|
Subscribe | Get featured
Rise and shine, Fort Lauderdale!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel exhibition, JetBlue and Breeze routes with $39 fares, and a Highland cow experience + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Fort Lauderdale protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
|
📰 In the news
Iconic frescoes up close: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel exhibition will open at Galleria Fort Lauderdale on March 12, showcasing life-size recreations of all 34 frescoes. Tickets start at $28, with 20% off through March 15 — get dates, prices and discounts.
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.
Data-driven rejuvenation and beauty: Fusion Wellness Center just opened an integrated performance and aesthetics lab in Fort Lauderdale, offering walk in recovery, longevity and regenerative treatments like cryotherapy, red light, IV hydration and Botox — discover the full therapy 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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
|
🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
|
🫶 We got your back
Thread therapy, anyone? Whether you’re reviving a favorite piece or finally piecing that long-planned quilt, Cynthia’s Fine Fabrics stocks apparel silks, natural fibers, and a wall of quilting cottons, plus friendly classes for guidance. Consider it a gentle nudge to make ideas you can actually wear or gift.
Classic diner mood reset: Craving no-nonsense eggs or a club sandwich? At Lester’s Diner, the old-school vibe lives on with a sprawling menu: breakfast plates, omelettes, sandwiches, desserts, and unfussy service that turns an ordinary Tuesday into a small win.
Craving a cozy slurp: When midweek blahs hit, What The Pho delivers steaming bowls, crisp spring rolls, and bright flavors that reset your day. It’s low-key, neighborly, and reliably delicious, a simple dinner you don’t have to overthink, just the comfort you wanted.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
|
📆 Our favorite events this week
Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎷 Karrin Allyson @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:45 PM – Whether you still call it the Broward Center or the theater by the river, Karrin Allyson brings a kaleidoscope set that slides from Songbook to Joni, bossa to bebop, all with five Grammy nods. Go single, trio, or season, members save.
🧘 Yoga & Sound Bath + ZIM Sculptor Exhibit @ Bonnet House Museum & Gardens | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Take a break from errands and roll out a mat on Bonnet House’s veranda for yoga, a sound bath, and a stroll through the Zim sculpture exhibit. Morning calm, forest bathing, and actual parking. $30 covers class and grounds, $45 adds the museum tour, pre-register.
🎨 Art13 Sip N Paint @ Breakers Avenue | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Gallery600FTL is hosting an Art13 Sip N Paint with Constance Ivanna, so yes, you can finally call that second glass “creative courage.” She guides, you swirl and swish, and by the end you’ve got a canvas, a buzz, and bragging rights. Low stress, high vibe.
🏃 2026 GO2 Walk/Run & Kite Fly @ Hollywood North Beach Regional Park | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Trade the to-do list for the 12th Annual 5K Walk/Run and kite fly at Hollywood North Beach Park, where cardio meets ocean breeze. Walk or run, snag a complimentary kite and free all-day parking, and help turn lung cancer stigma into hope.
♻ Beach Clean Up @ Fort Lauderdale Beach | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Join the monthly Fort Lauderdale Beach Sweep and tidy up our backyard before the sun gets bossy. Second Saturdays, we meet at 300 S. Lauderdale Beach Blvd, free parking for volunteers, and bragging rights included. RSVP on Eventbrite, then enjoy a guilt-free cafecito.
🛁 DIY Body Butter Making Workshop @ Event CODE (Hollywood) | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Think your store-bought lotion could use a personality? Head to Event CODE for a DIY body butter workshop where you whip, blend, and banter with fellow grownups. It smells amazing, your hands will thank you, and you leave with bragging rights.
🐮 Highland Cow Experience 2 @ Dangerous Minds Brewing Company (Pompano Beach) | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Think your camera roll can handle more fluff? For eleven bucks, you get ten glorious minutes in the pen with Highland cows, petting, mingling, and snapping wholesome glamour shots. Tickets are scarce, so grab one now, then brag like a seasoned ranch whisperer.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
|
🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
|
📻 Fort Lauderdale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 3 to 9 mph.
—
Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
Access cash without selling your home 🏠
A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your house.
Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much tax-free cash your home equity’s worth, with no commitment required.
This house is wild
Set in the guard gated Enclave at Coral Ridge Country Club with 24/7 security, this Mizner-inspired single story estate pairs soaring ceilings with sweeping golf views. A Molteni-designed chef’s kitchen opens to a covered patio with summer kitchen. Outside, a heated saltwater pool complements solar panels, generator, advanced water filtration, and a 3 car air conditioned garage with bath.
Take a peek inside →
|
 |
Thanks for reading! If you know someone who’d love BaseLocal, send ’em here so they can sign up too 🙂
|
|
|
|
