FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEA TOW IN BROWARD COUNTY INITIATES FREE AUTOMATED RADIO CHECK SYSTEM

In an effort to promote safe boating, Sea Tow Ft. Lauderdale is now providing to the boating public, a first of its kind, free automated marine radio check system, on VHF marine channel 27, 24/7/365.

Many boaters continually request radio checks on VHF channel 16 which is the hailing and distress frequency, monitored by the Coast Guard and Sea Tow, 24/7. Radio checks on channel 16 are a safety issue and a violation of the Communications Act. Often, distress calls to the Coast Guard are interrupted by boaters requesting radio checks. Imagine a boater who is having a medical emergency or sinking, then tries to use his radio to call for help but can’t get through due to boaters doing radio checks on channel 16.

Captain Tim Morgan, Vice President of Sea Tow Ft. Lauderdale says “We’ve noticed over the years a dramatic increase in boaters using channel 16 for radio checks. We found it necessary, especially with the amount of boaters in southeast Florida, that we establish a system which will relieve channel 16 of people doing radio checks.”

Sea Tow Ft. Lauderdale, through its ongoing partnership with MariTel, decided to institute this free service to the boating public in the Broward County area. To conduct an automated radio check, turn a VHF marine radio to channel 27, key the microphone and ask for a radio check, just as you normally would do. The system will record your radio check and then replay your transmission back to you, allowing you to hear how well your radio is working.

This free service has been up and running, in Broward County since Friday, June 4th, 2010 and within the first three days, the service has been used 1765 times. Our ultimate goal is to have all boaters requesting their radio checks on channel 27, leaving channel 16 open and available to be used as it should, for hailing and distress.

For more information, contact Donna Martinson with Sea Tow Ft. Lauderdale at (954) 525-0037 or via email at dmartinson@seatow.com

http://seatow.com/

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Silver Salon Grand Opening & Benefit!

P.J. Rossi Jewelers is celebrating it’s 17th year in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and is proud to announce the grand opening of our new Silver Salon! This will be our third expansion in the last 16 years and we invite you to come celebrate with us! Plenty of music, food, fun and a raffle to benefit 4KIDS of South Florida! This is one event you won’t want to miss! Please check out our event page for all the details and to register or click on the registration link below to RSVP for the event. Bring a friend and wear your silver to a sparkling evening you won’t soon forget!

Click here for more info on 4KIDS!
All raffle proceeds and a portion of sales from this event will benefit 4KIDS of South Florida.
Register Now!

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P.J. Rossi Jewelers Celebrates 17 th year in LBTS!

Summer is here and P.J. Rossi Jewelers is celebrating another anniversary here in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea! Many changes have been going on here in our shop including our third expansion within the last 16 years! We are very proud to announce the grand opening of our new Silver Salon. A special thank you goes out to all of our loyal friends and customers for another successful year and helping make this all possible. We hope that you can join us for our special anniversary celebration and benefit. Please see below for more information as well as our website and future emails!

Store hours Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Interchangeable pearl ring with diamonds in 18K white gold Designed by P.J. Rossipearl ring

Pearl – June Birthstone

According to ancient Chinese legend, the moon holds the power to create pearls, instilling them with its celestial glow and mystery. Pearls have been treasured for their lustrous, creamy texture and subtle iridescent reflections since the dawn of humankind.
Pearls are unique in the world of colored gemstones since they are the only gemstone formed within a living creature. Cultured and Freshwater pearls come in many beautiful colors and many shapes and sizes. They can be acquired in both graduated and uniform strands and can be purchased singly or in pairs for rings, pendants and earrings. June birthdays and third and thirtieth anniversaries are celebrated with the gift of pearls. Other June birthstones include Moonstone and very rare Alexandrite.

ALL IN-STOCK PEARL JEWELRY 25% OFF
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE! *

*EXCLUDING PANDORA PEARL JEWELRY

Silver Salon Grand Opening Celebration & Benefit for 4KIDS of South Florida

Please join us Thurday evening, June 24th from 5 – 8 pm for a special celebration and benefit. P.J. Rossi Jewelers is celebrating our 17th Anniversary here in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and the grand opening of our new Silver Salon. A whole new room dedicated to silver jewelry with many fine lines of sterling silver including Pandora. There will be music, hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast and a special raffle to benefit 4KIDS of South Florida. 4KIDS is a local faith-based organization providing hope and shelter for kids in crisis. Click here for more information.

wine kit gift set
PANDORA free gift with purchase!

During the month of June, receive a free Pandora wine kit gift set with any $100 or more
Pandora purchase! While supplies last. Limit one per customer. ($25 value)

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MEMORIAL DAY
BEACH BASH

Monday, May 31st

12 pm – 6 pm

Drink Specials

Complimentary Pig Roast

Live Music * Giveaways * Dancing

Come have fun in the sand!

1 Commercial Blvd.

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea

(954) 776-0001
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BEACH CLEAN-UP PLANNED
SATURDAY June 5, 2010
9:00 – 9:30am
All interested citizens are invited to
gather at the Pavilion
(Commercial Blvd. and the beach)
for the monthly clean-up.
Helpers will be provided with
gloves, bags and water.
The clean-up is sponsored by the
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Chamber of Commerce/Welcome Center.
We hope to see you there!

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Sea Watch Restaurant
on the Ocean
6002 N. Ocean Blvd.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
(954) 781-2200
Full Moon Party!!!
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010
5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Live Entertainment
32 oz. Drink Specials
Light Fare from the Grill
Contest & Prizes for All Ages
Special Activities for Kids
Enjoy the Most Beautiful View
in South Florida!!!!!!!

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FOURTH OF JULY

Click below to see a video by the Lauderdale-By-TheSea
Chamber of Commerce promoting this year’s Fourth of July festivities!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUoWAA4v0eg

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Subject: Operation Medicine Cabinet to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse

On Saturday, May 22, 2010, the Broward Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea will host an Operation Medicine Cabinet event between the hours of 10 AM through 1 PM. The event will take place at Jarvis Hall, 4505 Ocean Drive. Residents will have the opportunity to bring in unused, unwanted or expired medications for disposal. These medications will be safely destroyed to prevent instances of prescription drug abuse. Persons bringing in medications for destruction will receive a $5 Walmart or CVS gift card, while supplies last.

If you have any questions, please contact the district office at (954) 491-3920.

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LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
“BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS”
101 OCEAN
Commercial & El Mar Drive
Wednesday, May 19th – 5:00 – 7:00pm
Hors d’oeuvres and 50% off drinks!
Business card drawing for a
necklace donated by
ARGENTI JEWELERS!
$5.00 Donation
For more information
Please call (954) 776-1000

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