On Thursday, Nov. 29, WaterWorks 2011 was one of many honorees at an Appreciation Night held for those who participated in the Davie Boulevard Grand Re-Opening Celebration. Plaques and certificates were handed out to those who helped to make the celebration possible. This included organizers, volunteers and sponsors.

 

“They all helped to make it happen,” said Diane Russo, one of the first members of the Lift-Up Davie Boulevard organization which sponsored the Appreciation Night. She also served as the events coordinator for the Grand Re-Opening Celebration.

 

“The Appreciation Night was held to thank all merchants and community volunteers,” said Joan Sheridan, chairperson of the Southwest Coalition of Civic Associations. Her organization along with WaterWorks 2011 and other committed individuals joined forces to present the Nov. 10, celebration. “We could not have made this event a success without the help of WaterWorks 2011 Public Relations/Project Manager Traci Pollock, all the businesses, the City of Fort Lauderdale public officials, departments, and staff,” she commented. “There were also many volunteers from community, local schools and churches that helped make this celebration a reality. It was truly a team effort and together we made a difference for the businesses on Davie Boulevard.”

 

Over the past year, work crews redirected traffic along portions of Davie Boulevard as they replaced the existing water main. This construction slowed the flow of traffic to businesses in the area. Activities at the Grand Re-opening were geared at re-introducing the stores to patrons who may have found it difficult to get to their favorite shops during the heavy construction period.

 

Honorees at the Appreciation Night included:  Angel Tones Steel Band, CH2M HILL, Danella National, Inc., Dickey Consulting Services, Inc., EDCO Awards & Specialties, Faith Lutheran School, Keith and Schnars, P.A., Music Arts Enterprise, Pete’s A Place, Publix, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School band, Scales Tails & Teeth, Southwest Coalition of Civic Associations, Stranahan High School Marine Corps JROTC, Sunset Presbyterian Church, TAG Gymnastics, WaterWorks 2011, Winn Dixie,  Gold Sponsors – CMTS; Silver Sponsors -  Acu-Rate Assurance, Inc., Bank of America, Emerge Consulting, Inc., Milian, Swain and Associates, Super Saver, Tim’s Automotive; Supporters – Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, Dunkin Donuts, Living Water Community Church, Odds and Ends Thrift, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Sheridan PC Consulting; Treasure Hunt Donors – Animal Mania, Crystal Pool Supplies, CVS, Dragon Inn, Flanagan’s, Gator Tint, Karate Goldsun Kenpo, Latin Sounds, Radio Shack, Sunshine Bakery, Superior Meats & Fish, Tim’s Automotive, Wellness Oasis, and Yarly’s Bakery; Organizers – Betty Hayes, Diane Russo, Greg Smith, Joan Sheridan, Rick Cordary, Robin Terrill, Tara Flash, and Traci Pollock.