To most people in Houston, it was the name of a neighborhood known for expensive homes and influential residents.

Washington Life Magazine named Goff as one of the capital's most influential under 40 residents two years in a row.

Today the island has a host of wealthy and influential part-time residents among its peak summertime population of 4,000.

He did so in the face of strong opposition from influential white residents on the city's east side.

Opponents said the change was made because of opposition from the towns' politically influential and famous residents.

His technocratic approach to government has upset even the influential local residents, who were accustomed to being consulted on all changes.

These influential residents are responsible for the spur line (Höllentalbahn) which bisects the district.

Certainly, it is not hard to find influential residents who welcome the bigger tournament, even as they acknowledge the potential headaches that come with it.

He celebrated his forty-fourth birthday by giving a grand dinner to which all influential residents of the island, including many Europeans, were invited.

It is a city rich with history, culture, architecture, influential residents and prominent personalities, as well as ample recreational opportunities.