FORT LAUDERDALE’S CITY MAGAZINE A PUBLICATION OF RIVERWALK FORT LAUDERDALE • SINCE 2003 • VOL.17 NO. 11 NOVEMBER 2020 OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES YOU KNOW THE VALUE OF A PEACEFUL HOME. Decrease stress and enjoy more access to your kitchen with custom pull-out shelves for your existing cabinets. OLL E F OW ’R IN E G W C D S C E S IN L AF E SHELF GENIEETY GUID $250 OFF YOUR ORDER!* Schedule your complimentary design consultation! (954) 737-1679 | shelfgenie.com ShelfGenie of Fort Lauderdale *Limit one offer per household. Must purchase 5+ Classic/Designer Shelves. EXP 9/30/20. VOTE ELECTION 2020 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 Deadline to register to vote: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 Supervisors for Elections will send vote-by-mail ballots between SEPTEMBER 24 and OCTOBER 1, 2020 Request your Vote-by-Mail Ballot at www.browardsoe.org Request your personalized sample ballot at [email protected] or call 954-357-7050. 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