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Once upon a time, in 1978, a small building with eighteen units nestled in the heart of Hollywood, Florida, was then called the \u201cBello Condo\u201d<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 Surrounded by a tropical patio, this place already welcomed travelers seeking sunshine, but it was still just one modest building among many others.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Vision and a Challenge <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A New Chapter <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Once upon a time, in 1978, a small building with eighteen units nestled in the heart of Hollywood, Florida, was then called the \u201cBello Condo\u201d.\u00a0 Surrounded by a tropical patio, this place already welcomed travelers seeking sunshine, but it was still just one modest building among many others. The Arrival of Richard\u2019s Family of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n Once upon a time, in 1978, a small building with eighteen units nestled in the heart of Hollywood, Florida, was then called the \u201cBello Condo.\u201d Surrounded by a tropical patio, this place already welcomed travelers seeking sunshine, but it was still just one modest building among many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Arrival of Richard\u2019s Family of Lodgings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Vision and a Challenge The Birth of Richard\u2019s Motel Studios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A New Chapter A Quebec jewel, unique in its kind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A precious legacy and an exceptional offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Arrival of Richard\u2019s Family of Lodgings:<\/h5>\n
In the 1990s, a young Quebec entrepreneur, a graduate in general administration from C\u00e9gep de Limoilou, arrived in Hollywood with a thirst for adventure and unwavering determination. He began acquiring the Bello Condo units one by one, often from Quebec owners eager to move on. The process was long, sometimes fraught with pitfalls, but he stopped at nothing. Thanks to financial support from the Caisse populaire Desjardins, he managed to gather all the necessary resources and gradually transformed the Bello Condo into a true haven for Quebec snowbirds.<\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
The Birth of Richard\u2019s Motel Studios:<\/h5>\n
Once all the units were reunited, the site was renamed \u201cRichard\u2019s Motel Studios\u201d and became part of the Richard\u2019s Family of Lodgings. It was no longer just a condo building, but a warm and welcoming community space where guests felt right at home. The site\u2019s reputation quickly grew: here, French was spoken, Quebecois food was served, and the same familiar faces were found every winter, generation after generation.<\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
A Quebec jewel, unique in its kind:<\/h5>\n
Originally from Quebec, Richard\u2019s Family of Lodgings is today a true flagship of Quebec entrepreneurship in Florida. The story of Bello Condo is another success story of Quebec\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit, born from a passion and expertise acquired while attending C\u00e9gep de Limoilou. The site has been enriched over the years: tropical gardens, life-size statues (alligator, bald eagle, elephant, giant moose imported from Canada), swings from Victoriaville, a heated pool, shuffleboard court, barbecues, a security camera system, a modern laundry room, and ample parking.<\/p>\n
A vibrant Francophone community:<\/h5>\n
At the heart of this oasis, social life is in full swing: Manny\u2019s Cantina offers Quebec specialties, friendly gatherings, and a variety of activities punctuate the seasons. A resident ambassador ensures everyone\u2019s well-being, and the staff is available 24\/7. Three times a week, a shuttle takes vacationers to the beach.<\/p>\n<\/h5>\n
A precious legacy and an exceptional offer:<\/h5>\n
Today, Richard\u2019s Motel Studios is one of the most treasured jewels of the Richard\u2019s Family of Lodgings: a \u201cLittle Quebec\u201d in Florida, a symbol of perseverance and vision, perpetuating the spirit of hospitality, sharing, and conviviality that is the pride of all who stay there.
\u201cHere at Richard\u2019s Motel Studios, every winter, the gardens, patios, pools, and swings fill with Quebecers happy to be together under the South Florida sun.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the 1990s, a young Quebec entrepreneur, a graduate in general administration from C\u00e9gep de Limoilou, arrived in Hollywood with a thirst for adventure and unwavering determination. He began acquiring the Bello Condo units one by one, often from Quebec owners eager to move on. The process was long, sometimes fraught with pitfalls, but he stopped at nothing. Thanks to financial support from the Caisse populaire Desjardins, he managed to gather all the necessary resources and gradually transformed the Bello Condo into a true haven for Quebec snowbirds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once all the units were reunited, the site was renamed \u201cRichard\u2019s Motel Studios\u201d and became part of the Richard\u2019s Family of Lodgings. It was no longer just a condo building, but a warm and welcoming community space where guests felt right at home. The site\u2019s reputation quickly grew: here, French was spoken, Quebecois food was served, and the same familiar faces were found every winter, generation after generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Originally from Quebec, Richard\u2019s Family of Lodgings is today a true flagship of Quebec entrepreneurship in Florida. The story of Bello Condo is another success story of Quebec\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit, born from a passion and expertise acquired while attending C\u00e9gep de Limoilou. The site has been enriched over the years: tropical gardens, life-size statues (alligator, bald eagle, elephant, giant moose imported from Canada), swings from Victoriaville, a heated pool, shuffleboard court, barbecues, a security camera system, a modern laundry room, and ample parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A vibrant Francophone community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the heart of this oasis, social life is in full swing: Manny\u2019s Cantina offers Quebec specialties, friendly gatherings, and a variety of activities punctuate the seasons. A resident ambassador ensures everyone\u2019s well-being, and the staff is available 24\/7. Three times a week, a shuttle takes vacationers to the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Richard\u2019s Motel Studios is one of the most treasured jewels of the Richard\u2019s Family of Lodgings: a \u201cLittle Quebec\u201d in Florida, a symbol of perseverance and vision, perpetuating the spirit of hospitality, sharing, and conviviality that is the pride of all who stay there.
\u201cHere at Richard\u2019s Motel Studios, every winter, the gardens, patios, pools, and swings fill with Quebecers happy to be together under the South Florida sun.\u201d<\/p>\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-archives"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/richardsmotelfamilyoflodgings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/richardsmotelfamilyoflodgings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/richardsmotelfamilyoflodgings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/richardsmotelfamilyoflodgings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/richardsmotelfamilyoflodgings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=643"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/richardsmotelfamilyoflodgings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/643\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/richardsmotelfamilyoflodgings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/richardsmotelfamilyoflodgings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/richardsmotelfamilyoflodgings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}