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Fort Lauderdale, FL
148Events this week
16Free things to do
93New spots
90New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Fort Lauderdale

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 148 events, day by day →

Broward County Tax Collector

Friday 10am · Kings Point Club House

SilverServe Signature Luncheons

Friday 12pm · Hagen Park Community Center Voting Precinct P003 · Free

S & S Vibe Tribe Holiday Weekend Cruise

Friday 1pm · Port of Miami Cruise Terminals

Citrus Miami Carnival 2026

Friday 1pm · Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex

Marnie Klar Sings Carly Simon

Friday 2pm · Delray Beach Playhouse

New in Fort Lauderdale

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

1800 Bistro & Bar

Restaurants

Convenient local fallback: When you need a no-drama spot near FLL or Port Everglades, 1800 Bistro & Bar does American comfort with a refreshing beverage and zero fuss.

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DSH Jewelers

Shopping

Local sparkle, delivered: DSH Jewelers is the kind of spot locals trust when it's time to celebrate properly, with handpicked rings, bracelets, pendants, and Judaica in 14K/18K gold, plus natural and lab-grown diamonds.

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Sean Kavanagh Grooming

Beauty

Sharp cut, calm vibes: If you want a proper cleanup without the fuss, Sean Kavanagh Grooming here in Fort Lauderdale delivers precision cuts, skin fades, and hot towel shaves, plus a Classic Men Package with relaxation therapy, a mask, and a Lumina NRG Face Lifting Treatment, all in a space that fe…

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Fort Lauderdale’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Fort Lauderdale

The five stories Fort Lauderdale readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Pier Sixty-Six Phase 2: Tavistock Proposes Four 270-Foot Towers in Fort Lauderdale

    Tavistock Development Company has proposed four 270-foot mixed-use towers as Phase 2 of its Pier Sixty-Six property in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

    Full story at hauteresidence.com ↗

  2. Capybara Café opens in Fort Lauderdale; PETA isn't pleased

    Capybara Café in Fort Lauderdale's Thrive District has opened, offering a unique experience where guests can interact with capybaras and other exotic animals.

    Full story at axios.com ↗

  3. South Florida Hoping to Dry Out After Heavy Rains Swamp Cars, Overflow Sewers

    Torrential rainfall in south Florida has caused cars to be submerged in cars and overflow sewage drains, but may have limited damage due to efforts by local governments to clear debris and improve drainage.

    Full story at insurancejournal.com ↗

  4. JetBlue Is Abandoning New York Routes To Build Its Biggest Florida Base Ever

    JetBlue is expanding its base at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to become its largest Florida base ever.

    Full story at thetravel.com ↗

  5. Dine Out Hollywood brings deals to local restaurants

    Dine Out Hollywood is a month-long promotion that allows diners to try local restaurants at budget-friendly prices.

    Full story at axios.com ↗

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