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Las Olas Profiles

Legends of Las Olas

Kevin Lane
or those who’ve been a part of the Las Olas Boulevard business community at
any time during the past 40 years or so, you’ve undoubtedly met, worked with
For otherwise known the elegantly dressed, dapper gentleman whose mission was
to help promote Las Olas Boulevard, Mr. Kevin Lane.
Recently retired from his longtime position with the Las Olas Association as public
relations, marketing and editorial consultant, Kevin served the Boulevard business
community for decades as a brand ambassador before the term was even coined.
Whenever a Boulevard business needed a news or press release, special offer
announcement or an article to be used in the many magazines, newspapers,
newsletters and other publications, they either turned to Kevin for assistance or were
referred to him by the Las Olas Association. His journalistic and promotional
Kevin Lane
Retired contributions to the Boulevard helped build the buzz in the early days for events like
Las Olas Association public relations, Christmas on Las Olas, The Las Olas Art Fair and The Las Olas Wine & Food
marketing and editorial consultant
Festival, which have gone on to become signature Fort Lauderdale events enjoyed by
locals and visitors alike.

Here are but a few of the comments received from our colleagues upon learning of
Kevin’s retirement:
“ Kevin Lane is the pure and essential essence of a gentleman. He made the
world a better place. His charm, wit and pure heart will always be cherished. ”
– Vann Padgett, The Las Olas Company

“ Kevin has one of the strongest faiths of anyone I have ever met...I am comforted
in knowing HE has no doubt there is something better beyond this world and its
sometimes very trying times. May we all be a blessing in the lives of others as
Kevin has been in ours. ”
– Amber VanBuren, The Las Olas Association

“ Kevin has always been a joy to work with – for many, many years.;
He will be sorely missed. Kevin always had a kind word for everyone, was
so delightful, and such a great friend to so many of us. ”
– Durée Ross, durée & company public relations
“ For decades, Kevin has promoted Las Olas as it has gone through its
many changes. He has always been the consummate public relations gentleman.
Over the years, he wrote many stories for TravelHost, always well-written,
delivered on time, and truly representing the best of Las Olas and our community.
His unique brand of journalism embodied the best of the industry ”
– Ina Lee, owner/publisher, TravelHost

Thank you from the entire Las Olas business community, Kevin!
You are truly a ‘Legend of Las Olas.’

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