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Welcome to GoRiverwalk.com, Riverwalk Trust's home on the internet.
GoRiverwalk.com is the one place where you can find everything there is to see and do
in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Riverwalk is the Downtown Fort Lauderdale center for Arts, Entertainment, Events, Shopping, Dining and Nightlife. This website provides a guide to the attractions, events and activities along Riverwalk, and offers information on parking, directions, special offers and exclusive membership. Take your time to explore the pages of our virtual home, and don't forget to check back regularly for up-to-date information on the many exciting events and happenings on the world famous Riverwalk in beautiful Downtown Fort Lauderdale
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
 Riverwalk Mutts and Martinis
Yappy Hour
PRESENTED BY
LARRY AND CATHY DANIELLE
Friday, September 10 ' 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Riverwalk Trust hosts 'The Original' Riverwalk Mutts and Martinis Yappy Hour, presented by Larry and Cathy Danielle, Fort Lauderdale's largest outdoor, pet-friendly cocktail hour, on September 10, 2010, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The goal of the event is to bring together the Downtown community and their favorite four-legged friends for a night of celebration and networking while raising funds for the Riverwalk Trust. The event will be held along the Riverwalk at Briny Riverfront Pub.
This is the fifth Riverwalk Mutts and Martinis Yappy Hour, which has raised more than $57,000 for the Riverwalk Trust, a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst in building and nurturing a vibrant community centered along the New River.
On this fun evening along Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk, a $25 donation ($20 prepay online) gives attendees two complimentary drinks, appetizers, live music, silent auction, chances to win raffles and prizes and lots of fun treats and activities for their pets including dog massages, canine contests and doggie ice cream. Dog adoptions will be available courtesy of the Humane Society of Broward County, and a portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will go towards the Humane Society of Broward County. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here or at the door the evening of the event.
Major event supporters include Larry and Cathy Danielle, Briny Irish Pub, Big 105.9 FM, Premier Beverage, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Go Riverwalk Magazine, South Florida Photo and Inspiri24 Design Studios.
For more information, call (954) 468-1541.
RSVP HERE
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Enjoy 360 degrees of Fort Lauderdale’s most spectacular views and join sommelier Rik Steere as he takes you through a selection of perfectly paired wines from Girard Winery and culinary delights from Pier Top Chef Miguel Santiago.
Partial event proceeds will benefit the Riverwalk Trust, a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst in building and nurturing a vibrant community centered along the New River. Cost for the dinner is $125 all inclusive. Dinner supporters include Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort, Premier Beverage, Girard Winery, Riverwalk Trust and Go Riverwalk magazine.
For more information, click here or call (954) 468-1541 ext. 201.
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| WHAT'S NEW |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 28, 2010 Contact: Linda Lewis (954) 428-4477
llewis@smith-knibbs.com
Riverwalk Trust Selects GMStrategic Media
As Publisher for Go Riverwalk Magazine
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Riverwalk Trust today announced plans to grow the scope and reach of its established Go Riverwalk magazine, with Fort Lauderdale-based GMStrategic Media as the magazine’s new publisher.
“As the city magazine of Fort Lauderdale, Go Riverwalk is a tremendous asset for the Trust and for the community,” said Tom Vogel, chairman of the Riverwalk Trust. “Since its launch seven years ago, our magazine has been central in building a sense of community in and around the downtown. Working with GMStrategic Media, we look to position the publication for a dynamic future.”
Through its agreement with GMStrategic Media, magazine owner the Riverwalk Trust will continue to produce Go Riverwalk’s editorial content. In line with the Trust’s mission -- to be the catalyst in building and nurturing Riverwalk as a vibrant community connected by the New River – the magazine showcases the organization’s initiatives, from the just-introduced weekly Urban Market along the Riverwalk and the Tree Harmony replanting program, to the Light Up Lauderdale annual promenade of holiday lights and the GClub, which raises funds to improve Riverwalk Park.
The publication also keeps readers current on the local arts, entertainment, business, lifestyle and community scene. Vogel said that going forward, the Trust will expand and upgrade Go Riverwalk’s editorial product, producing 10 issues a year.
“The Riverwalk Trust’s events, like this spring’s hugely popular Burger Battle, are unusual in bringing businesspeople together to relax and have fun while expanding their networks,” said Mark Budwig, the Trust’s incoming chairman. “We see a ‘business lifestyle’ evolving in the city, and will increase our coverage of Fort Lauderdale business trends in the magazine.”
Founded and led by veteran custom publisher George Mihaiu, GMStrategic will be responsible for Go Riverwalk advertising, design, printing and circulation, beginning with the September 2010 issue.
“Partnering with George and his team will help us engage more people from throughout Broward in all that Downtown and the city have to offer,” said Riverwalk Trust President/CEO Cindi Hutchinson. “George brings a strong custom publishing track record to help us realize Go Riverwalk’s considerable potential. He’s also active in civic affairs and has a terrific feel for the Trust’s mission.”
Mihaiu’s company currently publishes news magazines and e-newsletters for several of the city’s neighborhood associations. Earlier in his career, he co-founded a custom publishing company serving the American Association of Port Authorities and other clients nationwide. After selling that company, he formed GMStrategic Media in 2007.
For information on Go Riverwalk magazine and the Riverwalk Trust’s programs, visit www.goriverwalk.com or call 954-468-1541.
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Every Saturday - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RIVERWALK TRUST URBAN MARKET AT 227 SW 2nd AVENUE
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Riverwalk Trust will sponsor an Urban Market on Saturdays beginning April 24 along the Riverwalk in the historic area at the end of SW 3rd Avenue from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many unique and unusual products will be available at the market, including organic produce, heirloom tomatoes, seafood, organic soaps, pastries, specialty fruit drinks, specialty coffees, organic granola, jams, jellies, oils and spices, olive mixes, pastas, sauces, mozzarella, breads, doughnuts, muffins, orchids, Peruvian food, guacamole, teas and organic healing herbs.
More than two dozen vendors have signed up for the market, including L'Hermitage Catering and Gourmet Emporium, Speckled Dog Pottery, Steve's Stone Crab Claws and Swank Specialty Produce.
The market is free and open to the public.
For more information or to get involved, call (954) 468-1541.
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- Check out The GClub at Riverwalk Trust's new blog that connects you to our Facebook Group and Causes page.
Get involved...Go Green, Go Downtown, Go Riverwalk!
- Click here to check out our new facebook Online Photo Album!
- A program of the Riverwalk Trust, Light Up Lauderdale is a downtown-centric, free-to-the-public holiday spectacular of lights along the Riverwalk Park and throughout downtown Fort Lauderdale. To learn more CLICK HERE to go to Riverwalk Trust's Light Up Lauderdale website.
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- Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Trust's 2009-2010 Officers / Executive Committee and Board of Directors has been elected ~ click here to find out more!
- The latest edition of Go Riverwalk The Official Magazine of Downtown Fort Lauderdale is waiting for you. To sign up for your own subscription or advertise call us at (954) 468-1541.
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT
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Total Wellness Professionals On Location Spa is happy to be a part of all the community activities! We are always looking for ways to help people become aware of the benefits of healthy living. We spend time doing chair massages and other mini-services at different events for different causes.
Go Riverwalk has sponsored Total Wellness to provide a class schedule held in Downtown Fort Lauderdale every day in Smoker Family Park, located at 501 S. New River Drive East Fort Lauderdale FL 33301.
Ali Hecht, the founder of Total Wellness Professionals is in charge of the launch! This is a great chance for anyone of any age to start Yoga or expand their existing practice! She has a wealth of knowledge regarding Yoga and other health and wellness topics that she has gained in the seven years she's been teaching. For more information on these classes call (954) 732-0517.
Total Wellness Professionals will help develop the consciousness of the people in South Florida who are looking to step up to the plate and stare natural healthcare in the eye! What better way to reach the people of Fort Lauderdale than at a meeting point of health and awareness, bringing together positive and health-oriented people while enjoying the lush beauty of our community. We are offering an array of classes consisting of Yoga, Pilates, Budokon, strength and agility, and meditation, all performed by licensed individuals, most of whom have taught in their prospective fields for over five years. We find this offers a unique and personal aspect to our approach to wellness, where newcomers feel as welcome as our regular students.
With Total Wellness Professionals reaching more wellness-seekers every day, we are so pleased to share our knowledge and strengths with the community. Detailed information on classes is available on line at www.totalwellnessprofessionals.com.
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The Riverwalk Trust is partnering with local residents, local instructors and the City of Fort Lauderdale to activate our Riverwalk Park with programs ranging from wellness to cooking classes and downloadable tours. A community center without walls, Riverwalk Park encourages serious play, work and mobility! Classes and meet-ups subject to change. For more information, call (954) 468-1541.
- Spring Into Wellness @ Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
7 days a week / $5 per class • Smoker Park
(954) 732-0517 for class updates, cancellations and descriptions
- Twilight Wellness @ Riverwalk (yoga)
Hosted by Jess Elizabeth of Red Pearl Yoga
Wednesdays • Smoker Park
6 to 7 p.m.
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Times and dates subject to change depending on weather restrictions. Please follow The Riverwalk Trust on Facebook or Twitter for updates.
Would you like to host a meet-up class or suggest an activity? E-mail info@GoRiverwalk.com with your suggestions for future events and classes.
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| DOWNTOWN WEATHER |
RIVERWALK ROUNDUP MAY 2010 |
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Riverwalk Trust Works to Create a More Sustainable Riverwalk Park
By Cindi Hutchinson
Just as one drop of water is the beginning to fill a cup - a pond - or an ocean, one person’s efforts to take care of the world starts to make the world a better place. For the past several months, members of the Riverwalk Trust board and community members have created a 26-page document called Riverwalk 2020: A Sustainability Framework to guide the Trust, the City of Fort Lauderdale and the private and public sectors to manage the Park in a sustainable way for the next decade.
Go Riverwalk asked Alena Alberani, Chair of the Riverwalk Trust Sustainability Task Force, to share some of the committee’s thoughts about the report.
What is the Riverwalk 2020: A Sustainability Framework?
Riverwalk 2020 organizes sustainability guidelines for the social, environmental and economic improvement of Riverwalk Park over the next decade. Sustainability in this context is not just about the environment, but about community and economy as well.
What are some of the main goals?
The main purpose of the document is to promote four primary sustainability “goals,” formulated as part of the overall sustainability framework:
- Community goal
Riverwalk Park as the City's "living room:" To expand Riverwalk Park's cultural, recreational and social offerings to boost its social value and public profile and make the Park the center of activity in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
- Economic goal
A dynamic, enduring local economy: To build opportunities for the Trust and the City to partner with the public and private sectors in expanding local economic activity in and along the Park and the New River.
- Environmental goal
Clean air, clean water and low carbon footprint: To develop a healthy interface between the built elements of the Park and the natural elements of the urban forest and the New River and do so in a way that consumes fewer resources, less energy and less pollution.
- Bonus goal
Happy, healthy, active people: To transform the Park into an urban amenity operated under sustainable practices so that the physical and emotional well-being of Park users improves.
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Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Trust