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Features 38 THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND- BIRCH STATE PARK by Alexandra Roland
53 ATHLETES AND BUSINESS by Clarissa Buch, Gabrielle Roland, and Kim Hill
62 BROWARD COUNTY MAIN LIBRARY by Alexandra Roland
64 REDEVELOPING IRELAND'S INN by Alexandra Roland
66 CAPTAIN KID by Clarissa Buch
68 BOB DRINON PREMIERS HIS CAUSE by Clarissa Buch
70 REPURPOSING YOUR LEFTOVERS by Penny Sanfilippo and Jonny Altobell
A view of the New River and the Riverwalk. Photo by Jason Leidy
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FORT LAUDERDALE'S CITY MAGAZINE 8 24 16 76 THE TEAM DOWNTOWN RIVERWALK DINING GOA PUBLICATION OF RIVERWALKRIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE VOL.11 NO.11 DECEMBER 2014 Board of Directors, staff, LOWDOWN EXCLUSIVES DESTINATION and partners by Chris Wren Power Mixer Beauty and the Feast Day of the Dead by Gabrielle Roland 9 26 Get Lit RIVERWALK SUSTAINABLE 82 MISSION Mutts & Martinis BITES DEVELOPMENT STATEMENT by Jenni Morejon Stork's Bakery, chef 84 Martha Clemons' donuts, GRW DEC 2014.indd 1 11/19/14 1:17 PM 10 EVENT Joseph's Italian Pastry A Publication of 30 Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale FROM CONNECTIONS shop, and JA World TRANSPORTATION Listing of upcoming THE CHAIR AND MOBILITY Uncorked V View of Hugh Taylor Birch by Gregory Oram activities by Renèe K. Quinn State Park by Diana Alarcon Compiled by Gabrielle Roland Photography by Jason Leidy 12 Middle River Arts 32 92 Photography ALONG DOWNTOWN THE WALK SNAPPED@ COUNCIL by Genia Duncan Ellis Social scene photos by Stephanie Toothaker
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FORT LAUDERDALE’S CITY MAGAZINE
Editor-in-Chief RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE
Editorial Board Chair GENIA DUNCAN ELLIS
Executive Editor LYNN PEITHMAN STOCK Publisher JAMIE MCDONNELL [email protected] Associate Publisher MARLA HORN LAZARUS (954) 468-1541, ext. 204
Editor ALEXANDRA ROLAND ADVERTISING & MARKETING [email protected] Riverwalk Ad Group, Inc. (954) 332-1002
Creative Director LINDA FISHER Director of Business Development [email protected] NANCY PORTO Creative Director ALEX I. GERSON [email protected]
Production Manager KELLY BAKER Regional Sales Director [email protected] GAIL SPIER [email protected] Director of Photography JASON LEIDY Middle River Arts Photography Account Manager [email protected] BETH BERNSTEIN [email protected] Calendar Editor GABRIELLE ROLAND [email protected] Account Manager SARAH SIBLEY Social Media RENEE K. QUINN [email protected] Proofreader PAUL SORENSEN DISTRIBUTION Webmaster MIKE QUINN (954) 332-1002 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jonny Altobell, Diana Alarcon, Clarissa Buch, Kim Hill, Gregory Oram, Jenni Morejon, Renée Korbel Quinn, Samantha Rojas, Gabrielle Roland, Penny Sanfilippo, Stephanie J. Toothaker, and Chris Wren
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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Mission Statement Executive Committee Mission Statement ExecutiveCourtney Callahan Committee Crush, Chair CourtneyCrush Callahan Law, Crush,P.A. Chair To be the catalyst in GregoryCrush Oram, Law, ViceP.A. Chair To be the catalyst in GregoryTower Oram, Club Vice Chair building and nurturing Pat Demos,Tower Club Secretary building and nurturing PatNorthern Demos, Trust Secretary Bank LaceyNorthern R. Brisson, Trust BankTreasurer Riverwalk as a vibrant Lacey R.Consultant Brisson, Treasurer Dave Dawson, AtConsultant Large Executive Commi ee community connected Dave Dawson,Nova Southeastern At Large Executive University Commi ee EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Connie Loewenthal,Nova Southeastern At Large University Executive Commi ee Connie Loewenthal,Clear Channel At Large South Executive Florida Commi ee by the GREGNew ORAM, CHAIR River Consultant Michael Weymouth,Clear Channel At Large South Executive Florida Commi ee e Las Olas Company RiverwalkBARBRA STERN, Fort VICE CHAIR Lauderdale Michael Weymouth, At Large Executive Commi ee TeamLaw Offices of Bohdan Neswiacheny Mark Budwig, e Las Olas Immediate Company Past Chair MOTIVATE • ACTIVATE • PARTICIPATE RiverwalkRICHARD RODRIGUEZ, Fort TREASURER Mark Budwig,S. Mark Immediate Graphics Past Chair Centuric LLC S. Mark Graphics LauderdaleDOUG TOBER, SECRETARY Board of Directors TeamGenia DuncanBroward Center Ellis for Performing Arts BoardChuck Black, ofImage360 Directors – Fort Lauderdale LACEY R. BRISSON,President/CEO CATHY DAVIS DANIELLE, Kevin Blair,Chuck Restaurant Black, Investment Image360 Consortium – Fort Lauderdale and gr8 Hospitality AT LARGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT LARGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Alexandria Brown, Stiles Property Management BB&TGenia Duncan Ellis Four D's Realty LLC Kevin Blair, Restaurant Investment Consortium and gr8 Hospitality President/CEOBrandon P. Stewart RIVERWALK CONNIE LOEWENTHAL, COURTNEY CALLAHAN CRUSH, AlexandriaJennifer Desir-Brown, Brown, Stiles Property e August Management Company AT LARGE EXECUTIVEBusiness COMMITTEE Development Manager IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR RonJennifer Centamore, Desir-Brown, Centamore eSprinkler August Company Services, Inc. FORT LAUDERDALE I Heart Media Crush Law, P.A. Kim Spellacy RonConnie Centamore, Chaney, Centamore Space Plus Sprinkler Self Storage Services, Center Inc. AccountingKim Spellacy TEAM GageConnie Couch, Chaney, Cadence Space Landscape Plus Self Arch. Storage + Urban Center Design Accounting BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gage Couch,Cathy Cadence Davis Landscape Danielle, Arch. LKQ + Urban Design GENIA DUNCAN ELLIS Cristina M. Hudson President/CEO CathyBob Davis Dugan, Danielle, EDSA LKQ CHUCK BLACK, ImageEventCristina 360-Fort Manager Lauderdale M. Hudson MICHELLE KLYMKO, Klymko Law, PA KIM SPELLACY Je Falkanger, Falkanger, Snyder, Martineau & Yates KEVIN BLAIR, RestaurantEvent Investment Manager Consortium CHIP LAMARCA, Broward County Bob Dugan, EDSA Accounting ALEXANDRIA BROWN, StilesBrandon Property Management P. Stewart M. KEVIN LAWHON, Northwestern Mutual Je Falkanger,Jacqui Falkanger, Hartne Snyder, , Starmark Martineau & Yates CRISTINA M. HUDSON Business Development Manager MARK BUDWIG,Clarissa S. Mark Graphics Buch LYNN MANDEVILLE, Holy Cross Hospital Frank Herhold, Consultant Event Manager Jacqui Hartne , Starmark RON CENTAMORE, CentamoreIntern Sprinkler Services, Inc. STEVEN MARCUS, McGlinchey Stafford KenFrank Keechl, Herhold, Kenneth Consultant E. Keechl, P.A. GABRIELLE ROLAND CONNIE CHANEY, SpaceClarissa Plus Self Storage Buch MICHAEL MARSHALL, Gray Robinson PA Administrative Manager MichelleKen Keechl, Klymko, Kenneth Arnstein E. Keechl, & Lehr P.A. LLP GAGE COUCH, CadenceInternRiverwalk Landscape Arch. Fort LauderdaleJENNI MOREJON, City of Fort Lauderdale PATRICK A. HARRIS MichelleChip Klymko,LaMarca, Arnstein Broward & County Lehr LLP + Urban305 Design S. Andrews Ave., Suite 410 LOU MUZI, Premier Beverage Business Development Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale M. KevinChip LaMarca, Lawhon, NorthwesternBroward County Mutual ROGER CRAFT, SunchaseFort Lauderdale, Group, LLC FL 33301 CHRIS PIZZO, Patriot National Insurance Group LINDA FRUITS 305 S. Andrews Ave., Suite 410 M.Lynn Kevin Mandeville, Lawhon, Northwestern Holy Cross Hospital Mutual DAVE DAWSON, Consultant JOHN ROPES, Ropes & Associates, Inc. Graphic Design Fort(954) Lauderdale, 468-1541 phone FL 33301 • (954) 468-1542 fax PAT DEMOS, Northern Trust MICKI SCAVONE, Carr Workplaces LynnSteven Mandeville, Marcus, Fowler Holy Cross White Hospital Boggs (954)[email protected] 468-1541 phone • (954) 468-1542 fax BOB DUGAN, EDSA StevenDan McCawley, Marcus, Fowler Greenberg White Traurig Boggs [email protected] MARGARETHE SORENSEN, Make-up Artist JIM DUNN,www.GoRiverwalk.com JM Lexus Jenni Morejon, City of Fort Lauderdale RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE www.GoRiverwalk.com DAVID TABB, Welcome Mat Service of Fort Lauderdale Dan McCawley, Greenberg Traurig JIM ELLIS, Elliswww.Facebook.com/GoRiverwalk Diversified, Inc. 305 S. Andrews Ave., Suite 410, www.Facebook.com/GoRiverwalkSTEPHEN K. TILBROOK, Gray Robinson, P.A. 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activities in the park such as the boot camp, dog Riverwalk in training, paddleboarding, and yoga classes and bike tours. Retrospect So, in addition to celebrating 25 years of service and 10 years of producing a first class CELEBRATE RIVERWALK’S 2014 AND magazine, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale has BY GREGORY ORAM CONTRIBUTE TO ITS FUTURE PLANS Chair, Riverwalk accomplished many things in 2014. However, Fort Lauderdale we are not stopping there. We have ambitious plans for 2015 that include the completion of s 2014 comes to a close, it gives us the north side of the Riverwalk, installation of Agreat pride to look back on the many food kiosks, information kiosks, and additional accomplishments Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale lighting. These enhancements will make the and Go Riverwalk Magazine have achieved Riverwalk more of a jewel than it is today. this year. None of these endeavors would have Won’t you consider helping Riverwalk Fort been possible without our dedicated board of Lauderdale meet its 2015 goals by making a directors, members, and staff. one-time, year-end gift today? Whether it’s While it is impossible to list all of our $25, $50, $100 or $250, your contribution is tax accomplishments in this short article, I want to deductible. You’ll know that you will have done highlight a few of our significant successes from your part to help Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s 2014. ongoing efforts to make downtown Fort The most visible accomplishment came Lauderdale a vibrant destination for everyone. in October with the launch of the Riverwalk Please call (954) 468-1541, ext. 200 to make Water Trolley. This partnership offers residents, your contribution today. Or visit www.smile. working professionals, and tourists free amazon.com/ch/65-0112666 to contribute to the connectivity across the New River at a series of Riverwalk while shopping on Amazon.com. One eight stops along the Riverwalk. half percent of your total will benefit Riverwalk Other additions include the game tables that Fort Lauderdale. were installed in September, Adirondack chairs On behalf of our board of directors, members, that debuted over the summer, and 23 additional and staff, please accept our wishes for a happy lights on the Riverwalk. These additional holiday season and a safe and prosperous new features are enhanced by the numerous ongoing year. PHOTOS BY JASON LEIDY
10 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM The original NSU campus on East Las Olas Boulevard in 1964 (inset)
IT ALL STARTED WITH A STOREFRONT, 17 STUDENTS, AND A DREAM. As different thinking and new ideas were sweeping the country in the 1960s, a group of forward thinking businessmen was bringing its own sort of radical change to higher education in South Florida. “The Oatmeal Club” gathered regularly for breakfast, and during those meetings resolved to create a world-class educational institution in the South. And from our humble beginnings in a storefront at 232 East Las Olas Boulevard in 1964, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has grown into the ninth largest private university in the nation today. Through research developments, the achievements of our alumni, a deep commitment to community service, and a $2.6 billion economic impact, NSU touches the lives of nearly everyone in Florida and beyond. We’re proud to celebrate the past 50 years, and look forward to all the future holds.
NSU AT 50 • Abraham S. Fischler School of Education • Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences • Center for Psychological Studies • Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences • College of Dental Medicine • Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences • College of Health Care Sciences • H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship • College of Medical Sciences • Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health and Justice • College of Nursing • Mailman Segal Center for Human Development • College of Optometry • Oceanographic Center • College of Osteopathic Medicine • Shepard Broad Law Center • College of Pharmacy • University School
In 1977, NSU’s original Oceanographic Center was a humble houseboat (bottom) but today includes a stunning 86,000 square-foot facil- ity (top) dedicated to coral reef research, the only one of its kind in the United States. Nova.edu/NSU50
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The Salute to Business Arts and Entertainment award Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Go Riverwalk Magazine received from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.
coffee (gourmet, we think), tea or soda. Join us in making this new addition to downtown and Riverwalk a success. The weather is lovely and it’s a great time of year to take a walk, grab a bite and enjoy the variety of offerings in downtown. The Riverwalk Water Trolley continues to be very popular and successful. It is a very convenient way to travel in the downtown Riverwalk District. The Las Olas On Nov. 6, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Inc. and Association and Go Riverwalk Magazine merchants have been were among a group of great supporters as selected organizations honored by the Greater well as our other Fort Lauderdale Chamber local businesses, arts of Commerce at the annual Salute to Business awards and entertainment ceremony. partners, schools, and The organization was more. We are thrilled singled out in the Arts and Entertainment category for its to hear the positive continued efforts to plan for feedback from the the future, assure compliance, and to act as a stimulus downtown residents, for economic development who are becoming on Riverwalk and in the frequent riders on a downtown area. By hosting a variety of daily basis. To our events, facilitating Riverwalk partners, the City activations and producing a vibrant community magazine, of Fort Lauderdale, Riverwalk continues to and Fort Lauderdale lead the efforts to build a vibrant and connected Transportation downtown. We are humbled Riverwalk Management — we to be recognized for our thank you for your on-going projects. Progress Report vision and your willingness to launch this trial program. STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT BY GENIA Holiday lighting is again installed along RIVERWALK HAPPENINGS DUNCAN ELLIS Riverwalk on both sides of the New River and President/CEO, it’s well worth an evening stroll to enjoy the Riverwalk Fort area. Lauderdale oon, stationary food kiosks will be an added Painted Intersection No. 3 at Southeast Third Sattraction on the Riverwalk, purposed for Avenue is now complete. It is another addition alternative lunch to go and outdoor dining. to a traffic calming and pedestrian safety As we go to print, we are wrapping up menus, program sponsored and funded by the City of location and time specifics, and branding but Fort Lauderdale. Projects of this sort continue we hope to be operational in December! to enhance our downtown, invite walkability, The carts are to be located at Bubier Park and demonstrate the forward thinking of our immediately behind Huizenga Plaza along city commission and their gifted staff. the Riverwalk. They will offer diverse fare From the Riverwalk staff and Board of and provide many options during the day for Directors – we wish you a happy holiday season breakfast, lunch, snacks, and quick runs for and start to planning your New Year! PHOTO BY JASON LEIDY
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MEMBERS OF RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE EXPRESS THEIR SUPPORT AND JOIN US IN OUR MISSION OF BUILDING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY. RIVERWALK SUPPORTS DOWNTOWN’S DIVERSE, MIXED-USE COMMUNITY OF ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS, AND BUSINESS, RESIDENTIAL, JUDICIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND MARINE INTERESTS. TO JOIN, VISIT WWW.GORIVERWALK.COM/MEMBERSHIP.
TRUSTEE MEMBER Melinda Bowker BOWKER FINANCIAL, PRINCIPAL I am a CPA in private practice after many years in public accounting. I also currently serve on the board of directors for the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association and the NuRiver Landing Condominium Association. Since my family’s arrival in Fort Lauderdale in 2010, Riverwalk Linear Park has been our front yard – we have been living in beautiful NuRiver Landing for the last four years. I quickly joined Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale after moving to the area as I believe in the organization’s mission to beautify, improve, and activate the park. My participation has led to new friends, business contacts, volunteer opportunities, and a wealth of insight into the people that support and nurture our downtown. One of my favorite aspects of the Riverwalk Linear Park area is that it is the birthplace of the city and hosts some of the city’s most historic properties along its boundaries. My interest in history has led to my joining the board of trustees for The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, which maintains several of these historic properties and seeks to archive, preserve, and promote the history of Fort Lauderdale. It is an exciting time to be involved with these organizations as we look forward to the centennial of Broward County being celebrated in 2015! Riverwalk Park is also one of the few on-leash dog-friendly parks in the city so our chow chow Black gets to enjoy Riverwalk and downtown on a daily basis as much as we do. Phil, Black, and I look forward to seeing you along Riverwalk—particularly at The Downtowner, one of our favorite spots on the south side!
TRUSTEE MEMBER TRUSTEE MEMBER Jason S. Crush Michael Grimme CRUSH LAW P.A. AMC LIQUIDATORS/ ATTORNEY AMC MATTRESSES, ETC. FOUNDER/CEO Crush Law, P.A. is a boutique law firm, which specializes in land I am founder and CEO of AMC use, zoning, and development Liquidators, an upscale hotel approvals. We help our clients to and office furniture liquidation solve zoning issues and complex company, which also includes a business use issues and to facilitate approval of new and complete furniture restoration department. I am also adaptive re-use projects. We are fortunate to be able to founder and CEO of AMC Mattresses, Etc., which offers work with clients on projects ranging from hotels and commercial quality mattresses to hotel, motel, and assisted restaurants to luxury condos and breweries, and many living facilities. AMC Mattresses, Etc. provides a complete existing development projects in between. line of retail mattresses for the home consumer. All My wife Courtney and I truly follow the principles of mattresses are manufactured in Florida. live, work, and play. We live in Rio Vista with our three Both entities operate out of a company owned, five dogs and son Jarod, who is a junior at Cardinal Gibbons acre, 55,000 square foot retail, wholesale and warehousing High School. complex in Tamarac. We have local, national, and Our offices are in the Riverwalk Plaza building situated international customers. To date, AMC Liquidators has in downtown Fort Lauderdale right on the Riverwalk. done business with clients in 42 different countries. And of course we attend many of the activation events AMC Liquidators has also appeared multiple times on along the Riverwalk and downtown – Burger Battle being the Travel Channel reality show “Hotel Impossible.” my favorite! We believe that Fort Lauderdale has become I moved to Fort Lauderdale after an 18-year career in the the city that you never want to leave. Continued on page 15
14 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM Continued from page 14 international crude oil trading industry based primarily Welcome in Europe. In Fort Lauderdale, I owned several hotels and NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS also a web development business, which I ultimately sold to focus exclusively on the liquidation business. I have a wife, Pamela, and four children, Ashley 26, Michael (deceased), Chelsea, 22, and Amanda, 19. I have CORPORATE my pilot’s license, an airline transport license, instructor Dick Ellis ratings, and consider flying, competitive rowing, boating, Ellis Connects skiing, and occasional mountain climbing my main Chris Wren Downtown Development hobbies. Authority Since the loss of my son in 2006, my family and I have Lilia Ciciolla awarded 17 college scholarships in the local community Bank of America Maria Alonso in his name. Bank of America Connie Chaney Space Plus Storage Al Rothstein EXECUTIVE MEMBER Las Olas SG Michael & Renée Quinn Dev Motwani Quinn Pro Quo CHIEFTAIN HOLDINGS EXECUTIVE MANAGING PARTNER Vivian Kamareddine Chieftain Holdings I serve as managing partner Dev Motwani of Chieftain Holdings, a Chieftain Holdings real estate investment and Miguel Pilgram Pilgram Group development firm I founded in Fort Lauderdale. I am also TRUSTEE president of Merrimac Ventures, a family real estate David Lenis business, which has been operating in Fort Lauderdale Morgan Stanley Kevin Hull for nearly 30 years. My family started in the hotel Brilliant business on Fort Lauderdale Beach and we have Mark Budwig expanded throughout the state and into Southeast U.S. S. Mark Graphics Mark Peterson and Texas. Fifth Third Bank I am the current owner of the Las Olas Riverfront Randall Vitale complex and have plans to revitalize the property Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Sherri Pfefer into a major mixed-use development. I am also a Perfect Partners Las Olas member of the City of Fort Lauderdale's Economic Ann Marie Fox Mancuso Development Advisory Board, as well as a board Richard J. Fox Foundation Lori Adelson member of the Broward Center for the Performing Adelson Law Firm Arts Foundation. I understand the importance of the Riverwalk in our local community. The Riverwalk DOUBLE links many of our downtown's greatest assets, provides Kelly Eppy for an exciting way to experience the New River, and Samuel Eppy undoubtedly was a major part of downtown Fort Kelley Shanley Doug Tober Lauderdale's growth and transformation into a true live, work, play environment. INDIVIDUAL I graduated from Duke University with a Bachelors Gregory McIntosh of Science degree in economics and public policy and Dan Stasi from Columbia University with a Masters of Science William Ward Kenneth Ortner degree in real estate development. I also studied at the Lisa Siegel London School of Economics. I previously worked in Lee Rosa New York for Credit Suisse, and prior to that at the Robert McGlotten White House in Washington, D.C. St. George Guardabassi
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James Ferriero Iris Klug, Linda Cooke, Connie and Patrick Harris Chaney, and Al Rothstein
Genia Duncan Ellis, Rosie Farone, David Lenis and Yossi Deldalle, and Kieren Ali Andrew Shiwpal
Swathi Ranieri, Lisa Elfird, and James Ferriero Jean Willey, Miguel Pilgram, and Jane Carrie
Chuck Btitzmayr Leslie and TJ Victoria Hilber, Mark Budwig, and Kevin Hull and Sharon Bacon Pacchioli Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Power Mixer at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse PHOTOS BY HANK HENLEY
Members at the trustee level and above and guests attended Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s quarterly power mixer on Oct 27. The event was held at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse and savory bite sized hors d'oeuvres were served throughout the evening. 16 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM
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Ripley Lupin and Nomura Shizuka Jason and Jennifer Martin
Puppet on the Riverwalk Danny Dyce and Miss Jenna Beth
Leading the Puppet on procession Dog Puppet the Riverwalk
Nayeli Damian, director Ashley Porch, Genia Duncan Ellis, Commissioner Dean of Cultural Affairs at the Sara Zenni Trantalis, and City Manager Lee Feldman Consulate of Mexico in Miami
Day of the Dead 2014 Parade PHOTOS BY JASON LEIDY
The main spectacle occurred Nov. 2 when the community dressed up and gathered in Huizenga Plaza on Las Olas Boulevard. Led by event founder Jim Hammond from Puppet Network and his giant puppets, the costumed revelers walked along the Riverwalk towards SW Third Avenue in a colorful sidewalk parade.
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Train engineer Train and concert Robert Falco on the Riverwalk
Lila Gray Viola
American Legion Symphonic Band Kole Eller
Lexus sponsor Santa and Chris Wren Lighting display by Brandano Displays
Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk lit up on Nov. 13 for the sixth annual Riverwalk Get Lit kick off held at Esplanade Park. The free holiday event had activities Fort Lauderdale for adults and children alike, featuring train rides, face painting, vendors, food, drinks, and more. The American Legion Symphonic Band, sponsored Get Lit 2014 by the Winterfest Boat Parade, was also featured. Light Up Lauderdale will WRITER CLARISSA BUCH be displayed for 10 weeks, taking residents and visitors through the holiday PHOTOS BY JASON LEIDY season in a festive and picturesque way along the Riverwalk. SPONSORS/PARTNERS
20 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM City Commissioner Dean Trantalis, Mayor John P. "Jack" Seiler, and Robert McKinzay Jules Miller Dawn Reed and Lisa Scott-Founds
Riverfront Cruises sponsor
Santa with Katie Jane
Teresa and Xavier Brooks
Family photos with Santa
Chris, Conner, and Shannon Vezina The crowd
Firefighters Stewart Ahearn, Robert Hoecherl, and Timothy C. Heiser Robyn and Jace, Dallen, and Shirley Knaster Jenni Morejon
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Scott Pechnick and puppy
The auction Cathy Davis Danielle with Bobo and Diamond
Jennie Fara, Barefoot Wine
Volunteers Mina Amini, Laurie Grano and Linda Buscarello
Rose Faraone
Kitty Stoner and Olivia Ashley Garcia
Riverwalk PHOTOS BY JASON LEIDY On Nov. 7, furry guests and their owners mingled on the south side of the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk at the Downtowner Saloon for Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s ninth Mutts and annual Mutts and Martinis event – Fort Lauderdale’s largest outdoor pet-friendly cocktail hour. Larry and Cathy Danielle were the presenting sponsors. A dollar Martinis 2014 from every ticket sold benefitted the Humane Society of Broward County.
SPONSORS/PARTNERS
www.1800petmeds.com
22 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM Jeanette Dice with Brandy and Porshe Finlandia Lyndsi Stafford, Karline Lee, and Quincy
Wendy DeLucca, Earl Bosworth with Toby, and Angie Stone
Tim Mullally and Dakota, Schaen Curry with Pickle A Dogs Best Friend and Steffan Swart with Lulu
Arcadia Betancourt and Deanna Kimbrough, Humane Society JM Lexus and crowd Randy Heller and Lily
Lauren O'Hanlon and Aja Knapp, One Lucky Mutt
Patrick Caprez, Jaenine Delgadillo, and Brandon Durr, Furry Paws Erin Gleeson and Vanessa Penagos, 1-800PetMeds
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Reay, raised $2 million in less than two years, including $1 million alone from AutoNation. The company estimates that its charitable giving in 2014 will total approximately $5 million. The auto giant has repeatedly sponsored the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade and most recently donated a vehicle for the new downtown security ambassador program. Marc Cannon, senior vice president of Corporate Communications and Public Policy, assisted with the donation. Downtown would not be the thriving place it is today without the invaluable support of AutoNation. The Ambassadors are Here! Gale Butler with Chris Wren The security ambassador program launched on October 20th and has had a great start. A kickoff meeting with the Fort Lauderdale Police We’re Glad You’re Here Department, Broward Sheriff’s Department, and the security ambassadors will happen this HELPING DOWNTOWN GROW, KEEPING IT SAFE, month. If you see these folks walking around downtown, be sure to give them a warm AND MAKING IT BEAUTIFUL welcome.
Downtown’s Corporate Rock Star Downtown Fort Lauderdale counts the nation’s largest auto retailer as one of its neighbors. AutoNation has called the city home since 1996 when it was established by H. Wayne Huizenga. Throughout the years, it has proven to be an BY CHRIS WREN invaluable supporter of downtown, supplying DDA executive resources to local institutions and sponsoring director, Downtown dozens of events and projects – making it one of Fort Lauderdale downtown’s top corporate rock stars. Gale Butler, former corporate vice president of AutoNation, served on the DDA board for eight years. Butler gave the Wave Streetcar Southwest Second Street its name and provided sponsorship and under the canopy lights maintenance assistance to Huizenga Plaza. Other downtown institutions that have Light Canopy Display Dazzles benefitted from AutoNation’s support include First, it was the utility box wraps, then the AutoNation IMAX Theater at the Museum the City’s painted intersections, and then of Discovery and Science and the AutoNation hanging flower baskets. Now, a light canopy Academy of Art and Design at the Museum of is continuing the trend of beautifying Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern. downtown. Southwest Second Street in Charitable giving is a central focus of Himmarshee Village recently got a makeover AutoNation’s corporate culture and brand. Last with the addition of a decorative overhead year the company announced that it would light canopy. After seeing similar displays step up efforts to support cancer research. in other cities, Tim Petrillo, a DDA board AutoNation is the title sponsor for a new college member, spearheaded the project with football bowl game, the AutoNation Cure Bowl, City Manager Lee Feldman. It’s yet another which takes place this month in Orlando. A beautification project that will make our partnership with Racing for Cancer, a charity downtown sparkle just in time for the founded by IndyCar racer Ryan Hunter- holidays! ; PHOTO LEFT BY KEITH DOUGLAS, RIGHT JASON LEIDY
24 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM Beginner Yoga Series Along the Riverwalk with Patsy Mennuti Jan 5 – Feb 11 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30 – 6:30 pm Huizenga Plaza Pavilion | Downtown Fort Lauderdale $140 for 12-session package | $15 drop in
Start 2015 with beginner hatha yoga in a series of 12 sessions, twice a week for 6 weeks. For more information or to sign up, visit www.PMYogini.com. Stay for 15 minutes after class for a talk on various aspects of yoga, mantra meditation, breathing, philosophy, working with your energy and lifestyle tips from Ayurveda. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
nationwide minimum green building code standard, ASHRAE 189. The code regulates water usage, energy efficiency, indoor environmental SHUTTERSTOCK quality, material and resource use, construction practices, and a building’s impact on the land. The standard was created for local governments to use as a minimum green building standard to be incorporated into their building code. ASHRAE 189 continues to be an excellent tool that is widely used by the design community. In 2009, the International Building Code (ICC) along with sponsors from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), ASTM International, and the USGBC began the development of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). This partnership brought together several years Up to Code of professional green building knowledge, and incorporated ICC’s building code delivery model GREEN BUILDING CODES – REGULATORY TOOLS already used in over 50 states and 22,000 local FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE jurisdictions. In March of 2010, the first IgCC was released. ince the beginning of humankind, habitable The code is a consistent and coordinated part Sbuildings have been singularly designed to of the ICC family of codes and standards. The protect us from the environment. Structures code can be customized according to jurisdiction give us a place to go to get out of the rain or to offer flexibility to the building community. away from the hot sun, and provide a safe Several cities have already adopted the IgCC as a place to work, sleep, and live. But can buildings BY JENNI MOREJON mandatory code or a voluntary tool to promote protect the environment from humans? Can Jenni Morejon is sustainability. The ICC codes are updated every building codes move beyond the focus of director-designee three years, ensuring that the IgCC will keep of the Department occupant health and safety, to the wellbeing of of Sustainable pace with the latest advances in green building the natural environment? The answer is clearly Development for sciences and technologies. the City of Fort yes with the global design community, and now Lauderdale. In line with Fort Lauderdale’s vision to be a the City of Fort Lauderdale, widely embracing safe and resilient community, in the coming the green building code movement. year the City will develop and implement green In 1993, the U.S. Green Building Council building codes for all new development. To kick (USGBC) was founded to address the negative off this effort, in October, the City hosted a green impacts of the built environment on the natural building code workshop to introduce the IgCC to environment. Over the years, the USGBC’s local public officials. Speakers included Andrew Leadership in Energy and Environmental Mack, building official with the City of Boynton Design (LEED) program has raised the bar Beach, where the IgCC has been adopted as in terms of the way buildings are designed, part of their voluntary Green Building Incentive constructed, and operated. Even as a voluntary Program. rating system, the LEED program transformed Industry professionals are finally working building standards, and has expanded the together to ensure that green building is conversation of sustainability around the world. implemented in coordination with everyday More than 400 local jurisdictions, 35 state construction practices. A minimum green governments, and 14 federal agencies have building code provides communities with a adopted LEED as a standard. consistent and coordinated effort to develop a With the success of LEED, the design and truly sustainably built environment. If you are code development community recognized interested in the City’s green building efforts, the need for a more usable, adoptable, and please contact Alex Hernandez, assistant building enforceable program. In 2006, the USGBC official for the City of Fort Lauderdale at (954) contributed to the development of the first 828-6599.
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The Cox Landing at 15th Street site • Undergrounding of overhead utility lines and all new energy efficient overhead lighting throughout the facility • A new ADA accessible, solar powered restroom building • A new public picnic area, with a parklet built completely on pervious concrete, and a fish cleaning station • Expanded public and trailer parking, with a solar resistant coating • Solar powered multi-space parking meters • New concrete curbing and pervious concrete sidewalks throughout the facility • Florida-friendly sustainable landscaping throughout the area with bio retention swales • New floating docks for Fort Lauderdale’s Police Marine Unit • On-street parking with pervious pavers Greening the Lot • Exterior improvements and ADA accessibility into the police building RESTORING PARKING LOTS AND PUBLIC SPACE Parking Services began the quest to rebuild AND REDISCOVERING PARADISE this part of paradise in January of 2013 after partnering with the Green Parking Council he “Big Yellow Taxi” song by Counting from the International Parking Institute TCrows begins with the line: “They (IPI) and Tim Haahs and Associates. They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” endeavored to develop best practices for Unfortunately, the City of Fort Lauderdale sustainable parking lots and the addition has lost some paradise to paved parking lots of public space. During the May 2013 IPI too. The Parking Services Division of the Convention, held in Fort Lauderdale, the City BY DIANA ALARCON showcased the Orchid Parking Lot located at Transportation and Mobility Department is Transportation and striving to restore paradise and public space Mobility director, City Hall. Transportation and A number of sustainable best practices by incorporating sustainable elements into Mobility department, our parking facilities, namely the addition of City of Fort at Orchid Lot were incorporated into the Florida-friendly landscaping, decorative parking Lauderdale renovation at Cox’s Landing. The City is lots that reduce the amount of emitted heat, moving forward with many of these and other solar equipment, and energy efficient lighting. sustainable initiatives at other surface lots. After completing one year of renovations, We will be resurfacing seven additional lots the City presented a refurbished version of our to reduce the heat island effect. Lot lighting most popular boat launch, recently christened, is being retrofitted with solar technology. “Cox’s Landing at 15th Street,” in honor of the Landscaping will display Florida-friendly plants. late Mayor Cox. This facility provides quick, And to add to the multimodal transportation easy access to the ocean for over 17,000 boaters touch, bike racks and EV charging stations are annually. being installed where feasible. Cox’s Landing was a $1.7 million dollar The City has a program that allows for renovation project that received $1.3 million in parklets, which are a semi-permanent decks grant funds from the Florida Inland Navigation that expand the pedestrian realm beyond the District’s Waterway Assistance Program and sidewalk into a parking lane, providing more the Broward Boating Improvement Program. public outdoor space without the need for street The assistance of these grants allowed the boat redesign or construction. launch to receive more than a just a facelift. This is just another step in connecting our Some of the sustainable best practices and blocks by using best sustainable practices renovation initiatives introduced at this lot in conjunction with public space and parking include: lots.
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community that emerged from what was called the New River settlement, just a few dozen settlers huddled around the New River in the 1830s. When the U.S. stockade from which Fort Lauderdale derives its name was abandoned after the Second Seminole War in 1842, the area we call home reemerged as a sustainable community. In conjunction with the city's rebirth, the railroad connected the southern peninsula and Frank Stranahan arrived in 1893 to operate a ferry across the New River. That transportation initiative sparked real development. Consider the parallels with today’s promise of a coastal passenger rail here, the brand new Riverwalk Water Trolley, and the Wave. These 21st century mobility initiatives link our past to our future, and bring a vibrancy to our downtown that is bringing investment, inspiring cutting edge businesses to locate here, and attracting a new creative class of urban dwellers. Our commitment to an eastward redevelopment strategy is working. It is exciting to know that this redevelopment mirrors previous patterns, which originated in that New Learning From River settlement almost two centuries ago. Our beaches add to our tapestry. In the the Past 1800s, wreckers would salvage shipwrecks FORT LAUDERDALE’S DEVELOPMENT – along the coast. Our coastline was the first component of an economic foundation for THEN, NOW, AND IN THE FUTURE BY STEPHANIE TOOTHAKER those initial inhabitants. A century later, our Chairwoman of the beaches defined America’s spring break culture, ometimes you have to leave Fort Lauderdale Downtown Council before city leaders moved towards a far more of the Greater Fort Sto understand what a fantastic city we have. Lauderdale Chamber sophisticated eastern Fort Lauderdale. Today, As I write this article, I am at a conference in of Commerce and a as we anticipate the progression of the Fort director with Tripp Orlando, with a striking view of Disney World Scott's Governmental Lauderdale Beach Community Redevelopment and the region that has been built in the shadow Relations and Land Area, the City is in the final stages of planning of Walt’s dream. Yes, it is a pleasant place to Use Practice. for a $60+ million reinvestment in parks, visit, but I cannot imagine living here. The city's public spaces, and public-private partnerships development patterns define sprawl, and there is that will showcase our beach area and eastern a lack of historical depth that I find vital to any waterways. Our history sets the stage for our community that matters – which brings us back next renaissance. to Fort Lauderdale. Families like mine with generational ties to With the holidays upon us, our community Fort Lauderdale have always recognized the sparkles even more than it does the other 11 depth of our community. As we embark on the months of the year. Fort Lauderdale is a genuine next stages of our economy and development, South Florida original. Our past helps lead us it is wonderful to recognize that so many to the future. In a word, Fort Lauderdale is others see it too. As I finish my year of writing authentic. my column for Go Riverwalk, I want to thank We have a history that transcends the short you for indulging me in my passion for my chronology of our region, specifically driven hometown. Fort Lauderdale has come a long by our waterways and beaches. Consider the way, and I cannot wait to be a part of the next small military outpost and fledgling farming chapter of our fantastic community. PHOTO BY JASON LEIDY
32 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE PRESENTS LIGHT UP LAUDERDALE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE
NIGHTLY THROUGH JANUARY Enjoy the light displays along Riverwalk through January. Light Up Lauderdale is presented by Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale in association with the Downtown Development Authority and the City of Fort Lauderdale. In its sixth year, this free holiday spectacular showcases the two and a half mile long brick Riverwalk pathway on both sides of the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Parking may be easily found in multiple garages, parking lots, or at meters throughout the downtown area.
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of the Palm Beach County Art in Public Places Program. The panel began with how public art has developed in South Florida and ended with public art’s conservation, walking the audience through budgets, media, and politics along the way. The Concept Elayna Toby Singer opened the discussion by saying that “architectural integration is key to Palm Beach County’s public art program” and cited its significance in helping to reveal the untold story of any place – a key in helping to activate a space. She also spoke about how we can use our public spaces to touch the hearts of residents and visitors that frequent our cities by “taking our buildings, squares, and public spaces from (each) being simply a generic, functional building, like a fire house or a square, and giving (them) some soul, through storytelling. And not just the story of the artist…but also the story of the town, the place, the city, the county in which we live.” It was an apt introduction to the subject, as it un-shyly, dove into the nebulous, yet significant nature of public art. Leslie Fordham agreed, giving examples of discussions held at Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. A Panel Discussion These talks focused on creative placemaking at these two very significant economic fuel engines THE INTRICACIES OF PUBLIC ART for Broward County and the impact of public art at these locations. Fordham felt that art projects create economic value by giving jobs pproximately 45 people arrived at Books to local artists and artisans, the makers of the Aand Books’ first Art Tuesday of the material used by the artist, and elevating society season. At the event, artists, conservationists, by responding to a patron’s need for an aesthetic city officials, and administrators in the public focal point. art realm converged. Art connoisseurs, The Artists curators, art committee members, and In response to the remarks mentioned BY SAMANTHA consultants from the South Florida region ROJAS previously, public artist John Angee chuckled, joined the discussion and highlighted a Public relations “Yes, and they want the artist to do all consensus towards igniting an interest in writer for Broward that [highbrow creating].” His comments Cultural Divsion. She public art. can be reached at signify public artists’ critical role in making The event was facilitated by the City of [email protected]. communities more meaningful places. Coral Gables, Economic Sustainability If you would like to “As a public artist,” he said, “I gave up my Department’s director Cynthia Birdsill, panel receive the Cultural personal identity, my studio painting. When Quarterly online guests, and members of the various public fine arts magazine, I am working on a piece of public art, I am art programs in the tri-county area – Dennis visit the website at working for a community, not just myself. www.broward.org/ Leyva, Art in Public Places coordinator, City arts and click on I am caring about ethnicity, culture, and of Miami Beach; Leslie Fordham, public art Cultural Quarterly to environment. The challenge is how to create an subscribe. administrator for Broward County’s Public Art artwork that is unique, and also community- & Design Program; Miami public artist John spirited, and [that] goes in line with everyone’s Angee; and Elayna Toby Singer, administrator opinion.” Everyone is involved.
36 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM The Process construction budget. If the Though it may differ from building cost is projected county to county and from to be $300,000, $6,000, state to state, the dialogue or up to two percent, is that takes place goes way usually purposed for the beyond the artist. It begins beautifying of the public with an abstract concept space. Beautification could or idea and progresses take the form of tiles on the sometimes through the foyer floor, lighting in the collaboration of artists, parking garage or molding community groups, in the entrance lobby of planners, and architects, the main courthouse of a elected officials and project city for example. In other managers – in order to cases, like Port Everglades deliver a work of art resulting and Fort Lauderdale- from the meeting and Hollywood International partnership of diverse minds. Airport in Broward County, The process itself is a work of public art is paid for by the public art! revenue earned from these Choosing the Artist enterprises. The first phase of the artist Singer feels that county selection usually takes place administrators have come to through a call to artists. Left and above, "Before Rainbow's End" by David value the Art in Public Places Initially selected because Griggs and Scott Parsons in Terminal 3, Concourse E of program in Palm Beach the Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport. of their qualifications, the Below, part of the same installation in Concourse F. County, and consider it as a group of finalists is invited to significant contribution to develop a proposal and attend tourism, economic impact, and an interview. After an artist qualifies, he or a sense of community and quality of life for she must then be approved by fellow artists on residents. the panel, city representatives, and residents, Public Art, Vandalism, and ending with authorization by elected officials - Conservation the mayor and county commissioners. “Conservation is an important part,” Dennis Public Art & The Media Leyvar said, “because maintenance is critical Leslie Fordham spoke about Friends of to having public art in a marine grade Public Art, a program in Broward County environment. In Miami Beach we have set that introduces the public to artists through aside 15 percent for conservation, and it workshops and seminars. must be addressed in the artwork material The entire panel felt that working with and its maintenance.” In Miami-Dade the press is important and creates a critical County, vandalism was cited as a bigger relationship. The panel also agreed that much issue than in Broward and Palm Beach of local media supports art and endorses Counties. publicizing it. Singer stated that Palm Beach County – Singer introduced the subject of the politics of the “baby in the group” of the three counties public art, which for many years has been that – with less than 15 years under its belt, has “we did not talk about public art, we just did it,” experienced no vandalism to date. This she said. “There was a time when we would not might have to do more with the size of the do press releases announcing new installations. population, as compared to the numbers in Now, that era has shifted, and hopefully that is Miami-Dade. symbolic of an evolving South Florida region, as Public art highlights and brings together a whole.” a conglomerate of societal strands – the The Cost and Benefit of Public Art public, media, artists – and incorporating In Broward County, the cost of public art the community’s feedback, creates a sense of for government buildings comes out of the place for visitors and residents.
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A PARK AND ITS RE-CREATION A planner for the future, Hugh Taylor Birch reserved some of his land to be dedicated to preserving Florida the way it was when he found it. About 75 years after his death, the park that bears his name remains undeveloped but also underutilized. With a new executive director at the helm, the Friends of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park are planning to enhance it – the land that Birch gave.
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A view of the beach from Birch State
Park taken between 1952 and 1955 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE FORT LAUDERDALE HISTORIC AL SOCIETY / GENE HYDE COLLECTION
40 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM A photo of Coco’s Café taken between 1952 and 1955 and THEN AND NOW the existing concession stand
ale Butler stands on the sidewalk on the west side We walk a few feet north to the front of Birch’s 1940 of A1A, just north of Sunrise Boulevard. The Hugh home, which has acted as a park visitors’ center in recent GTaylor Birch State Park signage stands behind her. years. According to the State of Florida Board of Parks and There is a sense of nostalgia – at least for Butler. “Before, Historic Memorials, the Chicago attorney, naturalist, and there was less vegetation so you could see the restaurant,” investor traveled to the then undeveloped portion of South she says. She’s referring to Coco’s Café, the teenage Florida in the 1890s and settled near what is now the Bahia hangout situated on the east side of the park. Butler would Mar Marina. As the town of Fort Lauderdale developed go sometimes on the weekends when she was in ninth some years later, Birch designated a portion of his land for grade. “I do remember just hanging out at Coco’s Café and a four-lane highway from the beach into town and donated I remember a song and a boy, you know, that sort of thing. what is now the Galleria Mall and nearby neighborhood to There used to be tables all out there so if you can picture his alma mater Antioch College in Ohio. it at night with the twinkle lights and the sea grape trees In 1942, a year before he died, he bequeathed 180 acres – it would just be stunning.” In October, Butler started as to the state. The land was to remain undeveloped and to be the executive director of the Friends of Hugh Taylor Birch used as a park, as per Birch’s own stipulations. Birch also State Park – a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded gave two and a half miles of what is now known as Fort in 1999 that facilitates the preservation of the area. Lauderdale Beach to forever remain accessible and visible She speaks as a woman with legacy. After all, she has to the public. “What a gift,” Butler says. “I can’t think of history with the place. As a young girl she would ride another town on the east coast of Florida that has that.” horses with her sister along the sandy (now paved) main The park was officially dedicated in 1954 and during trail. Years later, she brought her young son to the park and the ‘50s and ‘60s became the “it” place to vacation. “Back distinctly remembers chaperoning him and his Cub Scouts then, Florida was exotic,” Butler says. “When you think troop at the primitive camp ground during the middle of about (this time period), which is probably when people PHOTO BY JASON LEIDY what seemed like a monsoon. discovered Florida because air conditioning came into
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Canoes in Long Lake in THEN AND NOW 1961 and present day PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE FORT LAUDERDALE HISTORICAL PHOTO BY JASON LEIDY SOCIETY / GENE HYDE COLLECTION
THEN 42 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM play, not many people travelled overseas still, so Florida Lauderdale A1A Marathon and Half Marathon’s course was kind of this exotic place.” winds right through it and cars are often parked in the It was the Central Park of Florida. Records from the beach access parking lot. Picnic tables on the north side summer of 1953 to June, 1954 logged more than half a are used and there is even a Water Taxi stop where the million visitors. A “Fort Lauderdale News” article written Intracoastal buts up against the park. But its history in 1974 referenced 870,000 visitors in 1973. has seemingly become…history. Nowadays, hotels The tropical oasis was navigable by a miniature train ship tourists right past Birch State Park and out to the that picked up and dropped off visitors around the park, Everglades to view Florida as it was. The park often goes incorporating a stop right in front of Coco’s. The restaurant unnoticed and is thus underutilized. There are 45 acres is gone now, the train tracks are in decay – the railroad of mangroves in the center of the park – Florida’s natural shut down in 1984. It was spurred by a decline in park habitat is a lot closer than some think. attendance, which occurred shortly after the “happiest Jim Ellis, president of the Friends of Hugh Taylor Birch place on earth,” Disney World, came to the state in 1971. State Park group, thinks that community awareness is Then, perhaps the shadiest place in Fort Lauderdale essential in cahoots with re-creating the park, highlighting became more of an afterthought, a connotation that has practical use of the space, and developing nostalgia for the been carried down until recently. “It’s nothing that anyone way the park used to be. “If we do that, we’ll be successful.” did wrong, it just evolved this way,” Butler says. There are 171 state parks in Florida. Birch State Park People know about the park though – the Fort is one of two with an executive director, which Ellis
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE FORT LAUDERDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY / GENE HYDE COLLECTION THEN thinks communicates that they are serious about setting mile-long body of fresh water that runs parallel to the the precedent when it comes to the conservation and coast on the northeast side of the park. (It continues south rehabilitation of state parks. The Florida State Parks system and resurfaces somewhere near Bonnet House). “When just announced David Dearth as Birch Park’s new park I would bring my son here, you’d be able to see fish and manager. “David is going to be just what we needed," turtles. But all this needs to come out,” she says, referring Ellis says. "He's energetic and progressive. There are just to the abundant vegetation that has seemed to take over so many things we want to do. We needed someone who the lake. wants to come and shake it up a bit and he fits the bill." There is a launching area and a dock that both precede a Butler takes me to the beginning of Long Lake, the channel that was previously used to load paddleboat riders
44 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM The miniature Birch State Park railroad in 1955 and the remnants THEN AND NOW of the train trestle today PHOTOS BY JASON LEIDY
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THEN in the water. It’s filled in with mangrove roots and flora but canines respectively. Butler anticipates that it will be cleaned out along with the Every year, guests line bleachers at the northern most rest of the lake. end of the park to watch the Winterfest Boat Parade. Driving along the park’s 1.8-mile loop, heading north, Butler hopes to raise funds to construct an educational and Butler says that the vegetation will stay. In some cases it entertainment stage at one end of the open space. “People creates shady canopy areas. Other spaces are open, like can bring blankets and lawn chairs. It’s like Sheep Meadow the pavilion where Kids In Distress hosts one of its annual in Central Park in New York. If I could, this is where I’d events. A short distance from there, Gale says, they are put the children’s fountain,” a paved area with randomly planning to section off two dog parks for small and large timed water spouts for children to play in. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE FORT LAUDERDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY / GENE HYDE COLLECTION
46 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM The park sea wall, which borders the Intracoastal, in 1955 and present day. The Friends group recently received a $2 million dollar grant to THEN AND NOW replace the existing one.
We pass by an older playground, which Butler also hopes will be refurbished. Low lying land that potentially will be elevated to combat flooding, borders the decaying 1.2-mile sea wall that edges the Intracoastal. The park recently garnered a $2 million dollar grant to rebuild the wall. Many of these projects are in the design and permitting phase, but are at the mercy of adequate funding. Ellis and A rendering of the proposed floating PHOTO BY JASON LEIDY Butler seem optimistic though. Butler says that projects dock near the Water Taxi stop.
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THEN like the sea wall and Long Lake should at least start in the state matches 40 percent of funds raised for park 2015 – they’ve applied for three different grants for the initiatives, will also come into play. Other changes that lake clean up and as soon as the first one comes in, they they will soon implement will require substantial financial will begin the process. “We wrote a $25,000 grant for the support, which they believe will be generated through a Community Foundation and then we’re getting help from capital campaign. The $1 million dollar 230’ floating dock (the City of Fort Lauderdale's Department of Parks and on the west side of the park has already been partially Recreation). We’re getting a lot of in-kind help. People are funded. A total of 45 projects, including a pedestrian donating machines to help with the dredging.” walkway through part of the 45 acres of mangroves, are in They’re hoping a Partnership for Parks grant, wherein the works.
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To create a revenue source for the park, Ellis and Butler The park offices on the south side of the concession are proposing a holiday laser and LED light show to debut building will move to the second floor of Birch’s home, in 2015. The display would line the 1.8-mile loop and talks slightly to the north. Plans even extend beyond the park with Florida Power and Light are already underway. fence. The city would like to relocate the fire station on A new restaurant is also in the conceptual phase. “Our Sunrise Boulevard closer to the Intracoastal, allowing the hope is to bring the restaurant back – you know, at first it use of a fireboat. The Friends group is in initial discussions might be hotdogs and hamburgers during the day but the with Nova Southeastern University for a potential goal would be to have it open at night because you wouldn’t environmental education facility in the station’s current have to go into the park, you could park (on the street).” location.
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Back inside the park, updates may also include assisting the Fort Lauderdale Garden Club with their quarters. Walking through their garden on the southern-most part of the park, you can’t even tell that Sunrise Boulevard traffic is just behind a fence and a sidewalk. And likely, people walking along the boulevard don’t know the history behind what’s on the other side of the densely shaded park boundary. There are Ceiba trees, potted plants, and manifestations of nature – even those elements that are usually unwelcome. Butler spots the web of a golden silk orb weaver, which reflects a rich yellow color under direct sunlight. “They’re supposed to be really special spiders and I’m trying to think of them that way.” She finds a second web and then another and tries to take a photo with her iPhone. “Well, this is their world.” BELOW PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE FORT LAUDERDALE HISTORICAL SOCIET Y / GENE HYDE COLLECTION These aspects of the park are elements of legacy for many. In a place where it seems like every leaf and spider web is respected by the onsite park rangers, Birch wouldn’t need to worry. His preserve is being well kept and hopefully soon, well used again.
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THE COMPETITIVE EDGE How Sports Helped These Business People Achieve More Professionally
THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS THAT SHAPE US AS INDIVIDUALS IN THE PURSUIT TO BE A GROWN UP. SKINNED KNEES, MATH TESTS, BULLIES IN THE SCHOOLYARD, GOOD AND BAD GRADES, HOBBIES AND … SPORTS. THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS HAVE EXTENSIVE BACKGROUNDS IN SPORTS. HERE IS HOW SPORTS HELPED MAKE THEM NOT ONLY BETTER PEOPLE, BUT ALSO BETTER PROFESSIONALS.
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GORIVERWALK.COM on thetrackatJoseph C.CarterParkinFortLauderdale. Jayson Jones,track andfieldOlympianbusiness owner, JAYSON JONES TWO TIME TRACK AND FIELD OLYMPIAN, OWNER/CEO, OLYMPIC STAR FINANCIAL, INC.
Looking at Jayson Jones one wouldn’t guess how many roles he plays in his daily life: Dad, professional businessman, personal mentor, and two-time track and field Olympian (2000 and 2008). He says he is always moving towards something … and realizes many times it’s toward helping others.
Born in Germany, with a father in the military, Jones’ it came naturally. Jones kept running through college on family moved around a lot. At a young age, Jones was top of getting a degree in informational technology and a little kid with a lot of energy, and he got into lots of informational studies. sports as an outlet for this energy. In elementary school The Olympics were not originally part of his plan. His he played baseball and soccer and tried his hand at parents are from Belize and his uncle back home told the track and field. National Olympic Committee of Belize that Jones was But at the age of 12, everything changed. One good and should represent them in the Olympics. They evening he went to a black tie roast with his family for quickly took note. Jones brought home medals in 2000 Jim McMann. There he got to meet all the cool football and 2008. players, and most importantly he met Walter Peyton, He moved to South Florida in 2005 on a sort of pursuit former running back with the Chicago Bears and 1985 of happiness. Jones admits to making some financial Super Bowl winner. Walter took a liking to Jones and mistakes of his own along the way. In 2008, he met a became a mentor to him. From that moment on, all he very influential accountant, and within a year he pursued wanted to do was play football. After getting to know a career in the same field. He excelled in financial the players, he drew from their camaraderie. He looked disciplines, but it wasn’t enough. Thinking about all of his up to them, and thus began his plan to play football – sports friends, and how he could help them, he decided forever. to teach others what he had learned about the financial It wasn’t until 1994 during his senior year of high pit falls of life. He started to reach out to friends to grow school, that it all changed. Jones injured his spleen his business. “In the real world there is no protection during the first tackle of an early season game. when you make a mistake, especially financially,” he said. Although he played the entire game, it would be his “I have a passion to help others, and it made sense to last. The doctor told him he would not play again. “It work with other athletes. “What I have realized is to be was a hard blow — physically and mentally for me.” successful you have to establish your “Why?” “Why are After some time healing and re-thinking his future you doing this?” plans, he knew he couldn’t leave the sports arena, and If you are passionate about the reason, then there is no started getting involved in track and field, and realized stopping you.
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GORIVERWALK.COM basketball inthissame gym. in FortLauderdale. WhenMarcellwasyounger, heplayed current businessowner, inthegymatJosephC.Carter Park Marcell Haywood,formerFloridaState basketballplayerand MARCELL HAYWOOD DIVISION ONE BASKETBALL PLAYER, FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY CEO, DIRT PROS
Twelve years ago, Marcell Haywood was a star point guard for Florida State University, a Division One college with a pedigree that boasts several former and current NBA players. Haywood was a formidable athlete and a dedicated student, but where is he now? As with most other legends, we must begin with where he started.
Although Haywood was born in Dover, Delaware, on important life lessons as he developed in his athletic career. an Air Force base, he and his family promptly moved to After participating on travel basketball teams and on the Plantation, Florida just one month later. This swift action St. Thomas Aquinas high school basketball team, Haywood was a foreshadowing of the pace of life Haywood would went on to earn a scholarship to Queens University enjoy both on and off the basketball court. “I just remember in Charlotte, North Carolina. After a year at Queens, … always bouncing around the house… I’ve just never Haywood took his talents to Tallahassee and joined FSU’s been the one to sit still,” Haywood said. With all this energy, basketball team. He climbed the ladder, honing his skills it was not a surprise that Haywood took to sports, but what as a leader and team player and eventually earned the may come as a surprise is how many sports. Before he took position of point guard. All the while, words of wisdom a liking to basketball, Haywood participated in soccer, from his former coaches and influential people in his life baseball, and football. returned to show their multifaceted application. Haywood As an active and creative thinker, Haywood appreciates remembers mantras like “The game of basketball is not that sports offered an environment that provided a canvas fair,” “Sometimes you have to sacrifice for success,” and to express those thoughts freely and basketball met his “Diving after balls is what wins games.” needs most completely. “What makes basketball different He explained, “All these concepts translate word for word from all those other sports is that it’s a sport of constant into real life.” motion” – something Haywood has come to appreciate in One such concept came from a lesson from Haywood’s all aspects of life. high school football coach, Jim Baxter. “I had a reputation Besides an outlet for creative thinking and a means to for being a very talented player, but a player who didn’t expend an overabundance of youthful energy, basketball apply himself all the time, didn’t play hard, didn’t hustle, escorted Haywood through young-adult life, introducing didn’t realize his full potential because I was too busy him to people who would contribute to his development being cool as opposed to being assertive and aggressive as an athlete and as a young man. “Along the way, I and focused on winning. After one game, he brought me encountered coaches, and mentors and people who took aside and told me how disappointed he was in the way that an interest in me athletically that also taught me a lot about I played… He specifically told me… ‘Son, in life, you’re life,” he said. These figures made sure he did not miss either getting better or worse. You never stay the same.’”
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This life lesson made progression and forward movement a more conscious aspiration for Haywood and he has subsequently applied this mentality to his athletic career, his interpersonal relationships, his academic career, his interaction with the community, and his own Fort Lauderdale-based company, DirtPros. Haywood established DirtPros immediately after college. The company manages maintenance operations for large real-estate owners throughout the state of Florida, including college campuses, hospitals, office buildings, etc. “My (managing) style is very open and transparent … (it's) team oriented and it’s fundamentally important to me to make sure that we are winning as a team, not only winning as individuals,” he said. “If you look at the teams in the NBA or on any level that have won historically, the team dynamic is what has allowed them to become champions.” Since its inception, the company has maintained tenants that prioritize employee relations. Haywood’s employees are his teammates and thus, each individual staff member is needed in order to achieve their “big hairy audacious goals” (B-HAGs). One of DirtPros’ B-HAGs is to create 1,000 better jobs for maintenance professionals in South Florida. “To us, every job with our organization is a better job … because we know our intention is right.” He continued, “If you look at all the attributes that characterize successful people, (they are) the same attributes that characterize successful athletes.” With this realization, he has been able to distinguish a new way to move forward in a high-level entrepreneurship capacity. He now mentors young business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and today’s athletes, who are the business owners and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. These college athletes, who practice and play sports at higher levels can eventually transition their skillsets into the business world. Haywood intends to assist in the growth of these individuals because several mentors did the same for him. Haywood’s personal life reflects the same swift pace and intensity of passion evident in his business life. Even in his off time, Haywood invests in supporting his local community, moving it forward. “I love (the Broward Center for Performing Arts’) role in our community and I really see them as part of the backbone that really keeps our community erect,” he said. Not surprisingly, then, he enjoys supporting their cause for expansion by enrolling in their new salsa classes and encouraging others to join him. He sums up his motivation this way: “(We are) building an ecosystem and that ecosystem is going to be the key to our Marcell Haywood continuing growth in the future.”
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GORIVERWALK.COM at herfamilyrestaurant. Amateur golferMeghan Stasi MEGHAN STASI AMATEUR GOLFER, CO-OWNER, SHUCK N’ DIVE
When she is not helping her husband at their local downtown Fort Lauderdale restaurant, Meghan Stasi is somewhere playing golf — whether that’s as close as the Fort Lauderdale Country Club or as far away as a national tournament in France.
Stasi has been involved with sports since she can people and the environment of the game keep her remember. Both her parents were college athletes, so any coming back for more. sport, from basketball to soccer, was played in their house. “I am so fortunate to be able to travel and play,” Stasi said. Her grandfather was an avid golfer, and at age eight Stasi “I compete every time I’m out there, and I’m playing to win, began what is now her life-long pursuit of the sport. but I know you can’t win every time. I just love it that much “I am an amateur golfer, never turned pro,” Stasi said. to continue to do it.” “I did try once back in 2007 and missed the cut so I With that love Stasi hopes to play the sport for the rest decided to stay an amateur, and I absolutely love it.” of her life. Though golf might seem like an individual Stasi explained that being on the amateur side is not sport, it is much more to Stasi. only about playing and winning, but also about just a “It’s a sport that I can play with my whole family, and I love for the game. But don’t be fooled, Stasi still considers hope to continue to teach younger people how important herself highly competitive. the game is too,” Stasi said. Stasi moved to Fort Lauderdale in 2008 to be with Because Stasi is considered a professional amateur golfer, husband and owner of Shuck N’ Dive restaurant Danny she cannot accept money for teaching golf. However, she Stasi. By being involved in her husband’s restaurant, plans to volunteer with the St. Thomas Aquinas girls’ golf Stasi has brought in her love for sports and made the team this fall. restaurant a sports hotspot. When looking back at what Stasi has taken away from “I love being there and meeting different people,” Stasi her experiences in golf, she said “Through golf, I have said. “I have a blast talking about golf, or any sport, and learned many things — patience, time management, how being involved with the local community. It’s a lot of fun to interact with people, and the love of accomplishment for us.” — how to win and lose with grace. These are all very However, when Stasi isn’t chatting it up with locals important in the restaurant business.” about her love for the game, she is somewhere playing One thing she and her husband have incorporated golf. at the restaurant, which ties back into golf, is not being Stasi recently returned from a trip to France to play in allowed to speak on cell phones in the restaurant. She an international tournament, in which she finished third. said that if a customer speaks louder than usual, he or she Stasi explained that during international trips, she not will be asked to leave. However, customers may text and only focuses on the game, but also embraces the local email as they please. culture. She tries to compete in at least one international Stasi said that it has been one of her husband’s rules tournament a year. since day one, and it allows customers to interact with their “I have a blast meeting the locals and experiencing fellow diners, servers, and other guests and enjoy the Cajun what they have to offer,” Stasi said. “That’s exactly what Zydeco, jazz and blues, and games on the TVs. we try (to) do in our restaurant. We show them what we As Stasi says, “Every country has its own way of life. have to offer and it’s a lot of fun.” I love traveling, but I love coming back home to Fort Stasi feels immensely connected to the sport. The Lauderdale as well.”
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GORIVERWALK.COM • DECEMBER 2014 61 62 E the Federalthe Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). percent of cost the of refurbishment the was covered by windows the all with impact resistant Seventy-five glass. major flooding), renovations mainly involved replacing hurricane resistant (hurricanes past inthe had caused officially relaunchingDec. 13. on though. old The soon, downtown news be will is library operations at Broward the County Main Library. That fewer hours of operation, and staffcutbacks have limited construction, renovation funding, decreased setbacks, courthouse or City Hall, but for past the three years, Originally purposed to make building the purposed moreOriginally Oftentimes is a alibrary busy citylandmark, the like
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GORIVERWALK.COM BUT WEFINALLY HAVE OURLIBRARY BACK Library Edition IT’S BEENALONGTIMECOMING WRITER ALEXANDRA ROLAND ALEXANDRAROLAND life.” avoided us. It’s exciting building the to come see back to people to come into building the and really kindof they entrance open to it library the was really difficult for atrium boards behind was all and there was only one for about ayear and ahalf. operations. Before PRM’s construction start, was halted toll the construction the on was taking library observe around same the PRM time took over, and could quickly Main assumed Library her position earlier year this dimensions of existing the window frames. previously ordered windows that didnot infact fitthe Inc. Additional construction haddone to be to install and replaced with PRM Engineering and Contracting “It’s exciting here to be at point this the when because Manners,Lisa regional the manager library for the Halfway through project the contractor the was fired
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division, commented on the library’s maturation. “The grand opening of the Main Library ushers in a new era of 21st century library services for the residents of Broward C ou nt y.” Creation Stations, already in place, cater to teens The Main Library and small business owners by facilitating experimental walkway bridge knowledge. Creating a concept using the onsite 3D printers is case in point. Leap motion, which is similar to Wii technology – your hands manipulate what is The walkway from the garage, made mostly of on screen – is another example of provided programs. windows, was almost completely redone. Elevators, Adobe Creative Suite and video production and robot the roof, wall and ceiling tiles, and air conditioning creation software are also available. Entrepreneurs can equipment in several places were also replaced. The utilize onsite conference areas and rooms for workshops atrium resumes operation with its original fountains, or temporary office space. which were turned off during construction. Tables and Programming manager for the Main Library Barbara chairs are there for patrons looking to admire the inside Miller says that the library relaunch is a celebration water garden, have a cup of coffee, or talk on their three years in the making. Events of the official relaunch phones. A teen center, on the first floor, is slated to open celebration (Dec. 13) are underwritten by Friends of early next year. the Fort Lauderdale Libraries and the Broward Public “This company (PRM) is doing more than necessary,” Library Foundation. Manners said. “They’ve gone above and beyond what “There’s going to be a lot of commotion. Some people they actually needed to do because [they] wanted to do it have called it “a day of noise,”” Miller said. “In fact we right.” want you to be loud and excited and happy. I hope no Manners thinks that the library is changing and not one is coming in that day for quiet study.” just structurally. Its role within the community has From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. they hope to have activities evolved and according to her, responding to that shift is on every floor, beginning with a ribbon cutting in paramount. the morning, spoken word poetry, face painting, and “That’s where libraries need to go, to keep up with performances by guitarist Grant Livingston, the Broward what the public’s needs are. Libraries have always been Women’s Chorus, and Gold Coast Banjo Band. Various about how people can gain education, knowledge, and presentations are also scheduled, including one by author entertainment. Originally that was through books, then and editor Tom Swick, which will highlight “The Best came movies, then along came the Internet. American Travel Writing.” These days, if you think about it, if I want to create a New hours have been added to the Monday through computer from scratch, I can read every book out there Friday operation schedule and currently, the facility is imaginable. I can read every website on the subject. But I open on Saturdays. Opening on Sundays is a potential for still don’t really know how to do it until I’ve done it.” the future but until then, the library seems to be settling Skye Patrick, director of the Broward County Libraries into its new role.
GORIVERWALK.COM • DECEMBER 2014 63 A concept on while business Involving inCalifornia. partnership. Perez had previously discovered Auberge the Mitchell reevaluated and brought Jorge Perez into the decade.” Edgardo my became and for partner has been almost a Edgardo (Defortuna). We felt that fit the perfect and was development history. “I had achance to with meet to develop site,” the Mitchell said of property’s the completion is projected for 2017. same name. inlate to is begin set Construction 2015and managed by international the hospitality group of the Residences and Spa,Beach an oceanfront condominium Inn property. Thebe site intoredeveloped will Auberge and MitchellCollection; –unveiled plans for Ireland’s the Harmon, managing of partner Auberge the Resorts and president of Fortune the International Group; Mark with Related the Group; Edgardo Defortuna, founder Carlos Rosso, president of condominium development – Jorge Perez, founder and CEOof Related the Group; Grateful Palete location, developers and project facilitators before. family owned and operated Ireland’s Inn for decades Andy Mitchell and his wife Kathy Ireland Mitchell, whose it was acquisitioned by Fairwinds the Group, founded by Built property in1965,the is afamily heirloom. In 2004 64 Aftereconomythe Defortuna a took in2008, turn and “We were looking for could (who) help apartner At apanel discussion inlate at October Events the by
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front condosattheAubergeBeachResidencesandSpa. A renderingoftheterraceononeanticipatedocean- Fort Lauderdale.” a brand that fitsthe natural lifestyle, (thatpeople the of fits) people living here, but like lifestyle. acasual they We found That doesn’tfrumpy. mean We have someaffluent very what Fort Lauderdale is. It’s less stressful, more relaxed. Lauderdale landscape. People about of talk asense place, sure that whatever we docompliments natural the Fort Lauderdale is going,” Mitchell is key to said.make “The availablebe only to private residents. and ocean the other the on A1A.The rest thewill of space plannedthe spa and two onsite restaurants –one facing public can enjoy. The be general able public will to access $8 million dollars and 50percent down is required. number of spaces as previously anticipated– 600. expanded level of mechanized parking, but with same the multi-level underground garage reduced has been to one equaling more than of half unit the itself. The proposed available be will –some with terraces with square footage seventy-one units ranging from one to fivebedrooms numberand aselect of residents. One hundred and They are aiming forlarge with space quiet surroundings project. front Ocean units are projected inphase to one. be expensive project inFort Lauderdale by far. that Auberge most Residences and the be Spa Beach will incredible opportunity that we have to (pursue).” He said Lauderdale –they’re nonexistent. of we think it So as an regards to luxury. “Properties right on inFort beach the project development rival will down in south especially a square foot inSunny Isles. He Auberge this thinks in at $3,000asquare or foot $1,500 inSouth Beach, Miami has. He referenced projects in Miami that come Carlton –and Isaid, ‘Let’s at look Auberge.’” brands that we looked at –The Seasons,Four The Ritz Isles. Auberge immediately came to mind. We had other that was going different to be fromBeach…Sunny South went with Fort Lauderdale, with highest the level of luxury decision, he said. “We wanted to have abrand that Ifelt Auberge with Ireland’s Inn redevelopment was an easy “We wanted to dosomething that fitwhere Fort It as aprivate is described residence with amenities the Unit competitive pricing be will –ranging from $1.5to it as alow described Rosso density and low intensity Perez said that Fort Lauderdale has not off taken like UNIVERSITY SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM NAMED TOURNAMENT CHAMPION
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ike most kids, 11-year-old Alex Casamento loves playing golf, riding his bike, and checking out Lhigh-end sports cars. However, Alex has battled polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), an autoimmune disease that impacts his toes, ankles, knees, hips, back, neck, shoulders, elbows, and fingers, since the age of five. Alex refuses to let that slow him down though. His parents, Mike and Karen Casamento, are extremely active with the Arthritis Foundation, which has turned Alex into an activist for the 300,000 children in the country who suffer from the debilitating disease. To honor his constant fight, Alex was nominated and ultimately won the opportunity to represent the Arthritis Foundation as Winterfest’s 2014 Junior Captain in the 43rd Annual Seminole Hardrock Winterfest Boat Parade. “He was really excited when he was nominated,” Karen Casamento said. “But we tried to not make too much of a big deal (about) it because it wasn’t about winning. He just wanted to get more awareness out t h e re .” Brad Koogler, community manager for the Arthritis Foundation’s Broward/Miami region, nominated Alex and thought he would be fitting as an ambassador for the foundation. “Alex is a great kid and a brave boy,” Koogler said. “He’s gone through a lot in his short life with his arthritis and (he) is just so resilient.” After a two-week social media campaign, Winterfest announced Alex as the winner with the most votes. Over 5,000 people in total participated in the poll. “It was really nice to see all the support generated from friends and family,” Karen Casamento said. “This was something very positive [that came] out of the negative situation he deals with.” The Casamentos are heavily involved with the
66 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM foundation’s cause, participating in local walks, the Junior Arthritis conference, and other events. “As a family they have raised thousands of dollars to help the foundation find a cure for junior and other forms of arthritis,” Winterfest Koogler said. Announces As the winner, Alex its 2014 Grand will ride in the Winterfest Boat Parade on the FPL Marshall boat alongside family and Serving as Grand friends. This year, the 11 Marshall, south Florida other children nominated rapper Flo Rida will for the Junior Captain be the face of this award and their families year’s parade. During will join him. the event, he’ll ride The Winterfest Junior the Grand Marshall Captain accolade was showboat presented by created in honor of JM Lexus. 15-year-old Amanda Blake who battled osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. To continue her legacy, each year Winterfest honors a child in the community who is fighting a tough battle by naming him or her the Winterfest Junior Captain of the Seminole Hardrock Winterfest Boat Parade.
43rd Annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade Events
Winterfest® Black Tie Ball — Dec. 6 Presented by Moët & Chandon in association with Absolut Vodka and Milestone Wines, the Winterfest Black Tie Ball hosts guests in formal wear for an evening of dancing and entertainment. There will be a special performance from Motown, The Musical. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Grandstand Viewing Area — Dec. 13 Watch the parade from seating in Birch State Park. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. Purchase tickets on Winterfest’s website. Birch State Park
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest® Boat Parade — Dec. 13 Follow the decorated boats down the New River east to the Intracoastal as the parade continues north to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. From the New River to Lake Santa Barbara For more information, visit www.winterfestparade.com or call 954-767-0686.
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Premiering His Cause BOB DRINON RALLIES SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY’S FUTURE
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68 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM Drinon, president and CEO of Premier Beverage Company, believes that Uncorked is an integral fundraiser for Junior Achievement and a great way for the organization to raise awareness about the services they provide to the community’s children. The non-profit, founded in 1959, serves youths in the local community and aims to equip them with skills they can use in the arenas of entrepreneurship and the workplace. Since 2010, proceeds from the annual event and other Circle of Wise Women initiatives have raised over $2 million to help support JA's financial education programs in Broward County public schools and many private schools. In the 2014-2015 school year, JA of South Florida's programs will reach about 48,000 students. Their 60,000 square-foot JA World facility at Broward College in Coconut Creek is typically geared towards providing youths an opportunity to engage in a life-like city as residents, business owners, and civic leaders. In January, the venue will house Uncorked V, transforming into a food-lovers paradise. “The event offers the community a wonderful opportunity to experience the JA World Center,” Drinon said. “It is truly a remarkable facility our children are able to attend.” This is the second year Premier Beverage has sponsored the event, but the first time Bob and Susan Drinon are co-chairs. They attended Uncorked for the first time last year but the company has been involved with JA and supporting other fundraising events for several years. “As a Florida based company, we believe it to be our honor and privilege to support the communities where we live, work, and play,” Drinon said. “Educating our future leaders on important life skills only helps to ensure a better tomorrow.” At this year’s Uncorked there will be a wide array of wine selections courtesy of Jackson Family Wines and premium bars featuring Gentleman Jack, Herradura Tequila, Finlandia Vodka, Voss Artesian Water, and more. Unique and custom cocktails will be available, as well as an assortment of food from all over Broward County. Live music and dancing will round out the night. “It is unlike any other fundraiser in South Florida. It is a luxury evening of great food and beverage, but in a casual setting,” Drinon said. “Without events like Uncorked and he annual JA World Uncorked returns for its fifth other fundraising mechanisms, JA would not be able to year on January 24, 2015. The culinary showcase, provide important resources and education to our children Tpresented by Premier Beverage and hosted by in the community.” chairs Bob and Susan Drinon and Renée Korbel Quinn Uncorked is expected to have over 650 attendees and with Junior Achievement’s Circle of Wise Women, will anticipates another sell-out this year. Open to guests age 21 give guests a chance to mingle with some of South Florida’s and older, Uncorked V is a no-program, table-free delight top chefs, experience their culinary creations, and support for the adventurous palate. Tickets are $150 per person local education through Junior Achievement South and are available in advance at www.jaworlduncorked. Florida. com.
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GOT TURKEY? Sure you do. And if you have more left over than you know what to do with, reinvent the bird with these recipes from the Ugly Sisters – Penny Sanfilippo and Jonny Altobell, owners of 11th Street Annex.
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The only thing we really want to have leftover after the holidays is some good single malt whisky. By December 25th anyone in food service who is not heartily sick of turkey is lying, or was traumatized by a turkey as a child and seeks revenge. But in case you really do want to use every last scrap, here are some ways to repurpose your leftovers.
Savory bread puddin’ with turkey The answer to leftover veggies
2 cups chopped cooked 1 cup cooked zucchini (sliced is In bowl, mix up turkey, Add hot water to larger pan turkey fine, but small cubes work too) bread, apples, herbs, and so level is half-way up the veggies. In separate bowl dish. This will ensure even 5 cups bread cubes (leftover 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced (or blender) mix eggs, milk, cooking without crunchy rolls are great to use here) 1 teaspoon each chopped fresh salt, and pepper. Pour egg edges. Place in oven at 350 1/2 tart green apple diced, parsley and basil mix over veggie/bread mix °. Cook uncovered for about not peeled and let sit for 20 minutes 30 minutes. You're looking 3 green onions sliced (white or until moist (you can add for no jiggle. Inserted knife 2 cup shredded cheese of and green parts) additional milk up to 1 cup should come out clean. your choice (whatever’s if mix looks dry). Put half the Top with remaining cheese left over from the cheese 7 eggs mixture in a well-greased 2 until melted. Remove from tray – Swiss, cheddar, jack, 1 quart milk quart Pyrex-like dish. Sprinkle oven and let sit 10 minutes. mozzarella, colby etc) ½ of cheese on top with rest Scoop and enjoy. This could ½ teaspoon salt, pepper to of bread mixture. Put baking be done with gluten free ½ cup corn kernels, cooked taste dish in slightly larger pan. bread too, if needed.
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Thanksgiving soup A great meal in a bowl 3 quarts stock (can make 2 large carrots, peeled and Put ingredients in stockpot ½ cups mashed potatoes yourself or if you have to sliced and simmer until veggies are cheat and use store bought, tender, then add: 1 oz. Craisins/dried be sure to adjust salt.) 2 bay leaves cranberries (optional) 2-3 cups leftover stuffing 6-8 oz. chopped onion ½ teaspoon poultry (stir to break up lumps) Heat through and add salt seasoning and pepper to taste. Serve 3 ribs celery, sliced 2 ½ cups leftover gravy piping hot. ½ teaspoon thyme, dried
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MAKES Turkey salad with cranberries and brie 4 An elegant lunch for Black Friday
2 cups cooked turkey, ½ cup whole berry cranberry Mix turkey, dried cranberries, celery, and finely chopped sauce enough mayo to bind in bowl. You can add more of any if you like. ½ cup toasted, chopped, 4-6 oz. wedge brie cheese, walnuts or pecans sliced ¼” thick (keep cold for Shmear cranberry sauce on bread. Top with easy slicing) turkey salad. Place 2-3 brie slices evenly on 1 oz. dried cranberries each piece. Place under broiler and WATCH 4 slices good quality bread Good quality mayo until brie melts. Remove from oven and put (NOT soap suds) or split on plates. This is a knife and fork meal. A 2 ribs celery - diced 2 nice hoagie-type rolls side green salad is nice too.
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ARRIVE AT BEAUTY AND THE FEAST AND YOU’LL SEE JUST THAT – SOPHISTICATION AND PLENTY OF EATS. NO BEASTS HERE THOUGH, EXCEPT FOR MAYBE THE ROASTED PIG SERVED TABLESIDE.
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76 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM e their guest. Be their guest. Put their service to the test. Beauty and the Feast Bar | Kitchen Bhas taken a fairytale concept and coupled it with gourmet food. With a grand opening in April of this year, Beauty and the Feast may not have a tale as old as time, but it definitely has generated buzz amongst Fort Lauderdale’s foodies and tourists. Chef Jeff Vincent and Society 8 Hospitality Group’s director of new business development Steven Dapuzzo have been working together to create a total package for diners. The dining area, also known as the “Feast” section, is outfitted with reclaimed wood from Carolina barns. The light of Edison bulbs bathe the room in a warm glow with the help of natural sunlight, which streams through windows facing the ocean. BEAUTY AND THE FEAST BAR | KITCHEN Tufted cream, chocolate, 601 N. Fort Lauderdale and caramel booths frame Beach Blvd. (954) 567-8070 wooden tables and seating www.society8.com is configured to give diners
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Chicken and waffles
The restaurant’s Banana Fosters interior French toast an easy view of the ocean as well as centerpieces work nicely with the Dapuzzo explains that the concept is the kitchen. view of Fort Lauderdale beach. meant to attract adventurous eaters The bar area, or “The Lounge," The restaurant concept hinges on and inspire “a gathering of friends and boasts an extensive Premier bar, small plate dining and sharing. Diners family, having a good time enjoying alluring light fixtures, and cozy are encouraged to order several … the best views in the state and a seating. Classy wall patterns, dishes to enjoy as a table rather than table full of food.” red reclaimed brick, and flower one meal for each individual person. The restaurant features a menu
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Pairing SILVER PALM CHARDONNAY Hailing from the Mendoccino County and Alexander Valley regions, at first whiff, this Chardonnay evokes notes of apple blossom and pear. White peach, Gravenstein apple, and Meyer lemon flavors, coupled with the wine’s acidity enhance the dining experience.
SIGNATURE DISH: Chicken sliders - buttermilk soaked chicken with a crispy breading tossed in a honey Sriracha sauce, topped with a crunchy mango slaw and served on a Hawaiian roll.
inclusive of recipes that run the gamut also made in-house. After roasting, The restaurant’s signature dish is with inspirations from Sierra Leone to the pig is rolled out on a cart, taken their chicken sliders. It is soaked Japan, Mississippi to South America directly to diners’ tables, and pulled in buttermilk, coated with a crispy and other places in between. Vincent right in front of them, tender and full breading and tossed in a honey explains that with Steven’s Italian of flavor. Sriracha sauce. The chicken is background and his low-country “Whether you’re a table of six topped with a mango slaw for tang cuisine background, menu items end or a table of 26, we feed you”, says and crunch and then served on a up coming from all over the world. Dapuzzo. Other dishes on the Hawaiian roll, because according to The goal is to “[encourage] diners to menu include chicken and waffles – chef Vincent, “there’s not a better order a variety of plates, which should buttermilk soaked chicken in a crispy bread in the entire world.” b e s h are d .” breading, paired with sweet potato Chef Vincent and Dapuzzo like In line with the feast motif, the waffles and drizzled with local orange to keep crowd-pleasing recipes restaurant offers a roasted pig, which blossom honey, powdered sugar, and on their menu, but enjoy spicing must be ordered in advance on cinnamon. things up with new guest starring account of the length of the roasting Another crowd pleaser is the items weekly. “We have the right period – between seven and eight Banana Fosters French toast. Chef atmosphere, a great view, good food, hours. This item is not just a meal, Vincent uses thick slices of challah great cocktails,” says Dapuzzo. “You it’s an entire production. The pig is bread and tops the crispy fried bread want to let loose and enjoy yourself. seasoned with a Tommy Gun Rub with à la minute Banana Fosters So you pair that with good food and made by the restaurant and served syrup and banana slices. It’s light but good drinks and it’s done. That’s the with Two to Tango barbeque sauce, flavorful. night.”
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BY RENÉE K. QUINN, QuinnProQuo's business strategist, media socialista and community advocate specializing in downtown Fort Lauderdale. As a mixologista, she dishes the latest in food trends, cocktails, craft beers and, culinary events. Sweet Holiday Bites THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
• APPLE CRANBERRY WALNUT – mounds of hand-peeled Granny Smith and Rome apples, crunchy walnuts and tart cranberries distributed throughout the filling under a buttery, brown, sugar crumb topping. • COCONUT CREAM – coconut milk filling and sweet coconut topped with fresh whipped cream and toasted coconut. • PEACH ALMOND CRUMBLE – fresh peaches and spices topped with a brown sugar and toasted almond crust. • PERFECT PUMPKIN – creamy pumpkin mixed with spices and Joseph’s Italian Pastry Wilton Manors’ finished with fresh whipped cream. Shop — A little piece Stork's Bakery – at • SOUTHERN PECAN – all the goodness of the south in a pie of New Jersey! your service for your chock full of toasted pecans. Christmas is the time for dessert, and in my family holiday pies • STORKBERRY – the year round favorite – a blend of blueberry, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry. that meant Italian pastries • STRAWBERRY RHUBARB – the ultimate combination of sweet and cookies. Joseph’s Italian and tart. Visit www.storksbakery.com for additional selections. Pastry Shop is a third- generation Italian American bakery in the Sicilian and Neapolitan traditions. They Chef Martha Clemons are known throughout South perfects the donut Florida for their cannolis Fried dough. Sugar. Sweet fillings. and decadent cannoli cake. Chef Martha perfected the art of They bake an array of making homemade donuts when Italian butter cookies – from she produced over 16,000 donuts, rainbow to Pignoli Nut, daily. all from scratch and by hand over I recommend the Sfogliatelle the course of two months. They pastries – clamshells with are not currently on the menu, a layered texture filled with however, you can contact her for an orange flavored ricotta – a custom order. They are sinfully from the province of Salerno. delicious. Joseph’s Italian Pastry Shop, L'Hermitage Catering & Events, LLC 788 S. Federal Highway 3045 N. Federal Hwy. Deerfield Beach
Chef chairs for this year’s event are Wes Bonner Fork & Cork of Publix Aprons Cooking School and Catering and JA WORLD UNCORKED V PULLS OUT ALL Marc Gruverman of The Capital Grille. They’ll lead the brigade with culinary chair Alyssa Lovitt of Beauty and THE STOPS FOR JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT the Feast. Students from the Art Institute’s International howcasing the creations of top chefs and Culinary School will play a special role, participating S caterers, the art of “mixology,” and high- in just one of the event’s educational facets. They’ll be energy nightclub entertainment, the fifth annual JA paired in advance with chefs, prepping dishes to be World Uncorked culinary experience presented by served. They’ll also butler the treats throughout the Premier Beverage on January 24, 2015 will delight night. and educate. JA World Uncorked’s fifth anniversary Open to guests 21 and older, Uncorked is a no- celebration at JA World’s 60,000-square-foot facility program, “table-free,” culinary experience. Tickets are at Broward College in Coconut Creek will offer treats $150 per person and are available in advance at www. to the hundreds of anticipated guests. jaworlduncorked.com.
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“Girlfriends’ THE CIRCLE – Holiday Celebration Florida Grand SCIENCE Invitational” Exhibit South Florida and Open House Opera - Madame Butterfly Through December First Run Engagement Dec. 3 Dec. 4 & 6 Dorothy Mangurian Dec. 2 – 18 Historic Stranahan House Broward Center DANCE Comprehensive Women’s Center Cinema Paradiso Fort Lauderdale Museum for the Performing Arts at Holy Cross HealthPlex (954) 525-3456 (954) 524-4736 (954) 462-0222 (954) 229-8562 www.fliff.com www.stranahanhouse.org www.browardcenter.org MUSIC
THEATER Multicultural Light Up Sistrunk Holiday Display Extravaganza December Dec. 5 RIVERWALK Broward County Main Library Historic Sistrunk Boulevard (954) 357-7443 between Northwest Ninth www.broward.org/library Avenue and Northwest CHARITY Twelfth Avenue
All Abord the (954) 828-4742 Seoul Train Cultural Monthly Exhibit: Dec. 4 • 6 p.m. Christmas An Evening of Menu: Napa cabbage kimchi ART December Celebration (Pogi kimchi); Korean spinach Historic Stranahan House Dec. 2 salad (Sigeumchi Namul); grilled Museum The event will benefit the World short ribs (LA Galbi) with crispy LITERATURE (954) 524-4736 AIDS Museum and Educational sweet potato in a sweet and www.stranahanhouse.org Center. spicy sauce (Goguma Mattang); Broward Center whole fried snapper (Domi- TALK for the Performing Arts yangnyeom) with Korean chili (954) 390-0550 French Montana with and lemongrass sauce served MOVIES Jeremih www.worldaidsmuseum.com with a vegetable pancake and Dec. 1 Asian chives (Buchujeon). Revolution Live Publix at Plantation MAGIC (954) 449-1025 The 52nd Annual 1181 S. University Drive, Christmas on Las Olas Plantation Dec. 2 (954) 577-0542 FESTIVAL “unWRAPPED” Exhibit Over 40,000 people are $40
Dec. 1 – Jan. 2, 2015 expected to attend. The event OPERA ArtServe will include Anidjar & Levine (954) 462-8190 Snow and dozens of local choirs The Fast and Furriest Premier Night, www.artserve.org from schools and churches Dec. 4 A Holiday Spectacular FOOD will perform on three different An inaugural event to benefit Dec. 5 stages. Chick-Fil-A is sponsoring the Humane Society of Broward Benefits Pinion. SPORTS Pops Series: World Skate Las Olas. An array of food County featuring automobiles, Las Olas Home of Steven Savor vendors will be offering holiday games, food, and a silent AIDS Day Commemoration (954) 213-4428 Dec. 2 treats. auction. FAMILY
In commemoration of World Las Olas Boulevard between Ferrari-Maserati of Fort AIDS Day, the South Florida Southeast Sixth Avenue and Lauderdale Celebrating the Symphony Orchestra will Southeast Eleventh Avenue www.humanebroward.com Holidays with HOLIDAY perform. www.lasolasboulevard.com Avery Sommers (954) 258-8283 Broward Center Dec. 5 HISTORY for the Performing Arts Holocaust Stories Historic Stranahan House (954) 522-8445 Dec. 4 Museum www.southfloridasymphony.org “Interrupted Lives” by Stephanie (954) 524-4736 LECTURE M. Krulik and “Vanished www.stranahanhouse.org Boyhood” by George Stern. Broward County Main Library COMEDY Author Mae Silver (954) 357-7443 Dec. 2 Classic Albums Live: She will discuss her book “Too A Very Lennon Christmas HEALTH Hot to Hide: Remarkable Women Dec. 5 The Galleria’s Eighth of Fort Lauderdale.” Parker Playhouse $ BUSINESS Broward County Main Library Annual Men of Style (800) 359-2525 Garry Krinsky’s Shopping Night (954) 357-7443 Toying with Science Dec. 4 www.broward.org/library KID’S THEATER Dec. 3 The Galleria Mall Friends of the Fort Parker Playhouse (954) 564-1036 Lauderdale Libraries (800) 359-2525 www.galleriamall-fl.com Books and More Event TRADE SHOW Dec. 5 Broward County Main Library PETS (954) 357-7443 www.broward.org/library WINTERFEST
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SCIENCE 9th Annual Ribbons for Children Dec. 5 DANCE Art exhibit, cocktail reception and benefit auction featuring original art work from over 30 MUSIC local artists to benefit Children’s Family Fun Series- Diagnostic & Treatment Center. Broward Center Roald Dahl’s THEATER Orchid, Garden and for the Performing Arts “Willy Wonka TYA” Gourmet Food Festival (954) 728-1040 Dec. 6 Dec. 6 & 7 RIVERWALK www.childrensdiagnostic.org Broward Center for the Performing Arts Bonnet House Museum (954) 462-0222 & Gardens CHARITY www.browardcenter.org (954) 703-2614 Cincinnati Pops
Cultural Orchestra Origami that Pops for Victorian Holiday Tea Florida Tour – Dec. 7 Family Fun Holiday Pops ART Dec. 6 Historic Stranahan House Dec. 8 Museum “Life Partners” – Broward County Main Library Broward Center (954) 357-8692 (954) 524-4736 for the Performing Arts LITERATURE Exclusive South Florida www.stranahanhouse.org Engagement www.broward.org/library (954) 462-0222 www.browardcenter.org Dec. 5 – 11 TALK Cinema Paradiso Fort Lauderdale Tap ‘N’ Run Holiday Craft Fair www.fliff.com Dec. 7 (954) 525-3456 Dec. 6 Circa Survive with MOVIES Tap 'N' Run is 2.5 mile long race, New River Inn Museum Title Fight, Pianos (954) 463-4431 which anyone can complete Become the Teeth within an hour. Multiple chug www. Dec. 10 MAGIC “Viva La Liberta” – fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org South Florida First stations are placed at the start Circa Survive is an American Run Engagement and on the race route where alternative rock band from FESTIVAL participants get to indulge in the Philadelphia suburb of Dec. 5 – 11 Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Cinema Paradiso Fort Lauderdale five ounces of beer on a trek to Doylestown, formed in 2004. the finish line where a full brew Music Is Awesome The band quickly made a name OPERA www.fliff.com Dec. 7 (954) 525-3456 awaits! Every participant receives for themselves in the indie a finisher's medal that doubles BB&T Center music scene in a little over two as a bottle opener, a race t-shirt, www.thebbtcenter.com/events FOOD years with their first album, sunglasses, a koozie, and other “Juturna” and second album, free swag. The benefiting charity “On SPORTS is Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale. Symphony Holiday Letting Go.” Race finishes at America’s Spectacular with Dunlap Revolution Live Backyard and Pennington (954) 449-1025 FAMILY (800) 204-4178 Dec. 7 & 9 www.tapnrun.com Presented by Symphony of the Americas. Gold Coast Jazz HOLIDAY Broward Center Society for the Performing Arts A Jazz Holiday Bill Charlap Trio HISTORY featuring Metta Jazz (954) 462-0222 Dec. 10 Dec. 6 www.browardcenter.org One of the world’s premier The Broward Jazz Combo jazz pianists, Bill Charlap has LECTURE will join Metta Jazz in the performed and recorded with culmination of a three-day 13th Annual Inlet many leading artists of this time,
COMEDY residency at Broward College. Challenge Bicycle Ride ranging from jazz masters Phil Broward College Bailey Dec. 7 Woods and Wynton Marsalis to Ronin Pro Wrestling Concert Hall DC Alexander Park singers Tony Bennett and Barbra HEALTH Dec. 6 (954) 201-6884 www.inletchallenge.org Streisand. War Memorial Auditorium Broward Center $ (954) 828-5380 for the Performing Arts BUSINESS www.roninwrestling.com First Annual Fort Lauderdale (954) 462-0222 Christkindlmarkt Historical Society Speaker www.browardcenter.org
KID’S THEATER Dec. 6 Series Seminole Hard Rock Inspired by Christkindlmarkt in Dec. 8 Winterfest Black Tie Ball Nuremberg, Germany, which Bob Stone – “Cattle Ranching: Circa Survive TRADE SHOW Dec. 6 began in 1545. Five Centuries of Tradition.” Dec. 10 Hard Rock Live The Garden Club at Hugh Taylor New River Inn Museum With Title Fight and Pianos (954) 767-0686 Birch State Park (954) 463-4431 Become Teeth. PETS www.birchstatepark.org/ www. Revolution Live christkinklmarkt fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org (943) 449-1025 WINTERFEST (954) 563-0550
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19th Annual March Holiday River Tours SCIENCE of Dimes Women of Dec. 14 – 18, 20 – 23 Distinction Awards Historic Stranahan House Luncheon Museum DANCE Dec. 11 (954) 524-4736 Sonesta Fort Lauderdale www.stranahanhouse.org (754) 300-2614 MUSIC
Bug 3D: A Rainforest Winterfest Grandstand THEATER Viewing Area Adventure Dec. 13 Through Dec. 15 Birch State Park Museum of Discovery and RIVERWALK (954) 767-0686 Science Issues with I Killed (954) 713-0930 the Prom Queen, Ghost CHARITY Town, Nightmares Seminole Hard Rock Dec. 12 Digitour: Slay Bells Winterfest Boat Parade Cultural Issues is a metalcore band based Dec. 13 Dec. 15 Revolution Live out of Atlanta, Georgia. They Downtown Fort Lauderdale have often been associated with (954) 767-0686 (954) 449-1025 ART the metalcore genre and are known for their mixture of nu metal and R&B. Broward County Main The Black Keys LITERATURE Revolution Live Library Relaunch Dec. 15 (954) 449-1025 BB&T Center Dec. 13 TALK Broward County Main Library www.thebbtcenter.com/events www.broward.org/library Trans-Siberian MOVIES Orchestra: The “Interstellar”: An Christmas Attic Ultracon IMAX® 3D Experience Dec. 12 Dec. 13 & 14 Through Dec. 16 MAGIC An Evening with BB&T Center Broward County Convention Museum of Discovery and Kenny G www.thebbtcenter.com/events Center Science AutoNation IMAX Dec. 11 FESTIVAL www.ultraconofsouthflorida.com Theater Parker Playhouse (954) 463-IMAX (4629) (954) 462-0222 www.browardcenter.org OPERA Forever Family Bella’s Group 4th Annual South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association FOOD Book Discussion Holiday Party Dec. 13 presents the Equinox Dec. 11 Dec. 16 Discussion of “Being Esther” Nan Knox Boys and Girls Club SPORTS (954) 893-8240 Learn about the equinox with by Miriam Karmel at the Ruth a film and discussion. Cohan Jewish Book Review www.foreverfamily.org Broward County Main Library FAMILY Series. (954) 357-7443 Broward County Main Library A Christmas Carol
(954) 357-7443 Dec. 12 – 23 HOLIDAY Fridays - Sundays “The Hobbit: The Battle Fort Lauderdale’s Children of the Five Armies”: An Greater Fort Theatre HISTORY (954) 763-6882 IMAX® 3D Experience Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Dec. 17 – Jan. 15, 2015 Chamber of Commerce www.flct.org Museum of Discovery LECTURE Quarterly Networking and Science AutoNation Luncheon IMAX Theater Dec. 11 Miami City Ballet (954) 463-IMAX (4629) COMEDY Meet new friends, make busi- George Balanchine's ness connections, and enjoy a The Nutcracker wonderful luncheon prepared Dec. 12 - 14 HEALTH by the renowned chef at SAIA, Broward Center Fort Lauderdale located at the Sonesta Hotel on for the Performing Arts Christmas Pageant $ Fort Lauderdale Beach. (954) 462-0222 Through Dec. 14 BUSINESS SAIA at the Sonesta Hotel www.browardcenter.org First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale (954) 523-3500 KID’S THEATER www.gogayfortlauderdale.com (954) 831-1125 Winterfest Boat Parade Viewing Party “Tiny Giants” 3D TRADE SHOW White Dream Dec. 13 Cookies with Santa Dec. 17 – Aug. 31, 2015 Dec. 12 New River Inn Museum Dec. 14 Museum of Discovery and A holiday celebration benefiting (954) 463-4431 Historic Stranahan House Science AutoNation IMAX PETS St. Demetrios Ministries. www. Museum Theater (954) 524-4736 (954) 463-IMAX (4629) The Westin Beach Resort & Spa fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org WINTERFEST (954) 467-1111
86 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM Joe Bonamassa a rosemary gorgonzola stuffing “Stars of David” SCIENCE Dec. 18 and mashed sweet potatoes with Dec. 23 – January 4, 2015 Hard Rock Live Amaretto caramelized onions A funny new musical revue (954) 767-0686 celebrating the lives of Jewish DANCE and sweet chili pistachios; eggnog gelato. public figures, based on the Publix at Plantation best-selling book by Abigail MUSIC To Fly – Aviation 1181 S. University Drive, Pogrebin, with original music Renovation Plantation by Broadway’s composers and Opens Dec. 19 (954) 577-0542 lyricists. THEATER Museum of Discovery $40 Broward Center for the Performing Arts Light Up Lauderdale and Science Through January (954) 467-6637 (954) 462-0222 RIVERWALK www.browardcenter.org Light Up Lauderdale, presented Vladimir Issaev’s by Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale The Nutcracker in association with the City CHARITY Fleetwood Mac Dec. 20 & 21 of Fort Lauderdale, features a Dec. 19 The Nutcracker features a Christmas Eve promenade of light displays BB&T Center team of professional dancers Private Tour along the Riverwalk. Highlighting Cultural www.thebbtcenter.com/events performing the principal roles, as Dec. 24 the City’s one-of-a-kind tropical well as a community cast made Historic Stranahan House backdrop, the annual program up of local character artists and Museum will run through January. In ART School Holiday Camp: children for the party scene. (954) 524-4736 its sixth year, this free to the Science of Sleuthing Parker Playhouse www.stranahanhouse.org public holiday spectacular will Dec. 19 (954) 462-0222 LITERATURE showcase the mile-long brick Museum of Discovery and www.parkerplayhouse.com Riverwalk pathway in Downtown Science Jingle Jam 2014 Fort Lauderdale, giving residents Dec. 24 TALK (954) 713-0930 and visitors opportunities to First Baptist Church Fort enjoy the beautiful city center. Lauderdale The area will be adorned with MOVIES www.firstfortlauderdale.com lighted trees, garland-wrapped poles and sponsored displays along both sides of the New MAGIC School Holiday Camp: River, stretching from Federal Fact or Fiction Highway to the Marshall’s Bridge Dec. 26 (Southwest Fourth/Seventh FESTIVAL Museum of Discovery and Avenue). Science Parking may be easily found in
OPERA (954) 713-0930 multiple garages, parking lots or at meters throughout the downtown area. FOOD Fort Lauderdale (954) 468-1541 Antique and Holiday Show www.goriverwalk.com Y100 Jingle Ball 2014 Dec. 27 & 28 SPORTS Dec. 21 War Memorial Auditorium Seraphic Fire – BB&T Center (954) 828-5380 International Gem Handel’s “Messiah” www.thebbtcenter.com/events and Jewelry Show FAMILY Dec. 19 Composed in 1741, “Messiah” Jan. 2 – 4, 2015 War Memorial Auditorium has been a staple of the Blue October www.intergem.com HOLIDAY choral-orchestral repertoire Dec. 21 since its first performance. Revolution Live Broward Center (954) 449-1025 HISTORY for the Performing Arts (954) 462-0222
LECTURE www.browardcenter.org 2014 Winter Break Camps Tchaikovsky 3-Day camp: Dec. 22-24 Spectacular COMEDY 5-Day camp: Dec. 29 – Jan. 2 Dec. 28 Museum of Discovery and Parker Playhouse Science (800) 359-2525 HEALTH 27th Annual (954) 713-0930 Las Olas Art Fair Part I $ Jan. 3 & 4, 2015 BUSINESS “Journey to the South Las Olas Boulevard The Courage Pacific”: An IMAX 3D (561) 746-6615 ‘Tis the Seasoning To Remember Experience® www.artfestival.com KID’S THEATER Dec. 20 • 6 p.m. Holocaust Exhibit Through Dec. 31 Through Dec. 23 Museum of Discovery Menu: Brie cheese crostini with Broward County Main Library and Science AutoNation Tropical Beats Series: TRADE SHOW apple compote and spiced rosemary glaze; grilled lamb (954) 357-7443 IMAX Theater Starry Night www.broward.org/library (954) 463-IMAX (4629) lollipops with pumpkin spice January 4, 2015 PETS compound butter and a mint Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six and port wine reduction; bacon (954) 522-8445 wrapped pork tenderloin with www.southfloridasymphony.org WINTERFEST
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Bonnet House Lecture SCIENCE Series Jan. 12, 2015 Bonnet House Museum DANCE & Gardens (954) 703-2606 MUSIC
Weeds and Seeds: THEATER A History of Dining in Black Holes: Space 4th Annual 5K Southern Florida Wraps and Time Twists Jan. 15, 2015 4 Kids Race JA World Uncorked RIVERWALK Through Jan. 5, 2015 Presented by Michele Williams, Through a combination of hands- Jan. 10 Jan. 24, 2015 Ph.D. The race will benefit Children’s JA World Uncorked, a Fork and on physical models, computer- Broward County Main Library CHARITY Diagnostic & Treatment Center. Cork affair, presented by Premier based investigations, immersive (954) 357-7443 experiences, and a technology- St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Beverage, is a multifaceted four- assisted learning environment, (954) 728-1040 hour culinary event benefiting Cultural visitors can make sense of the the educational programs at weird ideas behind black holes Junior Achievement of South and examine the evidence. New Year Season Florida. JA World Huizenga ART Museum of Discovery and Kick-Off Volleyball Center (954) 979-7120 Science Jan. 10 & 11 LITERATURE (954) 713-0930 Broward County Convention www.jaworlduncorked.com Center (561) 586-1437 TALK Seth Rudetsky’s Café Dolly: Picabia, Broadway Concert Series: Schnabel, Willumsen Audra McDonald Butterflies – Paintings Through Feb. 1, 2015 MOVIES Jan. 8, 2015 by Marcos Antonio Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale (954) 525-5500 Broward Center Jan. 10, 2015 – February 2015 MAGIC for the Performing Arts Broward County Main Library www.moafl.org (954) 462-0222 (954) 357-7443 The Amazing Vojtěch FESTIVAL Kubašta Through Jan. 16, 2015 Ruth Cohan Jewish Winter Jam 2015 A showcase of his pop-up and OPERA Book Review Series Jan. 11, 2015 illustrated children's books 2014-2015 BB&T Center Broward County Main Library Jan. 8, 2015 www.thebbtcenter.com/events (954) 357-8243 FOOD Discussion on “The Winter www.broward.org/library Guest" by Pam Jenoff. Broward County Main Library SPORTS (954) 357-7443
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“Journey to the South The Big Read Kick-Off: Pacific”: An IMAX® HISTORY “To Kill a Mockingbird” Jan. 12, 2015 3D Experience The kick-off will feature Through Feb. 12, 2015 LECTURE performances by the Senior Museum of Discovery and Moments Band and a lecture Science AutoNation IMAX by D. Christine Jackson of Nova Theater COMEDY Stone Crab and (954) 463-IMAX (4629) Southeastern University. Broward County Main Library Seafood Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. HEALTH (954) 357-7443 Jan. 17, 2015 “Island of Lemurs: Don Williams Family friendly festival offering $ January 9, 2015 Madagascar” 3D BUSINESS seafood dishes starting Through Feb. 12, 2015 Parker Playhouse Fort Lauderdale at $5 each, hermit crab (954) 462-0222 Historical Society Speaker The film takes audiences on a races, and music. journey to Madagascar. KID’S THEATER www.browardcenter.org Series: Helen Landers – Esplanade Park Museum of Discovery and “Memories of Broward Free Science AutoNation IMAX as it Was” Theater TRADE SHOW Fort Lauderdale Beach Jan. 12, 2015 (954) 463-IMAX (4629) Collector Car Show and New River Inn Museum Gun and Knife Show Auction (954) 463-4431 Jan. 17, 18, 21 & 22, 2015 PETS January 9 – 11, 2015 www. War Memorial Auditorium War Memorial Auditorium fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org www.suncoastgunshows.com WINTERFEST www.ftlauderdaleauction.com
88 DECEMBER 2014 • GORIVERWALK.COM 2014 WWINTERFEST® DATESDATES TO REMEMBER: DEC. 6 - SEMINOLE HARD ROCK WINTERFEST® DECEMBER 13, 2014 BLACK TIE BALL presented by Moët & Chandon 43 YEARS - THE “GREATEST SHOW ON H2O”O” in association with Absolut Vodka, Milestone Wines and Southern Wine & Spirits. Patriot National, Inc. Welcome Reception, Fidelity Investments Silent Auction and a special performance direct from the Broadway Musical “Motown.” Greenspoon Marder entertainment sponsor. DEC. 8 - CAPTAIN’S MEETING In association with Show Management Hosted by Grateful Palate - next to Shooter’s. DEC. 12 - SEMINOLE HARD ROCK WINTERFEST® GRAND MARSHAL RECEPTION DEC. 12 - SHORELINE LIGHTS CRUISE presented by Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Co. DEC. 13 - GRANDSTAND VIEWING AREA presented by Silver Airways Chris Evert Children’s Hospital Health, Safety & Family Fun Zone. Michelob Ultra Culinary Dec. 6, 2014 Courtyard. PURCHASE tickets at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino front desk or winterfestparade.com. DEC. 13 - VIP VIEWING presented by the Huizenga Family Hosted by Riverside Hotel and Stranahan FLOAT YOUR BOAT House. IN THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK DEC. 13 - SEMINOLE HARD ROCK WINTERFEST® BOAT PARADE WINTERFEST® BOAT PARADE SEE THE PARADE AT THE GRANDSTAND VIEWING AREA 43rd Annual Holiday Parade – theme “TV’s Greatest Hits.” Vote for your favorite entry to Dec.13, 2014 win Spirit Airlines tickets. FEB. 25 - CAPTAIN’S CUP AWARDS RECEPTION Hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. MARCH 2015- WINTERFEST® VOLUNTEER PARTY Hosted by Grille 401. (sponsorship and event dates subject to change)
SANCTIONED EVENTS/CELEBRATIONS Coral Springs Holiday Parade - December 10 South Florida Fair - January 16 – February 1 Hope Floats - March 14 St. Patrick's Parade and Festival - March 14 Duck Fest Derby - March 28 MIASF Plywood Regatta - April 11-12 New River Raft Race - April 18 MICF Spin-a-Thon - April 26 Glam-a-thon - October EVENT & TICKET INFORMATION 954-767-0686 • WinterfestParade.com GET YOUR $5 COUPONS FOR THE GRANDSTAND AUTHORIZED TICKET OUTLET AT SELECT LOCATIONS #WinterfestSoFlo14 OR OFFICIAL BANK OF WINTERFEST WinterfestParade.com Download our FRONT DESK Santa App EVENTS CONNECTION
Museum of Art | Fort American Scene Frank Loconto Lauderdale SCIENCE Photography & Friends (954) 262-0245 Martin Z. Margulies Second Sunday of the month Collection Mangos DANCE Through March 22, 2015 (954) 684-1399 First Friday Jazz Jams Martin Z. Margulies has avidly First Friday of the month collected photographs for ArtServe MUSIC more than 20 years, and this River Ghost Tours (954) 524-0805 exhibition, American Scene • Cardio Mix with Sunday night www.goldcoastjazz.org THEATER Photography, is drawn from his Josh Hecht Historic Stranahan House extensive collection. 6:30 p.m. • Mondays Museum NSU Museum of Art | and Wednesdays (954) 524-4736 First Fridays: Book RIVERWALK Fort Lauderdale Esplanade Park www.stranahanhouse.org Event and Pickers Sale (954) 525-5500 (954) 790-4953 www.moafl.org First Friday of the month Times and dates subject to Pick up new and used books CHARITY change depending on weather Las Olas Outdoor and gently used items. restrictions. Green Market Sponsored by the Friends of the Cultural Images from the For more information, call Sundays • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fort Lauderdale Libraries. Stranahan Collection (954) 468-1541 or visit The Las Olas Sunday Outdoor Broward County Main Library Through March 22, 2015 www.goriverwalk.com Green Market is a friendly (954) 357-7443 ART New River Inn Museum destination where neighbors (954) 463-4431 come to shop and socialize. www. Many bring their dogs – you can Docent Guided LITERATURE fortlauderdalehistoricalsociety.org find watering stations for those House Tours hot Florida days. Looking for Ongoing TALK local and organic produce? You'll Historic Stranahan House Downtown Hebrew find that here. Museum School for Kids Plaza at YOLO (954) 524-4736 MOVIES Through May 2015 (954) 462-4166 www.stranahanhouse.org The Steen Family Education and Event Center • A Dog's Best Friend MAGIC (954) 447-8000 Group Classes English Café Moon Rock Display www.downtownjewish.com Intermediate Dog Obedience Every Tuesday Ongoing Class • 7 p.m. • Thursdays FESTIVAL Learn to speak English in a The moon rock exhibit features Masters Dog Obedience Class • friendly environment. a 20 minute film of Apollo 8:15 p.m. • Thursdays Broward County Main Library 7, the first manned mission OPERA Both are six week courses. If (954) 357-7439 in the Apollo program to be ONGOING you have already attended a www.broward.org/library launched and the first three- basic obedience class, and man American space mission; FOOD are looking for a class to take posters of the Apollo 7 mission; your dog's training to the next El Club and two life-size fiberglass @ Riverwalk level, this class is for you! We SPORTS Brush up on your Spanish NASA astronauts. will be working on higher level language skills. Broward County Main Library distraction work, fading hand Every Tuesday (954) 357-7443 signals, and food lures (if you FAMILY Broward County Main Library still use them), distance and (954) 357-7439 distraction recalls and stays, etc. www.broward.org/library HOLIDAY Esplanade Park Welcome Center Monthly Rotating www.adogsbestfriend.com Exhibits HISTORY Crossroads Café Ongoing Every Wednesday Bonnet House Museum • Riverwalk Broward County Main Library Segway Tours and Gardens LECTURE (954) 357-7439 (954) 703-2606 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Everyday www.broward.org/library Take a one or two-hour segway COMEDY tour in Fort Lauderdale on the Riverwalk. No experience, Tours at Historic Behind the Scenes - balance, or coordination needed. Stranahan House HEALTH Training provided. One-hour tour: Private Living Museum Quarters Tours $59 per person; two-hour tour, Ongoing $ $89 per person. Second Wednesday of Historic Stranahan House BUSINESS • Paddleboard the month Riverwalk Call (954) 304-5746 to make Museum Take a sneak peek inside 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Saturdays advance reservations. (954) 524-4736 www.segwayfortlauderdale.com normally closed areas of Evelyn KID’S THEATER and Sundays and Frederic Bartlett’s private $25 for a one-hour rental, living quarters. The Indigo Room or $35 for a guided group tour, (954) 703-2606 TRADE SHOW and $40 for a night tour. SunTrust Sunday Is Memory Water Soluble? www.bonnethouse.org/hours- Ongoing Lessons and rentals will also be Jazz Brunch fees/ available. First Sunday of the month • Museum of Art | Fort PETS Esplanade Park 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lauderdale
(877) 779-9299 Riverwalk Park (954) 525-5500 www.paddleriverwalk.com Starry Nights WINTERFEST (954) 828-5363 Thursday Evenings
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Glam-A-THON Glam Doll Strut Stiletto-clad teams and participants strutted on SW Second Street on Oct. 18 to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Photos by Suzanne Barton Photography
LISA BOCCARD, BARBARA EPES, KATHLEEN BYRNE, WENDY LIEBOWITZ, LYNN MARTINEZ, AIDEE, ALEX, AND CHRISTINA GERACI AND TEANA MCDONALD AND TAMMY GAIL
MONICA SAMAYOA AND TERESA ORR, SHERRY MILLS, DR. LISA LEARN, LYNN MARTINEZ, CHRISTINA TORREY, LAUREN GLENN, BRENDA DIAZ AND ALEX SALINAS LAIS PONTES, TAMMY GAIL, AND EMELY QUADRADO
ArtServe “BIG: Big Beautiful Art” Exhibit and Reception ArtServe hosted a reception for the exhibit’s participating artists. “Best in Show,” “Honorable Mention,” and “People’s Choice” awards were presented.
DOUG MCCRAW, AWARD WINNER ARTIST DONNA HAYNES, JAYE ABBATE AND DEBBIE ORSHEFSKY ARMANDO MARCHI AND ARTIST DIDI MARCHI AND CHRISTIAN FENECK
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Broward Public Library Foundation 2014-2015 “Books with Brunch” Kick-off Author Elaine Viets presented her current book “Catnapped!” at the first of three “Books with Brunch” events. Photos by Kevin Lane
STANDING: DOROTHY KLEIN AND ELAINE DEBBIE CASNOFF, LINDA HATTAN, MARLENE GOSS, RUTH DUNNIGAN, LILLIAN DISTASIO, LINDA ESHLEMAN VIETS. SEATED: LOU AND MAYJEAN WOLFF AND MARIANNE LYHNE AND VICKI NEIMAN
Winterfest White Party The media only event was presented by GrayRobinson P.A. and hosted by the Harbor Beach Marriott. Photos by Jason Leidy
STEPHEN TASHMAN AND LISA SIEGEL FRANK AND MARY JO HERHOLD JIM DUNN AND ROSE FARAONE
MARGARETHE SORENSEN, KATIE DONAHUE, HEATHER GERONEMUS, RENÉE KORBEL QUINN, BIBI MARCHITTO AND BILL FIENBERG ALICE HARRY AND SUSAN RENNEISEN ROSEY LOPEZ, AND KARA PERKINS
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In celebration of Go Riverwalk Magazine’s 10th anniversary, we feature a few of our favorite covers through the years.
This month, we share a cover from December 2009, which shows how we dressed up Downtown Fort Lauderdale a bit for the holiday season.
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