LAS OLAS BOULEVARD &ISLES

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President’s Message
Luke Moorman, President, The Las Olas Association

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Mayor’s Message
John P. “Jack” Seiler, Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale

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District 4 Commissioner’s Report
Romney Rogers, District 4 Commissioner, 
City of Fort Lauderdale

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Las Olas Association Board & Membership Roster

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Feature: Holiday Shopping? Think Local. Shop Las Olas
Holiday shopping on the Boulevard offers something
for everyone!

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Feature: The Las Olas Art Fair Returns Jan. 9-10
This signature Las Olas event thrills art enthusiasts 
and collectors alike

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Local Issues: Las Olas Boulevard Traffic Study 
City staff’s presentation of the study’s conclusions 
and discussion of plans

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Neighbors & Friends: Las Olas Isles HOA Update
William Bohler, Secretary, Las Olas Isles 
Homeowners Association

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Real Estate Review & Update: Local Video Marketing 
DND Associates discusses the growth of hyper-local
video marketing

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On The Boulevard; Grand Openings & Events
Photos and anecdotes from recent Las Olas 
Boulevard events

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On The Scene: American Dream on Las Olas
Amber VanBuren finds an American Dream story
behind Tipsy Salon Bar

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Calendar of Upcoming Events

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Las Olas Community & Neighborhood Information

Copyright 2015, 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
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errors, omissions or inaccuracies.

LAS OLAS BOULEVARD & ISLES MAGAZINE is the official
bimonthly publication of the Las Olas Association providing our
local homeowners, residents, businesses and professionals in
the Las Olas Boulevard corridor with relevant local news, civic
updates and events information specifically and exclusively
focused on our own Las Olas Boulevard, Isles and surrounding
area. Written and produced by Las Olas locals for Las Olas
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
provided via the Las Olas Association member network,
advertisers and special events.

The Las Olas Association, Inc.

PO Box 30013

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33303

www.lasolasboulevard.com

Contributing Writers

Chaz Adams, Howard Alan, Dale Atkins,

William Bohler, Kevin Lane, MJ Matthews,

Luke Moorman, Diana Hanford, 

Romney Rogers, John P. “Jack” Seiler,

Michelle Sorrentino, Dennis Stevick, 

Amber VanBuren, Thomas O’Hara

Magazine Sponsor

The Las Olas Company

Special Thanks

City of Fort Lauderdale PIO

City of Fort Lauderdale 

Department of Transportation & Mobility

Las Olas Association Magazine Committee

Amber VanBuren, LOA Executive Director

Howard Alan Events

Published by

Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Inc

401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ste. 130-599

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

www.localfortlauderdale.com

publisher@localfortlauderdale.com

Publisher & Editor

George Mihaiu

Associate Publisher

Ann Mihaiu

Managing Editor

Thomas O’Hara

Design & Layout

James Polo

Cover

Adaptation of the

2016 Las Olas Art Fair Poster

courtesy of Howard Alan Events

and The Las Olas Association

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