October 2013 - The WaterGarden

WaterGarden Condominium Association, Inc.
347 N. New River Drive East, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Office: 954-525-5535 Fax: 954-525-5539
Margie Kilfeather, Manager
Robert Garofalo, President
Ricardo Martinez, ViceVice-President
Michael Krans, Treasurer
Sonya Deen, Secretary
Hal Flowers, Director
www.watergardencondo.org
O ctober 1, 2013
Manage Your Condo Unit’s Account :
CLICK HERE
Set up auto draft payments to pay your maintenance
account through First Service by visiting their new
website: www.fsresidential.com/florida/home/
Direct Comments to Management at
[email protected]
or 954-525-5535, Ext. 223
Understanding Your 2013 Property Tax Notice
By Brian Bagnall
WaterGarden owners will have already received their
2013 Broward County Proposed Tax Notices (TRIM Notices). Included with your notice was 4-page News for
Broward Taxpayers explaining almost everything.
There are 11 separate line items in your tax bill. Most are
self explanatory except for that “Florida Inland Navigation” is what we all pay to maintain the Intra-Coastal they
are flat fees per unit not linked to the value of your property. These are listed on the back page of
your bill. The Proposed Notice only listed one, however, that for Ft Lauderdale Fire Rescue Assessment. This year it is being increased from $135 to $225 - a rise of $90. Not listed yet is the new
WAVE streetcar assessment of $99 - this will be added to the final tax bill you get in November.
Broward properties have been re-valued again this year and so we face about 4.5% increase in taxable
values. My tax notice showed a total tax bill from $6, 404 last year to $6,666 this year. If I add the
new $99 WAVE streetcar assessment my total will be $6,765 - an increase of 5.6% over last year’s
tax bill. This tax bill is for more. Owners claiming the complex Homestead Exemption, such as me,
get a break on their taxes, those without it will pay more - you might see a more than 10% total tax
increase. We get no better county or city services for these tax increases we will pay. After the
2008 Recession we saw our tax bills go down as property values fell going back up again and the
spending party is on once more.
Taxpayers are invited to “speak up about proposed property tax rates and fee3s” at a City meeting
September 12th - it is possible that loud complaints about the tax increases might lead to a small
compromise on th e fire rescue tax, I was told.
If my tax bill is a rough average for the WaterGarden, our 315-unit building will pay an extra $112,
000 tax this year. That's a lot of money! It is high time we owners joined together to petition the
City of Ft. Lauderdale that these tax increases are not acceptable to us. Spending $150 million on a
1.4 mile streetcar, for example, that goes from the bus station to the courthouse, is absurd for this
city. If we remain silent, as we have for too many years, they will continue to assume we just love tax
increases and wild spending. Too late for this year but next year we should be prepared to lobby
against tax increases and for better services. By the way, neither our management company nor
Board can do this for us. Let us know if you have special expertise in the field.
Jorge Hernandez - Concierge of the Year Award
WaterGarden Management is very proud to announce that our very own Jorge
Hernandez has been awarded the distinguished CONDO CONCIERGE OF THE
YEAR AWARD by Where Miami Magazine at their 11th Annual Plume Awards Dinner which was held at Mango’s Tropical Café in South Beach on Tuesday, September 10th.
The award is granted to an individual which possess an ability to maintain a positive
attitude with his or her residents and colleagues, works well under pressure as well
as with others, strives to learn about his or her community surroundings and residents, and finally, remains active in the SFCA meetings and events.
Jorge’s dedication, charisma, and sincere desire to help those around him has set
him apart among his peers and has helped make the WaterGarden a warmer and happier place to live and
work. Let us all congratulate Jorge for a job well done!
Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors Meeting will take place on Wednesday,
October 9, 2013.
The Budget Meeting will take place on November 12, 2013.
Homeowners will be mailed a packet pertaining to the Budget meeting
sometime prior to October 29, 2013.
The Annual Meeting will take place on December 17, 2013.
Homeowners will be mailed a packet pertaining to the Annual Meeting sometime prior to October 21, 2013.
Homeowners please contact the office if you need to update your mailing address or simply want to make
sure the correct address is on file. Management would like to ensure that each homeowner receives the important information which will be enclosed in the mailings that will be sent out in the near future.
Please Tip Your Valet
Please be cognizant that WaterGarden valet earnings are highly dependent on
the tips they receive. A suggested tip of $2-$4 exists for parking valets. The
contract with the parking valet service does not adequately compensate the valets at a completive rate. Unfortunately, it was reported that a number of residents and their guests were using the valet service but were not giving ANY
tip. This can create a turnover dilemma as the valets may choose to go elsewhere or result in a change in the contract in which a mandatory set charge
could be implemented. We do NOT want to charge a set fee! We want to keep
the valet service at the WaterGarden complimentary to all residents and guest.
So please if you and your guests receive excellent service please show your appreciation by compensating your valet attendant.
Broward County Libraries Division Hosts Free Affordable Care
Act Information Sessions
- Public invited to how-to workshops on health-care program basics and enrollment -
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - Need information on your healthcare insurance options for 2014?
Broward County Libraries will host a series of free Affordable Care Act workshops, presented by the
League of Women voters and AARP.
The workshops will run from October 2 through November 16 at Broward County Library locations
throughout the county. Each includes a PowerPoint presentation, informational hand-outs and a Q&A
session. All workshops are free and open to the public.
Affordable Care Act 101 – Fort Lauderdale Workshop Dates and Locations
October 9 - 6 to 7 p.m., African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, 954-357-6282
October 18 - 1 to 2 p.m., Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-3577444
October 30 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Imperial Point Library, 5985 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL
33308, 954-3576530
November 6 - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL
33324, 954-765-1560
November 14 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Riverland Library, 2710 W. Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL
33312, 954-357-7455
DATE: September 13, 2013
MEDIA CONTACT: Catherine McElrath
Libraries Division
PHONE: 954-357-7402
EMAIL: [email protected]
Ask the Expert
Lets cut to the chase....Muscle mass and strength training play three very important roles as we age:
1. Strength training improves and maintains our strength to allow us to keep living
life in the way we choose. If we include strength training into our fitness plans and
focus on strengthening the stabilizing and movement muscles of the legs, back,
core, and shoulders, we will reduce our risk for falling, slowed movement, injuries,
loss of function, and loss of freedom to live how we choose.
2. Improved muscle mass promotes bone mass and joint health by placing healthy
stress on bones that prevents joints and bones from breaking down. By adding
muscle tissue through resistance training and then teaching those muscles to work
properly together and balance all the muscles around the joints, we reduce the chances of osteoporosis, arthritis, joint injury, loss of balance and falling.
3. Muscle tissue maintains a healthy metabolism and prevents weight gain. Muscle burns TWICE the amount
of calories as fat tissue. By maintaining our muscle tissue through proper nutrition and exercise, we assure
that our metabolism maintains healthy levels of activity, we reduce the risk of several preventable disease re-
lated to slowed metabolism such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, and we prevent the extra weight gain
that we see in most older adults.
Bottom Line: Loss of muscle mass and strength also dramatically increases your risk of falls as you age and
decrease your ability to recover from illness or injury. Performing regular bouts of resistance training exercise 2-3 times a week will help you maintain your muscles mass as well as improve bone mass and protect
you against the wasting of muscle and bone that often occurs with age. Perform 2-3 sessions a week focusing
on all the major body parts each time you lift. If you’re new to lifting start with light weights in the 12-15 repetition.
You don’t have to lift barbells or dumbbells or use clumsy machines to strength train. Resistance exercise—
anything that uses your body weight (ie: push-ups)—counts too. Some forms of yoga and Group fitness classes even build strength and muscle mass. Bonus: Muscle mass is the primary fat-burning furnace in the body,
so the more muscle mass you have, the more fat you burn.
Take advantage of the classes offered at the Fitness Annex and the certified training personnel available. Give
us a call today to jump start your regime with a complimentary workout! Mention this article and receive
15% off a training package. We look forward to helping you achieve your wellness goals.
In health,
Frances Haddock, MS,PES
Onsite Wellness Experts
— WaterGa rden Theater —
Monday & Tuesday Movie Showings in October
WATERGARDEN KIDS MOVIE NIGHT – NIGHT TO BE DETERMINED
REFER TO THE MAILROOM BULLETIN BOARD TO SEE THE CURRENT MOVIE SHOWING THAT WEEK
World War Z
Rated PG-13
A U.N. employee races against time and
fate as he travels the world trying to stop
the spread of a deadly zombie pandemic.
As the undead hordes gain strength
across the globe, governments topple and
Earth stands on the brink of total social
collapse.
Iron Man 3
Starring:: Robert Downey Jr., Guy
Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow
Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella
Kertez
The Iceman
Rated R
This thriller based on a true story follows
Richard Kuklinski, who killed more than
100 people for the mob -- and his own
pleasure -- between 1964 and 1986. Despite his prolific violence, Kuklinski was a
devoted husband and father of two daughters.
Starring: Michael Shannon, Chris Evans,
James Franco
Rated PG-13
Robert Downey Jr. dons his powerful
armor suit again, portraying popular
Marvel comic book character industrialist Tony Stark -- aka Iron Man -who takes on power-mad villains intent on destroying the world.
Stuck In Love
Rated R
By turns funny and affecting, this
quirky indie tale follows a turbulent
year in the lives of the literary Borgens clan, which is in a tailspin
thanks to the family patriarch's obsession with his former wife.
Starring: Lilly Collins, Logan Lerman,
Kristen Bell
WaterGarden Coffee Café WATERGARDEN Coffee Café: WaterGarden Residents, please join us
in the Club Room! (Whether you drink coffee or not) It’s a great time to meet with your neighbors! Coffee
Café is held in the WG CLUB ROOM on FRIDAYS. Next Coffee Café date is October 4th from 9am - 11am.
Past Local Socials
Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille located inside the Riverside Hotel
Our residents enjoyed happy hour prices from 6pm to 8pm. They offered us many choices of complimentary
Hor D 'Oeuvres. We had approx. 45 – 50 residents attend this walkable social. And we had a few even stay
until midnight. Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille is a new culinary haven located in the historic Riverside Hotel
— the only hotel situated directly on Fort Lauderdale’s prestigious Las Olas Boulevard. Boasting fresh seafood, the restaurant’s menu incorporates a strong emphasis on organic ingredients and changes daily in a
commitment to sustainability. There happy hour runs weekly Wednesday – Saturday 5pm to 7pm. 50% off
drinks and 50% off Blue Point Oysters (All night on Thursdays)
Timpano Chophouse (Starlight Lounge)
Our Residents had nothing but great comments to share about their experience in the Starlight Lounge @
Timpano. The restaurant management staff offered WaterGarden Residents a huge display of complimentary
oysters and half price drinks during happy hour. We were even able to manage an extended happy hour just
for us. Live music was also enjoyed by all during this social. Starlight Lounge has live music weekly and
serves up fantastic cocktails and succulent bites. It’s one of the rare places off Las Olas Blvd that has half
priced appetizers during happy hour.
Past WaterGarden Events
None in September
October WaterGarden Events
WaterGarden Fall Fling - Friday October 25th
7-8pm WaterGarden Children & Guests (Under21 Peeps)
Please see flyer for details
7:45-8pm WaterGarden Puppy Parade (Dogs of all Ages)
8-10pm (The Over 21 Crowd) WaterGarden Residents & Guests
Future Local Socials for October
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse off Las Olas (Oct 2nd)
Local Social venues and dates are always subject to change.
Visit the WG Concierge to be added to the WG evite blast.
R U 1-DERING BOUT WHAT’S-UP @THE WATERGARDEN?
Check out the WG Mailroom Display Case, or the Concierge Desk for a list of weekly events. For EMAIL
Evites, contact the WaterGarden Concierge, Jorge Hernandez. NEW events/club ideas for WaterGarden
Residents should be submit NEW events/club ideas to the WaterGarden Social Committee via e - mail at:
[email protected]
FRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH
A WATERGARDEN FALL FLING
An evening of desserts…
Sweets & Treats will be served!
7-8pm WaterGarden Children & Guests (Under21 Peeps)
Enjoy time with neighbors in the WaterGarden Club Room, for games, sweets & treats.
Then at 7:45 view our own puppy parade from the front patio.
7:45-8pm WaterGarden Puppy Parade (Dogs of all Ages)
A parade route passing along the front of the patio, going in a circle a few times, (a route will
be mapped out) then all dogs will be given treats along the front sidewalk or in a take home
bag.
8-10pm (The Over 21 Crowd)
WaterGarden Residents & Guests
BYOB, Awesome Sweets, Treats & Cordials will be
served. Costumes optional but they create much
more fun. Enjoy time with neighbors & friends!
Entrance Fee $10/Residents & $20. Guests
RSVP to Concierge –
Tickets AFTER October 23rd are $15/$25
Upcoming Local Events
Tinton Expo
Tuesday, October 2, 2013
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Maritime Professional Training
1915 South Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
The Expo is open to yacht crew and industry -- both working and looking -- to help them develop the contacts that can make their careers
better. There will be 30 vendors, food, beverages and more.
Also attend two free seminars:
6:30 p.m. -- A session for stews, presented by Chief Stew Alene Kennan, an MPT instructor and Triton columnist
7 p.m. -- “The one essential tool for thriving in the yachting industry -- and in life”, presented by Capt. Rob
Gannon, a crew career coach and Triton columnist.
Our resume clinic is back! Bring yours and get honest critique from captains and placement agents.
Local: +1-954-525-1014 - Toll Free: 1-888-839-5025 - E-mail: [email protected]
Call for pickup at your location :- Telephone 855-55-scoot
Pick up @ Tap 42 time from 5.30 to 6.30
Drop off @ Tap 42 time from 8.00 to 9.00
Las Olas Riverfront Festival of Souls
Sept 26th through Nov 1st
Las Olas Riverfront
300 SW 1st Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Festival of Souls Voted 2012's "BEST Haunted House in
South FL" is back and taking over Las Olas Riverfront in
Ft. Lauderdale. With 30,000+ square feet of heart pounding
terror; featuring two major haunted houses, LIVE Zombie
Paintball Shooting Range, and multiple attractions for the whole family. We are open every Thursday - Sunday from Sept 26th through Nov 1st. There is entertainment for everyone at South Florida's Hottest Halloween Attraction! Don't miss the 21+ VIP Experience with Live Entertainment and Resident Evil DJ Producer
Maximus 30000 & Guest DJ's spinning till 2am.
LIKE TO WIN FREE PRIZES & TICKETS? http://www.facebook.com/FestivalofSouls
2013 Fight for Air Run/Walk
Saturday, October 5th, 2013 at 7:30
AM at Huizenga Plaza in downtown
Fort Lauderdale.
You may register for the Run/Walk at any
time on the
www.fightforairrunwalkfortlauderdale.org.
The Run/Walk will be held on Registration will open from 6:15 AM to 7:05 AM. Runners and walkers will all
start the certified 5k at 7:30 AM, however runners will be called to line-up at the start line in advance. All
walkers should respectfully allow runners to move to the front of the pack.
The 5k race is professionally timed and the course is certified.
Stay for the post-race party!! After the race hang out with the American Lung Association and enjoy music,
food and entertainment! Invite your friends and family members to cheer for you and enjoy all of the festivities for just a $10 spectator fee!
All registered participants will receive a complimentary official Fight For Air Run/Walk event T-shirt.
Downtown Car Show
Saturday, October 5th 2013
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
416 NE 1st Street, Fort Lauderdale
With free admission, gourmet food trucks, kid zone, and special event pricing
for the Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant, come check out classics, customs,
and exotics on the parking plaza behind First Baptist of Fort Lauderdale, 416
NE 1st St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Art Fall Out 2013
October 5, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
117 NE 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale
Uniting the area's growing art scene, Art Fallout brings together Girls' Club, the Museum of Art/Fort
Lauderdale, 1310 Gallery, FATVillage, Glavovic Studio, Cadence Pop Up Gallery, the Third Avenue Artist
Studios and Young At Art's Bedlam Lorenz Assembly for an explosive evening of interactive exhibitions, special presentations, live-mural painting and open studios. Art Fallout's blast radius continues to grow with the
Third Avenue Art District's open artist studios, the participation of Young At Art Museum's ambitious contemporary art group Bedlam Lorenz Assembly. All venues will be open with free admission from 5-9pm. Free
shuttle service between each venue will be available from 5-10pm, Broward B-Bike services will also be available, allowing visitors to borrow a bike and make up their own tour of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s art offerings. An afterparty hosted by All Together Now (ATN), the Museum of Art's group of young adults will be held on the museum's
terrace overlooking Huizenga Plaza from 8-11pm. More
info
and
updates
at
www.artfallout.blogspot.com.
Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
October 10, 2013 - October 13, 2013
SUNRISE CINEMA AT GATEWAY
1820 Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale,
305-751-6305
FL
33311
The Fort Lauderdale Gay& Lesbian Film Festival is new
and emerging with a goal of bringing the best in LGBT
cinema to Fort Lauderdale and the Broward County
community. Screenings will be held throughout the
greater Fort Lauderdale area but our major cinema venue will be The Classic Gateway. The 5th Annual Fort
Lauderdale Film Festival will take place Thursday October 10th through Sunday October 13th. The Fort
Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is committed to its mission: To enrich, entertain and educate the
public, encourage a sense of community through the presentation of international and culturally diverse film,
video and other media that offer historical and/or contemporary perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgender experience.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2013
Saturday, October 12, 2013
9:00 AM
Huizenga Park
5K walk to celebrate cancer survivors and honor loved
ones impacted by the disease.
Contact: Danielle Dodman 954-564-0880
Craftoberfest
October 12, 2013 11am-2am
DOWNTOWNER SALOON
10 S. New River Dr. E., Fort Lauderdale
954-463-9800
Our version of the old Munich Oktoberfest, showcasing craft beers from
local, Florida and national breweries and German food specialties. An all
day outdoor festival on the bank of the New River with MC Sylvia leading the chicken dance (11 am -2pm ),
Fourth Dimension (two shows 2-6pm & 10pm-2am) and Mr Nice Guy (6-10pm) providing all day entertainment.
Glam - A - Thon
Sunday, October 13, 2013
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Esplanade Park
Breast Cancer Fundraising and awareness event to benefit Broward Health Foundation
Contact: Tammy Gail 813-477-6111
Caribe Arts Fest 2013
October 17 - 20, 2013
Esplanade Park
ART, Music, and Films of the Caribbean
and the Americas take center stage in
Downtown Ft. Lauderdale at Caribe Arts
Fest. The creative, dynamic expressions
of the culturally diverse artist community in Broward take center stage in downtown
Fort Lauderdale, October 17 – 20
For tickets and more information please visit : http://www.caribeartsfest.com/
5th Annual Howling Hammock Adventure
October 18-19, 2013
Birch State Park - 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
A haunting event for children and adults, this year’s “spooktacular”
adventure offers a scary “nite hike” along the park’s Howling Hammock trail, a 2 mile carriage ride with creepy and fun surprises, live
animal presentations, games, and trick-or-treating. The younger children can visit the Pumpkin Patch located at the Garden Center where
they will get to make Halloween crafts and have their picture taken
with the ghost of Hugh Taylor Birch! The Howling Hammock Adventure is an exciting way to come out and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s state
park in the evening, located just off of A1A and Sunrise Boulevard.
The sprawling hammock trees and dark (maybe even haunted) trails are the perfect setting to put you in the
Halloween mood. Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children (children 5 and under are free.) The
event opens at 7:00 p.m. – Midnight. Parking is complimentary at The Galleria Mall (across from Birch State
Park.) Transportation from the Mall to Birch State Park will be provided.
Tickets to the Howling Hammock Adventure may be purchased in advance at www.birchstatepark.com or
they are available for purchase at the event. For sponsorship and partnership inquiries call Tracy Roloff at
(954) 563-0550 x206 or e-mail: [email protected].
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
October 18, 2013 - November 11, 2013
Cinema Paradiso
503 S.E. Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale
954-760-9898
Competitive film festival showcasing independent cinema from around
the world. Premieres, documentaries, free films for kids, free outdoor
family movies, student film competition, black tie galas, celebrities.
26th Annual Las Olas Art Fair
October 19th & 20th, 2013
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free Admission
Bold and vibrant paintings, contemporary and whimsical art, life-size sculptures,
photography and jewelry are among the original works of art that transform
Las Olas Boulevard into an outdoor art gallery three times a year. The Las
Olas Art Fairs ranked among the top art festivals in the country by Sunshine
Artist magazine, return in January, March and October to captivate and thrill
art enthusiasts and collectors. These premier juried shows are highly anticipated by locals and tourists alike for the vast array of art on display and for sale.
The drama, color and excitement that define the art fairs are palpable along Las
Olas Boulevard between S.E. 6th Avenue and S.E. 11th Avenue where the artists line both sides of the street with their professional display booths. The
Fort Lauderdale Art Fair features the finest artists in the country and exceptional local and regional artists with unique work appealing to a wide variety of tastes and budgets.
Step Out Walk To Stop Diabetes
Thursday, October 26, 2013
Las Olas Riverwalk
Registration: 7:30am - Walk Program: 8:00am
Diabetes 101 with NBA All Star and Novo Nordisk Ambassador
Dominique Wilkins: 10:30am
We Step Out to do our part to Stop Diabetes! Participants are changing
the future and making a positive impact in the lives of those who are affected by diabetes.
Step Out participants are committed to walk and raise money in this inspirational event not because 26 million people in the United States have diabetes, but because they walk among us in our lives and at the event.
Once you register, you'll be given your very own web page and will have access to lots of tools to help you
fundraise your Step Out Center. You'll be able to customize the page with your reason for walking, send
emails to ask others to join you or donate, and even download Facebook and smart phone apps. And of
course, your Step Out Specialists (ADA staff) will be here to help all along the way!
Contact: Chrissy Cohen at [email protected] | (954) 772-8040, x3011 or
visit: http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/StepOut/StepOutAdmin?fr_id=9146&pg=entry
54th Annual Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Yachting Capital of
the World" will host the 54th Fort Lauderdale
International Boat Show on October 31 November 4, 2013. Show exhibits range from
yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and
brokerage yachts. A wide variety of boats and sea vessels will be on display including runabouts, sportfishers,
high performance boats, center consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and extraordinary
superyachts.
Covering six locations and over 3 million square feet of space, the show's transportation network of bus
shuttles, water taxis, and riverboats ensures attendees can easily navigate the boat show and its expansive
waterways system. Added attractions include The Blue Wild Dive Show, IGFA's School of Sportfishing and
Hook the Future's Kids Fishing Clinics.
For more information or to purchase tickets please visit: http://www.showmanagement.com/event/
Or Call Toll Free: 800-940-7642.
Wicked Manors - Walking Dead On The Drive
October 31, 2013 6:00 PM
Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
This Adult Themed party officially takes place from
6:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M., if that's not enough for you,
the bars along the drive will be continuing the party
until the wee hours of the morning. All bars will be
open until 2 or 3 a.m. Be prepared to party with thousands of costumed party-goers filling the streets and
businesses. It's sure to be a great party. From Ghosts & Goblins to Witches, Aliens and Faeries you'll see
some of the best costumes that South Florida has to offer. Come out and show everyone the Beauty or
Beast that you become on all hallows eve!
14th Annual Hoodoo Voodoo Halloween Blues Ball
October 31, 2013
Downtowner Saloon
10 S. New River Dr. E.,
Fort Lauderdale
954-463-9800
This year’s confirmed acts: cassie Taylor Band, the Officeial band of the Hoodoo Voodoo The Nucklebusters,
David Shelley and Bluestone plus special guests Joel Dasilva and Blues Music Award Winner Billy Gibson.
The event is hosted by self proclaimed “Queen of Halloween” Dar of the Sunday Blues on WKPX Radio.
More chills and thrills, and more tricks and treats! As always the Hoodoo voodoo will hold the annual costume contest for cash and prizes, hosts vendors and tarot readers, and once again become a haunted venue.
Local Halloween Events
TERI'S 6TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, Oct 12 9:00p
Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards, Fort Lauderdale
~ Teri's 6TH Annual Halloween Extravaganza ~ Please Join Us For An Enchanted Evening In The Royal Palace
As We Celebrate Another Year Of Halloween Extravaganza...
HOWLING HAMMOCK HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE
Friday, Oct 18 7:00p
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale
The Friends of Birch State Park presents its 5th Annual Howling Hammock Adventure this Halloween season
October 18-19, 2013...
GROSSOUT HALLOWEEN SCIENCE WEEKEND
Friday, Oct 25 12:00p
Museum of Discovery and Science, Fort Lauderdale
Visit the Museum for special Halloween activities. Take the jelly bean taste test, touch snakes, gators and bugs
and event play the GrossOut Showdown...
HAUNTED HOTEL HALLOWEEN - FT. LAUDERDALE
Saturday, Oct 26 9:00p
Whiskey Blue W Hotel, Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, October, 26th 2013 FLLNightlife.com Presents…HAUNTED HOTEL A Special 2-Level Event at
WHISKEY BLUE FT. LAUDERDALE & Living Room at the W Fort Lauderdale Hotel Featuring……
HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY - $10,000 COSTUME CONTEST
Saturday, Oct 26 5:00p
Lucky's Tavern, Fort Lauderdale
DOWNTOWN HIMMARSHEE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS Trick of Treat on 2nd Street $10,000
Costume contest - $5000 Cash for First Place Live Music - Bands- DJ's Stages and Bars on the Street Free Entry…
HALLOWEEN DEAD CELEBRITIES TEA CRUISE
Sunday, Oct 27 5:00p
Musette Yacht, Fort Lauderdale
It's Baaacccck!!! Just when you thought the waters were safe again! Welcome to the Halloween Gay Tea
Cruise! Join us for a three hour evening cruise on the rivers of Ft Lauderdale aboard the Musset…
A VERY BOODHA HALLOWEEN
Thursday, Oct 31 6:00p
The Funky Buddha Brewery, Fort Lauderdale
Come Celebrate the greatest holiday of the year at Funky Buddha Brewery! We'll feature a host of events
and special releases to keep you entertained, with prizes, food trucks, and more! The Boodha …
HALLOWEEN NIGHT: DEAD PIRATES OF ABY WITH $2,500 COSTUME CONTEST
Thursday, Oct 31 8:00p
Revolution Cafe and Bar, Fort Lauderdale
Dead Pirates of America’s BackYard Costume Contest $2,500 in cash & prizes!
On - going Events
Las Olas Sunday Market
Wilton Manors Green Market
Sundays from
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
333 E. Las Olas
Located in the Plaza
at Yolo
Art Walk Las Olas
Every Saturday and Sunday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Hagen Park in Wilton Manors
(2020 Wilton Drive)
Riverwalk Sunday Arts
Every Third Thursday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
East Las Olas Blvd. from Andrews Ave. to SE 16th Ave.
Self-guided tour of gallery openings & exhibits, boutique trunk
shows, shopping specials and restaurants.
Fourth Sunday of Every
Month
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
New River & Esplanade Park
Vendors will demonstrate
their craft and products performance, dance, drawing,
photography, sculpting and others. Come and
support your local arts and entertainment.
Where the Cars Are
Display of antique cars with recorded music on
Thursday’s, October 25th & November 29th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Riverside Hotel Lawn (East Las Olas and SE 8th Street)
Antique Automobile Club of America, Fort Lauderdale Chapter
Contact: James Wright 954-232-3626
Sunday Jazz Brunch
FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk from Esplanade Park to Riverfront. Listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists on three stages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of each
month. For more information, please call our 24-hour event hotline at (954) 8285363 or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/life.
The scheduled performers for Sunday, October 6th are:
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Esplanade - TK Blu Band
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Connie Hoffmann Gazebo - Liz Sharp and Company
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Las Olas Riverfront - Meshelle and Company
City of Fort Lauderdale and is sponsored by SunTrust Bank, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts,
News Radio 610 WIOD, Lauderdale BMW, Lauderdale Mini, Michelob AmberBock and Shock Top.
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