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6 President’s Message LAS OLAS BOULEVARD & ISLES MAGAZINE is the official
bimonthly publication of the Las Olas Association providing our
Luke Moorman, President, The Las Olas Association
local homeowners, residents, businesses and professionals in
the Las Olas Boulevard corridor with relevant local news, civic
updates and events information specifically and exclusively
8 Who We Are! focused on our own Las Olas Boulevard, Isles and surrounding
area. Written and produced by Las Olas locals for Las Olas
Our LOBI Magazine Editorial Committee and contributors
locals, it is published bimonthly and mailed directly to
residential and business addresses in the Las Olas Boulevard
corridor and Las Olas Isles area. Additional free distribution is
10 Legends of Las Olas provided via the Las Olas Association member network,
Meet the people who helped build the boulevard advertisers and special events.
The Las Olas Association, Inc.
14 Christmas on Las Olas 2018 Preview PO Box 30013
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33303
It’s a family affair that’s become a Fort Lauderdale tradition www.lasolasboulevard.com

Contributors
18 CEO Profile: A New Approach to Jaye & Anthony Abbate, Andrea Arandia,
Reshaping the Boulevard Jennifer Becker, Nikki Braverman,
Caroline Carrara, Jana Danger,
Investing in the Boulevard and connecting with the community Donna Gilbert, Drew Herma,
Steve Hudson, Zola Keller, Ave Keller,
Charles Ladd, Michael Landry, Ina Lee,
24 EXOTICS on Las Olas Ann Mihaiu, Luke Moorman, Vann Padgett,
Tracy Parent, Durée Ross,
The world’s most exciting and expensive cars come to Las Olas! Amber VanBuren, Michael Weymouth,
Todd Wheatcraft
28 Vision for the Boulevard: A Balancing Act Magazine Sponsor
The Las Olas Company
POLO leaders discuss the issues integral to the future of Las Olas
Special Thanks
Our Ad Sponsors
30 Las Olas People…with Presence Las Olas Isles HOA
Who actually lives, works and plays on Las Olas? Here are a few
Published by
Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Inc 401
34 What’s New & Trending E. Las Olas Blvd., Ste. 130-599
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
What’s new for food and fun around downtown and Las Olas
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36 Neighbors & Friends: The fabulous Las Olas Isles Publisher
George Mihaiu
King Tides season, traffic issues and more from our Isles friends
Associate Publisher
Ann Mihaiu
38 October/November 2018 Calendar
Managing Editor
The Las Olas events calendar is heating up for the season Jennifer Snow Nayak

Business Development
Karen Nasca
Copyright 2018, Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Inc., Publisher, and The Las Olas Association, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in
whole or in part, regardless of technology used, without express written consent from publisher. The Las Olas Association and publisher reserve the right to reject
any editorial submissions, advertising or copy either may deem to be unacceptable or inappropriate for any reason at their sole discretion. Every effort has been Art & Design
made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this publication and no liability can be attached to or be accepted by the publisher or the Las Olas Association for James Polo
any errors, omissions or inaccuracies.
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