
Thanksgiving Holiday Recap
December 5, 2019Hi! I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. We had an amazing week at Lago Mar.
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Fall Fun and Thanksgiving
November 13, 2019Hi! I can’t believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Today I went into our Spa
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FLIBS 2019 Part 1
October 31, 2019Hi! I can’t believe the 60th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is already here!
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New Lilly Pulitzer and Demi Visits
October 22, 2019Hi! I am so excited to blog about our newest shipment of Lilly Pulitzer to The
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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
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Fall Updates at Lago Mar
September 18, 2019Hi! I have some fun things to report in this latest blog post. We now have
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Hurricane Dorian Recap
September 4, 2019Hi! I am happy/relieved to report that Hurricane Dorian did not come close enough to us
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New Improvements Coming to Lago Mar
August 28, 2019Hi! I cannot believe Summer is coming to an end. We are excited to be getting
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Summer Update and Spa Services
August 14, 2019Hi! I am so sorry that I have not posted a blog recently but a little
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2019 Spa Chic at Lago Mar
July 29, 2019Hi! I am so excited to share with you that this year “Spa Chic” will begin
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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!
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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
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Colleen Skydives into 85
June 18, 2019Hi! I am so excited to blog about one of our favorite staff members, Colleen Kessler!
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Father’s Day Plans at Lago Mar
June 11, 2019Hi! In my last blog post, I introduced our new Food & Beverage Director, Joe Nesselt,
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Meet Our New Food & Beverage Director
May 29, 2019Hi! I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day Weekend! We sure did here at Lago
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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
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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
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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
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Recent Renovations at Lago Mar
April 29, 2019 As you know, we’re always looking for ways to make sure Lago Mar Beach Resort &
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Spring Newsletter Update
April 29, 2019Hi! I hope everyone had a happy holiday season and is enjoying 2019 so far. We
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Easter Update Part 2
April 26, 2019I am still hearing rave reviews about Easter Week at the resort! The kids loved the
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Easter 2019 at Lago Mar
April 23, 2019Hi! Wow! What an amazing holiday week we had at the resort! We started our Easter
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Tortuga Music Festival 2019
April 17, 2019Wow! What a weekend we have had at the resort! The Tortuga Music Festival was in
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Visiting the Miami Open
April 1, 2019Hi! South Florida has definitely been the place to be recently for all tennis enthusiasts around
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New Lights and New Nets
March 29, 2019Hi! We have been so so busy but I do want to take out a few
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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
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Beach Bathrooms Get Makeover
February 28, 2019Wow! The new beach bathrooms are absolutely beautiful! We now have two separate/individual bathrooms for the
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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
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Winter Skin Routine
January 30, 2019Hi! Since the weather has been a little cooler lately, I have changed my winter skin
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The Soda Shop at Lago Mar
January 23, 2019Hi! I am blogging today about one of my favorite places at the resort, The Soda
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Spending the Day at Lago Mar
January 17, 2019Hi! Wow! 2019 has sure started off with a whirlwind of activity at the resort! We
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LED Lighting Lights Up Lago Mar
January 14, 2019Hi! I just wanted to write a short blog to let you know that we completed
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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
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Christmas at Lago Mar
December 27, 2018Hi! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! We have had a great holiday here
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Last Minute Gift Ideas
December 22, 2018Hi! I cannot believe there are only a few more days of shopping left before Christmas. Although
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Christmas Gift Ideas at Lago Mar
December 12, 2018Hi! I just checked in with Miss Amber at the Resort Shop for some holiday gift
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Thanksgiving Fun at Lago Mar
November 30, 2018Hi! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We were so busy here at the resort
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Tahitian Hula Show at Lago Mar
November 17, 2018Hi! I am so excited that Thanksgiving is coming soon! A lot of our return guests
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Acquario’s New Dinner Menu
November 6, 2018Hi! I am so disappointed that I personally did not make it to the Boat Show
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Demi’s Luau Debut
October 31, 2018Hi! What a fun few weeks we have had at Lago Mar! Our town is absolutely
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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
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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
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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
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Updates for Guests and Nesting Turtles
September 26, 2018Hi! I just wanted to write a short blog to let you know that we completed
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Spatember and the State Doubles Tournament
September 19, 2018Hi! I am sorry I have been delayed in my blog. Demi and I have been
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Fall Updates at Lago Mar
September 12, 2018Hi! Even though September is usually a slow month for the hospitality industry, because of the
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New Resort Shop Signs
August 30, 2018Hi! I just wanted to write a short blog about the new signs we have for
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Lago Mar’s Crystal Star Recipients
August 27, 2018Hi! I hope those of you who have kids in school have had an easy transition
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Fashion Photoshoot at Lago Mar
August 20, 2018Hi! We had an exciting evening last week at the resort! I am not allowed to
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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
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Staycation at Lago Mar
August 6, 2018Hi! Wow! What a week we have had. We had to tent our house for termites,
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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
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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
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Fourth of July 2018
July 11, 2018Hi! I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. We planned to be back from
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Lilly Pullitzer Day
June 27, 2018Hi! I just wanted to give you a recap of National Lilly Pulitzer Day, which we
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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
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New Kids’ Menu
June 19, 2018Hi! I love the new kids’ menu that Chef Phil just came out with this summer!
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New Lago Mar Logo Items
June 8, 2018Hi! Yesterday, I had a few moments free, so I ran over to The Resort Shop
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Summer Fun at Lago Mar
June 5, 2018Hi! I can’t believe that Summer is officially here! I think I am more excited than
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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
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Fun-Filled Fort Lauderdale Weekend
May 8, 2018Hi! Wow, last weekend was very busy in our wonderful city! On Saturday, Chris and I
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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”
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Outdoor Enhancements
April 19, 2018Hi! I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather we are having in Fort Lauderdale. I
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Tortuga Music Festival
April 10, 2018Hi! Wow, we are just now coming up for air after a super busy February/March. Our
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Easter Week at Lago Mar
March 28, 2018Hi! This is such an exciting week at the resort! In the next few days, we
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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
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#MyLagoMar Moments
March 15, 2018We love to see photos of our guests having a great vacation on social media! Be
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Spring Happenings 2018
March 14, 2018Spring is a beautiful time in Fort Lauderdale and there’s so much to do. You’ll find
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Holiday Family Program Update
March 14, 2018One of my favorite responsibilities at Lago Mar is putting together the holiday Family Programs. Last
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A Letter from Deb
March 14, 2018Hi! I hope everyone had a happy holiday season and is enjoying 2018 so far. We
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Flowers in Bloom and Photo Shoots
March 13, 2018Hi! It is definitely feeling like Spring is in the air. The Tabebuia trees are blooming,
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Lighting Up Hibiscus Court
February 26, 2018Hi! I just wanted to write a short blog post to let you know we have
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Super Bowl Sunday at Lago Mar
January 26, 2018Hi! I am so excited that the Super Bowl is right around the corner! If I
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Rejuvenating Resolutions in the Spa
January 18, 2018Hi! I hope everyone is enjoying 2018! My New Year’s Resolution is to take a little
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Holiday Fun at Lago Mar
December 29, 2017Hi! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! We are having a wonderful holiday at
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Lago Mar this Weekend
March 26, 2015Hey! This is Demi, filling in for my mom. My siblings, cousins, and I all had
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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
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Thanksgiving Recap at Lago Mar Resort
November 29, 2017Hi! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We were really busy at the resort and,
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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
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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
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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
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Thanksgiving Activities at Lago Mar Resort
October 16, 2017Hi! I am so excited that the holidays are right around the corner! I just booked
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Freshening Up at Lago Mar
September 29, 2017Hi! I hope everyone is getting back to normal after Hurricane Irma. We are doing well
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Post-Irma Update
September 13, 2017Hi! Wow…what a week we have had! We are very grateful that we were spared the
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The Soda Shop
August 29, 2017Hi! I am writing today about a part of the resort that is so dear to
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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
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Summer Updates from Lago Mar
August 1, 2017Hi! I hope everyone’s summer is going well! We are having a great time at the
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Summer Fun and Salt Therapy
July 12, 2017Hi! I hope everyone is having a great summer! We definitely are here at the resort.
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Summertime at Lago Mar
June 29, 2017Hi! Summer has been off to a great start! The weather has been gorgeous the last
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A Trip to the Resort Shop
June 9, 2017Hi! I am so glad that summer is here and things have slowed down a little
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Spending Time at the Spa
May 24, 2017Hi! Sorry that I have not written lately but I have been so busy with the
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Fort Lauderdale Air Show 2017
May 3, 2017Hi! We are so excited that the Fort Lauderdale Air Show is taking place this weekend!
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Easter Weekend at Lago Mar
April 18, 2017Hi! I just wanted to check-in and share some pictures with you of the special activities
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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
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Tennis Pros at Lago Mar
March 29, 2017Hi! On Sunday we had the honor to have Craig O’Shannessy spend the day with Fourth
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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
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Venice Magazine and Red Cross Event
March 1, 2017Hi! It is definitely The Season in Fort Lauderdale. The weather is perfect and there are
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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
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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
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A Sense of Arrival
January 18, 2017Hi! As I was walking through our lobby this morning I stopped to pretend that I
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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
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Debbie’s Holiday Gift Idea
December 23, 2016Hi! I am so excited to report that I have officially finished my shopping!! For those of
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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
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Lago Mar Thanksgiving Holiday Recap
December 2, 2016Hi! I cannot even begin to explain how wonderful Thanksgiving week was here at the resort!
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Thanksgiving Holiday Fun at Lago Mar
November 22, 2016Hi! I am so excited to begin celebrating the Thanksgiving Holiday at the resort! First of
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4th Generation Kitchen Takeover
November 9, 2016Hi! I just wanted to share a great experience the girls had with Chef Phil last
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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
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After the Storm: Hurricane Matthew
October 10, 2016Hi! I am so grateful to report that we were spared by Hurricane Matthew. Our prayers
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Red Cross Honors
October 3, 2016Hi! I am so excited to blog about my most recent experiences with the Red Cross! On September
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Fall Updates at Lago Mar
September 15, 2016Hi! I just wanted to dedicate this blog to thanking all of our guests and members
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Beautiful New Beds
August 30, 2016Hi! I am so excited to blog about our beautiful new bedding that we are in the process
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Tennis Olympian at Lago Mar
August 15, 2016Hi! With the Olympics in full swing, I wanted to give you an exciting update on
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Lauderdale Spa Chic
August 4, 2016Hi! I can’t believe it is time again for Lauderdale Spa Chic! The summer is going by
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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
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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
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I Said Yes
June 30, 2016Hi! I hope everyone is having a nice summer! I have some exciting news for everyone…
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Happy Yoga Day
June 15, 2016Hi! I have so much to report today. First of all, I cannot believe I am
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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
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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”
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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
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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
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Red Wine Treatments in the Spa
April 21, 2016Hi! I have wonderful news to report for all of us grape connoisseurs – red wine
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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
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Happy Birthday Sidney
April 18, 2016Hi! I just wanted to share with you that today, April 18th, would have been my
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Our Spring Newsletter
April 7, 2016Hi, I hope everyone had a great 2015! Ours was fantastic here at Lago Mar with
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Memories at Lago Mar
April 7, 2016Volume 1: Debbie Banks I remember when I was a little girl and my grandfather (Sidney
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The Lago Mar Fit Life
April 7, 2016Hi! I am writing to you because I am passionate about sharing the story of my
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Quinoa Roasted Chicken Salad
April 7, 2016Try It At Home Late last year, Chef Phil rolled out a variety of healthy, gluten-free
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Our Staycation at Lago Mar
April 6, 2016Hi! I have to report to you about my recent experience at the resort. Last week the
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Easter Fun at Lago Mar
March 28, 2016Hi! We have had amazing activities on property at the resort the last few days. Wednesday
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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
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Power of Pevonia
February 29, 2016Hi! I just wanted to report about the amazing experience I had in our spa a few days
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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
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Yogis Love Lago Mar
February 3, 2016Hi! I am so excited to report that we had another famous yogi stay at our
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Spa Days at Lago Mar
January 21, 2016Hi! I hope everyone is enjoying the new year! We are here at the resort! It
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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
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Christmas is coming to Lago Mar
December 22, 2015The sun is shining and the temperature is perfect! It is nice to see our guests
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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
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Christmas in Fort Lauderdale
December 10, 2015Hi! It is obvious with all of our beautiful decorations that the holidays are in full
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Holiday at Lago Mar
November 30, 2015Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We have had a great holiday here at
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The Lago Mar Fit Life
November 18, 2015Hi! I’m writing to you because I really want to share the story of my past
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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
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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
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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
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 6, 2015Hi! I cannot believe it is already October and what a weekend we just had to
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Dine Out Lauderdale
September 17, 2015Hi! Monday night I went to 15th Street Fisheries for dinner and enjoyed “Dine Out Lauderdale”,
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I Remember When…
September 16, 2015I remember when…….by Deb I remember when I was a little girl and my grandfather (Sidney
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Demi’s Healthy Summer
September 15, 2015Hi! I’m writing to you because I really want to share the story of my past
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Holidays and the Spa
September 10, 2015Hi! I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. I spent the holiday at a
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Last Official Weekend of Summer
August 28, 2015Hi! Omg….The kids are back in school and we are trying to get back into a
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Getting Body Wrapped at the Spa
July 22, 2015Hi! I have to tell you about the spa treatment I received last week at the
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A Fun Summer at Lago Mar
July 15, 2015Hi! It has been such a fun summer so far! The Fourth was great at the
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July 4th and Yoga
July 6, 2015It was a happy July 4th Weekend at Lago Mar! Our holiday at the resort was awesome!
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Birthday and Healthy New Menu
June 18, 2015Hi! Yesterday I celebrated my 49th birthday, but to be honest, I don’t really feel 49.
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Memorial Day Weekend Wrap-Up
June 2, 2015Hi! Memorial Day weekend was amazing here at Lago Mar! The weather was perfect and the ocean
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Pre-Memorial Day Weekend Update
May 20, 2015Hi! The weather is beautiful today and the forecast looks great for Memorial Day weekend! Michael
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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
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Easter at Lago Mar
March 27, 2015Hi! I cannot believe that Easter is right around the corner! My kids and I are all so
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10 Best Spas in Fort Lauderdale
January 16, 2015Hi! I am so excited to share with you that we are featured as one of
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