City of Fort Lauderdale Announces 2011 Community Appearance Awards Winners

20 properties recognized for stellar development and renovations

Monique Damiano, Public Information Specialist
Public Works Department
For Media Only: (954) 828-7808
mdamiano@fortlauderdale.gov

Fort Lauderdale - The City of Fort Lauderdale Community Appearance Board (CAB) recently announced the winners of the 33rd Annual Community Appearance Awards, including the Property and WOW of the Year. Twenty Fort Lauderdale properties, which are listed below, received top honors based on their exterior design, use of outdoor space, and how well they visually enhance the surrounding community.

This year, the CAB expanded its annual awards program to include two new awards. The Neighborhood and Business Recognition Awards recognize and acknowledge collaborative projects that improve the quality of life and revitalize and enrich our communities. The Neighborhood Recognition Award was presented to The Grove Neighborhood at River Oaks for its litter and graffiti removal project that spanned a half mile from The Grove entryway on State Road 84 to I-95. The Business Recognition Award was presented to both BB&T Bank for the Lighthouse landscape beautification project at the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club and to the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale for its Power of One Hour, which was a Lauderdale Manors and South Middle River neighborhood beautification project.

As part of the City’s 100th birthday celebration, the CAB also presented the Centennial Award to the most historic property over the past 100 years. The award was given to the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club for preserving the spirit and history of Fort Lauderdale through outstanding architecture and design.

Presented each year by the Fort Lauderdale City Commission and the Community Appearance Board, the awards recognize homeowners, homeowners associations, architects, developers and builders for projects that enhance the City's visual image and economic vitality. The annual event is funded through sponsorships and ticket sales.

Sponsors for this year’s awards program include Dickey Consulting Services, Inc.; Doumar, Allsworth, Laystrom, Voigt, Wachs, Adair, Parke, & Brosack, LLP; Floridian Partners, LLC; Gold Coach Tours, LLC; Gold Coast Rent-All, Inc.; Harbor Park Warehouse, LLC; Judith Stern Consulting, Inc.; Lochrie & Chakas, P.A.; Mimi Sall; Rick Docen Photography; Stiles Corporation; and The Rubin Group, Inc.

For more information about the Community Appearance or WOW Awards programs or to view a slideshow of this year’s winning properties, please visit
www.fortlauderdale.gov/neighborhoods/cab_awards.htm.

To become a member of the City of Fort Lauderdale Community Appearance Board, please visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/clerk/boards.htm to download an advisory board application.

2011 Community Appearance Award Winners

PROPERTIES OF THE YEAR (Tied)
Peter Feldman Park
310 N.E. 6 Street

Sapphire Condominium
2821/2831 N. Ocean Boulevard

WOWS of the YEAR (Tied)
Cappadona Residence
4009 N.E. 57th Street

Virga Residence
2801 N.E. 57th Street

RENOVATION PROJECTS
Single Family Residence up to 1,500 Sq. Ft.
Kloss Residence
1312 S.W. 18th Court

Single Family Residence 1,501 - 3,000 Sq. Ft. (Tied)
Guerke Residence
2627 Yacht Club Boulevard

Parparian Residence
1000 Mandarin Isle

Single Family Residence More than 3,000 Sq. Ft.
Ashlin Residence
1512 S.E. 9th Street

Multifamily Residence Low-Rise
Casa Sirena, LLC
1217 S.E. 1st Avenue

Commercial Low-Rise
Avenue of the Arts Executive Suites
405 N.W. 7th Avenue

Commercial High-Rise
Plaza at Las Olas – Stiles Headquarters
301 E. Las Olas Boulevard

INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club Restoration
20 S. Andrews Avenue

LANDSCAPE/GARDEN PROJECTS
Kelley Residence
924 S.E. 6th Court

NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Single Family Residence more than 3,000 Sq. Ft.
Hanson Residence
1748 S.E. 13th Street

Multi-Family Residence Low-Rise
The Paragon
1500 S.E. 2nd Street

Multi-Family Residence High-Rise
Sapphire Condominium
2821/2831 N. Ocean Boulevard

INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
Harbordale Elementary School
900 S.E. 15th Street

RETAIL PROJECTS
Ferrari Maserati of Fort Lauderdale
5750 N. Federal Highway

MUNICIPAL FACILITIES/PARKS & RECREATION PROJECTS
Peter Feldman Park
310 N.E. 6th Street

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Harbordale Raised Intersections
Miami Road & S.E. 15th Street and S.E. 10th Avenue & S.E. 15th Street