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This is just a reminder to our residents of Alexan Solmar Apartment Homes that we will be closed for the Labor Day holiday, Monday (Sept. 6). We are so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause anyone. If you need immediate assistance please call the office at 954- 462-3535.

We want you to have a fun and safe Labor Day holiday. Thank you for being such great residents!

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I cannot tell you how excited I am about Labor Day Weekend! It’s this weekend! Personally I think it’s the fact that it’s a  three-day weekend and it’s the last “hoorah” of the summer. I really enjoying inviting a couple of friends over to my apartment at Alexan Solmar. We’ll spend the day at the pool for a part of the day, then we’ll come inside and prepare our Labor Day dinner.

I know that Labor Day isn’t a large holiday, but I love to cook and it’s always better when I get to cook with my friends and neighbors. My Labor Days are kind of like a pot luck but we choose to cook everything in my apartment together.  We usually come up with a menu beforehand and we’ll each bring something to make the meal for the night. Here’s our menu for this weekend! What are you doing for Labor Day?

Appetizer
Baked Caprese Salad

Entree
Southwest Turkey Burgers

Dessert
Cranberry Granita

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Everyone once in a while I love to enjoy a good sub sandwich. What’s even better is when they are toasted, I think that’s why I enjoy Quizno’s so much!

Quizno’s is having an online special for their loyal customers (that’s me and now you)! If you print their online coupon you can get a sub, snack and drink for $2.99. While I love Quizno’s sometimes their meals can get a bit pricey. That’s why I’m enjoying this online deal they’re promoting!

None of us are made of money and we’re always looking for great eats for the best price. Well look no more, Alexan Solmar found the 10 best cheap eats around Broward County!! There’s nothing like having great food at a reasonable price, it makes your want to come back for more!

Have you already found these great eats? If not check them out and tell us what you think!

Jerk Machine 111 NW Second St., Fort Lauderdale 954-467-8882	Southport Raw Bar 1536 Cordova Rd. Fort Lauderdale 954-525-CLAM
Lester’s Diner 250 W. State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale 954-525-5641	Stork’s Cafe & Bakery 2505 NE 15h Ave. Wilton Manors 954-567-3220
Tom Jenkins 1236 S. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale 954-522-5046	The Le Tub Saloon 1100 N. Ocean Dr. Hollywood 954-921-9425
The Downtowner 10 S. New River Dr. E Fort Lauderdale 954-463-9800	Hot Dog Heaven 101 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 954-523-7100
Beefeater Steak House 1902 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood 954-920-4450	Villa Rose Pizza 1114 N State Road 7 Hollywood 954-983-7660

The Switch opened today in theaters and I cannot wait to see this comedic movie!

The movie surrounds a woman who wants to have a baby by herself and her best friend. When she goes to a sperm donor,  her best friend is finally ready to claim his love for her. The night of her “baby insemination shower” her best friend makes a drunken mistake and has to make the switch!!

Catch the movie this weekend at Sunrise Cinemas 15 at Las Olas Riverfront!

We know your dog isn’t just a pet to you. Your dog is a member of the family and they definitely deserve the best. At Central Bark you can definitely get the best for your special dog.

Having first opened in 1997, Central Bark is the largest network of doggy day cares in the country. They are committed to clean and great service to any dog when you’re away either on vacation or for the day. Central Bark believes that with exercise and training your dog will be happier and a better companion to you.

Fort Lauderdale’s Central Bark provides a 24-hour service facility to you and your dog. They provide services like the Doggy Salon, Dog parties, Doggy Training and much more! You can count on great fun activities at Central Bark. For example they have specials for the month, contests and ways to make other dogs members of the family!

Look for Joanne and Lyndsi (your management duo) at Fort Lauderdale’s Central Bark!

Central Bark Fort Lauderdale

3699 N. Dixie Hwy.
Oakland Park, FL 33334

954.568.3647

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I’m a runner…there’s no doubt about it, I enjoy running! In high school I used to run Cross Country… while many would say Cross Country is for the insane I think it’s great! Running gives me time for me… I have the time to think over issues and I have time to just be, it’s mind-easing.

If you’re a runner like me, then you know what it takes to have a good shoe. There are so many factors to think of when it comes to a good running shoe. Is it light enough? Do I have enough arch support? Will I have enough cushion for my feet?

Recently I’ve thought about throwing all those questions away and getting some…Vibram Five Fingers! I’d be wearing gloves for my feet! There’d be no reliance on arch support or cushion. I’d depend on my feet…the way I was supposed to! I’d condition and train my feet to become stronger and healthier

The typical human foot is an anatomical marvel of evolution with 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons and ligaments. Like the rest of the body, to keep our feet healthy, they need to be stimulated and exercised.

Primo Comfort Footwear
703 East Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
33301
954-463-8884

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This is the name of the current exhibition at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale! Who doesn’t want to see an exhibition with this title?

Gordon Locksley began collecting back in 1960 and now have such a large collection. He and his business partner George T. Shea started as art dealers and the collection grew.  They’ve worked with artists like Andy D. Warhol, Cy Twombly and much more.  Locksley has settled right here in Fort Lauderdale, where he still collects.

He continues to actively collect and commission new works, some of which are on view in this installation, including paintings by Peter Halley, Robert Mangold, and Takashi Murkami, sculpture by Jack Pierson, Anselm Reyle, and Yoshitimo Nara, as well as light pieces by Tracey Emin and Dan Flaven.

The exhibition last through the month of August until September 5th.

If you could travel anywhere where would you go? If you had now worries about the trip where would you travel? No worry for ticket prices, how far your destination and how long you’d be gone. Vote on our poll and let us know what you think! Comment below if you have a specific destination!

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This Wednesday you can catch a movie under the stars!! In fact every Wednesday this month (August) you can catch a movie!! For Free might I add!

Las Olas Boulevard is proud to invite you to come watch a movie under the stars at the Las Olas Lawn!  The movie will begin at 8:00 p.m. and local restaurants are sponsoring!

This Wednesday bring your friends, your kids or your friends’ kids out to watch Happy Feet! The movie will be presented by Mango’s!

Pronto Las Olas is located right next to the lawn. Order your pizza, Italian ice creams, sandwiches, bruchetta, wine, coffee and various Italian specialties and it will be delivered to you on the lawn as you enjoy the movie!

Kilwin’s Las Olas have a stand on the lawn, and you can enjoy ice cream and fresh popcorn.

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