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President’s Message
Las Olas Association
Las Olas Loves You!
his is a perfect way to describe how our businesses feel. Quarantine due to
Covid-19 has reminded us of just how much we enjoy serving you. From the
TMarandi that greets you, to your Executive Director that has been working
overtime; we are all working hard to make your Las Olas Boulevard experience
safe and pleasant. Everyone is now adjusting to an ever-changing world on a day
to day basis and we, your Las Olas Association, are happy to continue to focus our
efforts on these “new normal” times.
The Las Olas Association functions to serve the community. We exist to promote Las
Olas Boulevard in all of its charm. Between time spent implementing the latest
marketing plans to promote the boulevard, we provide guidance for the businesses
as well as work with the city by giving our input as to the safest and most efficient
plans for any needed boulevard closures or measures. We make sure the
businesses and the residents all have input and we are happy that our community
Luke Moorman works together to get positive results.
President,
Las Olas Association We are busier than ever with our marketing efforts. Our goal is to get the
boulevard back to business and strong. When the Las Olas Association Marketing
Committee first devised the Las Olas Loves You plan, they had no idea just how
OFFICERS
Luke Moorman, President pertinent and needed these simple, but powerful, words would be as time unfolded.
Carroll’s Jewelers Opening, reopening, adjusting, and reorganizing all bring with them much angst
Jodi Jeffreys-Tanner, VP
Las Olas Capital Advisors and trepidation. Las Olas Loves You, because we love the business, we love our
April Kirk, Secretary employees, we love our patrons, we love our community, and we love our slice of
Stranahan House paradise. The signs that are prominently displayed all over Las Olas help everyone
Tom Maus, Treasurer
Maus & Hoffman keep their minds free from negativity and remind us of how blessed we all are to
be part of such a great community.
DIRECTORS
Luann Alorro The Las Olas Association Board is made up of a dozen business and community
Alice Harry
Charlie Ladd leaders that are devoted to supporting a vibrant Las Olas Boulevard. But over the
Leone Padula last few months there have been a few that have gone above and beyond. Jodi
Bill Renaud Tanner of Las Olas Capital Advisors and Las Olas Capital Arts has been a
William Walker
Michael Weymouth tremendous Vice President. I cannot put into words how appreciative I am of her
support. Thank you, Jodi. Tom Maus, of Maus and Hoffman, recently returned to
Erika Del Rio the Board. Tom’s guidance, community activism and insight is key. April Kirk, of the
LOA Executive Director
Stranahan House, continues to prove what a great heart she has and how intuitively
she understands dynamic situations. April gives selflessly, time and time again, to
the community. Bill Renaud, of Kilwins, is always willing to do the necessary work. I
know they will all say that they are just doing what they can. I also want to give a
shout out to Erika Del Rio. We are so appreciative to have her on our team as our
Executive Director. She has been a blessing and is doing a superb job and has
really risen to the occasion. When I spoke to Erika recently, she asked that I share
the following with everyone.
"I would like to acknowledge and thank every owner, manager, employee, server,
cook, and all restaurant workers that stayed strong for all of us. You have all shown
unity and determination in the midst of these uncertain times and are truly our community
heroes.(continued pg. 8)
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