IF you are in downtown Fort Lauderdale, stop over at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six for dinner or a late night bite at THE LOUNGE.
The new menu is fantastic. Our favorites are the pan seared Gnocchi, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Shrimp & Grits and the Steak & Frites.
Located in the resort’s lobby, The Lounge offers a casual yet upscale/modern living room ambiance complete with comfortable custom-designed, retro-curved chairs, sofas and chaise lounges. The bar features a façade of mother-of-pearl shell tile, and sits just high enough off the lobby to offer views of the lushly landscaped pool and courtyard. The retro 60’s style Hyatt Pier Sixty-Six is my favorite hotel.
So the next time you are downtown near the 17th Street Causeway area, check them out.
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The Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six & the Fort Lauderdale Sole Sisters with event chairs Renée Korbel Quinn & Lisa Scott-Foundswelcomed the Pink Heals Tour for one of several amazing parties during the Glam-A-THON™ kick-off on September 21, 2010.
Over 100 guests mingled under the portico while enjoying pink lemonade spritzers and learning about our cause while breast cancer survivors signed the pink fire truck. Next, guests rode the glass elevator to the rotating Pier Top and were greeted by pretty-in-pink Carolin Mueller & Kelly Gazo. A $10 suggested donation included splits of Korbel Brut Rose (with a pink straw of course!), a selection of Martinis, Margaritas & Wine from our Sole Sister’s Beverage Station with delicious passed appetizers and mini pink cupcakes! Our Sole men enjoyed their own “den” that included craft beers, Crown Royal, Dewar’s White Label and Glenfiddich 18 year Scotch Whisky.
Rotating Pier Top, Sole Sisters and guests grooved to the beat of DJ Angelo, perused the amazing Auction…and the highlight of the evening was the Fab Shoe Party with Hot Pink Style (over 25 pairs of shoes sold!!!). Our Sole Men voted on The Most Luscious Lips in Lauderdale Contest, and the winner will be announced soon! We raised over $3000 for our Team while celebrating all things Glam-A-THON™! Funds raised benefit the Sole Sisters TEAM efforts.
Special thanks from your Divalicious Chairs:
Lisa Scott-Founds & Renée Korbel Quinn
This amazing Soiree would not have happened without our Sole Supporters donating over $7500 in-kind donations:
The Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six & the Fort Lauderdale Sole Sisters with event chairs Renée Korbel Quinn & Lisa Scott-Founds welcomed the Pink Heals Tour for one of several amazing parties during the Glam-A-THON™ kick-off on September 21, 2010.
Guests enjoyed 360 degrees of Fort Lauderdale’s most spectacular views and joined sommelier Rik Steere as he walked us through a selection of perfectly paired wines from Girard Winery and culinary delights from Pier Top Chef Miguel Santiago. A portion of the proceeds benefited the Riverwalk Trust in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Our next General Membership meeting will be held Thursday, June 17th and will feature Port Everglades Executive Director Phil Allen, who will present 17th Street Causeway Alliance members and guests with an up-to-date look at what’s going on in the Port and with the security and infrastructure re-development plans being implemented. It’s an opportunity to learn what’s REALLY going on with our neighbor, Port Everglades, directly from the source and to separate fact from so much of the fiction and inaccurate information going around.
“A Time for Remembering” The Royal Dames Past, Present & Future
A Celebration of their membership & contributions to cancer research from 1969 to present
Janet Davis and Robin Hirschman, Royal Dames and 2007 Tiara Ball Chairs, contacted Renee Quinn in February of 2008 and asked her to consider chairing the next Tiara Ball. With founding member and past President Lorraine Thomas set to be the Ruby Tiara Sponsor, she accepted the challenge.
The history of the Royal Dames was the unique story Renee chose to focus on. She then called on her “Dream Team” to help make this an event to remember. Bill Stanton, Shai Zelering and Scott Schaefer at The Hyatt Pier Sixty Six, Doug Jones at Sixth Star Entertainment, Bob Drinon and Joe Marotta at Premier Beverage (along with Bacardi & Brown Forman Alliance partners) signed up for the challenge. Kevin Lane coordinated the PR and Go Riverwalk magazine was the official media sponsor.
On Saturday, November 22, 2008, Renee and her Dream Team presented The 39th Annual Tiara Ball. Guests were greeted with strolling violinists and a receiving line of past Presidents, Ball Chairs & Royal Dames. Ball Chair Renee Quinn transported guests back to ’69, for a unique experience that started in the Circa 69 Lounge featuring a Grey Goose themed Cocktail Bar and the signature Tiara-tini. “Ultra Lounge” music and the Royal Reception set the mood for an amazing evening.
The doors opened to the elegant Crystal Ballroom Supper Club for a surf & turf themed dinner paired with wines and cocktails. The evening celebrated the founding members and the present Royal Dames. They saluted their achievements over the years as displayed on Royal Dames Information Cards, Photo Cubes and other memories. Past Tiara Ball Chairs were honored through former invitations displayed throughout the event. Achievements in cancer research over the past 40 years were highlighted in creative cards on all the tables. VIP guests and sponsors enjoyed their own wait staff, mini bar sets on their tables and table gifts including both full size and miniature Grey Goose Bottles, Dewar’s Signature Scotch and Banfi’s Rosa Regale. The Supper Club featured two Grey Goose Lounges with sixty’s styled silver leather couches and colored orbs. All guests enjoyed complimentary valet parking, miniature Grey Goose bottles and a the signature Tiara Ball Journal.
The evening heated up as the Dames moved to the sounds of the seventies to celebrate Tiara Night Fever. Performances included The Edge Band and special celebrity guest singerHarmik as Tom Jones. An Over the Top After Party awaited late night guests at the Pier Top’s revolving lounge. Overlooking beautiful Fort Lauderdale, guests enjoyed unique aperitifs paired with cupcakes, bourbon cotton candy, gourmet popcorn and an espresso station.
The Hyatt Pier Sixty Six offered a special Tiara weekend package for the Royal Dames. On Sunday, guests joined together for a Pier Top Royal Champagne Brunch. This indulgent experience included Blood Orange Mimosas, Grey Goose Bloody Marys and a lavish buffet, family-style offerings and amazing desserts. Proceeds for the evening benefited the Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute at Nova Southeastern University.
Tiara Ball
2008 Tiara Ball Collage
2008 Tiara Ball Collage
Highlights from the Tiara Ball, hosted by the Hyatt Pier Sixty Six
A Time for Remembering Tiara Ball Logo
A Time for Remembering Tiara Ball Logo
Designed by Abbey Fortney, Inspiri 24 Design
A Time for Remembering Tiara Ball Save the Date card
A Time for Remembering Tiara Ball Save the Date card
Designed by Abbey Fortney, Inspiri 24 Design
Over the Top After Party Invite
Over the Top After Party Invite
A Time for Remembering Tiara Ball Invite - front
A Time for Remembering Tiara Ball Invite - front
Gate fold design with logo
A Time for Remembering Tiara Ball Invite - inside
A Time for Remembering Tiara Ball Invite - inside
A Time for Remembering Design, aqua with 60's style
A Time for Remembering Tiara Ball Invite - back
A Time for Remembering Tiara Ball Invite - back
Featuring the Grey Goose Tiara-tini
MY Tiara Ball Dream Team
MY Tiara Ball Dream Team
Shai Zelering, Joe Marotta, Bob & Susan Drinon
Hyatt Pier Sixty Six
Hyatt Pier Sixty Six
Our host, the Hyatt Pier Sixty Six
Tiara Supper Club floor Plan
Tiara Supper Club floor Plan
Custom designed with Scott Schaefer. This was unique and created a cool 60's vibe.
Tiara Ball Menu
Tiara Ball Menu
The Chef created a unique menu to pair with our wines and cocktails.
Tiara Ball Committee
Tiara Ball Committee
Tiara Ball Committee
Tiara Ball Committee
Tiara Ball Sponsors
Tiara Ball Sponsors
Tiara Ball Sponsors and Board of Trustees
Tiara Ball Sponsors and Board of Trustees
A Magical Evening on Las Olas
A Magical Evening on Las Olas
This event with Zola Keller, Carroll's Jewelers and Maus & Hoffman with Kevin Lane kicked off the Tiara Ball season.
Society Scene Coverage
Society Scene Coverage
Society Scene Coverage
Society Scene Coverage
Blue Martini Tiara Hostess Party
Blue Martini Tiara Hostess Party
Blue Martini Tiara Hostess Party
Blue Martini Tiara Hostess Party
Blue Martini Tiara Hostess Party
Hostess Team Linda Haury, Julie Finch, Judy Droder and Renee Quinn
IF you are in downtown Fort Lauderdale, stop over at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six for dinner or a late night bite at THE LOUNGE. 
