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                                         winter of 2024, it signifies   POPULAR BANK FORT LAUDERDALE
                                         a major milestone for the
                                         casual dining chain, which
                                         already boasts 68 locations
                                         across North America.
                                         Designed with Las Olas in
                                         mind, this unique location
                                         spanning an impressive
                                         9,500 square feet is set to
                                         be a dynamic addition to
                                         Fort Lauderdale’s culinary
             scene. Patrons can expect the same irresistible favorites that
             have made Earls a household name, such as the Street Corn   A new financial services neighbor has moved into downtown
             Avocado Dip, Truffle Steak Tortellini, Seafood Towers, and an   Fort Lauderdale. Popular Bank opened a new branch on the
             extensive drink selection. Earls has cultivated a reputation for   corner of E. Broward Boulevard and Federal Highway offering
             culinary excellence with a menu created by renowned Chef   a broad range of retail and commercial banking services.
             David Wong whose inspiration comes from his world travels   From checking and savings accounts to residential mortgages,
             and his creative balance between healthy and indulgent. Earls   wealth management, investments, personal and business loans
             Kitchen + Bar is proud to partner with Charlie Ladd of Barron   as well as a vast portfolio of commercial lending products,
             Development Corporation in securing the site.          Popular Bank has been serving the South Florida community
             1012 E Las Olas Blvd                                   for decades. Popular Bank is the mainland subsidiary of
                                                                    Popular, Inc. (Popular), a 130-year financial institution
             BOULEVARD UPDATES                                      headquartered in San Juan, PR. Popular is a top 50 US bank
                                                                    holding company by assets, serving customers all over Puerto
             CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE’S                              Rico as well as in Florida, New York, New Jersey and the US
             HONORED FOUNDER                                        and British Virgin Islands. Most importantly, Popular is and has
             Congratulations to Mike                                always been a people-centric organization – operating with
             Weymouth, President                                    customers, employees and communities in mind – and truly
             and CEO of The Las                                     putting people at the center of progress. Stop by to meet the
             Olas Company, on                                       local team. 10 S Federal Hwy
             being the recipient of the
             Honored Founder award                                  THE RINK AT WONDERLAND - THE LOOP
             at the City’s 46th Annual                              Skate onto a world of
             Citizens’ Recognition                                  winter WONDERLAND!
             Awards this fall! This                                 The RINK makes its
             awards program was created in 1972 by the Fort Lauderdale   debut this year at
             City Commission to acknowledge those individuals each   Las Olas Oceanside
             year whose efforts and achievements have contributed to the   Park (aka The LOOP)
             growth and progress of our City. The Honored Founder award   promising the thrill
             category recognizes citizens whose work and leadership   of ice skating by the
             have prepared the way for future growth and harmony in Fort   beach, where palm
             Lauderdale. For all who know Mike, the Honored Founder   trees sway and the
             award is well-deserved and we are grateful for the many   South Florida sun kisses
             contributions and positive impact he has made to Las Olas.   your face. What sets this 4,000 sq. ft. eco-friendly rink apart
             The Awards ceremony also honored William Rotella, Citizen   is its clever design, providing skaters with an ice-like canvas
             of the Year; M. Austin Forman, Distinguished Citizen; and Hal   to twirl, glide, and spin on just like you were in Central
             Barnes, Exemplary Former City Employee. Our congrats to all!  Park. This unique touch of winter enchantment in our tropical
                                                                    paradise will create memories for all to cherish. Ticket prices,






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