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neighborhoods

Las Olas Boulevard and the Drawbridge Problem

Las Olas Boulevard and the Drawbridge Problem The drawbridge at Southeast 15th Avenue goes up and everything stops — cars, pedestrians, conversation — while ...

May 28, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
tips

Off the Radar: Fort Lauderdale Spots Only Locals Know

Every city has its well-known attractions, but the real magic of Fort Lauderdale lies in the places and experiences that don't make it into the guidebooks. A...

May 28, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
outdoors

Hugh Taylor Birch Park: The Beach the Condos Couldn't Kill

Hugh Taylor Birch Park: The Beach the Condos Couldn't Kill 180 acres between the Intracoastal and the Atlantic at 3109 East Sunrise Boulevard. The city tried...

May 28, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
culture

Stranahan House and Fort Lauderdale's Complicated First Chapter

Stranahan House and Fort Lauderdale's Complicated First Chapter Oldest surviving structure in Broward County. 335 Southeast 6th Avenue, right on the New Rive...

May 27, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
events

Upcoming Events in Fort Lauderdale

Here are the top events and happenings in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrati...

May 27, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
nightlife

Rhythm + Vine in FAT Village

Rhythm + Vine in FAT Village 401 SW 5th Avenue. Fort Lauderdale's answer to: where do adults go after dinner that isn't a nightclub? An open-air cocktail gar...

May 27, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
daytrip

The Everglades by Airboat from Sawgrass

The Everglades by Airboat from Sawgrass Thirty minutes west of Fort Lauderdale on US-27. The last subdivision ends, sawgrass starts, and the landscape flatte...

May 26, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
dining

Fort Lauderdale Dining Guide: Where the Locals Eat

Fort Lauderdale, Florida has a dining scene that reflects the soul of the city. From beloved institutions to exciting new arrivals, here are six restaurants ...

May 26, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
history

The Stranahan Trading Post and the River's First Deal

The Stranahan Trading Post and the River's First Deal Before Fort Lauderdale was a city or a military fort, it was a river ��� the New River, running six mil...

May 26, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
tips

Top 10 Things To Do in Fort Lauderdale

Whether you're visiting Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the first time or looking for something new to do this weekend, here are our picks for the ten best expe...

May 25, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
news

Welcome to fortlauderdale.chat

Welcome to fortlauderdale.chat — your go-to local guide for everything happening in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! Whether you're a lifelong resident, a recent tr...

May 24, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
nightlife

Las Olas and the Beach Are Two Different Nights

Las Olas and the Beach Are Two Different Nights Las Olas Boulevard after sunset runs the polished end — rooftop lounges, wine bars, the crowd that made dinne...

Apr 18, 2026 · Nadia Kowalski
adult

Fort Lauderdale's Adult Club Scene Is a Federal Highway Story

Fort Lauderdale's Adult Club Scene Is a Federal Highway Story Fort Lauderdale's gentleman's clubs sit mostly on Federal Highway and along the industrial stre...

Apr 18, 2026 · Drew Calloway
news

Tortuga Music Festival Takes Over the Beach This Weekend

Tortuga Music Festival Takes Over the Beach This Weekend Fort Lauderdale Beach turns into a 50,000-person sing-along this weekend. The 13th annual Tortuga Mu...

Apr 10, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida
entertainment

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Turns 40 With a Hollywood Guest List

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Turns 40 With a Hollywood Guest List The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival — the unpretentious, communi...

Apr 10, 2026 · Tomoko Ishida

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