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The 1950s: It's where the boys are (as well as suburbs, hotels and shopping)
Like the rest of post-war America, Fort Lauderdale dedicated itself to the business of peacetime prosperity. And for Florida, that meant growth. By 1950 the city's population stood at 83,933, more than triple the number for 1945. Much of the growth came...Tags: Human Interest, Elections, Social Issues, Crimes, Politics
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The 1980s: Rowdy students chased away, but well-heeled visitors welcomed
Spring Break helped define Fort Lauderdale, bringing it national attention as well as profit. But by mid-decade it had overstayed its welcome. It had to be crushed. In 1985, Spring Break's peak year, more than 300,000 students mobbed the beach and what...Tags: Traffic, Human Interest, Port Everglades, Commuting, Spring Break
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Our Town set to move to new office
When one door closes, another opens.
For Our Town, an opportunity presented itself to move to a higher-traffic location, and staff took that opportunity.
“It has been said over and over again: Things work for a reason,” General Manager Craig...Tags: Advertising
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Caruso is bullish on Brand
Borders bookstore, with its three-story curved glass front looming over Broadway and Brand Boulevard, is on its last legs, selling everything not bolted down as its corporate parent descends into bankruptcy. Adjacent shopping centers, the Glendale...Tags: Homes, Rite Aid Corp., Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, Peter Dobson, Realty
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Checking in: Westin Beach Resort a treat for the senses
The Westin Beach Resort
321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; westin.com/fortlauderdalebeach; 954-467-1111
Back story: A Starwood property, The Westin Beach Resort was formerly known as The Sheraton Yankee Trader. A recent multimillion...Tags: Personal Service, Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure, Travel, Restaurants
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Egypt Protests Land On The Streets of Houston
KIAHThousands of miles away from the chaos in Egypt, protests were ramping up across the United States, including right here in Houston. Egyptians living in the Bayou City turned out for a demonstration Friday at the Consulate General of the Arab Republic...Tags: Egypt, Elections, KIAH, Hosni Mubarak, Politics
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Anchor Blue going out of business
Workers at the Anchor Blue store in the Glendale Galleria were busy Friday advertising 30%, 40% and 50% discounts on racks full of jeans, jackets and belts. A sign hanging in the center of the store encouraged customers to ask about acquiring fixtures and...Tags: New Products, Elections, Vehicles, Financially Distressed Companies, Politics
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Brand merchants favor business district
Plans to boost the fortunes of Brand Boulevard businesses are popular with many property owners who would pay into a fund to add security patrols and promotional efforts downtown.
"At first blush, I don't mind contributing because Brand has a lot more...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Elections, Business, Politics
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Orchestra amplifies annual fundraising goal
Daily American CorrespondentThe Johnstown Symphony Orchestra has kicked off its annual sustaining fund drive for the year. This year’s goal has been set at $100,000, according to symphony board member and chairman Jim Richey. “Having a symphony in our area makes...Tags: Human Interest, Arts and Culture, Sociology
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Business improvement district gains steam
A private effort to bolster business on Brand Boulevard has slowed, even as city leaders worry that budget cuts might limit city maintenance in the core business district.
The owner of the Glendale Galleria — an important player in any future...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Business Enterprises, Government, Government Debt, Heads of State
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How Quickly Can The Galleria Be Rebuilt?
FOX40 NewsHow quickly could the Westfield Roseville Galleria be rebuilt? The goal has been set to get the mall re-opened, at least partially, by the day after Thanksgiving, aka Black Friday. President of Sacramento's Otto Construction, Mike Feuz says it could...Tags: Rancho Cordova (Sacramento, California), Sacramento, Black Friday (shopping), California
Mar 18, 2011
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Mar 17, 2011
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Mar 25, 2011
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Aug 20, 2010
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Jan 28, 2011
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Jan 17, 2011
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Jan 1, 2011
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Feb 18, 2011
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May 18, 2011
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Mar 29, 2011
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Oct 23, 2010
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