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Hi Fort Lauderdale, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: JetBlue and Breeze add 38 routes, Pier Top’s revolving bar reopening, and an ABBA tribute concert + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Air travel options expanding: Flying out of FLL just got busier. JetBlue and Breeze added 38 new routes with $39 fares, while Spirit plans a leaner Fort Lauderdale comeback this summer — get all the details.

Inside Fort Lauderdale’s spire-crowned landmark: South Florida’s only revolving rooftop bar, Pier Top at Pier Sixty-Six, has reopened after a renovation with Champagne, caviar, and 360-degree ocean views. It is open Wednesday through Sunday evenings — read the full story.

New premieres and returning hits: Broadway in Fort Lauderdale’s 2026/2027 season will feature The Outsiders, Death Becomes Her, The Notebook and more at the Broward Center. Season tickets are on sale now — check out the full lineup.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

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All the crowd favorites:

• Sip martinis and help adoptable pups
• Join scientists for hands-on shark research
• Join GLAM book club exploring museum fiction

💎 This week’s top finds

Vintage-to-modern treasure hunt: When your shelves crave nostalgia or your kids need a screen break, Bitz & Buttons delivers vintage gems and new releases in one spot. And when the collecting itch strikes, you just might snag that elusive piece you’ve been chasing.

Chicago-style cravings, answered: Fort Lauderdale’s Hot Dog Heaven serves the real Vienna Beef Chicago dog on a steamed poppy-seed bun, dressed with mustard, relish, onions, tomato, pickle, sport peppers, and celery salt. Crave-worthy sides and stand-ins include Italian beef, chili cheese fries, and a classic tamale.

For your pie cravings: When the week needs a lift, Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop serves slices that hit nostalgic notes, like key lime, salted caramel, and limited runs that seem to vanish before Friday. Perfect for now and a “just-in-case” waiting in the fridge.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day Bash @ Lucky Fish (Pompano Beach) | Tuesday (3/17) at 2:00 PM – Skip the pub crawl and celebrate St. Paddy’s by the beach at Lucky Fish, where live music, cold drinks, and ocean breezes do the heavy lifting. $6 Jameson, $8 Guinness, and a $10 Tropical Leprechaun for the adventurous. First come, first served.

🍷 Wine Tasting @ The Grateful Palate | Wednesday (3/18) at 6:00 PM – The Grateful Palate is hosting Annadel, which means Fort Lauderdale finally gets wine country without airport security. Sip well, graze smart, and enjoy actual conversation at a normal volume. Members, friends, and the wine-curious all welcome, with tickets for both camps.

🕺 ABBA: Thank You For The Music @ The Parker | Friday (3/20) at 8:00 PM – Whether you’ve been harmonizing since vinyl or just rediscovered your inner Dancing Queen, the Gay Men’s Chorus turns The Parker into pure glitter therapy. Expect sequins, soaring harmonies, and ABBA bangers you actually know, plus just enough camp to make Las Olas blush.

🎗 Florida Aids Walk & Music Festival @ Fort Lauderdale Beach Park | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Hit Fort Lauderdale Beach Park for a 5K and a great concert, all supporting local AIDS service organizations. Steps, sun, and songs, with bragging rights your group chat will tolerate, and that rare feeling of doing good without giving up your weekend fun.

🎨 Craft Fair @ Historic Stranahan House Museum | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Need an excuse to linger by the river? Hit the craft fair at the Historic Stranahan Museum for handmade mini cake loaves, dreamcatchers, and a few bamboo cups, all with old Florida charm. Come for the sweets, stay for the nostalgia, errands can wait.

🎨 Paint Party: Beer Stein Glass Painting @ Pompano Beach Brewing Company | Saturday (3/21) at 2:00 PM – Painting beer steins while sipping local brews is happening at Pompano Beach Brewing, with a shamrock theme if you’re feeling festive. An artist guides you, or you can go gloriously off script. Wear green, bring friends, and toast to creativity, camaraderie, and foam.

🐶 19th Annual Riverwalk Mutts & Martinis @ Esplanade Park | Saturday (3/21) at 2:00 PM – Riverwalk goes full wag with Mutts & Martinis, an afternoon of doggie fun and martinis for the humans, obviously. Expect a peanut butter eating contest, a doggie fashion show, rescue pups up for adoption, and free admission, all benefiting Riverwalk, rain or shine.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Fort Lauderdale report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 80°F – Low: 73°F – Precip: 59%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 55%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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