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Fast Forward Fort Lauderdale: Our Vision 2035 Flipbook

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FFFLOur Vision will become our City’s greatest strength by allowing us to peer into the future and lend shape to the unknown. Together, through the Vision, we have been able to plan for the future of our City with imagination and thoughtful wisdom. Today, we lay the foundation for what Fort Lauderdale will look like in 2035. What will our streets look like? How will our neighbors move around? Where will they live? Where will they work? How will they be educated? What will they do for recreation and amusement? These questions and many more are addressed throughout the Vision Plan.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is pleased to announce that the City Commission has voted unanimously to adopt the citywide vision plan PDF File, Fast Forward Fort Lauderdale. We invite you to read the plan and look forward to working with all of our partners to implement it and bring the hopes and aspirations of our community to fruition. Read the entire Fast Forward Fort Lauderdale: Our Vision 2035 as an online, interactive flipbook!

Vision Statement

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 We are connected. PDF File We move seamlessly and easily through a safe transportation system where the pedestrian is first.
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 We are a ready. PDF File We are a resilient and safe coastal community.
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 We are community. PDF File We are a neighborhood of neighborhoods.
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 We are here. PDF File We are an urban center and a vacationland in the heart of South Florida.
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 We are prosperous. PDF File We are a subtropical City, an urban laboratory for education and business.
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 We are united. PDF File We are a strong and vibrant kaleidoscope of multi-generational cultures, ethnicities, and community partners. 
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 We are Fort Lauderdale, a community of choice.WE ARE THE CITY YOU NEVER WANT TO LEAVE.

16th-Annual New Times “Original” Beerfest

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BeerfestNew Times is proud to celebrate the 16th-Annual New Times “Original” Beerfest on April 6, 2013 featuring a college basketball viewing area displaying the basketball championship games on large Jumbotron screens with high-tech sound systems. New Times Original Beerfest has grown over the last 15 years to be one of Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s biggest and most anticipated events. Every spring, approximately 4,500 young professionals and beer aficionados descend upon downtown Fort Lauderdale to sample more than 100 of the world’s best local and international beers while enjoying music from live bands, great food and special offers from local restaurants and vendors. See List of Beers offered HERE>>

A portion of New Times Beerfest’s proceeds will benefit Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Inc, whose mission is to be the catalyst in building and nurturing Riverwalk as a vibrant community connected by the New River.

Tickets

  • $30 prepaid online through April 6, 2013, at 2 p.m. / $40 at the door(includes unlimited beer samples from 100+ local and international brews) PREPAY HERE.
  • $75 VIP (includes liquor sampling, premium craft beers not available in general admission, unlimited sampling of delicious food from local restaurants, and premium stage views).  VIP RESTAURANTS: Smokey Bones, Champps Americana, Tijuana Flats, New River Pizza, Wines & More, Farmer’s Pick Buffet, Bravo Italian Ristorante, Whiskey Tango and Garcia’s Sausages. VIP Beer & Drinks: Duvel, Ommegang, Negro Modelo, Somersby Ciders and the homebrew contestants from the 790 The Ticket Homebrew Challenge. Cockspur Rum & Iceberg Vodka

 

16th-Annual New Times “Original” Beerfest

Benefiting Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Esplanade Park

6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Third Annual Battle For The Paddle in Esplanade Park

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Join us!Join Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale & Precision Paddleboards for the Third Annual Battle For The Paddle in Esplanade Park on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Form your team and battle it out to win cash prizes to benefit your favorite charity!

South Florida’s Stand Up Paddle Board Specialty Store – We offer paddle board rentals, lessons,and paddle board sales. You’ll find a huge selection of recreation paddle boards, race paddle boards and kid boards. We’re proud to be an authorized dealer for some of the biggest names in paddle boards,names like Suplove, King’s, Fanatic, Riviera, BOGA, Coreban, Hovie SUP, and BOTE Fishing Paddle Boards. You’ll also find that we carry the widest selection of Quickblade Paddles. So come see us in Fort Lauderdale Florida for all your paddle and paddle board needs.

For more information or to register contact ashley@precisionpaddleboards.com

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WAKA King of the Hill 2012

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riverwalk waka2Congratulations to our own FL Riverwalk Team, for winning a National WAKA Award as “Games King of the Hill” for their inaugural kickball league! The King of the Hill Awards cover all aspects of the WAKA league experience—from the parties and social events to league volunteers to charity fundraising and more—the King of the Hill Awards are the highest honor for teams and leagues in WAKA nations. 2012 Categories:

  • Games King – For the league with the best game play or a great on-field experience

Culture King  – For the league embodies the social culture of WAKA
Parties King – For the league with the best season parties
Communications King – For the league with the best GMOT, blog, or communications
League Video/Photo King – For the league with the best photos and/or videos from the season
Charity Fundraising King – For the league that has raised the most money for charity in 2012
Volunteers King – For the league with the most awesome, helpful volunteers

Read the results HERE>>

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JA World Uncorked!

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Click here for the Culinary Experience!

Get ready for gourmet grazing as Junior Achievement of South Florida hosts the third annual JA World Uncorked!  presented by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at JA World Huizenga Center at Broward College, 1130 Coconut Creek Boulevard, Coconut Creek,  Fla. Honorary Chair is Kit Schulman and Event Chair is Barbara Capeletti  | A Circle of Wise Women Event

 This “Fork & Cork Affair” will delight the senses as guests stroll through the mini-city known as JA World. From 6:30pm to 10:30pm they will experience South Florida’s best bites & libationsat their own pace:

Sip & Savor world-class wines and spirits from Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida, and intriguing craft beers from Brown Distributing Specialty Beers and Tap 42’s VIP Beer Garden. Sample culinary creations from South Florida’s Signature Chefs, Restaurants, Caterers & Specialty Shops. Delight in Uncorked!’s lavish Dessert Bash, featuring chocolates, ice creams, cake pops, popcorn, parfaits, cakes, Italian Ices & cupcakes. Mingle in our alleys & lounges, VIPs at Lifestyle’s Lounge hosted by JM Lexus.  Bid on auction packages and/or POP! A  Balloon for a $50 Hard Rock Café Gift Card & More!. Smile and  make memories in Greenspoon Marder’s Photo Booth. Dance the night away to the decade spanning sounds of the EDGE Band

Individual tickets to our 21+ event are $150 per person with complimentary Valet Parking. 100% of ticket sales benefit the educational programs at Junior Achievement of South Florida, a 501(c)3.  Buy Tickets HERE>>

JA World Uncorked!

Saturday, January 19, 2013

6:30 pm to 10:30 pm

www.JAWorldUncorked.com

Gift Ideas: Custom Riverwalk Jewellery

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Still looking for that perfect holiday gift?

Support local businesses this season and purchase one of these gorgeous dichroic glass necklaces created by local artist,Nadine Egan Floyd. The pendants were designed for Riverwalk and feature the iconic Riverwalk wave.

Each piece is handmade and signed by the artist. Limited quantities are available. To purchase call the Riverwalk office at 954-468-1541.

Photography by Jason Leidy | Makeup by Margarethe Sorensen | Model:Lindsey A. Bowdouris

Dichroic Glass Jewellery by Nadine Floyd