Briefcase Broward

The Women Executive Leadership board with speaker Lisa Lutoff-Perlo (front row, pink outfit) and founder Cindy Kusher, who is seated next to her A milestone for Women Executive Leadership Women Executive Leadership held an event to celebrate 20 years of promoting gender diversity on corporate boards and in the executive suite. The event honored founder Cindy Kushner and included a keynote by Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises.

Flagler Village boom continues Berger Commercial Realty/CORFAC International brokered the $7 million sale of three adjacent Flagler Village lots to Mill Creek Residential Trust Investments. Modera 555, a 24-story, 350-unit luxury apartment building, is planned on the parcels and an adjacent site.

Scaramucci to headline NAIOP event Former White House communications director and SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci will be the headliner at the annual Signature Speaker series held by NAIOP South Florida, the commercial real estate development association. The event will be 5 p.m. Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale. naiopsfl.org/Events

MediXall expands MediXall launches Vision Service product MediXall Group (OTCQB: MDXL) of Fort Lauderdale, with President Michael Swartz, has launched a Vision Services product that will help cash-paying consumers find eye care at affordable prices and more easily communicate with providers. The new effort is being led by optometrist Howard J. Braverman, who previously was president of the American Optometric Association and the national vision director for Humana’s Employer Group Segment.

Kate Reed and Phil Marro, co-founders of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival; Gary Press, chairman of SFBW and Lifestyle Media Group; and Mathias Kiwanuka, former New York Giants defensive end and co-founder of Wandering Wines Food & Wine Festival kickoff The Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival kicked off its Savor Dinner Series on July 25 at the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale. The dinner paired Wandering Wines with Tower Club’s renowned culinary fare.

Boat show expanding The Greater Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, will expand to seven locations for its 60th anniversary. A new 3.5-acre Superyacht Village, with vessels up to 400 feet, will be unveiled across the 17th Street Causeway from the Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina. The Windward VIP Club will move to an in-water location at Bahia Mar and feature a premium open bar, gourmet food offerings and a cigar lounge. flibs.com

Sneak preview Renowned design firm EDSA of Fort Lauderdale is creating strong visual and physical connections to the beach in a Fort Lauderdale city project that redevelops Oceanside Park and realigns Las Olas Boulevard. The project consolidates parking for increased public green space and reinforces walkable connections from water to water.

SFMA business advisor Jay Hess plays a key role in FloridaMakes in South Florida A big manufacturing impact Florida manufacturers who received services through the FloridaMakes network reported more than $1 billion in measurable economic impacts and created or retained 6,953 manufacturing jobs since the program started in 2016, the South Florida Manufacturers Association reports. FloridaMakes’ mission is to improve the productivity and technological performance of Florida manufacturers.

Naushira Pandya, professor and chair of NSU’s Department of Geriatrics, with students Grant to help geriatics program Nova Southeastern University’s Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine has received a $3.5 million federal grant to fund a geriatrics workforce enhancement program. “Whole-person geriatric care” training is provided to those who will be on the front lines, working with older adults.

A twist on tradition Hoffman’s Chocolates has added a twist to its original ice cream cones by introducing five new flavored waffle cones: birthday cake, dark chocolate, pink vanilla, red velvet and orange Creamsicle.

Alliance focuses on education The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance has launched gfledu.org to help relocating and expanding businesses understand the diverse, nationally recognized educational options available, including public and private, pre-kindergarten through postgraduate.

2000 Ocean foundation poured Suffolk Construction had an epic pour of 2,483 cubic yards of concrete for the foundation of KAR Properties’ 2000 Ocean in Hallandale Beach. Amy Ballon of Fortune Development Sales Group was appointed as the sales director for the 38-story beachfront condominium property.

Kirk Bukowski John Gramer StevenDouglas adds two offices StevenDouglas, a national executive search and interim resources recruiting firm based in Weston, opened an office in Princeton, New Jersey, led by John Gramer, and an office in Boston, led by Kirk Bukowski. Both men are vice president of executive search.

Kirk Bukowski John Gramer StevenDouglas adds two offices StevenDouglas, a national executive search and interim resources recruiting firm based in Weston, opened an office in Princeton, New Jersey, led by John Gramer, and an office in Boston, led by Kirk Bukowski. Both men are vice president of executive search.