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4 20CONTENTS MAGAZINE SPONSORSThe Las Olas Company The Las Olas Association Visit LauderdaleCONTRIBUTORSGary Bitner Sussett Cabana Ashley Cacicedo Caroline Carrara Chrissy Cohen Maria Doherty Kirk Englehardt Lineth Fernandez Steven Glassman Diana Hanford Meredith Harris Ashley Kozich Manuel LinaresJames Martinez Ann Mihaiu Victoria O%u2019Neill Erik Petersen Hayley Princz Stacy Ritter Jodi Tanner Ebony Tyre Ornella VeranoPUBLISHED BY Fort Lauderdale Media Assoc. Inc.401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ste. 130 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 www.fortlauderdalemedia.com [email protected] George MihaiuASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Ann MihaiuART & DESIGN James PoloNEW & TRENDING Caroline Carrara CONTRIBUTING EDITORErik PetersenCOVER Fort Lauderdale MediaCopyright 2024, 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. Publisher reserve the right to reject any editorial submissions, advertising or copy it may deem to be unacceptable or inappropriate for any reason at its' sole discretion. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this publication and no liability can be attached to or be accepted by the publisher, sponsors or contributors for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies.LAS OLAS BOULE VARD & ISLESLAS OLAS BOULEVARD & ISLES MAGAZINE is the official bimonthly magazine of the Las Olas Association serving local homeowners, residents and businesses throughout our Las Olas community with relevant news, civic issues updates and events information exclusively focused on our Las Olas Downtown, Boulevard and Isles community. The magazine is published bimonthly by Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Inc. and mailed to all residential and business addresses throughout our downtown, E. Las Olas Boulevard and Las Olas Isles corridor. Additional free distribution via our advertisers and selected businesses, real estate, professional offices and hotels throughout the city. For Las Olas Association membership information, please contact: The Las Olas Association, Inc.P.O. Box 30013Fort Lauderdale,Florida [email protected] LOA Update Las Olas Association VP Jodi Tanner with a look behind the scenes10 Las Olas Wine & Food Festival is Best in Years!Recap of LOWFF highlights with event photos14 New & Trending Caroline Carrara on who%u2019s new & what's trending on and around Las Olas18 Downtown Update DDA%u2019s Spring Report on ourdowntown employment trends and successes 20 Podcasts. Are You Missing Out?Podcasts are thriving. Gary Bitner looks into what you need to know28 Embracing the Spirit of Spring Stacy Ritter, Visit Lauderdale CEO, looks at Spring things to do32 Real Estate%u2019s Big Buy-In Erik Petersen talks with top local realtors about new commissions38 Revitalizing Senior Living Senior lifestyles are changing and senior living facilities are adapting44 New Theme at Broward Health Medical CenterCEO Manny Linares%u2019 2024 theme for staff is the Year of Experience46 District 2 Commissioner%u2019s UpdateCity Commissioner Steven Glassman on resiliency efforts and planning for sustainability48 On The Boulevard News briefs, updates and other events on and around Las Olas50 Calendar of May & June Events Save the dates for these upcoming events throughout the city