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Board Member Spotlight

Bill Walker

By Jodi Tanner

T he Las Olas Association is

thrilled to have the opportunity
to showcase our Board of
Directors in this and upcoming
editions of LAS OLAS BOULEVARD
& ISLES MAGAZINE. The Las Olas
Association was formed more that
50 years ago by business owners
on the boulevard to communicate
and support each other by working together to create a better
boulevard. It is a self-governing group of active volunteers
who see the value in making an impact, building community,
and helping their neighbors by promoting our beautiful
boulevard year-round in a variety of ways including public
relations, advertising, and promotional campaigns.
Our spotlight this month is on our friend and Board Member
William “Bill” Walker, President and CEO of Water Taxi. Bill is a
community activist who works tirelessly to support and promote In addition to serving on the LOA Board of Directors, Bill is
our fabulous quality of life here in Fort Lauderdale. He purchased currently the Chair of Winterfest and is involved with the
Water Taxi in 2007 after an accomplished and extensive career Marine Industries Association, The Marine Advisory Council,
as a maritime industry executive. His fleet of 13 Water Taxi boats the City of Fort Lauderdale Marine Advisory Board, and the
serve the waterways of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, Fort Lauderdale Beach Council.
reaching as far north as Bokampers and Shooters, and as far Saving the best for last, we are extremely pleased to extend
south as Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, with a multitude HUGE congratulations to Bill on his recent induction into the
of stops along the way, from Fort Lauderdale Beach and up the City of Fort Lauderdale’s ‘Walk of Fame.’ The Walk of Fame
New River to our Downtown and Las Olas Boulevard area.
recognizes and honors individuals who have made positive
Fort Lauderdale is known as the “Venice of America” for its’ impacts on our city, including fostering the spirit of the
unique waterways, ranging from the famous Intracoastal community, contributing to the quality of life for the residents of
Waterway to our rivers and canals extending throughout the the City of Fort Lauderdale, and for encouraging people to visit
city, and Water Taxi has been a major contributor to our city’s Fort Lauderdale as a destination of choice. Each honoree
“Venice of America” brand. Because of Water Taxi, locals receives a commemorative plaque on the “Walk of Fame”
and visitors alike now have the opportunity to experience and sidewalk located on the beach along the east side of A1A at
enjoy the fantastic waterfront homes and beautiful views our Las Olas Boulevard. We are proud encourage you to check
city has to offer in the best way possible…from our waterways. out the one for our friend and colleague, William ‘Bill’ Walker.

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