Notices & Reminder
E-mail Address: regencytower1@netzero.net
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July 2010
Annual Fire
Alarm Test
The Regency Tower Annual Fire Alarm test is scheduled for Monday, September 14th and Tuesday, September 15th between 9 am and 4:30 PM.
We regret any inconvenience caused by the irritating alarm sounds that are unfortunately integral to these tests. The tests, in compliance with the NFPA-72 safety code, are required by law and are will insure that our system continues to effectively protect our lives and property.
The tests will be conducted under the supervision of Advanced Fire & Security, Inc., our fire safety company. They advise us that "If the Property is an apartment/condo complex or hotel and there are devices in individual rooms or units that are associated with the fire alarm, make arrangements for entry with a property representative to accompany us."
Audible Sounds will occur!
Unit Entry is Necessary!
"Thank you for your cooperation." Advanced Fire & Security will enter all areas containing alarm initiating and indicating devices. This includes owner occupied areas in condos/office buildings.
Sprinkler Retrofit Assessment
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| Governor Charlie Crist and Florida CFO Alex Sink |
Unfortunately, since Florida CFO Alex Sink is also the Florida State Fire Marshal, political entanglements have prompted her to threaten a veto. Please contact the Governor and/or Florida CFO Alex Sink to ask their support for this bill. Feel free to use (cut and paste) the text in the above paragraph if sending an email. Simply click on the email addresses below to email the Governor and/or the CFO.
You can email Governor Crist and express your support for SB 714 at Charlie.Crist@myflorida.com
Also, please email Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink today and ask that she support SB 714 at Alex.Sink@MyFloridaCFO.com
Not interested? OK – start squirreling away money for a sizable assessment. For more information about Senate Bill 714, Click Here. To access legislative data about SB 714 on the Florida Senate web site, Click Here. Rather send a letter or fax? Here's their contact info:
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Quarterly & Special Assessments
If an emergency should occur to prevent payment of your assessment within 15 days after due date, please contact the Board with the specific date of payment. . If you wait until after it is sent to the attorney, the amount is multiplied many times by attorney fees, association fees and other costs, and your ability to work out a payment plan is severely jeopardized.
Laundry 
Machine
It is necessary to bring your own quarters to use the laundry machine!
Emergency Lock Outs
Kindly keep your keys with you at all times. A spare should be left with a neighbor, kept in your car, or in a hidden area outside your unit. In emergencies only:
Monday – Friday
- Mrs. Lanzillo will unlock the door from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.;
- Ms. Nicholson-Brown from 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. and
- Carlos from 10:30 p.m. – 8 a.m.
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
- Mrs. Lanzillo 2:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.,
- Ms. Nicholson-Brown from 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (same as above) and
- Carlos from 10:30 p.m. – 8 a.m. (same as above)
Apartment Entrance Decoration
XIII of Rules & Regulations states; “Personal rugs, mats, decorator items or packages are not permitted to be placed in any hallway, corridor or lobby. Such violations constitute a nuisance and potential hazard. Seasonal door decorations are permitted, but may not protrude beyond the main apartment recess.”
Food & Garbage
Should be placed in plastic bags, tied securely and placed down the chute. It should NEVER be placed on the floor of the trash room, in recycle pail, or flushed down the toilet.
We Offer Two Services
I. Surveillance Available To Residents - $12.00 Per Visit - weekly/bi-weekly/monthly
- Flush Toilets
- Open all faucets
- Run garbage disposal
- Check air-conditioning room
- Check apartment for water leaks
- Check refrigerator
- Check general appearance of apartment
- Replace smoke detector battery as needed (charge for battery only)
- Inspect balcony
II. Air Conditioning Maintenance Available To Residents - $6.67 PER MONTH or $20.00 EACH QUARTER
- Blow out hoses and notify owners if replacement is required.
- Check drain pan, insert Pro-Treat tablets.
- Replace filter each month.
- Clean coil
- Pour in formula 7961 to keep lines clean.
No charge to you if the hose bursts and you are on A/C Maintenance.
Telephone Access
It is suggested that all Seasonal owners and other residents obtain a land line or the Magic Jack computer phone line when in residence. The Security Department does not have access to long distance phone service. Consequently, owners without a local number cannot be contacted by Security to advise of guests, packages, Express Mail, etc.
Remote Garage Gate Openers
Special Notice - Remote Garage Openers: It is of utmost importance that residents do not leave their remote garage gate openers lying face down OR with anything on top of it. This causes the gate to malfunction. (When anything continuously depresses the button on the remote, an uninterrupted signal to open is transmitted to the garage door, thus preventing it from closing) On a recent night while Johnny worked with the mechanical parts; Dee, Hank and Dott spent two hours searching for the cause of the gate malfunction until it was discovered in a specific car. This necessitated the search of every car in the garage and summoning the maintenance and security chiefs in during their off hours. If possible, remotes should be clipped to the sun visor.
Unit Interior Construction
Permits must be obtained before ANY work can be accomplished in units or building inspector will shut down the ENTIRE project. The City of Fort Lauderdale Building Department has tightened their enforcement policy for permit requirements. Starting immediately, any construction and/or rehabilitation in units will require a permit from the City with the exception of:
- Resurfacing the floor
- Painting
- Wall Coverings
- Minor Repairs (non-structural, non-electrical, non-plumbing)
- Emergency Structural, Electrical and Plumbing Repairs (must be called in to the building department on next business day)
Inspectors are checking every building and if a resident is caught sponsoring an illegal project, they will be subject to mandatory fines PLUS demolition of any work done illegally PLUS a permit will still be required retroactively!!!
Cabana Space
Those wishing to move to an outside (seaside) cabana space must place their names on the waiting list. Spaces begin on the inside seawall, then middle and lastly seaside when it becomes available.
Countdown to Digital TV
If anyone still has an older analog television that receives signals by a rabbit ear antenna and is not hooked to comcast, by 2/17/09, you must convert to digital. You may request two $40.00 coupons towards purchase of converter boxes by calling 1-888-225-5322, 1-888-388-2009.
Energy Efficient Lighting
To save on your Florida Power and Light bill, purchase compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). CFLs can replace incandescents that are roughly 3-4 times their wattage, saving up to 75% of the initial lighting energy. The Association has placed CFLs throughout the building.
Storage Lockers
In addition to free storage lockers on each floor, the Association has lockers located in the basement at a yearly rental of $240.00. Should you be interested in future rentals, please place your name on the waiting list with Cindy.
Game Room
The waiver for use of the Game Room limits its use to playing of Billiards, Ping Pong, Card Games or other table Games.
Exercise Room
Please do not go into the Exercise Room from 10 – 10:30 and ask the cleaning person to wait until you finish. No one should enter between 10am and 10:30am. The Maintenance Department thanks you.
Refrigerators
It is extremely important that you leave your refrigerator on when away from your unit. The costs are very low. For the 4th time, and twice within one month, our maintenance employees were made ill from rotten, spoiling food full of toxins and e-coli bacteria. Additionally on one floor the neighbors became ill from the odor.
Laundry Room
Do not put Canadian coins in machines. Also, please do not bring down garbage or dirty diapers and throw into the trash receptacle. These should be wrapped in plastic and discarded down the chute.
Elevator 
Reservation
Reminder: A $500.00 deposit and reservation must be made for delivery and removal of appliances, A/C and or Hot Water Heaters, any piece of furniture, molding, etc. as well as all move ins or outs. The deposit covers any damage that may occur to our elevators, strobe exit light, walls and floors.
DEADBOLTS
Please do not put a deadbolt on if you are living alone. If there is an emergency, Association employees nor Emergency Medical Technicians can get in. This has caused a delay in getting help to residents in the past.
Absentee Procedure
If you are absent for more than 3 (three) days the following should be done:
- Shut off all water.
- Remove everything from balcony.
- Complete two copies of absentee card – 1 to Security and 1 to office.
Manufacturers recommend that you do not turn off your refrigerators. The gaskets dry out. It only uses a very small amount of electricity.
Service 
Contractors
You may add the following to the list of Contractors for plumbing, air conditioning, appliances, etc. presented in the October News Letter.
Mr. Appliance – 561-922-5913, 888-239-1084
Add to this List:
- Total Appliance & A/C Repair – 954-454-6801 or 1-800-427-1519,
- Service America – 954-979-1100 or 1-800-884-3500,
- Broward Factory Service – 1-888-237-6060,
- Or any others found in the yellow pages.
We would appreciate feed back on any contractors on the list.
Car Keys
It is imperative that a set of keys to your vehicle/s be left in the Office at all times. Auto keys are kept in a locked Key Box inside a second locked room in the Office. It becomes necessary at various times to move vehicles in the garage and outside during cleaning and other necessary occasions. Vehicles will be towed if a key is not available.
Service Contracts
All owners should have Service Contracts for maintenance and repair of such items as air conditioning units, toilets, sinks, refrigerators, heating pumps etc. The Association is not responsible for personal property and the maintenance personnel are busy maintaining the common-use items. We recommend that you contact a service contractor such as:
- Total Appliance & A/C Repair – 954-454-6801 or 1-800-427-1519,
- Service America – 954-979-1100 or 1-800-884-3500,
- Broward Factory Service – 1-888-237-6060,
- Or any others found in the yellow pages.
Surveillance
It is necessary for residents to come in to the Office or call to advise Office personnel when you are back in residence if you want your Surveillance discontinued while you are here. The same is true for when you leave and wish to resume service.
TO NEW OWNERS: The Association provides Surveillance at a cost of $12 per visit during your absence on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. Surveillance includes:
- Flush Toilets
- Open all faucets
- Run garbage disposal
- Check air-conditioning room
- Check apartment for water leaks
- Check refrigerator
- Check general appearance of apartment
- Replace smoke detector battery as needed (charge for battery only)
- Inspect balcony
- Check windows
Air Conditioning Maintenance
The Association provides Air Conditioning Maintenance at a cost of $20 per quarter or $6.66 per month. This consists of:
- Blow out hoses and notify owners if replacement is required.
- Check drain pan, insert Pro-Treat tablets.
- Replace filter each month.
- Clean coil
- Pour in formula 7961 to keep lines clean.
No charge to you if the hose bursts and you are on A/C Maintenance.
Honest Ernest 
Car Wash 
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| Ernest’s Car Wash |
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| Ernest |
Speed 
Limit
Once, Twice, Thrice again, we remind you that the speed limit throughout The Regency Tower property is 5 miles per hour. It is urgent that you and your guests obey the limits. We have experienced several instances of near hits both in the garage and outside - particularly speeding from the drive-thru after picking up or letting off residents.
Turtle - Safe Lighting
To help save Florida’s endangered Sea Turtles from impending extinction, we are requesting that our residents please turn off the lights in any rooms visible from the ocean when you aren’t in that room. If it isn’t an imposition, please close the blinds in rooms where the lights must remain on. Nesting Sea Turtles navigate according to moonlight. Since the artificial lights along the shore are mistaken for moonlight by Sea Turles, they are responsible for hundreds of annual unsuccessful nestings. Hatchlings are also misled by these lights which they misinterpret as moonlight, sending thousands to their deaths every year. For more information about balancing our security needs with this potential environmental disaster, please Click Here.
Canadian Coins
Kindly do not place Canadian coins in the washer-dryers in the Laundry Room. This has caused the clogging of the coin receptacles. The same goes for the Snack and Beverage Vending machines.
Trash Rooms
Put all garbage in plastic bags, tie the bags and put them down the chute. Does this sound simple? Well, we still have persons putting garbage in the Recycle Barrel which is only for glass and plastics. Please read the Recycle Instructions in your Trash Room.
Game Room
The Game Room Rules and Waiver sheet must be signed prior to use of Game Room. Also, there are some of you who turn the Video Camera each time you use the room and also some who take the Ping Pong balls. Privileges will be revoked for residents who touch the cameras and take or break the equipment.
Light Bulbs
Please keep watch on your floor and report whoever is stealing the energy savings light bulbs from our new light fixtures. We will keep all imformation confidential.
Dish Antennae
Reminder: No antennae may be placed on common area property. Balconies are not exclusive use property. They are Limited Common areas. Antennae may be placed on a stanchion against the interior wall near the floor. See Eric Berkowitz for info.
Water 
Savings
There are two ways you may help reduce our water bill. First, be sure to use the nozzle when washing your car to prevent water waste. Security keeps a nozzle in the Receiving Room. Secondly, check your toilets and sinks for leaks. It was reported that one unit had a toilet with a running leak for over six months due to death and non-occupancy.
Auto and Motorcycle Registration
If you purchase a new car or change your plates, be certain to give the information to Security and the Administrative office.
Taxi/Limo Service
When calling for car service, be sure to tell the dispatcher to have the driver pick you up at the North door. Also, when returning, have them drive around to the North door which is very convenient to the service elevator for luggage.
Private Work
If you engage an employee or outside person to work for you, they should be provided with a key. We do not give out Association keys. Reminder: Permits are required.
Fire 
Extinguishers
As noted in the minutes, the Board is requesting all owners to purchase a UL Rated Type ABC extinguisher for your units. The cost is from $15-$25. It fights wood, paper, cloth fires, plus flammable liquid and electrical. Type BC only fights flammable liquid and electrical fires. Kidde manufactures a type ABC extinguisher named “Multi-Purpose Home”. The identification is 1-A: 10-B: C Rated. It has a 6 year warranty. As a minimum there should be one in your kitchen, Master Bedroom should also be included.
Fire Doors
The Security Department has brought to our attention that certain owners are in violation of the Fire Department Regulations by using Fire Doors for Ingress and Egress. These violations are particularly flagrant on the East end of the building and the North Center door used by units in the 10 and 11 stacks. No one is allowed to open the Fire Exit Doors at any time. Violators will be penalized!
Social Committee
During the past two years of Louise Collins illness, the Social Committee has struggled and conducted primarily Bingo and Coffee Hour. We need someone to throw theme dinners, theatre visits, barbeques, entertainment, etc. If interested, please call Fern McBride at 954-561-2965.
Another Legacy Untimely Taken
Montcalm 
Gibbons 
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| Montcalm Gibbons |
After coming to Florida from Haiti by way of the Bahamas in 1980, 20-year-old Montcalm landed a job in the Regency Tower. While employed here, Montcalm furthered his education, studying Data Entry, Air Conditioning, Real Estate and Auto Repair. He married Annette in 1986 and fathered 4 girls, each of whom was a source of explosive pride to Montcalm.
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| 7th Day Adventist Church |
His tenure here was marked by achievement in the face of adversity. Although he received letters of commendation from the Board of Directors in 1983, 1985 and 1988, Montcalm was repeatedly subjected to baseless allegations of not carrying his weight. Pigeonholed by racial profiling, Montcalm tirelessly performed whatever task was asked of him - without complaint. While participating in a mini-autobiographical interview, Montcalm sketched a revealing description of the thinly veiled racial slurs he tolerated from supposedly enlightened residents. He said, “For some reason, the residents didn’t pronounce the name Montcalm and started to call me ‘Moca.’ However, now nearly everyone calls me Montcalm and that makes me very happy.”
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| Montcalm with Work Pals |
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| Dott and Dee Recognize Montcalm Gibbons for 25 years of Dedicated Service in 2005 |
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| Click for Map to Bethlehem 7th Day Adventist Church |
Directions to the Sinai 7th Day Adventist Church are as follows: Take I-95 south to Broward Boulevard west; after crossing 441 (State Road 7), make a right at 46th Avenue followed by the first left. The Church is on the right.
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| Click for Map to Sinai 7th Day Adventist Church |
- Annette Gibbons 5341
NE 9th Terrace
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
If you prefer to leave your donation with the office, it will be forwarded to Mrs. Gibbons. Fern McBride and Ofelia Alleguez of the Employee Holiday Fund Committee have indicated that Montcalm’s expected share of the collected proceeds will be donated to Mrs. Gibbons as well.
Robert J. Rozema 
Galt Mile Leader 
December 2, 2006 - The Galt Ocean Mile lost an irreplaceable asset on November 27th. When President Robert Rozema of the Galt Mile Community Association passed away, not only did the neighborhood residents and merchants lose an irrepressible advocate, they lost a fast friend. Robert John Rozema lived in neighboring Southpoint Condominium, the double tower near the southern end of Galt Ocean Drive. After moving to the Galt Mile from New Jersey in 1983, he focused his efforts on improving his home. His Southpoint friends and neighbors, cognizant of his organizational skills and talent for achieving consensus, elected him to serve on their Board of Directors. He organized the Association office and streamlined their maintenance and security to better address their residents’ needs. Bob whipped Southpoint into a model for the rest of the block. 
Robert John Rozema
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| Galt Mile Officials Celebrate Improvement Project |
The city was committed to maintaining the block “in Disney-like fashion”. To this day, that contractual agreement forms the legal basis for community’s persistent demands that the City fulfill its obligation. Although many Association officials and other volunteers contributed to the effort, Bob Rozema is widely considered to be the project’s sparkplug. After rising to the organization’s Presidency, Bob relocated Galt Mile headquarters to the Southpoint administrative office.
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| Mayor Naugle at Wake |
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| Fern McBride Attends Service |
Those of you who knew Bob - or knew of him - are aware of the copious civic contributions he made on our behalf. As for those of you to whom this is “new information”, well... you just lost a good friend! P.S. - To read more about Bob and his contributions to the Galt Mile Community, Click Here.
Vote Smart 
Vote Early! 
November 1st - You do not have to wait until Election Day to vote. You do not need an absentee ballot or some special dispensation. In fact, it’s significantly easier to vote early than to wait for the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. On Election Day, you must vote at a single designated polling location. Every registered Regency Tower voter will have to squeeze into the Galt Ocean Mile County Library at 3403 Galt Ocean Drive. In contrast, early voters can vote at any of 20 different Broward sites. From Monday, October 23rd through Sunday, November 5, 2006, registered voters can avoid the traffic and the lines that plague overcrowded polling places. The 20 available early voting sites in Broward County are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Supervisor of Elections
Dr. Brenda C. Snipes
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| Voting Station |
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| ES&S iVotronic Touch Screen |
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| Press Vote Button to Finish |
Entrance Lobby Doors Gates
Important: Do not allow an unknown person to enter onto our property through the South or Beach gates when you unlock the gates. We have had to remove a female from the pool area several times who stated she waits until a resident opens the gate and just walk in. Do not do this for your own safety.
All 3 lobby doors now have hurricane impact glass. This means that the Front Entrance Door is not as elegant as the previous one. That is because it is a Hurricane Door, not a fashionable Entrance Door. The Beautification/Landscaping Committee is checking into engraving the “RT” into the door again.
Security
Our guards are obligated to challenge unknown persons who enter the building. This is a requirement of their “Bible” – the Security Handbook. So please do not get insulted, annoyed, belligerent, arrogant or abusive if they question you. It is for your safety and the safety of all residents.
Chute
PLEASE Do Not force large bags or items down the chute. It is cost prohibitive to clean or repair chute!
DEPOSIT REQUIRED
There seems to be a misunderstanding regarding the requirement for a $500.00 Service Elevator deposit. If you will need the Service Elevator for removal or delivery of any furniture, appliance, molding, etc. to or from your unit, you must:
- – Reserve the Service Elevator.
- – Submit a check in the amount of $500.00 to the Administrative Office.
- – Have the appropriate Form located in the Security Office completed by the contractors, delivery person or owner.
Reservations must be made in advance. Checks will be deposited. If no damage, a check will be issued after your check has cleared the bank.
As info just one item, (the strobe light Exit sign) is easily hit and costs approximately $550.00 to purchase and replace.
Information Alert
The Rules and Regulations are written by the Rules and Regulations Committee. They then present them to the Board of Directors. The Board then votes. Consequently, it is not one person deciding a specific rule.
Hurricane Emergency 
Hotlines
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Fort Lauderdale: 954-828-8888
EMPLOYEE SERVICE 
AWARDS
Service Award pins were presented to the following employees; Nick Coutoupis for completing 5 years of commendable service; Jerry Garcia and Carl Richardson for one year each.
A Voice of Reason
Louise Collins
Our Ms. Collins September 10, 2006 - Another Regency Tower star has set. Following a prolonged illness, Regency Tower Board Member Louise Collins passed away on September 9th while at home in Weston, Massachusetts. It is not surprising that many Regency Tower residents were unaware that Louise suffered from a debilitating illness for the past few years. She never allowed her illness to slow her down. In addition to fulfilling her responsibilities as mother, grandmother and sister to a large and loving family, maintaining three residences, participating in the Newton Garden Club and serving on the Regency Tower Board of Directors, Louise was a vital component of several Association Committees and actively contributed to critical community projects. Between hospitalizations, when visiting her Regency Tower home, she steadfastly refused to allow her illness to alter the special friendships she had with everyone that knew and loved her.
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| Louise with Pablo, Fern, Iris, Eric, Bill and Dott |
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| At Social Committee Coffee Hour |
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| Louise at 2001 Round Table |
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| Fought for Our Rights CA Day in Tallahassee |
Not surprisingly, her family was undoubtedly her greatest source of joy. With late husband Robert F. Collins, Louise had five sons – Stephen M. of Weston, MA, Bryon R. and his wife Kathryn of Natick, MA, David C. and wife Kathleen of Burlington, VT, Robert J. and wife Allison of Pompano Beach, FL, and Sean C. of New York City. She had three sisters – Josephine Farina, Catherine Medaglia, and Olivia Nardone. Louise also enjoyed a healthy crop of Collins grandchildren – David Jr., Michael, Ryan, Casey, Amanda and Kyle Collins. As Matriarch, she presided over this sizable entourage from her three homes. In addition to her Regency Tower condo, Louise maintained residences at Weston and Humarock Beach in Massachusetts.
Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son Funeral Home, 365 Watertown St., Rt. 16, NEWTON, was scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, at 11AM. A Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton, follows at 12 Noon. Interment in Newton Cemetery. Visiting Hours Tuesday 2-4, 7-9pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Louise's name would be appreciated and may be made to:
Cancer Research Fund
Massachusetts General Hospital
Development Office
165 Cambridge St., Suite 600
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2200, Fax: 617-726-7661
Click Here to make your donation online! Click the "Online" box under "Cancer Research". When inserting your data, be sure to indicate that the donation is in memory of "Louise Collins". Altogether, it should take about 30 seconds!
Regency Tower 
Renaissance Man
Pablo 
Verol
August 20, 2006 - On August 13, 2006 Regency Tower lost one of the architects of its communal spirit. A cornerstone of our Association family, Pablo Verol’s contributions to our home were legion. The aggressive optimism with which he met challanges distinguished him as a natural leader. Upon recognizing this some 15 years ago, his friends and neighbors enthusiastically empowered Pablo to represent their interests. As his other relevant strengths revealed themselves, it became evident that Pablo was uniquely qualified to help them maintain their lifestyle while improving their home. His intelligence, sense of fair play, strong technical background and proclivity for speaking his mind bolstered his dedication to resolving conflicts between or on behalf of his neighbors. Recognizing the value of this talented self-proclaimed “Loose Cannon”, they repeatedly drafted Pablo to participate on the Board of Directors. During his six terms of service, his remarkable adaptability enabled him to cooperate productively with the wide variety of personalities serving with him. 
Our Pablo Verol
!!! Renaissance Man !!!
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| Dott Recognizes Pablo for Mediterranean Mural |
An accomplished artist, Pablo adorned our home with a plethora of personal creations. His Mediterannean Mural brightens the garage elevator lobby and his Aquarium Alcove bids all who use the main entrance a warm welcome. His regal avian crest copper sculpture hovers over the Board of Directors at meetings and small florals grace our common areas. Pablo helped recreate the paver crown on the swimming pool deck and the concrete one over the north lobby entrance. As a teacher for the Broward Art Guild, Pablo structured and conducted a class designed to excite children about art.
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| Board before Pablo's Avian Crest in Meeting Room |
At Barbara’s behest, a private celebration of Pablo’s life was convened on Thursday, August 17th at the Jennings Funeral Home on Oakland Park Boulevard. The ceremony included tributes, reminiscences and remarks by many of Pablo’s friends and family. Pablo’s niece, Monica Roizner, delivered a eulogy that deftly filled in many of the blanks in his remarkable biography. Barbara and Monica have given their permission to publish his fascinating life story. It is as follows:
Pablo Verol
Eulogy
by Monica Roizner
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Anonymous
Childhood in Romania
My uncle Pablo was born in Romania in 1927. His artistic talent emerged when he was a young child, when his classmates would give him pennies for drawings. Raised by his strict grandparents, my uncle Pablo discovered early that art was a good space. He recounted how, as a boy, he would hide under a table to escape his grandparents’ harsh punishment for some nonsensical offense and would start drawing. He never stopped drawing.
Adolescence in the Midst of War
My uncle Pablo was just an adolescent when World War II exploded in Europe. At the age when most teenagers are exploring young love and intellectual pursuits, my uncle Pablo endured the horrific atrocities of the Nazi concentration camps. My uncle rarely talked about the war experiences. But as children my brothers and I would ask him about his severed fingers, and we learned about the grenade that almost killed him. We asked him about the number tattooed onto his forearm, and he told us how fate determined that he was not chosen to go to the gas chamber. Instead of making his concentration number a sole reminder of horror, my uncle Pablo made its ending digits 13 his lucky number. For years my uncle wore a charm with his lucky number 13 hanging from a chain.
When Europe was liberated, my uncle weighed the unbelievable low weight of 77 lbs. He started walking, not knowing where to, with no shoes and wearing nothing but rags. Partly automatic survival instinct, he took a belt and boots from a dead German soldier. This lead to yet another near miss with death, when American soldiers almost took him for a German, until they saw his emaciated body, his hand and the ID number.
Youth, Re-Birth, Art and Romance in Montevideo, Uruguay
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| Pablo & Barbara (Rosa) at Holiday Party |
My uncle Pablo immigrated to Uruguay in 1947 after reuniting with his mother in Romania. There, he met the love of his life, my Tia Rosa (Barbara). Family legends tell that when my uncle Pablo met Rosa as a 20-year old non-Spanish speaking “gringo” (the name Uruguayans would call the European émigrés coming to Uruguay after the war) he relied on his universal charm and romanticism to conquer her heart . Until he gained proficiency in Spanish, he mesmerized her by singing to her in many languages. By the way, Pablo spoke many languages including: Romanian, Hungarian, French, German, Spanish, English and Italian. One of the songs was about a lover who promised to “build a castle of rubies and pearls” for his lady.
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| Uruaguaian Candombe Drums |
The Boston Years: Hard Work, Accomplishments and Generosity
My uncle Pablo and my aunt Barbara jointly came to the U.S. in 1965. As a newcomer to Boston, he started working in entry-level jobs. In time, he became the chief wine steward at Pier 4 a landmark restaurant in Boston, where he supervised the ordering, storing, and serving of wine. My uncle Pablo also worked as manager of the European restaurant, another landmark place in the Italian neighborhood of Boston. His prolific art production continued for decades: his studio and the whole home were covered with paintings, explosions of color and details. Many more clowns, rabbis, Christ on the Cross, Greek epics, spacescapes, and abstracts.
Year after year, my aunt and uncle would spend the month of January in Montevideo. My brothers and I adored him. He made us feel special and showered us with gifts. But more than any amazing toy or outfit, it was his love, attention, humor, guidance and advice that sealed bonds stronger than blood. When my parents were having frequent fights, my uncle Pablo taught me a few techniques to deal with it: he taught me to distance myself, to imagine “switching channels” or just “turning off” what was happening. By the way, I am a licensed psychologist and these techniques would be considered today excellent cognitive behavioral strategies! My uncle had wisdom. And generosity. My brother Victor was brought on a dream trip to the U.S. at age 10 and it was my uncle who got him the electric train and his first computer.
When I came to the U.S. in 1986, my uncle opened his home and his heart to me again. He drove me around to drop the application packages for my Master’s and later for my Doctorate. He was there driving me whenever he could, and celebrating with me when I graduated. His support was there for my two brothers who were still in Montevideo. My brother Ricardo lived in his apartment as he transitioned to adulthood.
Fort Lauderdale: Kindness, Wisdom, and Lots of Humor
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| Billiards Room Opening |
Pablo enriched our lives with his ideas, brightened our home with his art and filled our hearts with his friendship. Our renaissance man has become our legacy... and his contributions have become our inheritance. 
A Celebration of Life
Helen 
Quinlan
Our Helen Quinlan 
August 12, 2006 - Mrs. Helen Quinlan, one of the beating hearts of Regency Tower, passed away on July 26, 2006. Her matchless spirit provided the engine for our Poem and Joke Page, universally spread cheer and imprinted everyone fortunate enough to have loved her with treasured memories. May she rest in peace.
Helen’s funeral took place in Chicago, where she was interred adjacent to her beloved husband, Roy. Click Here for some biographical background of our Helen Scanlon Quinlan. A Memorial Mass was held on August 10th at the St. Pius X Church at 2511 N. Ocean Boulevard (A1A).
Following the Memorial Mass, a brunch in celebration of her life took place in the Regency Tower Rendezvous Room. Starting at 10:45 AM, the brunch was well attended by friends and neighbors in Regency Tower, the Galt Mile Community Association and loving family members.
Sympathy and condolence cards may be placed in her Mailbox (Second Class Mail Slot) # 1903.
SunTrust Sunday On Sunday, July 4th from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, the monthly SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch will host:
The Jazz Brunch will celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month in July! Click Here for a map of the Riverwalk area. For additional information or to have the 2010 informational brochure mailed to you, e-mail your name and address to Debbie Bylica at dbylica@fortlauderdale.gov or call 954-396-3622 and leave it on the responding voice mail.
Jazz Brunch 
Downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Riverwalk come alive the first Sunday of every month as the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch fills the air with jazz music performed on four stages along the historic New River. Each month, bands perform a wide range of jazz from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Picnic baskets, blankets, chairs, dogs, children and people of all age groups blend into one large Jazz Appreciation Fest. There is a dog rest area and it’s FREE!
Opp Bop Sh’Bam at the Esplanade Park Stage
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Fort Lauderdale 
July 4th 
Spectacular
The City of Fort Lauderdale invites residents and visitors to celebrate America’s Independence Day by attending a free celebration on Fort Lauderdale beach from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The Fourth of July festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. on across from the Oasis Café, located at 600 Seabreeze Boulevard. A DJ will host interactive games and contests for children of all ages, including a water balloon toss and a hula-hoop competition. The celebration will continue with Coast 97.3 FM providing music from 3 to 6 p.m. and live musical entertainment will be provided on stage from 6 to 9 p.m.
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The following is a summary of the City’s July 4th events:
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Family beach activities featuring music, games and contests
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Music provided by Coast 97.3 FM
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Live musical entertainment
9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks presentation
For more information about the City’s July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, please call Debbie Bylica at 954-396-3622 (Click Here to email) or call the Parks and Recreation Special Events Hotline at 954-828-5363.
On Friday, August 27, 2010, for only $20 PrePaid on the web site or $25 at Door, you can ride the Sun Trolley on the Beach Big Hotel Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop Route and receive a free drink at each participating venue! No need to drive if you live within walking distance of either the Las Olas Route or the 17th St Causeway, Las Olas Blvd , or any Sun Trolley route, don't drive! Take the Sun Trolley to the nearest point on the Bus Loop route , head for the closest Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop Check-In location, and you're on your way. Otherwise we recommend that you and your friends take a taxi or have a designated driver to get to the check-in locations. For the Bus Loop, be sure to only board trolleys that have "Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop" signs in the windows. Also keep in mind that the trolleys run until midnight.
Here's how It Works. Five Sun Trolley Buses operate a continuous route on either the Las Olas Route or the 17th Street Causeway Route depending on the designated route for that night. The buses begin the Loop at 6:00 pm. Attendees check in at one of the designated spots listed for that night anytime between 5:30 pm and 9:30 pm. They are able to ride the Sun Trolley buses all night long for free. They can wave down any bus along the route at anytime and get off as they choose.
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The Downtown/Beach route begins at the Performing Arts Center, passes through Las Olas Riverfront, down Las Olas Boulevard, to A1A, turning around at Vista Mar, and heading back to Performing Art Center. The 17th Street Causeway route begins at Cordova and 17th Street Causeway and heads east on 17th Street Causeway to the beaches where it will turn around at Beach Place. The Hotel Beach Route begins at BeachPlace, heads north on A1A, turns west on Sunrise Boulevard, and turns around at Galleria Mall. A 4th Route includes only the downtown area. One of these routes will be followed for each Bus Loop. On August 27th, the event will use the Hotel Beach Route. All Bus Loop routes interconnect with a Sun Trolley route. If you live within walking distance of any Sun Trolley route, you can get to the check-in location without ever driving ! Otherwise we recommend that you and your friends take a cab to one of the check-in locations as most attendees do for a great time! For more information, call 954-260-6194 or 954-468-1541 or Click Here to email or Click Here to learn about the Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop!
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Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department proudly presents the Starlight Musicals Concert Series, celebrating 32 years under the stars. These FREE outdoor concerts provide a great way to enjoy the summer with family and friends.
Join us in Holiday Park, Friday nights, 7:00 – 10:00 pm, June 18 through August 6, 2010. The series will feature an exciting line up of bands ranging from pop to country, rhythm and blues to tropical rock. Each week the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department will select a theme defining the music.
The shows take place on the football field at Holiday Park, which is located at East Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway. Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and coolers. Please note that pets are not permitted in the park. We look forward to seeing you out there this summer!
Starlight Concert at Holiday Park
TENT-FREE ZONE - New! In order to accommodate all of our guests, we have implemented a tent-free zone this year. Now, all tents are required to be placed in designated areas along the back and sides of the football fields.
RECYCLE! easily and proudly at Starlight Musicals. Recycling bins will be provided throughout the park. On Saturday, July 4th please join us on Fort Lauderdale Beach as we celebrate the nation’s birthday with our annual concert, family activities and fireworks.
Currently scheduled to perform are:
- June 18th: Valerie Tyson Band - Rhythm & Blues
- June 25th: Shadow Creek - Country Music
- July 2nd: Higher Ground - Motown
- July 4th: Check out the Fireworks on Fort Lauderdale Beach!
- July 9th: Curbstone - 50s, 60s, 70s & Beyond
- July 16th: Brass Evolution - Ten-Piece Show Band
- July 23rd: Mary Washington Brooks - Blues
- July 30th: Viva Classic Rock 'N' Roll - Classic Rock
- August 6th: Jimmy Stowe & the Stowaways - Tropical Rock / Jimmy Buffet
For more information about the Bank of America Starlight Musicals Concert Series, please call Debbie Bylica at 954-396-3622 or Click Here to e-mail. You can also call the Parks and Recreation Special Events Hotline at 954-828-5363.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Beach Blast Celebration
Everyone’s Invited to Join in the Town’s Fun-Filled Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Fourth of July Beach Blast! Join your town friends and neighbors for an entire day of good old-fashioned family fun! 
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Town Hall
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: 11:15 AM
- The Route is east on Pine Avenue (crossing A1A) to El Mar Drive, South on El Mar (through Anglin Square) to Palm Avenue, where it will disband.
- Residents, Visitors & Tourist who want to walk with their children in the parade should meet at Pine Avenue and Bougainvilla Drive, (near Publix Supermarket), at 11:00 am. We encouage patriotically decorated Baby Coaches, Strollers, Bicycles, Tricycles, Wagons and Costmued Walkers.
THE TOWN PICNIC & FESTIVITIES: NOON
The Town Picnic & Festivities begin at noon at The Town Hall Complex 4501 N. Ocean Drive. Pony Rides, a Water Slide, other entertainment and refreshments will be available for sale.
El Prado Park - After the Picnic, join everyone in and around Anglin Square, (Commercial Boulevard & The Beach), and wait for the spectacular Fireworks show.
FIREWORKS SHOW! 8:45 PM
Fireworks will be launched from Anglin's Fishing Pier, (Commercial Boulevard & The Beach) just after Dark at approximately 8:45 pm.
This is a family fun event for everyone in town and we invite our neighbors, tourists, visitors and friends tro join us to celebrate Independence Day 2010!
For more info about the event, please phone The Visitors Center at 954-776-1000 or Click Here to the L-B-T-S July 4th Beach Blast web page.
The Sunset Blue Block Party is redefining the old-fashioned neighborhood wing-ding — it virtually explodes with cool blues, box-banging bands and packaged fun on the run. On Sundays between 6 PM and 10 PM, NE 33rd Street — near the Beach Community Center and the Coral Ridge Towers Complex - just north of Oakland Park Boulevard, east of the Intracoastal and west of A1A — disconnects from the surrounding world as the whole block fills with vendor tents, tables, hippies, retirees, hot bodies, street vendors and people marching around in small circles. For years, the residents of the Galt Mile community tried to create interest in this little commercial corner of our neighborhood. It is finally happening. Live music, food, drinks and booths from local bars, restaurants and businesses. This is a community event by Galt Ocean Shoppes Improvement Association, Inc. - Access is free to everyone.
On the third Sunday of each month, 33rd street turns into an incredible BLOCK PARTY! Jazz Bars and restaurants like Blue Jean Blues, The Dive Bar and Fish Tales anchor the event. The block is plugged with soap vendors, food stalls, clothing stalls and dozens of people merchandizing an eclectic assortment of goods. Cold beer and pizza are always within arms distance. 
The Sunset Blue Crowd at 33rd Street
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The next scheduled event will take place on July 18th. Some of the past performers were:
- July 19th: Charlie - belts out, The Joey Gilmore Band - Blues Band
July 26th: Mr. Nice Guy (MNG) - Classic Rock
The Joey Gilmore Band - August 2nd: Billy Vasquez - Blues Guitar
- August 9th: Troy Anderson and The Wonderful World Band - five piece Wonderful World Band pays tribute to Satchmo
- August 16th: Charlie - belts out, The Joey Gilmore Band - Blues
- August 23rd: The Big City Blues Band - Florida blues and rhythm and blues
- August 30th: The Magic City Band - retro music of Motown, R&B, Funk, Rock, Disco, to Pop
- September 6th: Riverdown - Power Rock Package
- September 13th: Mary Washington-Brook - Rock Your World
- September 20th: Iko Iko - compaired to The Band, The Doors, The Allman Brothers, and a number of other classic rock superstars
- September 27th: The Jeff Prine Group - Les Paul blues guitar stylist
- October 4th: David Shelley - Blues and Rock with credits spanning two decades
- October 11th: Mary Washington-Brook - Rock Your World
- October 18th: Rita Wilburn - The sweetest Blues and R&B voice in South Florida!
- October 25th: Hep Cat Boo Daddies - High powered Blues!
- November 1st, November 8th: To Be Announced
- November 15th: Jimmy Stowe & The Stowaways - The coolest band in the tropics!
- November 29th: Bone Dogs - Kickin Hard Edge Rockin Blues from Central Florida. Whether they’re playing Rock, Blues, Jazz or even Country, the Bone Dogs take each song and make it their own.
- December 6th: Sigmund Floyd - Autism Sociey Benefit Concert - South Florida’s Premiere Pink Floyd Tribute - They draw material from Pink Floyd’s catalogue like Piper at Dawn’s Early Gate, Obscured By Clouds, Meddle, Animals, Wish You Were Here, Dark Side of The Moon, and The Wall.
- December 27th: Mr. O The Blues Doctor - It's Blues, real Blues, great Blues! Come on over to enjoy another great Sunday night on 33rd.
- January 3rd: The Jeff Prine Group - Powerful blues guitar reminiscent of Peter Green blended with the southern rock edge of Dickie Betts.
- January 17th: Blue House - Modern electric blues with classic boogie, Southern rock and a twinge of retro swing.
- January 24th: Haiti Relief Music Fest - 25 Bands on 6 stages from 10:30am until 2am
- January 31th: Blue Avenue Band - Great sound for this last Sunday of January.
- February 7th: SuperBowl Party - Giant 14 foot screen T.V. will be set up right in the street!
- February 21st: The Jeff Prine Group - Powerful blues guitar reminiscent of Peter Green blended with the southern rock edge of Dickie Betts.
- March 21st: Community Benefit for Autism - A community benefit concert fundraiser for the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) and the Autism Society Of Broward (ASA) - 10 live bands!
- April 25th: Norman "Sugarbone" Sloane Benefit - Benefit for the family of the late Norman "Sugarbone" Sloane
- May 16th: Blues Brothers Soul Band - One of the hottest bands in the area, Blues Brothers Soul Band generates energy and excitement everywhere they perform.
- June 20th: Blues Brothers Soul Band - One of the hottest bands in the area, Blues Brothers Soul Band generates energy and excitement everywhere they perform.
While the event was originally authorized through September 20th, local merchants, residents and the Galt Mile Community Association pressed to see it continue through the winter months. For more information about the Sunset Blue Block Party, check out the web site by Clicking Here.
Events Thursday, July 15, 2010 (6 PM – 8 PM) - Arts & Hors d'oeuvres: Featuring Best of Bonnet House Fine Artists The opening reception will feature the artwork of Stephen Left, Kent Plank, Jane Washburn and Karen Eskesen. Raffle Tickets are available at the door or in advance and participants DO NOT need to be present to win For more information about St. Lawrence Gallery, call (954) 566-8011 or email at stgallery@bellsouth.net OR Click Here to visit the St. Lawrence Gallery Web Site.
Fort Lauderdale Volleyball The Updated Schedule for this hallmark weekend is as follows: Saturday Sunday
July continues The Best of The Bonnet House Fine Artists, a series taking place one Thursday a month through November at St. Lawrence Gallery. The next reception will take place Thursday, July 15th at 6 pm.
The Dig the Beach Volleyball Series is back featuring the USAV–Florida Regional Championships! On Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25, 2010, we are crowning our Junior Champions. Our junior division athletes have been battling it out all year to be able to say that they are the best in there respective age groups. Not only that, but our Men’s and Women’s divisions are fighting over some crucial points as the 2010 Dig the Beach Series begins to wind down…at this point it’s anyone’s game, so make sure to earn those last few points! 
And for everyone else... yes the beer garden will once again be open for business!!! The famous beach of Fort Lauderdale has officially been taken over by the Dig the Beach Series. This is known to be one of the largest stops in series history with teams flooding the beach…and not to mention some of the craziest night life South Florida has to offer! We go from outstanding daytime beach volleyball action to an awesome night time player’s party at Americas Backyard hosted by Corona Extra. So whether you feel like kicking back and watching hot volleyball action, try to compete for the stop championship, or hang out with friends, Fort Lauderdale is the spot!
The beer garden is open! Sun, beach, ice cold Corona Extra’s and volleyball in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, what more could you ask for? Get ready for an exciting weekend filled with hot bodies, strong competition, and the fun atmosphere that is Fort Lauderdale. One of the most beautiful public beaches in the State, the South Beach Park offers the ideal setting for this exciting event. To get here from the north, take I-95 to Sunrise Blvd East (exit 29), turn right (south) on A1A (also called Seabreeze Blvd) and South Beach Park will be on your left, next to a large parking lot (801 Seabreeze Blvd). From the south, take I-95 South to SR-84 East (exit 25), turn left onto US-1 N / S Federal Hwy, turn right onto SE 17th St , turns into A1A northbound (also called Seabreeze Blvd). South Beach Park will be on your right, by the large parking lot (801 Seabreeze Blvd). 
Dig the Beach Volleyball
Exclusive Sports Marketing celebrates providing five star service to the recreational athlete. Action packed tournament are designed to give everyone a chance to excel. Athletes will have the opportunity to choose from 12 different divisions for both the men and women. Our open division highlights elite players demonstrating the athletic prowess of today's beach volleyball players. The open division rewards this tremendous performance with a cash purse and bragging rights. Amateur divisions include: B, BB, A,AA and the new AAA. The spectrum of divisions ensures athletes are playing in an ideal environment with competitive games. We will continue to also see the development of tomorrow's players, the junior division. Junior players and coaches will be given an opportunity to attend clinics teaching the basics of beach volleyball and then compete in a division of their own. Winners checks will be handed out on the beach following the championship matches or at the players party.
These are player driven tournaments. There must be some responsibility put on your shoulders to ensure the success of the double elimination format. We have a structured system covering the player's responsibilities including: game times, warm-ups, court assignments, and referees. We don't want to have to enforce penalty points, but if you are assigned to be the referee for a match and leave, you will pay double to play in the next tournament. The tournament will only be as good or efficient as you make it. We thank you for your efforts and are always looking for your input. If you win a tournament you MUST move up a division. This rule will be strictly enforced. Thus, if you are playing in BB and win you MUST move up to A for the remainder of the season, and if you win A then you would move up to AA and so on. If you a playing with a partner who has not won at the lower division and you have, you must play in the higher division, no exceptions!
Beach volleyball's popularity has exploded since becoming an Olympic sport. Indoor club volleyball has grown to an all time high. We understand there is an interest amoung young players to learn the game of beach volleyball. The overwhelming sense of growth potential and a positive attitude among these young players will help ensure a strong future for beach volleyball. These new beach athletes build excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the season. Exclusive Sports Marketing will again team up with the USA Volleyball offering clinics and tournament play.
The United States Volleyball Association (USVBA) is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of volleyball in the United States and is recognized by the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). The vision of the USVBA is to be acknowledged as the world leader in volleyball. However, to play in any tournament, players need to be a member of USA Volleyball. So - join the Florida region of USA Volleyball ASAP. Remember - athletes must be USAV members to engage in tournament play.
For more information, call Troye Forte at 561-241-3801, fax at 561-241-3805 or Click Here to email Troye. The Exclusive Sports mailing address is 1040 Holland Drive, Suite A, Boca Raton, FL 33487. Click Here to the Dig the Beach web site, Click Here to the Fort Lauderdale Beach July 24 and 25 weekend web site of Dig the Beach volleyball and Click Here to the Exclusive Sports web site.
On Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15, 2010, a pursuit type charity sailing regatta in the Atlantic Ocean will be held off Fort Lauderdale Beach to benefit HospiceCare of Southeast Florida. The 14th Annual Hospice Regatta and Clambake will feature a 12-mile multi-leg course around marks designated by the Hospice Race Committee. The course and marks for each class will be described in the Sailing Instructions.
First start will be on Saturday, May 15, at 11:00 AM. The staggered start will be by handicap rating from highest to lowest time allowance. Participating boats will enjoy a special handicap adjustment to their assigned rating in accord with the amount of additional pledges they receive. For every $100 in pledge money there will be a 1.5 second per mile additional handicap allowance added to the boats existing rating. 
Yachts Competing in Hospice Regatta
There are awards for a variety of competitions. The Yacht Club Challenge Cup, sponsored by the Lauderdale Yacht Club, is awarded to a Yacht or Sailing Club who fields a team of at least three yachts competing in the Regatta and whose best three combined scores upon finishing position total the lowest score. The Yacht Club Participation Challenge goes to the club with the most entrants in the competition. Other Awards include the Robert "Skip" Herschberger Sportsmanship Trophy for commitment to Hospice, the Wes Holmes Memorial “Spirit of Hospice” Award for fundraising.
The Clambake will begin at 6:30 PM on Saturday, May 15th, at the Esplanade Park at Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale (across from the Museum of Discovery and Science). The Awards Presentation will be at 8 PM. Running until 11 PM, the clambake will feature a silent auction (8:30 PM), live music and dancing (8:45 PM), open seating and casual attire. Lobster is back – by popular demand! For more information, call Amy Betz at 954-467-7423 ext. 1012, Click Here to email or Click Here to learn about the 14th Annual Hospice Regatta and Clambake!
The Sun Coast Gun & Knife Show will be held at the War Memorial Auditorium at 800 NE 8th Street in Fort Lauderdale. The Fair is scheduled for Saturday, August 14th from 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, August 15th from 10 AM to 5 PM. The Fort Lauderdale Gun Show is a favorite for local gun collectors, hunters, and enthusiast. Dealers and private collectors from across the state of Florida exhibit at this show. You'll find a huge selection of guns, accessories, and many hard to find items. Make sure you do not miss the next Suncoast Gun Show coming to the War Memorial Auditorium. 
War Memorial Auditorium
You are permitted to bring a gun(s) into the show for the purpose of appraisal, sale, trade or for accessories. We have a security man who will check it and then secure it with a plastic tie strap that will prohibit the gun from firing. 
You MUST make sure the gun is unloaded prior to entering the show and also empty any loaded magazines and leave the ammunition in your vehicle. Even, if you are a concealed weapon permit holder! Safety is our number one priority and we have a zero tolerance policy. You will be immediately ejected should you break this rule.
The charge for admission is $8 per person - Kids Free (12 & under). Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (954) 828-5380, Fax at (954) 763-1769 or Click Here to Web Site.
The Fort Lauderdale Home Design And Remodeling Show will be held from 11 AM to 9:30 PM on Friday, June 4; from 11 AM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, June 5; and from 11 AM to 7:30 PM on Sunday, June 6, 2010. The festival is located at the Greater Fort Lauderdale - Broward County Convention Center at 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. 
Broward County Convention Center
Designer Vignettes are a popular feature at each Home Design & Remodeling Show. These rooms, created for media personalities by award-wining interior designers, elegantly represent how the show and the home décor industry can assist homeowners in creating their ideal living environment. These original room settings will demonstrate a mixture of sophisticated style and taste with the unusual and whimsical.
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| Fort Laud. Home Design & Remodeling Show |
Sold-out shows in Fort Lauderdale & Miami indicate exhibitor preference and record attendance attests to consumer demand. For adults, admission is $10, Children 11 & under are FREE. For more information, call 888-353-3976 or Click Here to email or Click Here to web site.
During the past 10 years, FIESTA PUERTO RICO has become one of Broward County’s most popular family events with hundreds of thousands of locals and tourists alike enjoying the showcase of the Caribbean island's culture and traditions. By popular demand by both sponsors and the public, FIESTA PUERTO RICO will take place on Saturday, June 26th from 11 am to 10 pm at it's NEW location at the Pompano Citi Centre Mall on the corner of Copans Road and North Federal Highway. Parking free all day, rain or shine.
Pompano Citi Centre Mall
This FREE outdoor festival and expo will celebrate the anniversary of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Thousands will flock to Pompano Beach to enjoy the typical Puerto Rican foods, drinks, artisans, and the most exciting entertainment portraying the music and colorful culture of the island of Puerto Rico. This event provides businesses an opportunity to outreach to a dynamic consumer and to meet and greet its neighbors. It’s also a free family fun day…. and we have a large marketing and promotional plan that includes radio, cable tv, advertising and internet branding. With the economy this year, Fiesta Puerto Rico offers corporate and small businesses a cost-effective way to have direct contact to consumers.... and have fun along the way!
This event also provides charities an opportunity to outreach their services to the Hispanic population. The Light of the World Clinic, a free healthcare facility for the poor now celebrating 20 years and ASPIRA, Inc.a not-for-profit, community based organization dedicated to the development of a better educated more community conscious Hispanic youth.
Live Concerts will feature headliners such as Kevin Ceballo, El Kynto Elemento, Reggaeton, Alyssa Rivera, 5th Avenue Latin Band, Rich Hernandez Trio, Salsabor Tropical Dancers, Sheenah, Artictic Explosion and much more. The proceeds will benefit Aspira of Florida. For more information about FIESTA PUERTO RICO or about participating as a dance group, vocalist or vendor, contact We Do Events, Inc. at (954) 527-0627 or email elaine@wedoevents.net .
The 9th Annual
They come from all over South Florida. They have a common passion, determination and commitment to their culture, community and family. Together the honorees are redefining the role of Hispanic Women in society. The 9th Annual Hispanic Women of Distinction Charity Luncheon celebrates 12 Latinas from Broward, Dade and Palm Beach County. It is no coincidence that this honorarium is being held a few days before “Women’s Equality Day”.
Hispanic Women of Distinction
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Co sponsoring is The Nielsen Company, the world’s leading provider of marketing information, audience measurement, and business media products and services. Nielsen is also the presenting sponsor of the annual Viva Broward! festival in October. Monica Gil, Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs for the Nielsen Company will co-emcee the luncheon along with Robert Bard, Publisher of Latina Style. Myriam Masihy, TV Reporter with Univision Channel 23 will be the Mistress of Ceremonies along with Nuestra Belleza Latina 2010.
In addition to a silent auction, sponsor exhibit and raffles there will be complimentary "mojitos" as guests arrive, and a runway high-couture fashion show presented by co-presenting sponsor, The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills completing the exciting afternoon. Past honorees will walk the 120 foot runway welcoming the next 12 Latinas to their special group. This event also officially kicks-off Hispanic Heritage Month, ¡VIVA BROWARD! and the 2010 Calendar of Events. The highlight of the day will be families, friends and business associates honoring the 2010 Honorees who were selected among more than 60 applicants by 5 judges. Nominations were made by former Hispanic Women of Distinction honorees and community leaders.
The 2010 Latina Pioneer of the Year is Joyce Laureano Kaufman, a seasoned radio personality with Radio 850 WFTL, whose thirty-plus year career has earned her recognition for her passion and activism in support of American values. This prestigious award recognizes a woman whose work and commitment to community has paved the way for other Latinas to achieve their goals. Past Latina Pioneers include Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Maria San Juan, Columba Bush, Isabel Diaz, M.D. and Caridad Asensio.This prestigious award recognizes a woman whose work and commitment to community has paved the way for other Latinas to achieve their goals. Past Latina Pioneers include Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Maria San Juan, Columba Bush, Isabel Diaz, M.D. and Caridad Asensio.
For more information about the Hispanic Women of Distinction event, please call WE DO EVENTS, Inc. at 954-527-0627. Also, send a FAX to 954-792-7402 or Click Here to send an email. Click Here to the WE DO EVENTS “Hispanic Women of Distinction” web page. Para mas informacion en espanol, contacto HispanaPR@aol.com. HWOD Luncheon Tickets are $75 per person. WE DO EVENTS, Inc. is a woman-owned Florida corporation with more than 25 years experience in the production of hundreds of events from a party of 12 to an outdoor festival with more than 25,000 people.
BUDGET WORKSHOPS
Broward County hosts Budget Workshops in preparation for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2011 County Budget. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners held a workshop on February 16, 2010 to discuss the potential impact of the economy and a declining tax roll on property tax revenues, which are the most significant source of funding for General Fund agencies. To familiarize yourself with the issues surrounding the threatening Budget mechanics, residents can attend or watch the upcoming televised and online Budget Workshops (Room 430) and the Budget Hearings (Room 422) at the Broward County Governmental Center - 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.
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| Mayor Ken Keechl |
At Budget Workshops convened on Tuesday, April 6 (12:30 - 2:30 pm) and Tuesday, April 20 (10 am to 5:00 pm), the meetings considered Constitutional Officers' (Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, etc.) and Departmental budgeting issues. On Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, an Enterprise/Other Funds Budget Workshop is scheduled. Budget Workshops are also scheduled for Tuesday, June 22 and Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - from 10 AM to 5 PM.
The two Budget Hearings are on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 5:01 PM (#1) and Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 5:01 PM (#2).
For more information about the scheduled Budget Workshops, please call County Administration at 954-357-7350 or the Office of Public Communications at 954-357-6990. Also, Click Here for information directly from the Broward County Commission Meeting Schedule.
The Annual Las Olas
Wine & Food 
Festival
The Annual Las Olas Wine and Food Festival returns to downtown Fort Lauderdale on Friday and Saturday, May 14 & 15, 2010. The event features an exclusing VIP reception at Bonterra Vineyards on Las Olas Boulevard (located on the Riverside Hotel lawn by 8th Ave) from 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm, plus a street festival featuring fabulous wines, live music and culinary creations from more than 60 South Florida restaurants. This year we will have live music and guests will be able to sample a variety of specialty cocktails tailored for perfect pairings with fine cuisine.
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The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Fashion Design Department will be doing their Culinary Couture Fashion Show. The street will be closed from 7:30 PM until 10:00 PM to accommodate the event's splendid offerings. Proceeds benefit local asthma programs, education, patients and research at the Asthma Clinical Research Center at the University of Miami.
For more information about The Annual Las Olas Wine and Food Festival, contact Event Director Paula Ettline Prendergast by phone at 954-524-4657, by FAX at 954-524-3162 or Click Here to email. The toll-free phone # is 1-800-LUNGUSA and/or Click Here to check the event web site.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Jazz on the Square
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| Village Grille & Village Pump |
Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway just north of Fort Lauderdale, is the boutique town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, well known for its warm tropical breezes and amazing ocean views. During the month of July 2010, events are scheduled for the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th.
For more information, Click Here to email, call L-B-T-S Chamber of Commerce at (954) 776-1000 or Click Here to see THE VILLAGE GRILLE & VILLAGE PUMP web site, call (954) 776-5092 or Click Here to email.
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Druids
Mid Summer First Harvest Sun Celebration
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| Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Lauderdale |
The public is invited to attend the Mid Summer First Harvest Sun Celebration which will conform to, and celebrate, the Ancient Tradition. There will be drumming, dancing and chanting. There will also be a drum circle, and feasting after the celebration. Bring food and drink to share as well as your drums and percussion instruments for the feast and drum circle, to follow the Celebration. Feel free to come dressed in Garb or Costume.
Mid Summer First Harvest Cross Quarter is on August 6th when the Sun reaches 15 degrees Leo but it is always celebrated on July 31/August 1. The full moon in August is called the Corn Moon. This year the Corn Moon is 17 05 UT August 24, 2010. This is the time of year for a celebration and festival of the Mid Summer First Harvest. The early crops are being brought in and this is the start of winter storing. The grinding of the grain represents the harvest and death (or transition), adding sprouted wheat and yeast represents resurrection, and the consumption of the food represents the cycles of nature and new life.
The Christian religion adopted this theme and called it 'Lammas', meaning 'loaf-mass', a time when newly baked loaves of bread are placed on the altar. SO - Druids, Pagans and anyone interested - come join in. For more information, call 954-484-6734 or Click Here to email or Click Here to check out the web site.
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| Maja, the Girl from the Nile |
All classes follow one after the other - so you don't have to choose between them. Take advantage of so many awesome teachers at one time in one place. We are honored & so proud to bring the Artistry of these International Teachers to SPIRIT 10 from Japan, Iran, PR, Taiwan, USA, Brazil & India. Take as many classes as you can and carry home the latest moves. Performances are scheduled for FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY at 7:30 PM.
Dancers and musicians, whether they are from the Southeast, Northeast or in between, come to the SPIRIT and share their art, market their troupes, make new friends, show new costumes, your flying skirts, cholis, tattoos, turbans and beauty, get inspired and get a new layout. Shop like crazy with over 30 vendors in all styles of clothing, costumes, jewelry, accessories, music, dance DVDs and instruments. Gather a wealth of information on new formats, formations, new trends or cutting edge. Whether a beginner or advanced in Tribal Fusion, you can enhance your dance no matter what your style.
On Saturday night, May 29th, you are invited to an After Party at "Off the Hookah" at 300 SW 1st Avenue (# 103) Riverfront (954-761-8686). Enjoy Middle Eastern Food, music and HOOKAHS! On Sunday night, May 30th, you are invited to another After Party at "OPA Greek Taverna" at 3051 NE 32nd Avenue (954-567-1630). Enjoy Greek Cuisine, great atmosphere and a DJ! For more information, please call 954-929-7155, Click Here to email or Click Here to Web Site.
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| Meteor Shower |
For Those Interested in the Cosmos - during July and August the Aquarid-Capricornid complex becomes active---a region which contains the northern and southern branches of the Delta Aquarids and Iota Aquarids, as well as several distinct radiants in Capricornus. The strongest activity emanates from the two Delta Aquarid radiants.
The radiant does not attain a high altitude for Northern Hemisphere observers, but it is enough to produce a consistent show each year. Since the radiant is above the southern horizon, meteors will primarily be fanning out toward the east, north, west horizons. Few meteors will be seen heading southward, unless they are fairly short and near the radiant. These observations clearly refer to the Southern Delta Aquarids, and, although the Northern Delta Aquarids were not officially discovered until the 1950's, it should be pointed out that some 19th Century observations do seem present. Observations of the Delta Aquarids continued into the 20th Century, but they continued to primarily refer only to the southern branch.
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| Quadrantids Meteor Shower |
Members of the Western Australia Meteor Section (WAMS) have had much success in observing the Southern Delta Aquarids. Section director J. Wood said a maximum ZHR of 42.64+/-9.78 was observed on July 29, 1977, with an overall observed duration extending from July 23-August 14. The radiant position at maximum was given as RA=339°, DEC=-15°. Observations of the Northern Delta Aquarid shower by the WAMS have revealed three puzzling facts: very low activity, an uncertain radiant location, and an earlier than usual date of maximum. The characteristics of the Delta Aquarid meteors have not been well studied. Observers tend to lump the Southern Delta Aquarids and Northern Delta Aquarids into one shower and, to make things even worse, the Southern Iota Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids are occasionally thrown in as well. The few instances of specific Southern Delta Aquarid meteor details being obtained reveal an average magnitude of about 3, while very few meteors exhibiting trains. As for orbits, one of the first orbits ever computed for the Southern Delta Aquarids was published by McIntosh during 1934. Based on 44 visual radiants determined by New Zealand observers during 1926-1933, it was a simple parabolic orbit. The first elliptical orbit computed for the Southern Delta Aquarids was computed by Hoffmeister in his 1948 book Meteorströme. He indirectly arrived at a value of 34.64 km/sec as the heliocentric velocity of the meteors and determined their orbit. The 1960's and 1970's brought a greater understanding of the parameters of the Southern Delta Aquarid orbit, as researchers in the United States, Soviet Union and Australia were able to determine more precise heliocentric velocities for the stream members. The 1960's and 1970's brought the first orbital determinations for the Northern Delta Aquarids from radar surveys.
The duration of the southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower covers the period of July 14 to August 18. Maximum currently occurs on July 29/30 (?=125°), from an average radiant of RA=339°, DEC=-17°. The maximum hourly rate typically reaches 15-20. The duration of the northern Delta Aquarid meteor shower covers the period of July 16 to September 10. Maximum currently occurs on August 13/14 (?=139°), from an average radiant of RA=340°, DEC=-2°. The maximum hourly rate typically reaches 10. Anyone willing to observe the shower and document their observations is a candidate for astronomical stardom. Well... at least your name will appear in an almanac!
Commissioner Bruce Roberts’ District 1 Pre-Agenda Meeting Commissioner Bruce Roberts’ District I Pre-Agenda meeting will be held on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Cardinal Gibbons High School, Media Room, 2900 NE 47th Street. Two or more City Commissioners and/or Advisory Board members may be present at this meeting. All are invited to attend.
Notice 
COMM. BRUCE ROBERTS 
The Date: Monday, July 19, 2010
The Time: 6:00 PM
The Place: Cardinal Gibbons High School, Media Room
2900 NE 47th Street in Fort Lauderdale
Telephone: 954-491-2900
For more information, please call the City Commission office at 954 828-5004, Fax: (954) 828-5667, Email: RUptegrove@fortlauderdale.gov
The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, Fort Lauderdale’s Signature Holiday event along the Intracoastal Waterway, takse place on on Saturday, December 12, 2009, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The Winterfest Celebration embraces the dual goals of providing a means for the community to come together and enjoy spectacular and unique events as well as attract positive national attention to the Greater Fort Lauderdale area as a tourist destination and as a great place to live and work.
Winterfest is best known for it’s one of a kind Boat Parade celebrating 38 years. The scope of the festival has expanded to include a full complement of events. The festivities include the Golf and Tennis Classic; the dazzling Winterfest Black Tie Ball, the Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. Shoreline Decorating Extravaganza, an exciting Grand Marshal Reception - where basketball star Alonzo Mourning and Reality TV "celebutante" Kim Kardashian will serve as the 2009 co-Grand Marshals, Family Fun Days, and culminates with the fabulous Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Winterfest is a multi-cultural event, which encourages and promotes diversity and is proud to have representation from a variety of races and religions. 
Illuminated Shoreline Homes
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| Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning Event Co-Grand Marshal |
The Grandstand viewing area (All seats are reserved and assigned on the actual Grandstand, located inside Birch State Park on the Northeast corner of Sunrise Boulevard and the Intracoastal Waterway), which is the largest location open to the public to see the parade, hosts the Seminole Outpost. This area inside Hugh Taylor Birch State Park features Native American Indian entertainment, arts and crafts from local artists, the FABULONS live on stage, Sun-Sentinel Kid’s Town and a special entertainment by Radio Disney. Winterfest offers complimentary space to many charities so they may promote public awareness and host fundraising opportunities. This “festival within the festival” hosts a stage with live entertainment, art and craft booths to entertain people of all ages.
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| Participating Boats along Intracoastal |
More than 1,000,000 cheering spectators along the 12 mile route have transformed the Winterfest Boat Parade into not only the largest, one-day, live audience of any event in Florida, but also the seventh largest one-day spectator event in the country! For additional information, call 954-767-0686 or email at info@winterfestparade.com. Click Here to the Winterfest Boat Parade web site.
Grand Opening Billiards Room
SSSHHHH! For months, whispers have permeated the dark corners of Regency Tower hinting at the existence of a special new room. Rumors about a room dedicated to card players and those cultivating an interest in the art of billiards have preoccupied casual conversation in the lobby, the garage and the elevators. Recently, reports about this intriguing possibility have been overheard at the pool and the beach! Sightings of the new room have been reported by Residents throughout the building. Two residents, who’ve asked to remain anonymous, informed security that while sleeping, they were awakened and abducted by Neanderthal aliens. While still half asleep, they were whizzed through what appeared to be a pulsating, blinding white light. As their vision sharpened, they noticed a beautiful new billiards table, a dry bar, billiards accoutrements, a huge big screen television and several of their canine abductors playing 7 card stud at a brand new poker table. In time, they drifted back to sleep. When they awoke in their beds, they realized that they journeyed to the new Regency Tower Billiards Room! After futilely reporting this to whoever would listen, they gave up. Even family members couldn’t bring themselves to believe their rambling incoherent sputterings about having explored this “alternate universe”.
NEANDERTHAL ALIEN IN NEW BILLIARD ROOM
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| CANINE ALIEN CALLING A RAISE! |
Their burden is at an end! It has been confirmed... the Regency Tower Billiards Room really does exist! Not Sure? You Don’t believe it? YOU ARE WELCOME TO SEE IT FOR YOURSELF! On JUNE 15th at 6:30 PM, the GRAND OPENING OF THE REGENCY TOWER BILLIARD ROOM TOOK PLACE. UNBELIEVABLE, UNFATHOMABLE - somehow... someone transmogrified the dirty, filthy, useless space at the rear of the garage that wasn’t even fit for storage into an entertainment paradise for Regency Tower Residents and their guests. On the way to the pool, you’ll pass through a relatively nondescript door and step into another world. OUR NEW BILLIARDS - GAME - ENTERTAINMENT ROOM (OK... so it doesn’t have a name yet... so what?) IT WAS A BLAST! Wine and Cheese refreshed the palattes of attendees! ALL WERE WELCOME. IF YOU COULDN’T MAKE IT, TOUGH BREAK - THURSDAY, JUNE 15th AT 6:30 PM IN OUR STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL NEW BILLIARDS ROOM.
OK... so you missed it... not to worry... WE TOOK PICTURES OF THE GRAND OPENING!!! Click Here to see what you MISSED!!!
Exercise and Game Rooms
Security must have a signed waiver for everyone going into either room even if with someone who has already signed a waiver. Game Room rules are in progress of preparation.
Did You Know?
If you drive up to an intersection in which the traffic lights are not working you must stop (Florida Traffic Statue 316.1235). We remind you of this in view of the approaching hurricane season.
511 for Traffic Info 
During Hurricanes
When hurricanes or severe storms threaten Florida, you may call 511 to receive free info about real-time traffic, alternate routes, evacuation routes, etc. - or visit FL511.com
Barbecue 
Grill
Due to the constant problems regarding deposits left and deductions made for maintenance and cleaning of the Barbecue Grill, we are promulgating new procedures effective immediately. Deposits will no longer be required. In lieu thereof, a $10.00 Maintenance/Cleaning fee will be paid and our Maintenance and/or Security personnel will clean the grill after each use. This will negate the $25.00 deductions made for partially cleaned grills. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Water Savings
Our water bill is creeping up again. Please be sure to use the nozzle when washing your car to prevent water waste and when finished, turn off the water at the faucet or spigot. Additionally, check your toilets and sinks for leaks. Failure to address even a minor leak in any plumbing fixture precurses expensive yet avoidable flooding. If your toilet continually runs, it is wasting water. Report it to the Administrative Office.
Balcony Door Locks
Recently a resident was locked out on his balcony in the wee hours on a very cool night. Three lessons can be learned from this.
- Check with the Office regarding putting a proper lock on your balcony door.
- Be sure you have an up-to-date apartment key in our Key Lock Box.
- You also might consider leaving one of your living room windows unlocked so that it might be opened from the balcony in an emergency.
The Fire Department, in this instance had to be called and break through the door.
Auto and Motorcycle Registration
If you purchase a new car and and/or change your plates, be certain to give the information to the Administrative Office.
Taxi / Limo Pick-Up
When you call for car service, remember to tell the Dispatcher to have the vehicle pick you up at the North Door: Telephone Number: (954) 333-3333.
Hiring Maintenance Employees
If you engage a Maintenance employee to perform private work in your unit, you should provide them with a key. As a Reminder: Permits are required and the employee is not covered by Association insurance when performing private work.
Impact Windows 
Installation Deadline
To fully protect the building (and one another), the residents of Regency Tower overwhelmingly voted to amend the Condominium Documents to mandate the installation of code-compliant impact-rated windows throughout the structure (Article XIV, Section C of the Declaration of Condominium). The few owners who haven’t as yet installed the new hurricane resistant glazing have until June 1st to do so. To accomplish this prior to the onset of the hurricane season, orders should be placed as soon as possible. The effects of Hurricane Wilma have placed enormous strain on every component of the construction industry, including window and door installation companies. The state-wide demand for impact windows to replace the non-compliant ones destroyed during the storm has extended installation timetables from 4 - 6 months. To complete an installation by the June 1, 2006 deadline, orders should be placed before February 1, 2006. Click Here for more information.
The three vendors selected to perform the previous group installations in Regency Tower are:
- VICO Windows Inc. - Ask for Rocky Petreccio at TELEPHONE: (954) 563-5686
- Buckley Window Corp. - Ask for Robin Buckley at TELEPHONE: (954) 396-4211
- Glass America - Ask for Mark Pestano at TELEPHONE: (954) 968-5483 Ext 13 or (954) 564-6020
As explained during the course of the installation projects, the group rates given by these vendors during the group installation may no longer be applicable! Current pricing is at the vendor’s discretion!
FEMA Loosens Purse Renovations Air Conditioning Surveillance Speed Winn Dixie Elevators Shopping Vending Rules and Regulations Swimming Pool Damaged Do not allow your contractor to cut tile and spill grout and other materials over the balcony. Your neighbors’ cars will be damaged. It also falls onto other balcony tiles/floors. Strings for Unit Owners
On Wednesday, January 4, 2006, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reversed a longtime prohibition against accepting applications from condo associations or unit owners needing financial assistance. 
Associations may now apply for low-interest SBA loans and unit owners suffering uninsured or underinsured damages to interior possessions (such as furniture, carpeting, etc.) are eligible for FEMA grant money. To allow Floridians to take advantage of the loosened restrictions, SBA extended their January 5th deadline by an additional week. FEMA also extended their application deadline until January 19th. Federal resources are not available to address insurance deductibles. To apply for FEMA grant money (which does not have to be repaid), Click Here to register. For additional information, visit www.fema.gov or call 800-621-3362. You can also visit the local FEMA office in the Small Business Administration Building at 300 NW 1st Avenue (the old City Hall Annex) in Fort Lauderdale, just off Broward Boulevard.
Remodeling 
Renovations/Remodeling of units should not begin until your plan is submitted to the Board of Directors via the Architectural Review and Construction Committee. Our Condo Docs and Rules & Regulations require this. Contractors and “Do-it-Yourself” owners must haul away all materials (toilets, sinks, cabinets, counter tops, mirrors, appliances, etc.) or the owner will be charged by the weight. DO NOT PLACE THESE ITEMS IN OUR DUMPSTERS OR LEAVE THEM OUTSIDE THE DUMPSTER ROOM! Maintenance Air Conditioning Maintenance is offered to all owners at a charge of $20 per quarter or $6.66 per month. Should you experience a leak while on the A/C Service, there will not be a charge for repair and cleanup of floors below. Click Here for more information. Surveillance is also offered to all apartment owners while you are away at a cost of $12 per visit. This service, which includes checking toilets, faucets, sinks, smoke detectors and eight other items, can be obtained on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. Click Here for more information. Limit We have experienced several near accidents due to vehicles exceeding the speed limits set by the Association. You should not exceed 5 MILE PER HOUR anywhere on The Regency Tower property whether in or outside of the garage. Security is on notice to report violators.
Carts
It is once again requested that residents refrain from bringing Winn Dixie carts into the building. If you find it necessary to bring a cart across the street, do not leave it on our property or on the sidewalk along the front of the building. REMINDER: Winn Dixie has signs posted that state, “Removing Carts is Considered Theft”. To expedite completion of the A/C Riser Piping Project, our Service Elevator was often restricted to exclusive use by the contractor transporting piping and other equipment from Monday - Wednesday. Our Passenger Elevators were temporarily protected with carpeting for use by residents. WE MUST NOW RETURN TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH OUR RULES. Passenger Elevators are to be used by passengers only. Please use the Service Elevator for everything else.
Carts
All owners must return the carts within one hour by identifying their name and apartment number. Otherwise Security will write it as a $25 violation. Machines Two Vending Machines have been installed behind the Security/Receiving Office in the Garage. One is for beverages at $0.50 and one is for snacks from $0.50 - $0.65. The new updated 2005 edition will be available for all units next week. Please read them and acquaint your guests with them.
We have been advised that not all swimmers are showering prior to using the pool. This is a violation of health standards as well as The Regency Tower Rules & Regulations. Vehicles
Do Not Call! In 31 days from today, cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS. To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. Here’s what you need to know about the National Do Not Call Registry program: FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers. Automated dialers are standard in the industry, so most telemarketers are barred from calling consumers on their cell phones without their consent. The federal government does not maintain a national cell phone registry. Personal cell phone users have always been able to add their numbers to the National Do Not Call Registry — the same Registry consumers use to register their land lines — either online at www.donotcall.gov or by calling toll-free 1-888-382-1222 from the telephone number they wish to register. Registrations become effective within 31 days of signing up and are active for five years. There is no cut-off date or deadline for registrations. Business-to-business calls are not covered under the Registry. To learn more about the National Do Not Call Registry and the rules that enforce it, visit the FTC at www.ftc.gov, the FTC’s Do Not Call Information Site at www.ftc.gov/donotcall/ or the FCC at www.fcc.gov. For information about cell phones and the Registry (including “scare” emails), Click Here. For more information about a planned “wireless 411” directory, visit http://www.qsent.com/wireless411/index.shtml. “Thank You, Duly!” Hazardous Waste Balcony Railings Balcony railings should be maintained! Clean and wax with Turtle Wax to prevent peeling, pitting and rusting. Actually, almost any wax will suffice. Any product used for protecting you car, bicycle, indoor/outdoor metal furniture or surfboard (???) will make cleaning the railing much easier and extend the life of the coating. A coat of wax will protect the railing from the tiny bits of airborne metallic construction debris that settle on the rail and begin to rust. Spray waxes are adequate and much easier to apply. (By the way, one construction professional told us that he applies a product enigmatically named “Sex Wax” that is ordinarily used to protect surfboards!) Seasonal Shutters The cost for shutters from June 1st to November 30th is $150.00. Furniture removal is $25.00. This will be the last season that Maintenance will install Shutters. Ladders During their nightly roving, Security discovered that ladders are being removed from the Storage Room on various floors. Apparently, they are being taken into apartment units and not returned. Ladders are to be returned immediately. They will not be replaced.
Have you received an email warning similar to this?
If you’ve received an e-mail telling you that your cell phone is about to be assaulted by telemarketing calls as a result of a new cell phone number database, REST ASSURED THAT THIS IS NOT THE CASE. Telemarketing to cell phone numbers has always been illegal in most cases and will continue to be so. In response to recent e-mail campaigns urging consumers to place their cell phone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry, the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission issue this advisory to give consumers the facts. Not sure? Click Here to see for yourself!
It was brought to our attention that a child was rescued from the ocean by Duly Ramku of 703. We are told he is an excellent swimmer who rushed from the Pool area, swam out to where the child was and rescued her. Reminder: neither children nor adults should swim alone. Only paint cans, pesticide containers, motor oil containers, fire extinguishers, household cleaners and car batteries should be put into the Special Barrel marker “HAZARDOUS WASTE”. It is located outside the Compactor Room on the north side of the garage. Do not put any other recyclables in this container. Maintenance will take this to a Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site as needed.
Drop us a Note!
The Board of Directors would like to thank those owners who have mailed, called or spoken to us with words of support and approval for the efforts being executed by this Board. We savor and appreciate those words. Anyone wishing to send comments, suggestions, complaints or even compliments may do so.
Our email address is regencytower1@netzero.net. You can send an email to the Office simply by clicking on the email address! You can also email the Administration by clicking on the “Webmaster” link in the left side menu on any page of the Regency Tower web site. If you prefer good old “snail mail”, please send your correspondence to:
- Dott Nicholson-Brown
c/o The Regency Tower
3850 Galt Ocean Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
There is also a locked “Director’s Box” located in the mail room lobby for those owners in residence. It is on the left wall when you enter the mail room in the far corner.
