Mother’s Day Buffet
May 8, 2025Hi! As a proud mom of four amazing kids, Mother’s Day holds a special place in…
An Exciting Start to Spring
April 16, 2025Hi! Wow, April and the start of spring have been very busy with awesome events! Tortuga…
Seafood Special & Easter
April 11, 2025Hi! I hope many of our Resort Guests and Club Members have enjoyed our recent Friday…
St. Patrick’s Day at Lago Mar
March 17, 2025Hi! I am so excited that St. Patrick’s Day is here! It is also one of…
Margaritas & Updates
February 22, 2025Hi! Happy National Margarita Day! Since Margaritas are my absolute favorite drinks I hope to see…
A Better Beach Club
February 11, 2025Hi! I am so excited to announce that, as of this past Monday, we are partnering…
Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day
February 7, 2025Hi! I can’t believe the Super Bowl is this weekend with Valentine’s Day following soon after.…
New Year Additions
January 14, 2025Hi! I hope everyone is having a Happy New Year – we sure are here at…
Lago Mar is in Monopoly
December 19, 2024Hi! I am super excited to announce that we were selected to be on the Fort…
Fitness Upgrades at Lago Mar
December 11, 2024Hi! I am so excited to announce that our brand new Batca Fitness Systems weight machines…
Pickleball Project is Complete
November 25, 2024Hi! I am so excited to announce that our Pickleball Project has come to fruition! The…
Thanksgiving Preview
November 19, 2024Hi! I am so excited that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This is definitely my…
Pickleball & a Bar Facelift
October 16, 2024Hi! I wanted to share that the pickleball courts are still very much in the works.…
September Full Moon Yoga
September 19, 2024Hi! Thank you to our Resort Guests and Club Members who attended our Full Moon Yoga…
Member Appreciation Month
September 11, 2024Hi! I am so excited to announce that September is officially Member Appreciation Month at Lago…
Busy Summer & Georgetown Fun
August 26, 2024Hi everyone! So sorry that this will be my first blog of the month but I…
Pickleball Comes this Fall
July 31, 2024Hi! I am super excited to announce that soon we will have six beautiful Pickleball Courts for…
Family Fourth of July
July 17, 2024Hi! I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July! We had an amazing time at…
Father’s Day Fun
June 24, 2024Hi! Thank you to all of our Dads (Club Members/Resort Guests) who decided to celebrate their…
Tropical Pedicure for Summer
June 17, 2024Hi! I am so excited to share that we have a special pedicure for Summer! Made exclusively…
Summer Holiday Fun
June 4, 2024Hi! I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day Weekend. We sure did at the resort.…
Mother’s Day Plans at Lago Mar
May 8, 2024Hi! As a mom of four, Mother’s Day is my second most favorite day of the…
Bonnet House Board of Directors
April 25, 2024Hi! I am excited to announce that I have been invited and recently elected to the…
2024 Recent Updates at Lago Mar
April 22, 2024Hi! I am so excited to share some fun recent updates at the resort: For our…
Easter 2024
April 2, 2024Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter 2024! For those of you who weren’t able…
Full Moon Yoga March 2024
March 27, 2024Hi! I wanted to post a short blog about the success of our fourth Full Moon…
St. Patrick’s Day Luck at Lago Mar
March 14, 2024
Super Bowl Eats, Valentine’s Day, Celebrations
February 27, 2024Hi! I was disappointed that I could not be at the resort to watch the Super…
2023 Blue Star Hall of Fame
February 7, 2024Hi! I am so proud to announce that Chuck Whitehouse is our 2023 Blue Star Hall…
Location Matters
January 30, 2024Hi! As I was driving over the 17th Street Causeway Bridge this past weekend I was…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day
January 23, 2024Hi! I can’t believe that my favorite day of the year is approaching soon. Ever since…
2023: The Last Year
January 9, 2024Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful 2023! We sure did at the resort. Over the…
Full Moon Yoga and End of 2023
December 27, 2023Hi! I can’t believe this is my last blog of 2023! Wow, it has been a…
Georgetown 2.0
December 21, 2023Hi! I am super excited to announce that Fourth Generation Owner, Chipper Snyder, was recently accepted…
Christmas and Holiday Plans
December 20, 2023Hi! I hope our Jewish resort guests and club members had a wonderful eight nights celebrating…
Thanksgiving Week Activities 2023
November 28, 2023Hi! What a fantastic Thanksgiving Week we had at the resort! The weather was great and…
Preparing for Thanksgiving
November 14, 2023Hi! I can’t believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Chef Grant and his team have…
Festive Fall is Here
October 26, 2023Hi! I am so excited that Halloween is right around the corner but I can’t forget…
Founding Families in Fort Lauderdale
October 12, 2023Hi! I am thrilled to announce that we were recently recognized as one of the Founding…
Rolling out the Carpet
September 29, 2023Hi! Happy Friday to everyone and I just wanted to share a couple of really exciting…
Scents of Arrival
September 18, 2023Hi! I am super excited to announce that we have received another shipment of candles, diffusers,…
Recent Renovations
August 30, 2023Hi! I am so excited to announce that one of our most impactful recent renovations will…
Playground Enhancements Coming
August 28, 2023Hi! I am super excited to share that we have purchased an additional piece of playground…
Summer Memories
July 31, 2023Hi! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! We sure are here at the resort. There…
Erich Pauli Retires
July 18, 2023Hi! After 27 years of faithful service, Front Desk Manager Erich Pauli has retired. Although we…
Fourth of July Plans
June 28, 2023Hi! I am super excited to spend the Fourth of July at the resort this year!…
Father’s Day and Birthday Celebrations
June 22, 2023Hi! I was so excited to celebrate my birthday and Father’s Day this past weekend at…
Dad’s 80th Surprise Party
May 31, 2023Hi! I am so excited to share with you some highlights from my Dad’s Surprise 80th…
Graduation & Memorial Day Plans
May 22, 2023Hi! I can’t believe this school year is almost finished. Dani, Fourth Generation Owner, just graduated…
Mother’s Day 2023
May 4, 2023Hi! I am so excited that Mother’s Day is right around the corner. It is one…
April Recap
April 27, 2023Hi! I sincerely apologize for posting my first blog for the month of April so late!…
Looking Forward to Easter
March 28, 2023Hi! Spring is in the Air! I am so excited that Easter is right around the…
4th Generation Success
March 23, 2023Hi! I know I always talk about Demi and Dani’s successes so I wanted to do…
St. Patrick’s Day Specials
March 13, 2023Hi! I am so excited that St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! I can’t…
New Favorite Facial
February 27, 2023Hi! For the last few years, my favorite facial was always the Luminous “C” and “Sea”,…
Lighting Up the Dining Room
February 23, 2023“Imagine the atmosphere of a candle, imagine the fidelity of a torch, imagine the design of…
Valentine’s Day Dinner 2023
February 6, 2023Hi! I am so excited to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the resort! We just had a…
Boston Bump-In
January 25, 2023Hi! I wanted to share a fun story of how it really is a small world!…
Magical Lighting and Cruise News
January 23, 2023Hi! I am so excited to share our newest enhancement with all of you! Earlier this…
Holiday Season Recap
January 4, 2023Hi! I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season! The resort, looking perfectly festive this year,…
Christmas Dinner Menu 2022
December 23, 2022Hi! The kids and I are so excited that it is almost Christmas! With the resort…
Holiday Family Activities
December 12, 2022Hi! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. I hope everyone is having a wonderful…
Winterfest Ball 2022
December 9, 2022Wow! Last Saturday evening was one of the most magical evenings! Congratulations to my best friend,…
Winter Newsletter: 2022
December 6, 2022Greetings from Sunny South Florida, I hope everyone has enjoyed their holidays so far and is…
Thanksgiving Weekend 2022 Recap
November 28, 2022Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving weekend. We sure did at Lago…
Thanksgiving Week 2022
November 21, 2022Hi! Happy Thanksgiving Week at the Resort! We are so excited to see our return guests…
Acquario New Dinner Menu
November 3, 2022Hi! I am thrilled to announce that we rolled out our new dinner menu in Acquario…
Halloween Celebrations
October 31, 2022Hi! Happy Halloween! We are sad to see our Boat Show guests check out, but we…
Thanksgiving is Coming
October 28, 2022Hi! This is such an exciting time of the year at the resort. The Boat Show…
Cocktails To-Go in the Soda Shop
October 26, 2022Hi! I have a quick update on a new offering in our Soda Shop. We are…
Winterfest Belle’s Luncheon
October 18, 2022Hi! I am super excited to report that we had the honor of hosting eighteen past…
September Staycation at Lago Mar
October 5, 2022Hi! Recently, I had my house tented for termites so the kids and I enjoyed a…
New Dinner Menu Additions
September 30, 2022Hi! I have a very exciting update! We have some delicious new dinner items coming very…
New Menu Additions
September 20, 2022Hi! I am so excited to share that we have added some new menu items to…
New Hostess Stand and FLIBS
September 15, 2022Hi! So excited to give you a sneak peek at our new Hostess Stand! This has…
Penthouse Updates
August 29, 2022Hi! I know I promised a blog about our latest room renovations but since we have…
End of Summer Staycation
August 24, 2022Hi! If you don’t have plans for Labor Day Weekend, you should consider doing a staycation…
New Additions at the Resort
August 16, 2022Hi! I hope everyone is having a great end to the Summer and I honestly can’t…
Acquario Dinner Specials
July 29, 2022Hi! I can’t believe I haven’t blogged about “Fresh Fish Friday” in Acquario. Our resort guests…
4th Generation Chipper’s Summer at Lago Mar
July 27, 2022Hi! Since I have interviewed all of my kids for my blog except my firstborn son,…
Sam the Resort Cat
July 19, 2022Hi! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I think this is one of my favorite…
Electric Car Charging
June 30, 2022Hi! I just wanted to give you a quick update that we now have two Electric…
July 4th & Beach Buffet Extravaganza
June 28, 2022Hi! I am so excited to share some highlights from Chef Grant’s Fourth of July Lago…
Favorite Summer Activities at Lago Mar
June 24, 2022Hi! Greetings from Dani and the 4th generation! I was asked to write a blog about…
Father’s Day 2022 Recap
June 21, 2022Hi! I wanted to wish all of our resort guests and members who are Dads a…
Cleaner Air with iWave-C
June 8, 2022Hi! I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of their summer! We are having a great…
New Endless Sunshine Scent
May 25, 2022Hi! I am so excited to announce that we are now debuting our new scent in…
Debbie’s New Project
May 17, 2022Hi! I am so excited to announce our latest enhancements in The Palm Garden Room! Over…
Mother’s Day
May 9, 2022Hi! I hope everyone enjoyed their Mother’s Day, either as a mom or with their mom!…
Lago Mar from All Over the World
April 29, 2022Hi! In my last blog I mentioned that I would announce a super exciting enhancement to…
Thatched Roof Makeovers
April 27, 2022Hi! I am so excited to announce that we are in the process of installing brand…
Easter 2022 Recap
April 19, 2022Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter 2022. We sure did at Lago Mar! Except…
Tortuga 2022 Recap from Fourth Generation
April 12, 2022Hi! This is Dani, part of the fourth generation of Lago Mar, and I had the…
Towels Get a New Home
March 29, 2022Hi! I am so excited to share the news about a fun new enhancement at the…
March Full Moon Yoga
March 24, 2022Hi! I am so excited that I finally fulfilled my dream of having a Full Moon…
Spring Activities at Lago Mar
March 15, 2022Hi! Even though I have already blogged about some of these upcoming events I wanted to…
St. Patrick’s Day 2022 at Lago Mar
February 22, 2022Hi! I am so excited to share Chef Grant’s St. Patrick’s Day Menu. I can’t believe…
Valentine’s Day Dinner
February 9, 2022Hi! As promised, I spoke to Chef Grant, and I am super excited to share his…
New Menus for Acquario and Palm Garden
February 8, 2022Hi! I am so excited to share that we have added a few new menu items…
Valentine Spa Special and Full Moon Yoga
January 21, 2022Hi! If you are looking for a great gift for your Valentine, our Spa is offering…
What’s New in 2022
January 14, 2022Hi! I hope everyone is having a happy and healthy 2022. We saw 2021 out with…
New Year’s Eve 2022
December 30, 2021Hi! Wow! We just finished Yoga on the beach yesterday and I had 50 yogis in…
Yoga and Fun over the Holidays
December 22, 2021Hi! I absolutely love this time of year! The resort looks and smells so gorgeous with…
Winterfest & Christmas on Las Olas
December 13, 2021Hi! I hope everyone is having a great Holiday Season! I am so happy that all…
Thanksgiving 2021 Recap
November 29, 2021Hi! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I would have to say, Thanksgiving 2021 was…
2021 Tortuga Music Festival
November 16, 2021Hi! I hope everyone is doing well and I wanted to give a quick update on…
Thanksgiving Yoga at Lago Mar
November 12, 2021Hi! I am excited to announce that Keely from Yoga Joint will be teaching a Thanksgiving…
Lago Mar 2021 Christmas Menu
November 10, 2021Hi! I can’t believe the holidays are right around the corner. I hope you enjoyed my…
Holiday Shopping at Lago Mar
October 29, 2021Hi! I am so excited to announce that we should be receiving another shipment of candles…
Fall Spa Specials and Products
October 20, 2021Hi! After working a few hours with my teens at the Towel Hut, I decided to…
2021 Thanksgiving Menu
September 30, 2021Hi! Hot off the press: Chef Grant just announced his 2021 Thanksgiving menu for our 61st…
Boat Show and Halloween at Lago Mar
September 27, 2021Header photo from Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Hi! We are so excited that the Fort…
Large Group Meeting Returns to Lago Mar
August 31, 2021Hi! I am super excited to announce that we welcomed back our first large group meeting…
End of Summer Recap
August 18, 2021Hi! I hope everyone had a nice summer! We sure did at the resort! I personally…
Lago Mar Signature Scent Arrives in Resort Shop
July 30, 2021Hi! This is probably my shortest blog ever but one of the most exciting at the…
Tequila, Wine & Cheese, and Cruise Ships
July 27, 2021Hi! Wow, what an exciting weekend of celebrations at the resort! Since Saturday was National Tequila…
Walter Banks Walk of Fame Induction
July 8, 2021Hi! I hope everyone had a fantastic Fourth of July. We not only had a great weekend…
July 4th Celebration at Lago Mar
June 30, 2021Hi! I hope you have been enjoying your summer as much as we have at the…
Fourth Generation Gets In on Family Business
June 8, 2021Hi! Wow! We are so grateful to be so incredibly busy at the resort. We have…
Lago Mar 60th Anniversary History Wall
May 24, 2021Special Update: I know some of you saw our Facebook #TBT post so you will already…
Lago Mar Resort Signature Scent
April 26, 2021Hi! I am so excited to announce that I have finally created a signature scent for…
Planning Mother’s Day
April 13, 2021Hi! I am so excited that one of my favorite holidays is approaching – Mother’s Day!…
Easter 2021 at Lago Mar
March 30, 2021Hi! It’s beginning to look a lot like Easter at Lago Mar. The Gallery Walkway is…
Celebrate National Cocktail Day
March 23, 2021Hi! I want to wish everyone a Happy National Cocktail Day! To celebrate the holiday early,…
St. Patrick’s Day 2021 at Lago Mar
March 12, 2021Hi! I can’t believe it has been almost a year since our “Last Supper” at Lago…
Employee Appreciation Day
March 4, 2021Hi! I am so excited to share that March 5 is National Employee Appreciation Day. I…
Heart Gallery of Broward Honors McCawley at Lago Mar
February 25, 2021Hi! I have something very special to share with you today. Last Thursday evening, Lago Mar…
New Enhancements in Lounge & Dining Room
February 23, 2021Hi! I wanted to give you a quick update on our new enhancements in our Dining/Lounge…
Lago Mar Spa Reopens
February 11, 2021I am so excited to announce that The Spa is now open Wednesday through Sunday until…
The Soda Shop at Lago Mar
January 29, 2021Hi! Today, I had a fantastic lunch in the Soda Shop, which is one of my…
Updates in the Wine Cellar Lounge
January 27, 2021Our enhancements in the Wine Cellar Lounge are coming to fruition and we can’t wait to…
Winter in Fort Lauderdale
January 15, 2021Hi! Someone asked me to write a blog about the perks of visiting Lago Mar in…
Holiday Fun and Yoga on the Beach
December 30, 2020Hi! I hope everyone had a healthy and happy Christmas. We definitely are having a great…
Christmas 2020 at Lago Mar
December 23, 2020Hi! I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas Eve. I just checked with Chef Grant and he…
Thanksgiving 2020 & Resort Activities
November 30, 2020Hi! Hopefully everyone had a nice, healthy Thanksgiving 2020. We are so grateful for all of…
Thanksgiving & Holiday Gift Ideas
November 25, 2020Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for all of you who take the time to read my…
Christmas Holiday at Lago Mar
November 16, 2020Hi! After a tough year for all, we are ready and determined to celebrate our blessings…
Halloween 2020
October 29, 2020Hi! We are currently enjoying amazing weather and great energy, as the 61st Annual Boat Show…
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2020
October 28, 2020Hi! The 61st Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2020 is in full swing here in…
Thanksgiving 2020 at Lago Mar
October 14, 2020Hi! So excited to share our Thanksgiving 2020 Menu, which is just hot off the press!…
Florida is Open
September 29, 2020We are excited to share that our Governor announced that Florida is open! As of yesterday,…
Labor Day at Lago Mar 2020
September 10, 2020Hi! I hope everyone had a fun and safe Labor Day Weekend. We were fortunate to…
Boston Comes to Lago Mar
September 1, 2020Hello! Demi here. This past week has been so much fun here at Lago Mar, since…
August Update from Lago Mar
August 25, 2020Hi! We are so happy to announce that our COVID-19 numbers have been on the decline…
Back to School at Lago Mar
August 20, 2020Hi! I hope everyone is adjusting to the new school year as kids head back to…
Hurricane Isaias Dodges Lago Mar
August 3, 2020Hello! Demi here. I know you have all heard about the scary Hurricane Isaias but, fortunately…
July Lago Mar Update
July 29, 2020Hi! Just checking in to let you know that we are doing well and the weather…
Keeping Lago Mar Clean
July 8, 2020Hi! I hope everyone had a healthy, fun Fourth of July. We had a great holiday…
July 4th Fun at Lago Mar
July 2, 2020Hi Everybody! Isn’t it just crazy that it’s already July? And you know what that means…Lago…
Enjoying Salt, Sand & Salmon
June 26, 2020Hi! I hope everyone is feeling well and staying safe. Everything is great here at the…
Father’s Day Weekend
June 18, 2020Hi! We are so excited to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend at the resort! To mark…
A Weekend at Lago Mar
June 1, 2020Hello, everybody! This is Demi (Debbie’s daughter), writing to you this time about the amazing weekend…
Lago Mar Restaurants Reopening
May 15, 2020Hi! I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day. I enjoyed a beautiful breakfast made for…
Updates in the Kitchen
April 28, 2020Hi! I hope everyone is doing as well as can be expected during this super stressful…
Improvements Around the Property
April 9, 2020Hi! I hope everyone is holding up well during this difficult time. We are missing all…
COVID-19 Update April 2020
April 1, 2020Hi! I hope everyone is holding up well during this really tough time. I have been…
COVID-19 Update March 20, 2020
March 20, 2020Hi! I wanted to update everyone as to the latest mandate in regards to COVID-19. As…
Updates from Lago Mar: Corona and St. Patrick’s Day
March 13, 2020Hi! Honestly, it is difficult for me to write my usual upbeat fun blog when our nation…
Heart Gallery of Broward Tru-Hearts Events
March 5, 2020Hi! Sorry that I didn’t post this blog earlier but I really want to thank everyone…
Bachelor Visits The Springs
February 7, 2020Hi! I hope you all were able to watch The Bachelor this past Monday night! The…
Enjoying the Big Game at Lago Mar
January 28, 2020Hi! We are super excited that Super Bowl LIV is taking place at the Hard Rock…
Being Honored at Tru-Hearts 2020
January 20, 2020Hi! I am thrilled to be honored next month at the 2020 TRU-Hearts Event, which will…
Holiday Fun and Animal Friends
December 31, 2019Hi! I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We have been celebrating the…
Christmas Fun Coming to Lago Mar
December 19, 2019Hi! Seasons greetings from us here at Lago Mar Resort! We love this time of the…
Holidays and Upgrades at Lago Mar
December 16, 2019Hi! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Actually, our holiday decorations have been up…
Thanksgiving Holiday Recap
December 5, 2019Hi! I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. We had an amazing week at Lago Mar.…
Fall Fun and Thanksgiving
November 13, 2019Hi! I can’t believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Today I went into our Spa…
FLIBS 2019 Part 1
October 31, 2019Hi! I can’t believe the 60th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is already here!…
New Lilly Pulitzer and Demi Visits
October 22, 2019Hi! I am so excited to blog about our newest shipment of Lilly Pulitzer to The…
National Taco Day & Updates
October 4, 2019Hi! If you haven’t been to the resort/club lately, you haven’t seen our newest enhancement. I…
Fall Updates at Lago Mar
September 18, 2019Hi! I have some fun things to report in this latest blog post. We now have…
Hurricane Dorian Recap
September 4, 2019Hi! I am happy/relieved to report that Hurricane Dorian did not come close enough to us…
New Improvements Coming to Lago Mar
August 28, 2019Hi! I cannot believe Summer is coming to an end. We are excited to be getting…
Summer Update and Spa Services
August 14, 2019Hi! I am so sorry that I have not posted a blog recently but a little…
2019 Spa Chic at Lago Mar
July 29, 2019Hi! I am so excited to share with you that this year “Spa Chic” will begin…
Summer Fun and July 4th at Lago Mar
July 1, 2019Hi! I hope everyone is having a great summer! We sure are here at Lago Mar!…
National Lilly Pulitzer Day at the Resort Shop
June 26, 2019Hi! I just wanted to post a quick blog to share some pictures we took on…
Colleen Skydives into 85
June 18, 2019Hi! I am so excited to blog about one of our favorite staff members, Colleen Kessler!…
Father’s Day Plans at Lago Mar
June 11, 2019Hi! In my last blog post, I introduced our new Food & Beverage Director, Joe Nesselt,…
Meet Our New Food & Beverage Director
May 29, 2019Hi! I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day Weekend! We sure did here at Lago…
Sailor Takes Over
May 10, 2019Hi! This is Sailor Banks Snyder. I’m an 11-year-old and in 5th grade and I’m also…
Fort Lauderdale Air Show and Cinco de Mayo
May 2, 2019Hi! I can’t believe I got carried away with Mother’s Day and forgot to post my…
Mother’s Day at Lago Mar
April 30, 2019Hi! My favorite holiday is almost here, Mother’s Day! I know that Chef Grant has an…
Recent Renovations at Lago Mar
April 29, 2019As you know, we’re always looking for ways to make sure Lago Mar Beach Resort &…
Spring Newsletter Update
April 29, 2019Hi! I hope everyone had a happy holiday season and is enjoying 2019 so far. We…
Easter Update Part 2
April 26, 2019I am still hearing rave reviews about Easter Week at the resort! The kids loved the…
Easter 2019 at Lago Mar
April 23, 2019Hi! Wow! What an amazing holiday week we had at the resort! We started our Easter…
Tortuga Music Festival 2019
April 17, 2019Wow! What a weekend we have had at the resort! The Tortuga Music Festival was in…
Visiting the Miami Open
April 1, 2019Hi! South Florida has definitely been the place to be recently for all tennis enthusiasts around…
New Lights and New Nets
March 29, 2019Hi! We have been so so busy but I do want to take out a few…
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Lago Mar
March 7, 2019Hi! So looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day at the resort! We’ve already started breaking out…
Beach Bathrooms Get Makeover
February 28, 2019Wow! The new beach bathrooms are absolutely beautiful! We now have two separate/individual bathrooms for the…
Valentine’s Day at Lago Mar
February 8, 2019Hi! I hope everyone is having fun getting ready for Valentine’s Day. We sure are at…
Winter Skin Routine
January 30, 2019Hi! Since the weather has been a little cooler lately, I have changed my winter skin…
The Soda Shop at Lago Mar
January 23, 2019Hi! I am blogging today about one of my favorite places at the resort, The Soda…
Spending the Day at Lago Mar
January 17, 2019Hi! Wow! 2019 has sure started off with a whirlwind of activity at the resort! We…
LED Lighting Lights Up Lago Mar
January 14, 2019Hi! I just wanted to write a short blog to let you know that we completed…
Winter Holiday Fun at Lago Mar
December 31, 2018Hi! I can’t believe this is the last blog for 2018! The kids and I have…
Christmas at Lago Mar
December 27, 2018Hi! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! We have had a great holiday here…
Last Minute Gift Ideas
December 22, 2018Hi! I cannot believe there are only a few more days of shopping left before Christmas. Although…
Christmas Gift Ideas at Lago Mar
December 12, 2018Hi! I just checked in with Miss Amber at the Resort Shop for some holiday gift…
Thanksgiving Fun at Lago Mar
November 30, 2018Hi! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We were so busy here at the resort…
Tahitian Hula Show at Lago Mar
November 17, 2018Hi! I am so excited that Thanksgiving is coming soon! A lot of our return guests…
Acquario’s New Dinner Menu
November 6, 2018Hi! I am so disappointed that I personally did not make it to the Boat Show…
Demi’s Luau Debut
October 31, 2018Hi! What a fun few weeks we have had at Lago Mar! Our town is absolutely…
FLIBS 2018: Looking Forward to the Boat Show
October 18, 2018Hi! I really can’t believe how fast 2018 has gone by. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat…
Named #2 Resort in Florida by Condé Nast Traveler
October 10, 2018Hi! I am so excited to announce that Lago Mar was named #2 resort in Florida…
October Spa Special and the Beneficial Properties of Salt Water
October 2, 2018Hi! Even though Spatember has officially ended, we are offering a special rate on The Mini…
Updates for Guests and Nesting Turtles
September 26, 2018Hi! I just wanted to write a short blog to let you know that we completed…
Spatember and the State Doubles Tournament
September 19, 2018Hi! I am sorry I have been delayed in my blog. Demi and I have been…
Fall Updates at Lago Mar
September 12, 2018Hi! Even though September is usually a slow month for the hospitality industry, because of the…
New Resort Shop Signs
August 30, 2018Hi! I just wanted to write a short blog about the new signs we have for…
Lago Mar’s Crystal Star Recipients
August 27, 2018Hi! I hope those of you who have kids in school have had an easy transition…
Fashion Photoshoot at Lago Mar
August 20, 2018Hi! We had an exciting evening last week at the resort! I am not allowed to…
End of Summer Fun in Fort Lauderdale
August 15, 2018Hi! I can’t believe it’s almost the end of summer! I’m so sad that our beach…
Staycation at Lago Mar
August 6, 2018Hi! Wow! What a week we have had. We had to tent our house for termites,…
Tennis Player Sachia Vickery and New Art at Lago Mar
July 27, 2018Hi! We had an exciting visit this past week from Sachia Vickery, who is 75th in…
Summer Fun and Enhancing Meeting Space
July 17, 2018Hi! I can’t believe how fast summer is going by. We are trying to savor every…
Fourth of July 2018
July 11, 2018Hi! I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. We planned to be back from…
Lilly Pullitzer Day
June 27, 2018Hi! I just wanted to give you a recap of National Lilly Pulitzer Day, which we…
Fourth of July Plans at Lago Mar
June 22, 2018Hi! Hope your summer is going well! We are having a blast at the resort and…
New Kids’ Menu
June 19, 2018Hi! I love the new kids’ menu that Chef Phil just came out with this summer!…
New Lago Mar Logo Items
June 8, 2018Hi! Yesterday, I had a few moments free, so I ran over to The Resort Shop…
Summer Fun at Lago Mar
June 5, 2018Hi! I can’t believe that Summer is officially here! I think I am more excited than…
Mother’s Day Catch-up at Lago Mar
May 24, 2018Hi! I am so sorry that I haven’t posted a blog lately, but I have been…
Fun-Filled Fort Lauderdale Weekend
May 8, 2018Hi! Wow, last weekend was very busy in our wonderful city! On Saturday, Chris and I…
The End of Season and Fort Lauderdale Air Show
April 30, 2018Hi! I can’t believe how busy we have stayed at the resort even though “the season”…
Outdoor Enhancements
April 19, 2018Hi! I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather we are having in Fort Lauderdale. I…
Tortuga Music Festival
April 10, 2018Hi! Wow, we are just now coming up for air after a super busy February/March. Our…
Easter Week at Lago Mar
March 28, 2018Hi! This is such an exciting week at the resort! In the next few days, we…
St. Patrick’s Day at Lago Mar
March 19, 2018Hi! What a wonderful whirlwind weekend we have had here at Lago Mar! The weather has…
#MyLagoMar Moments
March 15, 2018We love to see photos of our guests having a great vacation on social media! Be…
Spring Happenings 2018
March 14, 2018Spring is a beautiful time in Fort Lauderdale and there’s so much to do. You’ll find…
Holiday Family Program Update
March 14, 2018One of my favorite responsibilities at Lago Mar is putting together the holiday Family Programs. Last…
A Letter from Deb
March 14, 2018Hi! I hope everyone had a happy holiday season and is enjoying 2018 so far. We…
Flowers in Bloom and Photo Shoots
March 13, 2018Hi! It is definitely feeling like Spring is in the air. The Tabebuia trees are blooming,…
Lighting Up Hibiscus Court
February 26, 2018Hi! I just wanted to write a short blog post to let you know we have…
Super Bowl Sunday at Lago Mar
January 26, 2018Hi! I am so excited that the Super Bowl is right around the corner! If I…
Rejuvenating Resolutions in the Spa
January 18, 2018Hi! I hope everyone is enjoying 2018! My New Year’s Resolution is to take a little…
Holiday Fun at Lago Mar
December 29, 2017Hi! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! We are having a wonderful holiday at…
Lago Mar this Weekend
March 26, 2015Hey! This is Demi, filling in for my mom. My siblings, cousins, and I all had…
Getting into the Holiday Spirit at Lago Mar Resort
December 13, 2017Hi! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! We are definitely in the spirit here…
Thanksgiving Recap at Lago Mar Resort
November 29, 2017Hi! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We were really busy at the resort and,…
Visiting DC for Red Cross Tiffany Circle Event
November 13, 2017Hi! I hope everyone is well. I have been meaning to get this blog post to…
New Menu and Boat Show Round Up
November 6, 2017Hi! We have had such an exciting past week with the debut of Chef Phil’s new…
Lago Mar is a 2017 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award Winner
October 19, 2017Hi! I am so excited to share with you that we were named in the 2017…
Thanksgiving Activities at Lago Mar Resort
October 16, 2017Hi! I am so excited that the holidays are right around the corner! I just booked…
Freshening Up at Lago Mar
September 29, 2017Hi! I hope everyone is getting back to normal after Hurricane Irma. We are doing well…
Post-Irma Update
September 13, 2017Hi! Wow…what a week we have had! We are very grateful that we were spared the…
The Soda Shop
August 29, 2017Hi! I am writing today about a part of the resort that is so dear to…
Summer’s End and Tennis Fun
August 28, 2017Hi! I can’t believe that summer is over and the kids are back to school. I…
Summer Updates from Lago Mar
August 1, 2017Hi! I hope everyone’s summer is going well! We are having a great time at the…
Summer Fun and Salt Therapy
July 12, 2017Hi! I hope everyone is having a great summer! We definitely are here at the resort.…
Summertime at Lago Mar
June 29, 2017Hi! Summer has been off to a great start! The weather has been gorgeous the last…
A Trip to the Resort Shop
June 9, 2017Hi! I am so glad that summer is here and things have slowed down a little…
Spending Time at the Spa
May 24, 2017Hi! Sorry that I have not written lately but I have been so busy with the…
Fort Lauderdale Air Show 2017
May 3, 2017Hi! We are so excited that the Fort Lauderdale Air Show is taking place this weekend!…
Easter Weekend at Lago Mar
April 18, 2017Hi! I just wanted to check-in and share some pictures with you of the special activities…
Easter is on its way to Lago Mar
April 11, 2017Hi! I can’t believe how busy we have been! Our last Tortuga guests are checking out and heading…
Tennis Pros at Lago Mar
March 29, 2017Hi! On Sunday we had the honor to have Craig O’Shannessy spend the day with Fourth…
St. Patrick’s Day and Basketball at Lago Mar
March 10, 2017Hi! I just wanted to check in and let you know we are in the process…
Venice Magazine and Red Cross Event
March 1, 2017Hi! It is definitely The Season in Fort Lauderdale. The weather is perfect and there are…
Valentine’s Day Recap at Lago Mar
February 24, 2017Hi! I am so sorry that I have been MIA. The kids had their school break…
Super Bowl LI at Lago Mar
February 1, 2017Hi! I can’t believe Super Bowl Sunday is just a couple days away. Chris and I…
A Sense of Arrival
January 18, 2017Hi! As I was walking through our lobby this morning I stopped to pretend that I…
End of Year Holiday Fun at Lago Mar
January 10, 2017Hi! Hope everyone had a great holiday! We sure did here at the resort. All of…
Debbie’s Holiday Gift Idea
December 23, 2016Hi! I am so excited to report that I have officially finished my shopping!! For those of…
Spa Gifts and Holiday Plan at Lago Mar
December 14, 2016Hi! I can’t believe there is less than two weeks left until Christmas! The resort looks and smells…
Lago Mar Thanksgiving Holiday Recap
December 2, 2016Hi! I cannot even begin to explain how wonderful Thanksgiving week was here at the resort!…
Thanksgiving Holiday Fun at Lago Mar
November 22, 2016Hi! I am so excited to begin celebrating the Thanksgiving Holiday at the resort! First of…
4th Generation Kitchen Takeover
November 9, 2016Hi! I just wanted to share a great experience the girls had with Chef Phil last…
Lago Mar at the Magazine Stands
October 19, 2016Hi! I can’t believe that Fall is here and all of the holidays are approaching. The…
After the Storm: Hurricane Matthew
October 10, 2016Hi! I am so grateful to report that we were spared by Hurricane Matthew. Our prayers…
Red Cross Honors
October 3, 2016Hi! I am so excited to blog about my most recent experiences with the Red Cross! On September…
Fall Updates at Lago Mar
September 15, 2016Hi! I just wanted to dedicate this blog to thanking all of our guests and members…
Beautiful New Beds
August 30, 2016Hi! I am so excited to blog about our beautiful new bedding that we are in the process…
Tennis Olympian at Lago Mar
August 15, 2016Hi! With the Olympics in full swing, I wanted to give you an exciting update on…
Lauderdale Spa Chic
August 4, 2016Hi! I can’t believe it is time again for Lauderdale Spa Chic! The summer is going by…
California Dreaming and Return to Paradise
July 22, 2016Hi! I am so sorry I haven’t been in touch this past week but I was…
Fourth of July at Lago Mar
July 8, 2016Hi! I hope everyone had a fantastic Fourth! We sure did here at Lago Mar! The weather…
I Said Yes
June 30, 2016Hi! I hope everyone is having a nice summer! I have some exciting news for everyone……
Happy Yoga Day
June 15, 2016Hi! I have so much to report today. First of all, I cannot believe I am…
New Summer, New Food, New Beach Club Director
June 7, 2016Hi! Summer has officially started for me and the kids, as school ended last Wednesday! We…
Food and Fitness at Lago Mar
May 24, 2016Hi! The kids and I have been super busy with all of the “end of the year”…
Mother’s Day Weekend at Lago Mar
May 13, 2016Hi! I just wanted to report that Mother’s Day was a huge success here at the…
Las Olas Wine & Food Festival and the Spa
May 3, 2016Hi! What a fabulous weekend! Friday evening Chris and I attended the 21st Annual Las Olas…
Red Wine Treatments in the Spa
April 21, 2016Hi! I have wonderful news to report for all of us grape connoisseurs – red wine…
Tortuga Festival and Demi’s Big Day
April 18, 2016Hi! Fort Lauderdale was alive with music during the Tortuga Music Festival! Each day I was so…
Happy Birthday Sidney
April 18, 2016Hi! I just wanted to share with you that today, April 18th, would have been my…
Our Spring Newsletter
April 7, 2016Hi, I hope everyone had a great 2015! Ours was fantastic here at Lago Mar with…
Memories at Lago Mar
April 7, 2016Volume 1: Debbie Banks I remember when I was a little girl and my grandfather (Sidney…
The Lago Mar Fit Life
April 7, 2016Hi! I am writing to you because I am passionate about sharing the story of my…
Quinoa Roasted Chicken Salad
April 7, 2016Try It At Home Late last year, Chef Phil rolled out a variety of healthy, gluten-free…
Our Staycation at Lago Mar
April 6, 2016Hi! I have to report to you about my recent experience at the resort. Last week the…
Easter Fun at Lago Mar
March 28, 2016Hi! We have had amazing activities on property at the resort the last few days. Wednesday…
Lago Mar Goes Green – A St. Paddy’s Day Recap
March 22, 2016
Employee Appreciation Day
March 4, 2016Hi! I just wanted to say a few words to honor “National Employee Appreciation Day”. When…
Power of Pevonia
February 29, 2016Hi! I just wanted to report about the amazing experience I had in our spa a few days…
Valentine’s Day at Lago Mar
February 13, 2016Hi! I am so excited that it is almost Valentine’s Day! Chris and I took the…
Yogis Love Lago Mar
February 3, 2016Hi! I am so excited to report that we had another famous yogi stay at our…
Spa Days at Lago Mar
January 21, 2016Hi! I hope everyone is enjoying the new year! We are here at the resort! It…
A Post Holiday Wrap Up from Demi
January 11, 2016Hey there! Demi here. The last couple of weeks have been so fun, spending the holidays in…
Christmas is coming to Lago Mar
December 22, 2015The sun is shining and the temperature is perfect! It is nice to see our guests…
12 Tourism Workers Go Above and Beyond
December 11, 2015Article from Sun Sentinel Congratulations to our Housekeeping Supervisor, Rolande Paul, for receiving the Sunsational Service…
Christmas in Fort Lauderdale
December 10, 2015Hi! It is obvious with all of our beautiful decorations that the holidays are in full…
Holiday at Lago Mar
November 30, 2015Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We have had a great holiday here at…
The Lago Mar Fit Life
November 18, 2015Hi! I’m writing to you because I really want to share the story of my past…
Memories of Lago Mar: Volume I – Debbie Banks Remembers
November 14, 2015I remember when I was a little girl and my grandfather (Sidney Banks, First Generation), whom I…
2015 FLIBS and New Menu
November 12, 2015Hi! What an exciting week we have had here at the resort! Monday ended the 56th International Boat Show and…
Delicious New Menu Arriving at Lago Mar
October 28, 2015Hi! I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful fall weather. We certainly are here at the…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 6, 2015Hi! I cannot believe it is already October and what a weekend we just had to…
Dine Out Lauderdale
September 17, 2015Hi! Monday night I went to 15th Street Fisheries for dinner and enjoyed “Dine Out Lauderdale”,…
I Remember When…
September 16, 2015I remember when…….by Deb I remember when I was a little girl and my grandfather (Sidney…
Demi’s Healthy Summer
September 15, 2015Hi! I’m writing to you because I really want to share the story of my past…
Holidays and the Spa
September 10, 2015Hi! I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. I spent the holiday at a…
Last Official Weekend of Summer
August 28, 2015Hi! Omg….The kids are back in school and we are trying to get back into a…
Getting Body Wrapped at the Spa
July 22, 2015Hi! I have to tell you about the spa treatment I received last week at the…
A Fun Summer at Lago Mar
July 15, 2015Hi! It has been such a fun summer so far! The Fourth was great at the…
July 4th and Yoga
July 6, 2015It was a happy July 4th Weekend at Lago Mar! Our holiday at the resort was awesome!…
Birthday and Healthy New Menu
June 18, 2015Hi! Yesterday I celebrated my 49th birthday, but to be honest, I don’t really feel 49.…
Memorial Day Weekend Wrap-Up
June 2, 2015Hi! Memorial Day weekend was amazing here at Lago Mar! The weather was perfect and the ocean…
Pre-Memorial Day Weekend Update
May 20, 2015Hi! The weather is beautiful today and the forecast looks great for Memorial Day weekend! Michael…
Mother’s Day at Lago Mar
April 22, 2015Hi! I am SO looking forward to Mother’s Day! I love receiving all of the cute…
Easter at Lago Mar
March 27, 2015Hi! I cannot believe that Easter is right around the corner! My kids and I are all so…
Two 7 year olds share their opinion on Lago Mar
March 19, 2015Recently, two 7 year olds were tasked with an assignment to write their own blog posts. Fourth generation…
Busy Lago Mar and News Updates
February 27, 2015Hi! I cannot believe how busy we have been at Lago Mar. We are actually having the…
Hazelnut Crusted Black Grouper with Cream Sauce
February 20, 2015We hope you enjoy trying our Chef Phil’s recipe for Hazelnut Crusted Black Grouper with Fava Bean…
The Super Bowl at Lago Mar
January 26, 2015Hi! I am so excited that the Super Bowl is less than one week away! Chef Phil must…
10 Best Spas in Fort Lauderdale
January 16, 2015Hi! I am so excited to share with you that we are featured as one of…
