954) 467-MODS (6637) www.parkandocean.com www.mods.org Artwalk event in Everyday | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Green Market Pompano Beach Fort Lauderdale. Along the New River ONGOING Saturdays FATVillage Explore the yachting capital An artistically inspired day of shopping (754) 800-1640 of the world in a kayak or on a www.fl aglerartwalk.com Pompano Beach Historical Society paddleboard. Launching from Old Town Plaza Esplanade Park. Ongoing Classes www.greenmarketpompanobeach.com MASS District Art Walk • Acting/Stand-Up • Dance Last Saturday www.cp-tours.com/fortlauderdale • Music • Photography Guided Nature Walks Tour the studios of • Visual Arts • Wellness Sundays music and art south • Philosophy/Meditation Call ahead to confi rm of Sunrise (954) 462-8190 Broward County Parks & Recreation MASS District www.artserve.org (954) 866-3890 Fern Forest Nature Center www.massdistrict.com (954) 357-5198 www.broward.org

Old Town Untapped First Friday South Florida’s premiere craft beer and arts festival Ongoing Youth & Adult Classes Bailey Contemporary Arts • Fort Lauderdale Segway Tours • Computer & Programs (954) 786-7824 Everyday | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Technology Basics www.baileyarts.org • Education & Literacy Reservation required • Creation Station Gadget Lab Kids’ Corner Take a one-or two-hour Segway • Creation Station Business First Saturday tour in Fort Lauderdale on the CoworkingHub Story Time Hour Riverwalk. Training provided. (954) 357-6555 The Frank Gallery (954) 304-5746 www.browardlibrary.org (954) 392-2120 PHOTO JASON BY LEIDY www.segwayfortlauderdale.com www.TheFrankGallery.org

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