The highlights for me were so many people in masks and everyone took beads, and it was such a festive atmosphere.

We normally have a gala in October, but we had to cancel it for the first time ever since 1995 because we were so busy assisting the hurricane evacuees.

We'll be happy if we get $10,000 to 12,000 (at the fund-raiser). Then, we'll be all right throughout our fiscal year, which is April 1.

I had no idea until I came home that night. I was just floored -- just about in tears.

This morning, there is sort of disbelief and anger that this has happened. I think that most people here thought that there would be an acquittal, and they feel that something has gone terribly wrong with American justice.

Overall, a lot of people will be making big life choices this year. Real estate will continue to be good. So will insurance and brokering. There will be a lot of coming and going of people in South Florida.