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Ocean Manor Owner Frank
Talerico,
national Sportscaster Leslie Visser with venerated Actor Dennis Cole |
The Flutie Brothers Rock the
Penthouse of the Ocean Manor |
Longtime South Florida marquee attraction's
Gene Merola (left) and John Day (right) with Miss America TOC 2008 Becky Willard |
Doug Flutie and The Flutie Brothers
Band highlight a spectacular event to raise awareness and funds for Autism at
the Ocean Manor Resort
Fort Lauderdale, FL (June, 22, 2009) Football legend and Hall of Famer Doug Flutie generated a new field of excitement as the Flutie Brothers band made their way to the historic Ocean Manor Resort on the Galt Ocean Mile for a spectacular entertainment showcase.
The shows was held on the eleventh floor rooftop penthouse that boast magnificent oceanside and city views with wrap a around outdoor terrace. The high spirited event was hosted by Actor Dennis Cole ("Charlie's Angels," "The Love Boat," "Murder She Wrote," "The Young and the Restless” and "Baywatch") and Miss America 2008 TOC, Becky Willard.
Several special guest appearances were part of the evening’s presentation that included John Day, whose popularity for years attributed to the allure of Fort Lauderdale Beach and comedian Gene Merola another longtime area marquee attraction. Top area sports broadcasters, Lesley Visser and Jeff DeForrest attended alongside airing an interview with Doug Flutie prior to the show.
Television news stations brought the show into millions of households facilitating the shows premise of raising awareness and funds for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, in honor of his son who has the infliction. Flutie's efforts have help raised over 10 million for autism in less than a decade. Flutie also created a cereal, Flutie Flakes, with the benefits going toward the organization.
The Flutie Brothers Band consist of Doug Flutie on drums, with brother Darren on guitar at the side of a group of accomplished musicians hailing from the Boston and New York area. The group performed classic rock hits of the 70's and 80's from such artists as Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Boston, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Rod Stewart, to name a few.
In 2006 Doug was crowned the NFL's best musician for his appearances with the Barenaked Ladies group on Monday Night Football which earned him a spot in the halftime show of the Pro-Bowl. Subsequently Playing the VIP lounge at the last three Super Bowls and a recent Howard Stern Show.
Ocean Manor Owner, Frank Talerico conveyed to the capacity attendance the need for parents to be aware and recognize the symptoms of autism that inflicts approximately 1 in 150 children. Talerico spoke firsthand about the experience having a child who is borderline autistic. Miss America 2008 TOC, Becky Willard added "Doug Flutie is the top supporter for autism efforts... it's great to have events like this that are fun and productive at the same time."
Musician, Mike Pinera who had a #4 hit in early 70s with the song "Ride Captain Ride" and was Alice Cooper's guitarist from 1980-1983 closed the show on a high note.
Soprano's star Vincent Pastore
is in the planning stages of a 'Big Hit' at the Ocean Manor Resort of Fort Lauderdale
with the glorified gangster types.
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(March
25-2009) Vincent
Pastore, best known as "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero, of The
Sopranos held a casting party at the Ocean Manor this past spring for
his upcoming movie Fish Out Of Water. Pastore announced he will be
filming for his movie on these pristine shores and South Beach. "Its
about a guy on the lamb who is discovered down here with all the
diametrical twist of the Sopranos and Goodfellas.... Lots of
hot women over 30yrs. alongside some
unfriendly encounters," Pastore divulged to patrons at the OM.
Plans for a big hit is nothing new to these waters of
south Florida and owner of the historic resort Frank Talerico is making an
added effort to make sure everything will work out in anticipation of the
inevitable big one. A
few advance moments from the casting at the OM.
Photo By
John G. Arty
Photo:
New Orleans Saints Michael McKenzie, NFL and Canadian football star Andre Rison,
Frank Talerico - owner of the Ocean Manor Resort, with
NFL Hall of Fame inductee and Fort Lauderdale native Michael Irvin.
Irvin's 'Playmaker'
abilities on display through foundation
JASON
STROMBERG
| Forum
Publishing Group
- March 11, 2009
- He wasn't running his Hall of Fame routes
on the football field, nor was he talking football or giving speeches
on the professional game he played so well for so long on March 8 at
the Ocean Manor Resort's Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar. St. Thomas Aquinas
High School's own and Fort Lauderdale native Michael Irvin had some
other important business to take care of. "We're all coming
together and having a little fun," Irvin said. "It's so
important. This kind of kicks off Spring Break."
Irvin was referring to the second annual charity volleyball games,
which the former Cowboys wide receiver hosted with former Michigan
State and NFL wide receiver Andre Rison at the shoreline on the Galt
Ocean Mile of Fort Lauderdale. While Irvin was running all over the
court, sending instructions to the Boston Village Pump Lauderdale By
The Sea women's team, Rison brought his coaching expertise inside the
huddle for the Bamboo Beach women's team.
All done to benefit today's children's charities, including Irvin's
Playmaker Charities and Foundation, Inc. and Kids In Distress, both of
which received thousands of dollars from the event.
"Let me tell you something," Irvin said. "I don't like
to refer to kids who haven't received the primary goods in life as
underprivileged. We're here giving [to] kids and helping them receive
the opportunity that they wouldn't otherwise have. It's about the
positive things in life." Rison would know. The four-time All-Pro
selection who made 743 receptions for 10,205 yards and 84 touchdowns
throughout his 12-year NFL career came from a single parent home in
Flint, Mich.
"In my eyes, with what's going on in today's society, with the
economy being as bad as it is, with unemployment being at an all-time
high," Rison began saying, "the fact that people of all
different races, from all different parts of the world come and show
their support is phenomenal. You've got people here giving care and
support and giving back to those who need it through the Playmaker Foundation and Kids In Distress. It's a great feat."
Soulan Johnson, executive director of Irvin's Playmaker Foundation, estimated the fun-filled, family event would bring in about $5,000 to $6,000 combined toward the two local charity foundations.
Cost to attend the Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar camping grounds was $5 to meet and greet Irvin, Rison and current New Orleans Saints cornerback Mike McKenzie, who played his high school football at Miami Norland (1994 alumnus).
"The best part of the event is having people here who are guests being committed to making sure these charities succeed through their mission," Johnson said. "That's the basic objective. It's really simple. The bottom line is helping kids."
McKenzie didn't think twice about attending and giving back. The All-Dade County selection at free safety as a high school senior made two key observations regarding the benefits of holding such an event.
"It's about the awareness and the involvement you're able to create by getting businesses from all over Florida involved to help kids in need," McKenzie said. "People don't realize how great a demand there is for kids in need. It's huge to support these kids and to give them some extracurricular activity outside of school. By the lack of programs outside of school grounds, there's only so much the kids can do. We don't want them running wild in the streets. It's not always about the money, but it always helps."
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'Playmaker' Back Home for
Special Benefit
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- JASON STROMBERG | Forum Sports Editor
/ Sun-Sentinel March 22, 2009
Michael Irvin wasn't
running his National Football League Hall of Fame-level routes or giving
speeches on the game he played so well for so long.
On this particular
Sunday, the former star wide receiver with the Dallas Cowboys had some
other important business to take care of at the Ocean Manor Resort Hotel
in Fort Lauderdale.
"We're all coming
together and having a little fun," said Irvin, who appeared March 8
at the resort's Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar. "It's so important."
The St. Thomas Aquinas
High School graduate and Fort Lauderdale native was referring to the
second annual charity volleyball games which Irvin hosted along with
former Michigan State and NFL standout wide receiver Andre Rison on the
Galt Ocean Mile.
While Irvin was running
all over the court giving instructions to the Boston Village Pump
Lauderdale By The Sea women's volleyball team, Rison brought his
coaching expertise for the Bamboo Beach women's squad.
The day's activities
benefited children's charities, including Irvin's Playmaker Charities
& Foundation Inc. and Kids in Distress, both of which received
thousands of dollars from the event.
"I don't like to
refer to kids who haven't received the primary goods in life as
underprivileged," Irvin said. "We're here helping them receive
the opportunity they wouldn't otherwise have. It's about the positive
things in life."
Rison would know. The
four-time All-Pro selection who made 743 receptions for 10,205 yards and
84 touchdowns throughout his 12-year NFL career came from a
single-parent home in Flint, Mich.
"With what's going
on in today's society, with the economy being as bad as it is, with
unemployment being at an all-time high, the fact that people of all
different races, from all different parts of the world, come and show
their support is phenomenal," Rison said. "You've got people
here giving care and support and giving back to those who need it ...
It's a great feat."
Soulan Johnson, executive
director of Irvin's foundation, said the event would bring in about
$5,000 to $6,000.
Cost to attend was $5,
and participants got to meet and greet Irvin, Rison and current New
Orleans Saints cornerback Mike McKenzie, who played his high school
football at Miami Norland (1994 alumnus).
"The best part [of
the event] is having people here who are guests being committed to
making sure these charities succeed through their mission," Johnson
said. "That's the basic objective. It's really simple. The bottom
line is helping kids."
McKenzie didn't think
twice about attending and giving back. The All-Dade County selection at
free safety as a high school senior said the event provides several
benefits
"It's about the
awareness and the involvement you're able to create by getting
businesses from all over Florida involved to help kids in need," he
said. "People don't realize how great a demand there is for kids in
need. It's huge to support these kids and to give them some
extracurricular activity outside of school. [Because of a] lack of
programs outside of school grounds, there's only so much the kids can
do. We don't want them running wild in the streets. It's not always
about the money, but it helps."
According to its Web
site, Playmaker Charities' mission is to provide underprivileged youth
with a support system affording them an opportunity to live in a better
environment, and grow academically, spiritually and recreationally
through various programs.
Irvin, nicknamed
"The Playmaker" during his collegiate days when he won the
1987 National Championship at the University of Miami, put the
fundraising venture into perspective.
"It's our
responsibility to give [children] what they need so they have a
legitimate chance to compete and be successful in life," he said.
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Coverage
in the Baltimore Sun
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The City of Fort Lauderdale Proclaimed Friday
May 2, 2008 Ocean Manor Resort Day
(Although
Ocean Manor Day is everyday for lots of us)
Photos
from the
Ocean Manor's 50th Anniversary
celebration
- Left
to Right:
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Ocean Manor Resort Owner Frank Talerico with Fort Lauderdale Commissioner
Christine Teel.
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Ann
and Frank Talerico
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Frank Talerico
and 'Sweet Carolyn'
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Frank
Talerico, Princess Nuccia McCormick and Joseph Della Ratta .
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National Recording Artist
Ellis Paul electrifies the audience at the OM.
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5 Fun
in the sun - Left to right: Football greats' Lorenzo
White,
Andre
Rison, Ocean Manor/Bamboo Beach owner Frank Talerico
the
3x
Super Bowl Champion - Playmaker
Michael Irvin.
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Jim
Allen
CEO of Seminole Hard Rock worldwide
operations,
Jean-Pierre
da Silva
(architect extraordinaire
of many things...),
Frank Talerico (the OM Boss) and recent NFL Hall of Fame inductee Michael Irvin.
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The
big three at the front court.;
Dwyne
Wade, Andre Rison & Frank Talerico.
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Book your next event
at the Ocean Manor / Bamboo Beach Tiki lounge -- Instead of having a good
time have a great time.
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Bamboo
Beach Tiki Lounge at The Ocean Manor Resort
4040 Galt Ocean Mile Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tel:954-566-7500
Serving
a varied menu of salads, burgers, fish, pizza, sandwiches, lobster.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night seven days a week from 7A.M.
Open until 3A.M. on Friday &
Saturday / Happy Hour daily 5-7P.M.
Available for weddings, private functions & charity events. Ocean Manors
Eleven (11 story roof top floor) suites accommodate up to 400 persons.
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