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the three most important factors in real estate. And living in south Florida for any amount of time, we also know that close p rox i m i t y to t h e ocean is considered a premier factor in location. We have Henry Flagler to thank for building a railroad to transport health seeking people and investors to our shores in the early 1900s and Coral Ridge has the visionary Robert Trent Jones to thank for procuring not only 200+ acres of land within a mile of the Atlantic Ocean, but also creating a world-class golf course, country club and home away from H.O.M.E. for its Members in 1954. Today, our once sleepy town of Fort Lauderdale is experiencing a boom as high rises and cranes are continuing to line the sky. Office towers, apartments, condos and hotels seem to be popping up everywhere; along with new restaurants, bars, and an endless string new activities and events at venues around town. Plus the high-speed rail Brightline and proposed Wave streetcar line that promise to connect it all. Much of the vibrancy is no accident, but the result of well-laid plans. “It all adds up to what boosters say might
turn out to be the most liveable, most convenient and appealing urban neighborhood in South Florida…with the added advantages of a 10-minute drive to the airport or a five-minute bike ride to Fort Lauderdale’s famous beach, also undergoing a rejuvenation.”* As Fort Lauderdale has grown up around the Club, this private oasis has become even more valued by its Members and the community. A true gem of open green space, historical significance and a center of community life. Restoring and preserving the legacy of this location was the focus of Phil Smith and partnership team in 2004 and continues to be at the heart of what we continue to do on a daily basis. #gladtohaveCRCC *By Andres Viglucci, aviglucci@miamiherald.com, 10.29.17
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