Holiday On The Avenue  Press Release

 South Andrews Business Association- better known as SABA – was formed in 2001 as a positive force shaping the changes occurring along South Andrews Avenue.  Our main goal is to evolve S.  Andrews Avenue into a pedestrian friendly destination spot. We are well on our way. As you can see, Broward General Hospital is undergoing a huge expansion. The old Bank Atlantic and Dettman building are going to be replaced with an eight story medical office tower with 30,000 sq. ft. of retail space on the bottom floor, which will include restaurant/ retail space. Sterling Bank is building a branch office on the corner of Davie Blvd. and Andrews and across the street Sharpe Development Group completed its  face lift to the old CAV buildings on the SE corner of Davie and Andrews

Partnering with the City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward General Medical Center, SABA has completed a master plan for the area between State road 84 on the south, Tarpon river to the north.  In short, we are planning to create a mixed use residential, commercial and retail development on this street. We are looking at the best ways to help service and promote the hospital which is one of the largest employers in Broward County, as well as the other neighborhood businesses.  This includes: bringing in a hotel adjacent to the hospital, as well as more work force housing, wider sidewalks, street lamps, plazas, and eventually tying in to the proposed mass transportation and usable greenspace along the FEC railroad tracks and right of way.

In order to promote our street, raise funds and have people view our street as a destination, we have an annual classic car show and street fair along 5 blocks of Andrews.  This show takes place the 1st week in December and has been a huge success, with close to 300 classic cars, 70 flea market vendors and vintage boats, food , drink and thousands of people.  This year the has evolved into “ Holiday on the Avenue”, and will include Holiday Land, An Artist Village, Classic Car show, Worlds Largest Block Party , an Actual mosaic happening on the United Way Building and south side School and hardy Park will have a  family sports  day venue. 
Currently SABA has 70 members. We welcome involvement. SABA membership is starting at $50.00 annual dues.  See application page for more information.  During the  non  hurricane season months we hang colorful banners on the light poles to add some jazz to our street.

For more information contact Jeryl Madfis at 954-463-0833 or via the Contact Us page.