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Memorable March
Juliet Roulhac’s Inspiring Story From Trailblazing Attorney To Community Advocate
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Reggae during South Florida Reggae Month with events throughout February. On Saturday, February 24th, 3:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., The LOOP will host live performances by Ernie Smith, Paul Anthony and more. Reggae lovers will enjoy live music with the ocean view, vendors and Caribbean food. Follow @theloopflb for performer announcements and updates. Fourth Annual Fur The Love Pet Fest | Sunday, February 25th, 11:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. - The community is invited to dust off their boots and put on their best cowboy hat for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the Fourth Annual Fur The Love Pet Fest on Sunday, February 25th, at The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park). Coinciding with National Love Your Pet Day, Fur The Love
Pet Fest is a celebration of Fort Lauderdale’s furry companions and a day of four-legged fun. Fur The Love Pet Fest is once again hosted by the dynamic mom and pup duo behind the Award-Winning Instagram @TourwithTeddy and blog “Living A Fairytail.” Proceeds from the event will benefit upcoming petfriendly experiences at The LOOP in 2024, including the popular free Dog Days of Summer Movie Series, HOWLoween Pawty and WONDERLAND’s Happy HOWLiday events. Event organizers are wrangling up a rodeo extravaganza that’ll have tails wagging and spurs jingling ‘til the cows come home, complete with a rodeo
From an early age, Juliet Roulhac understood the power of a diverse community and leadership. She reaped the benefits of community growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, where neighbors knew each other by name and family wasn’t limited by bloodlines or income. “There was a sense of belonging,” Roulhac said with a smile. It was a feeling she carried wherever she went, whether it was moving to South Florida at 15 years old, where she would become a highly respected attorney, or at Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), where she started as a senior attorney in the General Counsel business unit but is now a conduit between the organization and its statewide community. As FPL’s Director Of External Affairs For The Broward and Southwest Florida Regions and the Director Of Corporate Philanthropy for NextEra Energy, Inc., she helps connect the nation’s largest energy company with its neighbors, community officials and local organizations through volunteer work and board service. This approach is not foreign to her since volunteering is at the foundation of her mission for a brighter, inclusive future where everyone has a fair chance to succeed. Recently, Roulhac supported
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The IRS is concerned with taxation and deductibility of costs. Condominiums and HOAs want to preserve property values through controlling non-owner
occupancies. Mortgage lenders identify 3 separate levels of residential occupancy in their borrower qualifying standards: Primary Residence, Second Home and
Investment Property (Non-Owner Occupied). Within the same mortgage loan program (30-year fixed for
South Florida Legends presents Absolute Queen March comes in like a lion and stays that way as the Aventura Arts & Cultural Cener presents a roaring month of great entertainment. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida presents Program III, the highly anticipated production of Le Papillon (The Butterfly) on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m.This enchanting production guarantees to mesmerize both new and returning audiences with the combination of powerful performances by its professional corps, elaborate sets and costumes, and the visionary choreography of the troupe’s Artistic Director, Vladimir Issaev. A twoact fairy-themed ballet that originated from the esteemed Paris Opera Ballet, Le Papillon follows the kidnapped princess, Farfalla, the valiant prince, Djalma, and the mischievous fairy, Hamza. As the plot unfolds, Farfalla undergoes a magical transformation into a butterfly, leading to a series of enchanting and bewildering events. Le Papillon promises an extraordinary showcase of virtuosity by the company’s talented professional dancers. The City of Aventura presents Memorable March, Page 3A
Cool Down Under The Sun The Loop Invites Everyone To Fort Lauderdale’s Oceanfront Backyard Bring your pet to the Fourth Annual Fur the Love Pet Fest Sunday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The LOOP invites everyone under the sun to cool down in Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront backyard with a series of events in February and March 2024. Highlights include the Fourth Annual Fur The Love Pet Fest to celebrate National Love Your Pet Day, the Fourth Annual Spring Fling EGGstravaganza, More at The MKT, South Florida Reggae Month and more. The full series of events includes: South Florida Reggae Month Jam, Saturday, February 24th, 3:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. - The Bad Boys of Reggae, Inner Circle, and Shaggy are teaming up to celebrate over 50 years of
Property Rules For Snowbirds The Difference Between Second Homes & Investment Properties By Christopher Carter - Real Estate Broker Associate
Many potential buyers and new owners are asking for clarification on various occupancy categories Over the past couple of years, thousands of buyers from “up north” have purchased houses and condos in Florida with various ideas in mind about how that property might be used. Some intend to relocate here full-time, some want to be seasonal residents until they become full-time at some point in the future, some want to own property they can
offer to visitors and snowbirds for Short-Term Rental. It is important for all property owners to have accurate information about the difference between Second Homes and Investment Properties. Many potential buyers and new owners are asking for clarification on various occupancy categories, and the answer depends on whether you’re looking at mortgage lenders’ guidelines, IRS interpretation, or Condo/ Homeowners Association Rules. Mortgage lenders focus on risk management.
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