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LAS OLAS BOULEVARD S I M P L Y
U N I Q U E
Welcome to
2015 LAS OLAS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“Taste of the World Dining” • Specialty Retailers • Art Galleries
Luke Moorman PRESIDENT CARROLL'S JEWELERS
Vann Padgett
VICE PRESIDENT THE LAS OLAS COMPANY
Stephen Shuster SECRETARY KILWINS
Caroline Carrara
TREASURER EWM REALTY INTERNATIONAL The definition of Unique is “… being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else…” Well, that describes Las Olas Boulevard to a ‘T’! No Kidding! For close to 100 years, Las Olas (Spanish for “the waves”) has been one of the most important Boulevards in Fort Lauderdale. Not only was it the connection to the beach, but over the years it became a dining and shopping hub for locals and visitors. Today, the Boulevard is a “must visit destination” for many reasons… not the least of which is the fact that there are over three dozen bistros, clubs and restaurants, most with indoor and outdoor dining, making Las Olas a food lovers paradise. Some of the restaurants welcome dogs who like to join their human companions when visiting Las Olas. Many provide water bowls and very attentive wait staff ! If you have a sweet tooth, oh boy! There are several great confection shops with more chocolate than you can imagine as well as home-made ice cream and other treats. Specialty Retailing is a term used to denote what used to be called “mom and pop” stores… you know, the ones where you often find the owner is waiting on you. Actually, the “mom and pops” you’ll meet on Las Olas aren’t like those your grandparents knew… not by a long shot. These 21st century entrepreneurs bring their own sense of style and taste to their business, which results in an eclectic mix of merchandise, art and one-of-a-kind businesses. It’s definitely not the same-old/same-old merchandise you find at every Mall America. Although one tradition remains… old world, personalized service, which enhances the magical experience you’ll enjoy when discovering the UNIQUE delights of Las Olas! If there is a wedding in your future, you’re in luck… Several jewelry stores offer wedding rings, gifts for the bridal party and old-fashioned bridal registry’s. You can buy tuxedos and bridal gowns… order exquisite floral arrangements and most restaurants offer the perfect setting for that rehearsal dinner. Over the years, several real estate firms have opened on Las Olas, offering a delightful choice of realtors to help find the perfect new place… and help sell the old one.
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And what a joy it is to visit the many art galleries, each with their own artistic DNA. Not only does art enhance your home, office or yacht, but in many cases, it offers excellent investments for the discerning collector.
Jennifer Dadario
BELLAGIO INTERNATIONAL GALLERY
Tom Maus Jr. MAUS & HOFFMAN
Wait… wait… there’s more as those popular infomercials proclaim. The Las Olas Association along with corporate and charitable partners produce numerous fun events that offer a perfect excuse to get out of the house and (re) discover the Boulevard. There are three fantastic art fairs, the popular whodunit ClueLess that just took place, perhaps Fort Lauderdale’s most cherished tradition… Christmas on Las Olas the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving and for wine and food lovers, the annual Las Olas Wine & Food Festival, taking place this year on Friday, May 1; benefitting the American Lung Association. Presented by Premier Beverage Company and Produced in part by the Las Olas Association, this street festival offers signature cuisine from more than 70 of South Florida’s most desirable dining destinations and over 45 tables of “Wine From Around the World.” Music adds a festive touch. And what ambiance! The architecture exudes an oldworld charm, with thousands of tiny lights in the branches of the Black Olive trees in the medians and soaring Royal Palm Trees. Las Olas is in the heart of Fort Lauderdale and only a few minutes from any place by car, bus, cab or in many cases, Water Taxi. It is the perfect place to take guests from out of town as well as meeting friends to dine, shop… or just stroll the Boulevard. Day or night… the Boulevard is alive with charm and a vibrant energy. With art gallery openings, new menu changes and the dozens of restaurants, sales that can save you oodles of money and a blog that is growing in popularity every day… we suggest you visit www.LasOlasBoulevard. com or call Amber VanBuren, the Las Olas Association’s dynamic Executive Director at 954-258-8382.
Ave Keller ZOLA KELLER
Mark Lohmann PLANET MASSAGE
Michael Werzer OPTICAL SPECTRUM
Erika Del Rio
GRAN FORNO PRONTO
Lisa Crawford SIT IN MY SEATS
Richard Rubits AMERICAN SOCIAL
Amber VanBuren EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LAS OLAS ASSOCIATION, INC. PO BOX 30013 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33303 INFO@LASOLASBOULEVARD.COM
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LAS OLAS FACTS
• With over 400 people working in the retail corridor alone, Las Olas Boulevard is a major stimulant to the local economy and is the number one shopping destination as ranked by Trip Advisor. • There are currently 180 retail businesses operating on the Boulevard. • In “season” an estimated 20,000 people visit Las Olas Boulevard each day/night and Las Olas annual events attract over 100,000 people to the street.
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2015 LAS OLAS ASSO
American Social
721 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 764-7005
1001 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 761-3334
350 E. Las Olas Suite 1400
(954) 343-9101
806 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 847-1778
Ann’s Florist
Bank of New York Mellon
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BELLAGIO INTERNATIONAL GALLERY
Big City Tavern
609 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 727-0307
713A E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 764-6033
715 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 467-2900
910 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 763-6600
915 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 463-3711
2400 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 712-0580
Blue Gallery
Café de Paris Caffe Europa
Carroll's Jewelers
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
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909 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 527-5900
5.
300 SW 1st Ave
(954) 633-4665
Hoffmans Chocolates
(954) 463-9881
Jmclaughlin
623 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 524-2585
Johnny V Restaurant
900 E. Broward Blvd.
(954) 667-8000
912 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 763-6055
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Coldwell Banker Cycle-Party
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D'ANGELO REALTY GROUP
709 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Deborah James
Downtown Jewish Center E.J. Smoker & Associates, Inc.
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EWM REALTY INTERNATIONAL
1700 E. Las Olas Blvd.
First Presbyterian Church
401 SE 15th Avenue
4.
GRAN FORNO PRONTO
704 E. Las Olas Blvd
Himmarshee Surgical Partners
717 SE 2nd Street
HISTORIC NEEDHAM ESTATE & LAUDERDALE YACHT CHARTERS
828 SE 4th Street
(800) 689-2359
920 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 940-6373
808E - E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 530-9710
625 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 761-3495
KILWINS
809 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Kip Hunter Marketing
888 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 765-1329
1304-06 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 780-6770
(954) 306-7400
Las Olas Chabad & Judaica Store
(954) 462-6200
Las Olas Chemist
(954) 533-6276
Las Olas Fine Arts
(954) 463-5208
1201 E. Las Olas Blvd 701 E. Las Olas Blvd.
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(954) 523-8338
(954) 462-4166 (954) 767-0063
OCIATION MEMBERS
Levinson Jewelers
888 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 462-8880
450 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 772-2675
1032 E. Las Olas Blvd
(954) 482-5426
1415 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 522-8888
888 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 617-8400
904 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 523-5001
800 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 463-1472
914 East Las Olas
(954) 524-2100
Lobster Bar Sea Grille Louie Bossi
Luigis Coal Oven Pizza Macken Realty Mango's
Maus & Hoffman
New River Fine Arts
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OPTICAL SPECTRUM
804 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 463-1566
PLANET MASSAGE
320 SE 10th Ct, 33316
Real Living Infinity International
(954) 763-1619
1209 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 653-5000
1200 E. Las Olas
(954) 616-7699
620 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 467-0671
350 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 617-7447
Riverfront Gondola Tours Riverside Hotel Royal Pig Pub
Swimland
812 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 468-9992
1016 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 766-4343
Tatyana Boutique
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THE LAS OLAS COMPANY
600 Sagamore Road
The Mailbag
1314 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 467-8085
219 S. Andrews Ave.
(954) 763-5458
450 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 462-9119
1105 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 766-8700
401 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 463-0444
822 E Las Olas
(954) 522-4222
Tilted Kilt Pub
Shino Bay Cosmetic Dermatology
Timpano Italian Chophouse
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Tuscan Grill
350 E Las Olas Blvd. St 110-120 (954) 765-3005 SIT IN MY SEATS
1263 E. Las Olas Blvd. #204 (954) 456-0419
Sky Thai Sushi
350 E Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 993-9889
1217 E. Las Olas Blvd.
(954) 769-1806
335 SE 6th Ave
(954) 524-4736
SpaJuice Bar
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STRANAHAN HOUSE
(954) 463-5630
UPS Store
Wyland Gallery
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ZOLA KELLER
818 E. Las Olas Blvd.
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Welcome to
TWINKLING LIGHTS…
…set the stage each evening for South Florida’s most architecturally unique, authentic, and eclectic shopping and dining district. Stroll the boulevard, duck in and out of our cool breezeways, and be delighted by what you discover. Nowhere else in Florida will you find…
• Over 30 al fresco dining options • 10 major international art galleries • 2 world class museums • 1 charming historic hotel • 65 shops filled with fashion, accessories, gifts, and more • Luxury Home Rental and Yacht Charters
954-777-7777
YOUR RIDE TO THE
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TRIP ADVISOR
Las Olas Boulevard 4.5 of 5 stars 2,248 Reviews #5 of 161 things to do in Fort Lauderdale Malls, Landmarks & points of interest, Shopping & Fashion, Sights & Landmarks
LA BONNE CREPE Enjoy the ambiance of a quaint French bistro with distinct flair, offering over 50 specialty crêpes, superb beef, chicken and fresh fish dishes, decadent desserts and remarkable cappuccino. Create a memorable dining experience with breakfast, lunch or dinner while sitting indoors or outside on the terrace beneath the Parisian awning on Las Olas Boulevard.
815 E. LAS OLAS BLVD. | FORT LAUDERDALE 954-761-1515 | WWW.LABONNECREPE.COM
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LOCATION
D I R E C T I O N S
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P A R K I N G
“Getting Here” Las Olas Boulevard connects Downtown Ft.Lauderdale with A1A and the Atlantic Ocean. Easiest Route from North or South: Take I-95 to Broward Boulevard and travel east. Turn right onto Andrews Avenue and then left onto E. Las Olas Boulevard Parking options are plentiful and both on-street and private lot parking is available. On-
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street metered parking begins at 11am in most locations and both city & private lots are on the side streets which run parallel to the boulevard. In addition, the Riverside Hotel has a 7 story parking lot with over 500 spaces. Himmarshee Landings located at 1200 E. Las Olas Blvd. ( the SW corner of Las Olas and Tarpon Drive) offers secure valet parking for 223 spaces and is open from 5pm to 11pm daily.
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