“We cannot fall so far behind”: Controversial 5-story jewelry store project sails past approval

A proposal for a five-story high-end jewelry store project that’s exposed downtown Fort Lauderdale’s growing pains sailed past approval.  Fort Lauderdale commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a rezoning and site plan for Weston Jewelers’ planned Arquitectonica-designed glass and wood panel building on Las Olas Boulevard, after more than two hours of presentations and public comment for and against the development.  This was the first vote needed, with the item headed for final consideration by commissioners on June 2.  Weston Jewelers, led by the Dikes family, proposes the building on a quarter-acre site consisting of two lots, at 221-229 Southeast 12th […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.