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West Broward: creating a new sense of place.(West Broward: SPECIAL ADVERTISING...

By Westlund, Richard
Publication: South Florida CEO
Date: Sunday, May 1 2005

George Rahael is helping to shape the future of western Broward. In Coral Springs, his development company is moving ahead to create a pedestrian-friendly "downtown" environment. A few miles to the east in Lauderhill, the founder and CEO of Coral Springs-based Amera Cos. plans to turn a vacant retail center into a one-of-a-kind mixed-use center with a Caribbean theme.

"While west Broward has great homes, schools and playgrounds, people are yearning for a stronger sense of place," Rahael says. "Today, suburban residents are seeking out places where they can walk, dine,

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