Monday, February 23, 2009

Around Town - 2-09

Jungle Island is running a special promotion for Florida residents – pay for one day get a year free. You have to go there before February 28th to qualify for the free annual pass. So hurry over and get your great deal!

The Ninth Annual Riverwalk Tribute is honoring Dr. George Hanbury this year in celebration of its 20 year history. The event will be on Thursday, March 5th, at the River House Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, check out their website www.goriverwalk.com

The Dania Beach Tourism Council reports that a Historic Heritage Marker was placed on a five-mile strand of beach now known as John U. Lloyd Beach State Park honoring what was once one of the few beaches open to African-Americans. The event coincidentally fell during Black History Month. In other Dania news, the area is looking to the addition of 8 to 10 new properties -- either nearing completion or under development-- to add more rooms to their current 25 hotel/motel properties. According to Joe Van Eron, President of their Tourism Council, Dania has approximately 2200 rooms and expects to approach over 3000 rooms or 6% of the County total by the end of 2009. They are hoping this will then surpass both Deerfield Beach and Plantation to put them in the third position (after Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood) in Broward County for bed tax collections.
Find more information about the Dania Beach Tourism Council at their website www.visitdaniabeach.com

And for those shoppers among us, don’t miss out at the Neiman Marcus Last Call Clearance Center at Sawgrass Mills. Their Presidents Day storewide sale is still on – now through March 2 and offering deals of 20 to 50% off.

Marriott’s Beachplace Towers on Fort Lauderdale beach is offering a special promotion on 4 and 5-night romance packages including a one night’s dinner for two at Charlie’s Crab Restaurant. Guess they’re thinking Valentine’s Day year round! The promotion is valid through November 6th, 2009. For more info, restrictions, etc, check out their website at www.marriott.com

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