The Luxurious New Celebrity Solstice
Thanksgiving is filled with fun, food and family. However, it also comes with its fair share of stress. What better way to relax before the family descends upon you this Turkey Day than with an exclusive sneak peek sail on the luxurious new Celebrity Solstice? This once-in-a-lifetime experience is surprisingly affordable despite its many treats, which include larger-than-ever staterooms, an entirely new class of staterooms, unique activities, innovative entertainment and other groundbreaking cruise offerings. Read more
Can You Imagine Casinos On South Beach?
No seriously. Close your eyes and tell me what you think South Beach would look like and become if casinos were allowed? C’mon, tell the truth..it makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up doesn’t it. Can You Imagine Casinos On South Beach?
In today’s Sun-Sentinel, Michael Mayo opines that South Florida would be Las Vegas’ worst nightmare if casinos were allowed on South Beach. To paraphrase the words of the immortal Jackie Gleason..how sweet it would be!
Mayo writes..”The shame of this is beachfront resort casinos are what Florida should have based its gambling policy on long ago. Can you imagine how much the state could have made if it authorized a dozen casinos in tourist areas – say Key West, Miami Beach, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, etc. – with a bidding war up front from casino companies for the licenses and then a healthy rake of the profits?”
Nightmare for Las Vegas? Absolutely! Let’s look at the pros and cons. Desert v. Beach. That’s an easy one. Game over! Everything after that wouldn’t matter. The international, multi-cultural ambiance of South Florida, and in particular South Beach would make complete sense.
One could not even imagine the impact that full fledged casinos would have on South Florida. Read more
Proposed Fort Lauderdale Development Getting Flak From Neighbors
Why is it that some have a problem with change? Yes, there is some value in nostalgia but we are talking about real estate. Here in Fort Lauderdale there is an outdated, small hotel that has been slated for demolition and the land it sits on has a proposed development that some neighbors are complaining about. Read more
Jeff Atwater Florida State Senate
Last week we featured Atwater’s opponent. This week we highlight the campaign of incumbent State Senator Jeff Atwater. Stopping short of an actual endorsement, I have to give a thumbs up to anyone who stands for lowering taxes and keeping government out of our pockets.