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Welcome to GoRiverwalk.com, Riverwalk Trust's home on the internet.
GoRiverwalk.com is the one place where you can find everything there is to see and do
in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Riverwalk is the Downtown Fort Lauderdale center for Arts, Entertainment, Events, Shopping, Dining and Nightlife. This website provides a guide to the attractions, events and activities along Riverwalk, and offers information on parking, directions, special offers and exclusive membership. Take your time to explore the pages of our virtual home, and don't forget to check back regularly for up-to-date information on the many exciting events and happenings on the world famous Riverwalk in beautiful Downtown Fort Lauderdale
It's where to Go!
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For many more CURRENT and UPCOMING EVENTS, visit our Event Calendar
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- Check out The GClub at Riverwalk Trust's new blog that connects you to our Facebook Group and Causes page.
Get involved...Go Green, Go Downtown, Go Riverwalk!
- Click here to check out our new facebook Online Photo Album!
- A program of the Riverwalk Trust, Light Up Lauderdale is a downtown-centric, free-to-the-public holiday spectacular of lights along the Riverwalk Park and throughout downtown Fort Lauderdale. To learn more CLICK HERE to go to Riverwalk Trust's Light Up Lauderdale website.
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- Take the new virtual tour ~ Courtesy of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, you can now take a 360 degree virtual tour of the Riverwalk
- Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Trust's 2008-2009 Officers / Executive Committee and Board of Directors has been elected ~ click here to find out more!
- The latest edition of Go Riverwalk The Official Magazine of Downtown Fort Lauderdale is waiting for you. To sign up for your own subscription call us at (954) 468-1541 or to advertise call Mark Corbett at (954) 765-3637
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SAVE THE DATE
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- Thursday, March 25, 2010
 Tenth Annual Riverwalk Trust Tribute Honoring M. Austin FormanV.I.P. - 5:00 P.M.
Tribute - 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.Timpano Chophouse & Martini BarTo RSVP, CLICK HERE AUCTION ITEMS CLICK HERE(pdf file)
The Riverwalk Trust will honor M. Austin Forman for his outstanding contributions to the Riverwalk Park and the greater Downtown community on Thursday, March 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar. Honored guests, sponsors and special ticket holders will gather for a VIP cocktail reception, beginning at 5 p.m.
Exquisite food, sensational spirits and festive entertainment will delight approximately 350 guests as they mingle at Riverwalk Trust's signature annual social event. Attendees will enjoy cocktails courtesy of Premier Beverage, delight in tasty hors d'oeuvres from Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar and enjoy music from a live band.
Proceeds from the Riverwalk Tribute will assist the Riverwalk Trust in its efforts to promote, enhance and beautify the Riverwalk community. The cost for the event is $150 for individuals ($200 with VIP reception) and $125 for members ($175 with VIP) of the Riverwalk Trust at the Riverwalk 100 level or higher.
Exciting auction and raffle items will be featured, including a one-week luxurious 3 bedroom hilltop condo in Los Sueños, Costa Rica courtesy of Cathy and Larry Danielle, a five-day/ four-night all-inclusive stay at Breezes Rio Bueno Resort & Spa in Jamaica, tickets to top South Florida sporting events, a rock star basket that includes an autographed guitar by the B-52's courtesy of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Ultimate Museum of Discovery and Science package, logo identity package from S.MARKGRAPHICS, packages for theater, travel, wine, dining, health, beauty and more.
For a full list of auction and raffle items and packages, CLICK HERE (pdf file).
Major event sponsors include Nova Southeastern University, Berger Singerman, Bimini Boatyard Bar & Grill, The Charter Schools of Excellence, Gunster, JM Lexus, Jack Loos, Susie Parker & Family, Douglas Management & Realty, Inc., Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar, Premier Beverage, Jack Daniel's, Finlandia Vodka, Korbel, Go Riverwalk, Bentley Forbes, Inspiri 24 Design Studios, Koncept Events, Scott Barfield Photography and Smith & Knibbs, Inc. Other event supporters include AutoNation, Inc., Berger Commercial Realty Corp., Broward Bank of Commerce, Ericks Consultants, Inc., Greenberg Traurig, Huizenga Holdings, Inc., Lochrie & Chakas PA, Miller Construction Company, Moss & Associates, Pasquale Kuritzky Architecture, Inc., Riverwalk Plaza Building, Shutts & Bowen, LLP and Stiles Corporation. For additional information on the Riverwalk Tribute, call (954) 468-1541 x 201.
The Riverwalk Trust is partnering with local residents, local instructors and the City of Fort Lauderdale to activate our Riverwalk Park with programs ranging from wellness to cooking classes and downloadable tours. A community center without walls, Riverwalk Park encourages serious play, work and mobility! Classes and meet-ups subject to change. For more information, call (954) 468-1541.
- Doggie Playdate @ Riverwalk
Hosted by Lisa Hartman of Pawsitively Pets
1st Mondays of each month • Huizenga Plaza
6 to 7 p.m.
- Twilight Wellness @ Riverwalk (yoga)
Hosted by Jess Elizabeth of Red Pearl Yoga
Wednesdays • Smoker Park
6 to 7 p.m.
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Wellness Weekends @ Riverwalk (yoga)
Hosted by Trudy Ebedes of Satori Yoga
Saturdays • Historic District
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Times and dates subject to change depending on weather restrictions. Please follow The Riverwalk Trust on Facebook or Twitter for updates.
Would you like to host a meet-up class or suggest an activity? E-mail info@GoRiverwalk.com with your suggestions for future events and classes.
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EVENT SPOTLIGHT
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Phase One of
GClub at Riverwalk Trust's
Beautification Project Complete
- Go Green and promote our natural waterway.
- Go Beautiful and install custom clay potted planters.
- Go Downtown and support our Riverwalk Park.
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These are the grassroots foundations of The GClub, dedicated to the greening of our Riverwalk Park and the creation of a more sustainable, more grounded downtown lifestyle. The GClub serves as the launch pad for an ongoing series of projects and the inaugural project will be the installation of decorative clay pots throughout the park, spilling over with lush, tropical flowers and trees.
- A matching grant for $22,500 was secured for the project through the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Business Capital Improvement Program (BCIP).
- Bob Dugan and EDSA donated $10,000 in-kind services to get this project off the ground.
- Terry Rynard of The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation will oversee the installation and maintenance of the potted planters.
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Members from the Riverwalk Trust and the Leadership Broward Foundation were joined by Genia Duncan Ellis and the Citizen's Volunteer Corp to plant and place the pots of Phase One along the Riverwalk on February 13, 2010; a day that will surely plant seeds for the betterment of our community. 110 Volunteers helped us complete the planting process in record time on this cool and breezy Saturday morning.
Thank you to OUR team: Leadership Broward Class XXVIII, Cindi Hutchinson, Courtney Crush, Lee Sheffield & Titan, Bud Bentley, Gloria Reese, Tom Tharrington, Lynn Mandeville, Ginny Miller, Joe Marotta, Jenn Nayak, Jackie Chavez, Jason Leidy, Serge Atherwood & Ryan Hughes.
Thank you to OUR supporters: Genia Duncan Ellis and the CVC, Area Business and Neighborhood Associations, Maxine Singh, Alex Alghussain & the Fort Lauderdale Student Ambassadors, Jeri Pryor, Tony Beall, Margarethe & Paul Sorenson, Patsy Mennuti, Dawn Costello, Jenni Morejon, Hal Barnes, Ron Centamore and especially Mayor Jack Seiler and Commissioner Bobby DuBose for coming to work with us!
We could not have made this possible without Gene Dempsey, the Parks & Recreation Team and their leadership, Terry Rynard & Phil Thornburg.
In appreciation, Renee, Ginny & Joe
GClub at Riverwalk Trust Founding Chairs To keep up to date on GClub, please check out our BLOG.
Riverwalk Trust & the Leadership Broward Foundation join forces to implement The GClub's Inaugural Potted Planter Project
Seven members of Leadership Broward Class XXVIII have enthusiastically chosen to dedicate their allotted community project time to the Riverwalk Trust. Throughout their nine-month leadership development program, these community leaders - “the project team” - will be responsible for implementing the GClub’s Inaugural Potted Planter Project.
The team helped obtain all materials necessary for the initial plantings such as donated trees, plants, soil, rock and fertilizer. Under the Guidance of Gene Dempsey (with the City Parks & Recreation team) and Bob Dugan (EDSA), this group has stepped up to help make Riverwalk Trust's GClub plan a reality.
Leadership Broward Class XXVIII Project Team:
- Brenda Cleaver, HOPE Inc.
- Tom Coyle, Greenspoon Marder, P.A.
- Laurie Menekou, City of Weston
- Shawn Sackman, SunTrust
- Drew Saito, CNL Bank
- Cheryl Seinfeld
- Dorie Vega, BankAtlantic
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“In an effort to beautify the Riverwalk Park, our team enthusiastically chose to bring this project to fruition and add 25 potted planters along the Riverwalk,” said Drew Saito, Chair of the Leadership Broward team. The team has secured an in kind donation from 100% Landscaping for all of the soil. Riverwalk Trust Board Member Andrew Lester at Continental Group provided a portion of the plants that will bring the pots and the Riverwalk Park to life. “We are really looking forward to implementing this project, improving the aesthetics of the Riverwalk Park and contributing to the overall sustainability of Ft. Lauderdale,” said team Co-Chair Shawn Sackman.
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RIVERWALK HAPPENINGS from GoRiverwalk Magazine |
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By
Renée Quinn
Riverwalk Trust Transition Chair
January 2010
Riverwalk Trust Steps Out with The City of Fort Lauderdale
In an important “first,” the Riverwalk Trust has received permission from the Fort Lauderdale City Commission to launch a pilot program that will bring year-round activity and events to our downtown along the Riverwalk Park.
The Riverwalk Trust will execute an annual event agreement with the City, rather than approaching the City Commission with each individual event in Riverwalk Park. That “umbrella” approach was a creative idea of Riverwalk Trust Executive Board member Courtney Crush. With the vision of Renee Quinn (Riverwalk Trust’s interim President/CEO) and implementation by Genia Duncan Ellis (Riverwalk Trust Special Coordinator/Liaison). the agreement has taken shape – making Riverwalk Trust the poster child for a new way to plan, activate and manage annual programs in the public right-of-way and on City land.
Understanding the unique potential for Riverwalk Park and other downtown venues to be a lively, year-round draw for residents and visitors, this trio researched, planned, coordinated and presented a comprehensive approach to activate the area. Riverwalk Trust will continue to work closely with the Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department to assure that specific programming, permitting and execution of the planned activities meet City criteria.
Courtney, Renee and Genia developed the concept for an annual event agreement that reflects the principles outlined in the city’s public realm plan, which is currently being formulated for the downtown. Through this effort, the Riverwalk Trust acknowledged the needs of our Downtown Community and defined an approach to meet those needs, while instilling greater efficiency and a stronger partnership between the Riverwalk Trust and City of Fort Lauderdale.
Among the many people that participated with this project, most important to its success are those that could see a vision and offered letters of support. They included Broward County Mayor Ken Keechl, Chris Wren of the Downtown Development Authority, Alan Hooper of Hooper Construction, Frank Herhold of Marine Industries Association, Bob Dugan of EDSA, JoAnn Smith of Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club, Ron Centamore of Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association, David Parker of Sailboat Bend Civic Association, Paul Kissinger of Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce – Downtown Council, Dr. Joyanne Stephens of Florida Atlantic University, Doug Eagon of Stiles Corporation, and Wil Trower of the Fort Lauderdale History Center. Additional thanks go to Mayor Jack Seiler, Vice Mayor Bruce Roberts, Commissioner Charlotte Rodstrom, Commissioner Romney Rogers, and Commissioner Bobby DuBose. Riverwalk Trust Chairman Tom Vogel and the Executive Board have been a guiding force and among the trio's key supporters.
Watch for the upcoming fun and excitement. New programs will be rolling out immediately and each month we hope to be adding more reasons to Get Downtown!
To help support the Riverwalk Trust as a volunteer, member, supporter or committee member, please call (954) 468-1541.
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