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PORT 32 Marinas Acquires Lighthouse Point Marina
Prominent purchase represents PORT 32's renewed focus on acquisitive growth along both the US Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico
PORT 32 Marinas, LLC (PORT 32) today acquired one of South Florida's most admired waterfront properties, Lighthouse Point Marina Located at 2831 Marina Circle, Lighthouse Point, FL, the marina is one of the area's most coveted destinations in the heart of the "Yachting Capital of the World " It is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway, just minutes from the Hillsboro Inlet
PORT 32 is a leading owner, operator, developer, and acquirer of a growing collection of irreplaceable marina assets in nine premier markets across both coasts of Florida The purchase of Lighthouse Point represents the first marina acquisition by the new PORT 32 leadership team, which joined the company in late 2022 With the addition of Lighthouse Point, PORT 32 seeks to grow its family of marinas within Florida and to expand strategically into new markets along the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico
"Lighthouse Point Marina is a special lifestyle property in an extraordinary location, tucked just inside the clear Atlantic waters of the Hillsboro Inlet Here at PORT 32, we love cruising with friends and family, saltwater fishing, and ice-cold drinks on the waterfront, which makes Lighthouse Point a perfect fit for our growing portfolio of premier coastal marinas," said Austin Schell, CEO of PORT 32 Marinas. "After almost 60 years of unbroken family ownership, we are thrilled the Spiekers chose PORT 32 Marinas to carry on their legacy as the first non-family owner of Lighthouse Point. To all our Lighthouse Point Marina members and the surrounding community, we look forward to introducing you to our leadership team and hope to meet you on the docks, at the Nauti Dawg restaurant, or on the saltwater sometime soon."
CBRE's Julie Fisher Berry and Sheila Roux represented the seller, Lighthouse Point Marina Inc , in the transaction Led by Julie Fisher Berry, CBRE's Marina and Shipyards brokerage team in South Florida has transacted over $1 5 billion in marina and shipyard sales
Featuring 102 wet slips that can accommodate 25- to 80-foot vessels, the 4,410 total linear footage marina had been family owned and operated for over 50 years and had never been offered for acquisition previously. Located less than ½ nautical mile from the Hillsboro Inlet, Lighthouse Point Marina provides immediate access to the ocean, a significant feature for sportfishing enthusiasts. Amenities, such as the fuel dock, the live bait station, the popular Nauti Dawg restaurant, the ship store, and other features make this one of the most desirable marinas for boaters.
"Lighthouse Point Marina is one of the most coveted marinas in South Florida due to its location near the Hillsboro Inlet and the surrounding area of Lighthouse Point. The owners have built a loyal customer base by providing great service, operating an excellent restaurant, and keeping the marina in impeccable condition," said Julie Fisher Berry, a senior vice president with CBRE in Fort Lauderdale "CBRE is honored to have represented the owners and identified the buyer of this high-profile marina property After a strategic offering process, PORT 32 Marinas emerged as the perfect buyer CEO Austin Schell and his team have engaged with the owners and staff for a smooth transition that will continue the successful legacy that the Spieker family built "
"Lighthouse Point Marina has been owned and operated by one family, the Spieker family, for over half a century As secondgeneration owner-operators, it was important for us to find a buyer that will respect what we have created and retain our staff and family culture with the intention of maintaining and even improving the site with time We believe we have found that buyer with PORT 32 Marinas On behalf of owners, Debbie Edwards, Christian Spieker and myself, we feel the Lighthouse Point Marina and Nauti Dawg Marina Café are being left in good hands, and we look forward to watching both entities blossom under the new leadership of PORT 32 Marinas," said Maureen Canada, former president of Lighthouse Point Marina
PORT 32 Marinas Acquires Lighthouse Point MarinaBorque Group Realty, LLC
Joins Luxury Chamber of Commerce
Mutual Motivation to Assist Victims of Turkish Earthquake Disaster
Borque Group Realty recently joined Luxury Chamber after its founder Jay Shapiro sent an email blast indicating plans to dedicate the next three chamber events to promoting awareness of and directly assisting victims of the disaster in Gaziantep and the entire Southeast region of Turkey. The Borque Realty Group is an American company based in Miami, FL which consists mostly of experienced Turkish speaking Realtors. Headed by Hilal Borque the group plans do everything in its power to help the widows and survivors in the motherland.
Luxury Chamber of Commerce is a for-profit networking group dedicated to conjoining Purveyor's of Luxury, Non-Profits and members of Polite Society at uniquely themed cocktail affairs.
During a typical business cycle the chamber strives to honor a local non-profit at an evening cocktail event by donating a table to the charity and a small percentage of ticket sales. Considering the extreme nature of the disaster at hand the chamber Founder and President decided to forgo local charities and dedicate three events in a row to making a difference for Turkey and those affected.
Going into action Jay registered turkishevent.org and pointed it to the Turkish page on Mediterranean Magazine's website and immediately created a gofundme fundraiser which will be utilized to make the next three chamber events higher quality and larger in scope so that more direct donations can find their way to those in need. For more information about Luxury Chamber of Commerce and its noble events please visit luxurychamber.com #celebritiesforturkey
2023 Broward Performing Arts Foundation Annual Celebration with James Taylor
Broward Center audiences enjoyed a rare intimate performance by James Taylor and his All-Star Band at the Broward Performing Arts Foundation’s Annual Celebration, presented by Dr Lee and Brigitte Mandel, South Florida Sinus and Allergy Center The incomparable Taylor, typically seen in arena performances, took the stage in the AuRene Theater and thrilled the cheering, sold out crowd as part of an evening that netted more than $450,000 to support the Broward Center’s education and enrichment programs Broward Performing Arts Foundation Chair George Le Mieux addressed guests, highlighting the significant impact of the Broward Center especially in the area of education. “The Broward Center has the largest, free arts-in-education programs in the country. Over the years, it has reached more than 3.5 million students and has been recognized as a model for education programs around the nation,” he said.
Last year alone, the Broward Center’s education programs served more than 100,000 K-12 students from 175 public schools and delivered programs to more than 500 Head Start preschoolers. More than 50 unique education programs were offered. During that time, the Broward Center also presented more than 700 events, welcomed more than 500,000 visitors, showcased more than 4,700 professional artists and collaborated with more than 100 local cultural and community organizations, all while contributing in excess of $100 million in local economic impact
Broward Performing Arts Foundation President Lisa Kitei thanked supporters as well as the Foundation board and members of the Performing Arts Center Authority “We began hosting our Annual Celebration with a Boardwalk Bash in 2009; it attracted 123 guests and netted under $10,000 Over the years, the event has gotten bigger and better and in its 24-year history has raise more than $2 6 million for the Center’s education programs thanks to your generous support,” she said
Presenting sponsors Dr. Lee and Brigitte Mandel expressed their gratitude: “The arts have always held a special place in our hearts, and the ability to give the gift of education through support of the Broward Center's outreach programs is something we cherish. Thank you to all at the Broward Center for an amazing celebration, and a special thanks to James Taylor, whose warmth and love shown through to everyone who was fortunate enough to attend."
In addition to the Mandels and South Florida Sinus and Allergy Center, Gold “Fire and Rain” Sponsors were AutoNation, Burdette Beckmann Inc., Ann M. Burris, Linda Haller, Michelle Howland and S. Donald Sussman, The Salah Foundation, Richard and Christine Welch and Deborah and Gary Wendt. Silver “Sweet Baby James” Sponsors included BBX Capital, Jeannette and Marty Engelmann, Leo Goodwin Foundation, Gunster, Hudson Family Foundation, The Ingham Family, Northern Trust, Charlie and Laura Palmer, Lois and John Schmatz, Stiles, Douglas and Linda Von Allmen, Weston Volvo Cars and Weston Nissan and Mark and Linda Wilford Spirits Sponsor was Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Program Sponsor was Starmark and Invitation Sponsor was Associated Printing Productions Inc
For more than 30 years, the Broward Performing Arts Foundation has been instrumental in providing support for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The Foundation was established in 1985 to deliver the required private funding to build the Center and create an endowment to sustain its operations. Over the years, the Foundation has successfully raised funds to support the Broward Center’s innovative and diverse programming, arts-in-education initiatives, community engagement activities and capital projects. The Foundation completed a $30 million capital campaign to renovate and restore the iconic Parker Playhouse. Prior to this, it raised $60 million to complete the Encore! capital campaign to renovate, renew and revitalize the Broward Center.
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Kitchen & Closet Ideas - Haute Design for 2023
Kitchen & Closet Ideas - Haute Design for 2023
Trends & Tones for Foodies and Fans of Organized Design
Kitchens
mini-luxe MINIMALISM
Colossal Windows Colossal Windows Colossal Windows
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FLUSH WITH WALL
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Form follows function yet function changes as cultures fuse and the economy finds a way. 2023 will be a year of light and bright hues in the kitchen. Think of a soft golden banana and a lingonberry sitting next to it contrasted against a marble grey slab or a dark mahogany cutting board; with a 1930's style interrogation lamp shining down on them!
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Unicoin - the next-generation cryptocurrency from the producers of the Unicorn Hunters show announced during Miami Art Week that it has launched a Global Art Investment Initiative funded with 50 million unicoins valued at $20M at the current base sales price of 40¢/ú to converge art, blockchain technology, and the Future of Money. As part of the Initiative, Unicoin will invest in works by internationally acclaimed icons and emerging global artists who are redefining the contemporary art scene and fund original NFT collections and digital twins of selected paintings to help artists reach the millions of consumers who are interested in owning digital assets.
"Unicoin is focused on providing value to its holders by building a valuable asset portfolio of potentially high-performing investments. Art is a unique asset class with a market valued at more than $61 billion and the emergence of digital assets and NFTs are redefining the way people collect and invest," said Silvina Moschini, Founder, President, and Chairwoman of Unicoin. "We are proud to take the initiative to invest in artists who are changing the world while building a diversified portfolio of valuable assets that could provide positive returns for our holders."
Unicoin is the official cryptocurrency of the Unicorn Hunters show, which Forbes magazine described as "the most iconic business series of recent times." It was created to address the volatility of first-generation tokens and was designed to pay dividends. Unlike Bitcoin and other early crypto coins, Unicoin is backed by a portfolio of diverse assets, which includes equity in growth-stage companies. As a result of this Initiative, art will become a new asset class for the Unicoin portfolio, which is expected to reach a value of $500 million by the end of 2023.
"Mind Games is a series that I am extremely proud of, and I am thrilled that one of its pieces was chosen as the first for this innovative initiative," said Sebastian Masegosa, Visual Artist. "Blockchain technology and digital art is opening a whole new world of opportunity for artists like me, and I am looking forward to launching the NFT collections with Unicoin in the near future."
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KITCHENAID LAUNCHES NEW BUILT-IN REFRIGERATOR WITH INNOVATIVE STORAGE & MEANINGFUL FEATURES
KitchenAid introduces its new built-in refrigerator, designed with flexible and accessible storage to stay in the creative flow. With enhanced features and organization, this built-in refrigerator is the heart of the kitchen, allowing Makers to get excited to create in their kitchen.
"Optimal space and functionality allows consumers to get the most out of their kitchen, further empowering them in their making," said Danie Antonelli, Senior Director of Brand and Shopper Marketing for KitchenAid Major Appliances. "Not only did we design a refrigerator to meet their kitchen aesthetic needs, but we made sure it has the functionality to match."
The latest KitchenAidⓇ built-in refrigerator features the following benefits:
Under-Shelf Prep Zone: Ideal for food prep or storing leftovers, marinating, chilling desserts, making focaccia and more, this area utilizes space that is typically left unused beneath the refrigerator shelf. The refrigerator also includes a 9"x13" baking sheet and cake pan, allowing cooks to stay in the creative flow – going directly from the refrigerator to the oven to the dishwasher.
Premium Sliding Storage Tray: Comes in a wood-look finish that is moisture and stain resistant Whether Makers are serving platters or simply organizing ingredients, this feature will impress guests with its form and function. It is also fully removable, making it easy to clean. FreshChill™ Temperature-Controlled Drawer: Has a manual setting so you can customize temperatures in order to help maintain the freshness of your ingredients – whether it be meat, produce, assorted items or deli. From a tri-tip to a large rhubarb from the farmer's market, you have control over how much cool air enters the drawer.
About KitchenAid
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and the first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for those with a passion to create.
Today, the KitchenAid® brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. To learn more, visit KitchenAid.com or follow us on Instagram, @KitchenAidUSA.
