Dec 30, 2005

Tiger Woods purchasing new residence


Tiger to buy Jupiter Island compound

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

Thursday, December 29, 2005

Golf superstar Tiger Woods, the top-earning athlete in America, has agreed to pay "in the neighborhood" of $40 million for a 10-acre oceanfront compound on Jupiter Island, according to real estate agents familiar with the deal.

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pressure treated wood and remedies

Recent article in Science Daily for owners utilizing exterior wood

along with possible alternative treatments and materials.

Source:

University of Florida

Date:

2005-12-27

Researchers: Treated Wood Poses Long-term Threat

Arsenic from treated lumber used in decks, utility poles and fences will likely leach into the environment for decades to come, possibly threatening groundwater, according to two research papers published online Wednesday.

Researchers from the University of Miami, the University of Florida and Florida International University examined arsenic leaching from chromated copper arsenate, or CCA-treated wood, from a real deck as well as from simulated landfills.

Their conclusion: The deck wood leached high levels of arsenic into rainwater runoff and the soil — and treated wood only continued leaching arsenic while sitting in simulated landfills.

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local scene - building restrictions?

recent article in the sun-sentinal.
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Lighthouse Point may ban huge, boxy ‘McMansions’ by limiting second stories

By Susannah Bryan
Staff Writer
Posted December 28 2005

Cities have entered the fray to preserve the character of neighborhoods, reining in the scale of homes by regulating size and shape.

Lighthouse Point may join their ranks and dictate the size and shape of two-story homes by requiring that builders make the second floor smaller than the first.

A proposed city law would force more architectural detail and prevent homes from looking massive and boxy, said Mayor Fred Schorr.

"We need to take the city back from the developers," Schorr said. "We're trying to look ahead 20 years. We want to develop a city that is kind of ageless. Once the house is built, it's too late."

If the measure passes, Lighthouse Point would become the first Broward County city to require that new homes be built with the second floor set back from the first, creating an effect similar to layers on a wedding cake.

Other South Florida cities, including Bal Harbour, Gulf Stream, Ocean Ridge and Palm Beach Shores, have passed similar laws.

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Dec 29, 2005

local scene - coral reef restorations


Interesting company working to preserve the coral reefs of Florida
and the world. Visit their website for the efforts in South Florida:

http://globalcoral.org/

The Global Coral Reef Alliance is a small, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to growing, protecting and managing the most threatened of all marine ecosystems—coral reefs. Founded in 1990.

GCRA is a coalition of volunteer scientists, divers, environmentalists and other individuals and organizations, committed to coral reef preservation. We primarily focus on coral reef restoration, marine diseases and other issues caused by global climate change, environmental stress and pollution.

We employ a method which allows reefs to survive and recover from damage caused by excessive nutrients, climate change, and physical destruction. The mineral accretion, or the Biorock® Process, is owned by Biorock®, Inc. and is licensed to GCRA. This technology has been successfully applied to fish and shellfish mariculture as well as to growing limestone breakwaters to protect islands and coastal areas from erosion and rising sea levels. Coral reefs built with the Biorock process are now growing in Maldives, Seychelles, Thailand, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Mexico, Panama and, in one of the most remote and unexplored reef areas of the world, Saya de Malha Banks in the Indian Ocean.

GCRA scientists work with foundations, governments or private firms to build, restore and maintain coral reefs, nurseries and marine sanctuaries. Projects include restoration and construction of coral reefs for mariculture and tourism as well as breakwaters for shore protection.

Donations Help Save the World’s Reefs

GCRA is a non-profit, all-volunteer, 501 (c)(3) corporation; donations to Global Coral Reef Alliance are fully tax-deductible. No salaries or board perks are ever taken out of any income raised—100% of funds raised goes directly to studying, building and restoring coral reefs around the world.

If you would like to contribute to GCRA’s program for saving reefs, please send your tax deductible contributions to:

Dr. Thomas J. Goreau
President
Global Coral Reef Alliance
37 Pleasant Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA
Telephone: 617-864-4226, 617-864-0433
E-mail: goreau@bestweb.net
Web site: http://www.globalcoral.org

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Dec 22, 2005

rental scene - 2300 Inlet Drive


one of the more exciting vistas in fort lauderdale….

an ocean & inlet view

$5,900 monthly & $6900 monthly unfurnished

available on an annual lease

2 bedrooms with 3rd bedroom convertible & 3 baths

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exterior2

master bath

living area or master bedroom

kitchen

panorama

water view

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local scene - high speed railroad


Posted by: News on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 11:01 AM South Florida and state officials have the right idea in studying how to combine mixed-used development with mass transit along the Florida East Coast Railway from Miami to Martin County. The estimated $800 million that they spoke of several years ago for acquiring the freight-heavy FEC right of way, however, may now exceed $1 billion. So the priority must be the money needed to get there.

Monday's kickoff in West Palm Beach was the third such session in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Interested parties ranged from developers and contractors to members of the National Association of Railroad Passengers to elected officials from Boca Raton to North Palm Beach. Among their concerns were the east-west bus and rail linkages that will be as vital as any going north-south, safety versus no-horn zones, navigation concerns around the Loxahatchee River and environmental issues throughout the proposed line.

Read the Full Story Here.

http://www.floridabullettrain.com/

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Dec 21, 2005

local scene - city future growth

recent article from the sun-sentinal

Study predicts twice as many people in Fort Lauderdale 20 years from now


By Jean-Paul Renaud
Staff Writer
Posted December 21 2005
Fort Lauderdale -- There is no more land in this city. No more large swaths of space can be redeveloped.

But the people keep coming.

In 20 years, Fort Lauderdale's population will almost double in size, with another 130,000 people using its streets, playing in its parks and drinking its water, according to a housing study presented to commissioners Tuesday.

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local scene - 15th street fisheries

local dining scene with link above to their site:

Welcome to the historic 15th Street Fisheries restaurant located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Here you will sample the best fresh seafood on the east coast while enjoying the most spectacular waterfront views to be found anywhere. Our excellent menu and views can't be beat.

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Dec 20, 2005

trends - tankless heater uses microwave



Pulsar Advanced Technologies has announced will next week launch its lead product, the Vulcanus MK4, a water heater USING microwave technology to heat water on demand. This technology with super-heating capabilities will drastically cut energy costs and totally eliminate the need to store hot water. The Vulcanus MK4 is making its world premier at Construct Canada in Toronto between Nov. 30 and Dec. 2.

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online discussion of tankless water heaters


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Dec 19, 2005

condo scene - las olas beach club


Las Olas Beach Club is a 29-story, 148-unit oceanfront project, designed by the prestigious Sieger-Suarez Architectural Partnership and design architect Guido Brito. The classically modern design will preserve a significant portion of the original building, an Art Deco Moderne-style hotel constructed in 1936, as upscale retail space and blend its architecture with the "Neo-Deco style" of the residential tower behind it.

current pricing is $1,100,000-$2,500,000+
currently under construction with tenative completion in 2006

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residence plan

unit a

unit b

unit c

unit d

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South Florida Lifestyles

Dec 16, 2005

local scene - christmas on las olas





On Tuesday, December 20th, enjoy a specially created tour for each audience segment. The kid’s tour begins with a passport at the Publix booth on Las Olas Boulevard and SE 6th Avenue, followed by visits to Santa at the Riverside Hotel, Flora Ottimer’s Story Hour, listening to carolers at Kilwin’s, visiting the Fort Lauderdale’s Children’s Theater area to do a craft project, Moda Capelli Designs for hot cocoa, and Stork’s to see a gingerbread house. All children completing the kids tour with stamped passports will receive a gift courtesy of Publix.

On Tuesday, December 27th, join in the celebration as children of all ages thrill to the second night of the age-old eight-night Festival of Lights ... Chanukah. Ron Dagan, premier Israeli entertainer, will host the event. The lighting of a "giant" menorah, an interactive musical game, singers and Israeli dancers will be in the spotlight. Crafts and delicious ethnic food, with the favorite holiday treat, latkes, will also be sold.

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local scene - 42 story condo approved


Fort Lauderdale approves 42-story condo near Stranahan House


Posted December 7 2005
Fort Lauderdale · After a bitter six-year fight, city commissioners gave a final nod Tuesday to a controversial 42-story residential tower next to the historic Stranahan House on the Hyde Park Market site.

At 455 feet, the structure will be the tallest in the city. River House condo a few blocks to the west is shorter by 3 feet. The county's tallest tower, at 505 feet and 52 stories, is the still-unfinished Beach Club Tower 2 in Hallandale Beach.

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Dec 14, 2005

Sea Island Dr (2501) - Las Olas - $2,495,000 - Sold








want to live in fort lauderdale

in the trendy las olas isles?…

with deepwater yacht dockage?

on the market at $2,495,000

5 bedrooms & 5 baths & powder room

2 car garage & pool

4700 +/- square ft interior living space

lot size: 76’ waterfront x 130’ depth

legal dockage for a 55 ft yacht

1991 home with recent renovations

great room offers marble floors and fireplace

24 hour patrolled seven isles neighborhood

walk to las olas boulevard & oceanside cafes

seven isles community page

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bedroom1

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master bedroom3

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Dec 12, 2005

condo scene - plaza east


plaza east sits directly on the sand
at the north end of galt ocean mile in fort lauderdale

20 floors – 266 units – built 1968
no pets permitted
no leasing in this condominium

exterior

lobby at east wing

pool view from balcony

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floor plans (click on links)

residence plan aka stack plan

plans: A - H - P

plans: B - N

plans: C - D - J - K - L - M

plans: E - F

plans: G

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Dec 11, 2005

on the market - 2421 sea island drive




want to live in fort lauderdale

in the trendy las olas isles?…

with deepwater yacht dockage?

on the market at $1,995,000

4 bedrooms & 3 baths & 2 car garage

3000 +/- square ft interior living space

lot size: 76’ waterfront x 130’ depth

legal dockage for a 55 ft yacht

1960’s vintage home with recent renovations

hardwood floors & beamed ceiling in living area

24 hour patrolled seven isles neighborhood

walk to las olas boulevard & oceanside cafes

aerial1

aerial2

seven isles community page

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water depth chart

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guest bath

guest bedroom1

guest bedroom2

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family room

foyer

kitchen

living area

master bath1

master bath2

staircase

pool and patio

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