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Jodi TannerVice PresidentLas Olas AssociationEat, Shop, Enjoy, Live & Stay on Las OlasWell, I don%u2019t even know where to start as there have been and will be so many more fantastic events on Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale this year...I hope you all had the opportunity to go to the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival, which was held on Friday, April 19th. The boulevard was packed with foodies and spirits connoisseurs all of whom enjoyed a perfectly delectable evening. The proceeds went to the American Lung Association which helps change lives through education, advocacy & research. This is one of the Las Olas Association%u2019s biggest events of the year!Let%u2019s go Panthers! The Panther Flags are flying high on Las Olas Boulevard in celebration of the Cats earning their way into the 2024 NHL Playoff Series. The City of Fort Lauderdale is supporting the Panthers in so many ways including being home to the state- of-the-art Baptist Health IcePlex located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. %u201cWe are thrilled to open this first-class facility. This project is a true success story of when the public and private sector work together to create something to benefit and impact our local community,%u201d said Panthers President & CEO Matt Caldwell. As an added bonus to the already amazing IcePlex, there is a full service restaurant & bar with an outdoor patio called %u201cThe Federal%u201d which opened on April 24th to the public. Make a noteon your must-do list to visit soon!I would like to give a HUGE shout out and congratulate our friend, colleague, and LOBI team member, Ornella Verano, for placing 2nd at the Business for the Arts %u201cArt & Stroll%u201d. Her sculpture of %u201cThe Pink Champagne Bull%u201d was an 6 LAS OLAS BOULEVARD & ISLESOFFICERSLuke MoormanPresidentJodi Jeffreys-TannerVice PresidentDave BellSecretary Caroline CarraraTreasurerDIRECTORSGenia Duncan Ellis John GattusoAlice HarryOualid IaouadiCharlie LaddTracy RobinsonWilliam WalkerPam ZirkleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORMaria [email protected] Update