Julie's Blog

In an issue of Go Riverwalk magazine, downtown Fort Lauderdale's redevelopment and architectural changes were featured.   One article by Steve Tilbrook, past president of the Riverwalk Trust, explained the Downtown Master Plan update. Basically, the Downtown Master Plan initiated in 2003, has bee...

            Did you know that Fort Lauderdale has an organization called the Greater Fort Lauderdale Sister Cities International?  GFLSCI's goal is to develop municipal partnerships between U.S. cities and states with similar jurisdictions in other nations.             Fort Lauderdale, affectiona...

The second Annual "Chefs Helping the Homeless" benefit, an exclusive evening of wining and dining for fifteen designated contributors and their guests, will be held on Saturday, September 6th, an event which sold out last year!   The Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. hosts the event to r...

In a report issued from Tallahassee, comprehensive insurance reform was addressed during the 2008 legislative session.  Representative, Ellyn Bogdanoff, stated in her newsletter that the legislated "Homeowner's Bill of Rights" will level the playing field between insurers and their customers and ...

The Florida Finance Network, a nonprofit consortium of organizations, exists to ensure that small to medium sized Florida companies have access to affordable capital they need to succeed.  FFN delivers financing assistance from state and federal programs.  Most Florida businesses established for ...

A recent article in South Florida Business Journal stated that the combined revenue of South Florida's top 100 private companies increased from $57.68 billion in 2006 to $64.6 billion in 2007.  This 12% increase came even as we registered tremors from the real estate downturn and economic growth ...

Mason Pruner, Branch Manager of Wells Fargo on Glades Road in Boca Raton recently sent me this update from Washington on The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. If you haven't already heard, I'm sure you would like to know the new facts. The House and Senate passed a broad-based housing l...

The distinctive twin towers of The Palms rise majestically above 450 feet of white sandy ocean frontage complete with a palm lined boardwalk and tropical landscaping. A delightful private enclave of 24 hour security and serenity, the classic, Mediterranean design flows from the Grand arrival piaz...

The MyFloridaClimate.com website, to which I invite you to visit, provides an opportunity for the People of Florida, as well as people from around the world, to witness Florida's efforts to reduce the devastating effects of climate change. This website provides detailed information on the progre...

It's always exciting to decorate a newly purchased residence, or re-design your existing dream home. If you haven't discovered Middle Gallery at 2434 East Las Olas Boulevard, you will be delighted. Middle Gallery showcases a wonderful and varied collection of Modern 20th Century vintage furnitur...