Italian High Fashion Comes to Fort Lauderdale

Exhibiting at the NSU Art Museum until June 7th, Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968 highlights Italian high fashion from the mid-forties to the late sixties, with an emphasis on its relationship with Italian cinema and art in those years.
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All Aboard Florida Transports Fort Lauderdale into the Future

The All Aboard Florida Brightline high-speed rail brings Florida’s four favorite destinations onto one train route. When completed in 2017, the express train service will run from Orlando to Miami, with stops in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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Beth Ravitz Metal Sculpture Brings Avant-Garde Art to Metropolitan

Beth Cravitz Metal Sculpture at Metropolitan Wilton Manors.

Situated in the heart of Wilton Manors, Metropolitan is surrounded by one of South Florida’s most innovative art scenes. Whether the F.A.T. Village Arts District or the Wilton Manors Art Expo, culture has continued to flourish throughout the area.

Now, the Metropolitan Art Park is bringing beautiful works to your front yard, with a new metal sculpture by Beth Ravitz. The piece will be constructed of aluminum and then powder coated in rich hues of purple, blue, and silver. As the centerpiece of the Metropolitan Art Park, the work will stand as a monument to the vibrant community of Wilton Manors.
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Ascend Properties Becomes Major Sponsor of New Pride Center Playground in Wilton Manors

At Ascend Properties, we strive to build communities, not just residences.

True to this mission, we’re contributing to the Pride Center at Equality Park, in support of their efforts to install the nation’s first playground ever on the grounds of a LGBT Community Center.
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Metropolitan Builder’s Showcased in Sun Sentinel Article About Infill Development

A recent Sun Sentinel article spotlighted Ascend Properties, the builder behind the Metropolitan. The piece highlighted Ascend’s commitment to infill projects, in which they redevelop dated properties in prime locations.
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