What a Hoot!

We rented the movie Hoot the other night. You might have heard of it - based on a book by local author, Carl Hiassen; directed by Wil Shriner; and a cast including the likes of Luke Wilson, Jimmy Buffet, and Robert Wagner. A cute, Disneyesque-movie about these kids who save a group of burrowing owls from a developer's bulldozer. We knew it was filmed in Florida, but what we didn't realize was that part of it was filmed right here in downtown Ft Lauderdale....with OUR condo building as a backdrop! We couldn't believe it! In one scene you can actually see our balcony. So, does that mean we're famous?

So, rent the movie and when you get to the scenes where Mr. Evil Muckles is ranting and raving in his office - look out his office window and past the helipad...that's us. Don't forget to wave.

Here's a picture of our condo building. Unfortunately it's back when it was still under construction, but it's the only one I have. It'll give you a good idea, though.

FYI: eventhough this story is fictional, there's some truth to this situation. Several years ago there was an issue with FAU having to move a group of the endangered burrowing owls before building a stadium or something. And just this year, Florida is changing the laws to stop allowing developers to bury gopher tortoises alive in exchange for a small permit fee.