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WATER TAXI – ride from Las Olas to FLIBS EVEN KEEL CROWNED AS “RESTAURANT
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show sails from FOR RESILIENCE”
October 30 to November 3, 2024, with Water Taxi as the Even Keel Las Olas had recently highlighted its commitment
official transport partner. Skip traffic and cruise in style for just to sustainability. On Thursday, August 8, 2024, Residents
$15 a day or $65 for a 5-day pass, navigating between key for Resilience crowned Even Keel Las Olas as the first-ever
locations including Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Boulevard, “Restaurant For Resilience.” Founded by local resident
Pier 66, Bahia Mar, the Convention Center, and Galleria Suzee Bailey, this organization “advocates for Florida’s
Mall. By choosing the Riverside Hotel Las Olas location, waterways and promotes community collaboration”. Even
visitors can enjoy the added perk of dining on Las Olas Keel was recognized not just for its delicious seafood but
Boulevard before or after their Water Taxi ride, enriching their for its dedication to eco-friendly practices. They eliminated
overall experience. Kids under 5 ride free, making it an ideal Styrofoam, replaced plastic bags with sustainable alternatives,
family outing. VIPs with annual or Windward passes enjoy and prioritized reusable food ware for dine-in customers. The
complimentary rides. Regular Water Taxi services will pause event wasn’t just a typical ribbon-cutting. It brought together
during FLIBS, operating from 9 AM to 8 PM daily, starting at environmental leaders, marine experts, and local advocates
11 AM on opening day. Water Taxi is integral to the FLIBS to celebrate a restaurant that exemplifies how sustainability
experience, freeing you from parking hassles and immersing and success can go hand in hand. This recognition marked
you in maritime wonders. Opt for the Water Taxi for a a significant step toward an eco-friendly future for Fort
seamless journey to this year’s boat spectacle. Lauderdale, where being green is always on the menu. To
www.watertaxi.com 335 SE 6th St. get more involved with the Resilience movement visit website
www.residentsforresilience.com 1109 E Las Olas Blvd.

Residents for Resilience: Patrick Ferguson, Suzee Bailey & Kelly Fischer

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Caroline Carrara is a member of the LAS OLAS BOULEVARD & ISLES editorial committee and editor of the
popular New & Trending section of the magazine. She has long served as a board member of the Las Olas
Association and is currently the LOA Treasurer. Having been a Las Olas Boulevard community resident and
professional realtor for many years, Caroline enjoys writing about living, working and playing on Las Olas.
Caroline can be reached via email at new&trending@lasolasmag.com.

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