PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:

Oakland Park Celebrates 80
Friday July third was a beautiful night in Oakland Park as we celebrated the City's 80th birthday with a free concert in Jaco Pastorius Park. Witness the excitement had by all. Purchase a limited edition personalized brick to be installed under the Jaco Pastorius mural wall. For details, visit Ilovejaco.org!

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Come Celebrate the Fourth with Free Concert

Come to Jaco Pastorius Park this Friday from 7 pm - 11 pm for a free concert under the stars. Brought to you by Oakland Park Main Street, celebrate the 80th birthday of the City of Oakland Park. Be sure to bring your own lawn chairs and coolers!

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Help Us Help Others
Broward House is Florida's oldest and largest HIV/AIDS community service organization providing housing and medical services to over 6,000 women, children, men and families each year. In an effort to help raise funds for Broward House, the Spirit of Hope Society was formed. Individuals can donate any amount, however, membership in the Spirit of Hope Society begins at $600 a year or $50 per month, charged to your bank or credit card. More information can be found at the Broward House web site: http://www.browardhouse.org/partners.html

The following photos are from a recent Spirit of Hope Society cocktail reception, created by Broward House's Development Committee.

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Main Street Rocks.
April 24, 2009 marked the most recent Open House at the new offices of Oakland Park Main Street. With the City of Oakland Park's re-development of "Main Street" (NE 12th Avenue), as well as the new Jaco Pastorius Park, now's the time to be a part of Oakland Park Main Street. Please join us for our Annual Meeting, this Wednesday May 5 beginning at 11:30 am. (invite follows)

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Get with it at Get Downtown

Friday night April third, downtown Fort Lauderdale was the place to be as the Riverwalk Trust hosted it Spring "Get Downtown." Now in its eleventh year, Get Downtown is known as Fort Lauderdale's largest outdoor cocktail reception! With Get Downtown occurring each Fall and Spring, the event is a fund-raiser for Riverwalk Trust. Tickets are $25 each or, with a Riverwalk 100 membership ($100 annually), you receive two tickets to the Fall as well as two tickets to the Spring Get Downtown events. Contact me for membership information or visit www.goriverwalk.com.

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A look at a few S.MARK web sites.
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Fort Lauderdale History Center

Broward Education Foundation

Adache Group Architects

Z Hotel, Residence, Spa, Beach Club

Shuham & Shuham, P.A.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION:

Really Good Cookies are the Really Best Cookies

Really Good Cookies owner Christine Najac,
a pleasure to do business with.

If you're looking for the perfect gift, Really Good Cookies is the perfect answer. Each cookie is home-made to perfection and then packaged in the most creative way. I guarantee you'll love these cookies or I'll return your money! Try an order today by visiting the web site or calling 561-866-2760. You'll love 'em!

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Art Serve Lights Up Chamber Building







The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber together with Leadership Fort Lauderdale and Art Serve hosted the first Art Serve reception at the Chamber building. The featured artist was Rick Esposito. Esposito has participated in a range of different shows and topics in the United States. His work has generated great interest among local and foreign art lovers. Sponsored by S.MARK Graphics. Photos by Art Pollack, artpollack.com

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An Event Not to be Missed!

Join us on Thursday February 19 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Broward County Convention Center as the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce hosts its 99th Annual Meeting.

Keynote Speaker:
Brian O'Malley
"Mt. Everest; The Challenge In Us All"

Join Brian to explore the mountains in your life, as you experience a magical blend of artistry and adventure. Don't miss this breathtaking presentation
that emphasizes:

Climbing Your Everest, Overcoming Adversity and Finding Your Edge!

Brian O'Malley uniquely inspires, as he speaks to your heart with riveting passion. For further information, contact Cristina Agnone at 954-462-6000.

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Broward Alliance's First Corporate Council Meeting
This past week, The Broward Alliance held the first meeting of its Corporate Council. 28 business leaders participated in a roundtable discussion on the greatest opportunities for economic growth in Broward County. Carlos Buqueras, director of business development for Port Everglades, advised us that beginning in 2010, Port Everglades will be the largest cruise port in the world, with Royal Caribbean being one of the largest cruise providers! This lead me to take a three day cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas. The ship holds 3100 passengers and a crew of just under 1200. From employment to food, furniture, televisions, towels etc., thanks to Royal Caribbean for calling Fort Lauderdale your home. (The chef told us the ship went through 15,000 eggs in two days!)