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President’s Message

Terry Bond, The Landings Residential Association

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Mayor’s Message

Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler

10

Commissioner’s Update

District 1 Commissioner Bruce G. Roberts

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Special Feature: Across The Bridge

Lauderdale by the Sea has a whole new look!

20

LRA Block Party

The Annual LRA Block Party Has Fun & Food For All!

22

LRA Board Member Honored

LRA’s Darran Blake Honored with a Glammy Award!

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News & Events

The Art of the Gift: Check Out ArtServe!

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Rich Barnhart, Terry Bond, 

Commissioner Bruce Roberts, 

Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler, 

Courtney Stanford, Robbi Uptegrove

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