by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Jun 20, 2015 | Beach, boats, Ft. Lauderdale, Party
On Friday (6-12-15) my niece Nicole spent her first vacation after graduating from college at Condo Lyon in south Florida. Nicole’s friend Tatianna joined her for an action packed weekend and then we settled into a tropical groove. ...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | May 24, 2015 | Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Party
Saturday (5-23-15) Ft. Lauderdale shut A1A down north of Las Olas Blvd. from 10am to 8:30pm to put on their Great American Beach Party complete with live bands, kids zone, car show, beach games and most importantly, tributes to our US Armed Forces. ...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | May 22, 2015 | boats, Party
Thursday night (5-21-15) Venice magazine threw a party at 15th St. Fisheries in Ft. Lauderdale celebrating their latest issue featuring super model Samantha Hoopes on the cover. There was a 60% chance of thunderstorms and general manager Carlos Rives had tents erected...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | May 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
There are sunsets and then there was last night’s (5-7-15) awesome sunset! Karen took the shots from our dock and we were both mesmerized. Enjoy. ...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | May 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
My niece Michelle and her husband Jason Webb jetted in from D/FW Friday afternoon (5-1-15) to kick off a 10-day Florida vacation. They changed into beachwear at our condo and we drove straight to Ft. Lauderdale beach. We just had time to hike to the jetty and back...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Apr 16, 2015 | boats
The Italians came to town and brought lots of toys to show off at Shooters on the ICW Tuesday night (4-14-15). Karen and I were invited to swig free Peroni beer and gawk at the work of Italy’s most famous designers. The exhibition started with Ferraris and...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Mar 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Thursday (3-19-15) was “Lobster Night” at the Quarter Deck on the Pier in Dania. Karen and I left in the boat under an ominous cloud cover to partake in the $14.95 treats. A break in the menacing sky created the ideal opportunity for Karen to try out her...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Mar 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Spring break is back and Ft. Lauderdale is buzzing with students fleeing frozen regions for sun, sea and sand. The cruise ships are packed with winter weary revelers and lining up to leave Port Everglades every half hour. Sandbar parties are filled with boats rafted...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Mar 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
Thursday night (3-12-15) the fine folks at the Ft. Lauderdale Hilton pulled out all the stops to celebrate the Grand Opening of their “Venice Balqony.” Our invitation said, “Attire-Cocktail Chic,” so I pulled out my tropical black shirt with...
by jeff@lyonsroar.com | Mar 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Karen and I attended a showing of the 2,607 square foot penthouse at the W Wednesday night (3-4-15) . We were greeted like old friends and ushered out on the balcony 24 floors above A1A for a refreshment from the rum bar. There was also a regular bar for non rummies....
