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Hello Fort Lauderdale! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Protected land battle, a revolving rooftop bar reopens, and a shark research expedition + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Protected land battle continues: Broward County commissioners unanimously voted down a proposed warehouse near the monkey sanctuary after residents and environmentalists objected. The developer’s attorneys plan to seek approval from Dania Beach — get all the details.
Where ice meets insight: Fort Lauderdale’s Museum of Discovery and Science hosts HOCKEY Faster Than Ever, an interactive look at hockey’s science and evolution with the Florida Panthers, open now through May 3 — see what’s inside the exhibit.
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.
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.
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💎 Local business spotlight
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.
Fresh blooms, zero fuss: When birthdays pop up or your living room needs a lift, Flowers of Fort Lauderdale delivers, literally. From orchids and tropicals to classic roses, they do same-day delivery across town, plus subscriptions and office plant care for easy, consistently fresh spaces.
Regular route refreshes: At Boulder Bloc Gym, problems stay fresh, vibes welcoming, and training dialed with a 16×12 Kilter Board and a shiny new TreadWall. Ideal for after-work sessions, whether you want a quick send, steady mileage, or low-key community and conversation.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎲 Game On! @ Museum of Discovery and Science | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Take the kids to the museum for a life-sized game spree where they race through a candy-colored quest, tackle 3D Twister, and putt wacky mini golf, all indoors, all AC-friendly. Little ones get the Tot Spot, you get smug step counts, and everyone sleeps well.
🛍 TheMKT @ Las Olas Oceanside Park | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’re chasing ocean breezes or stocking the fridge, the Saturday market at Las Olas Oceanside Park serves fresh produce, street eats, and unique finds for you and your home. Vendors rotate weekly, so park at Las Olas Beach Garage, and call it cardio.
🏃 Field Day 2026 @ Mills Pond Park | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Remember field day bragging rights? Mills Pond Park brings them back with track and field and carnival games for our youth, not your hamstrings. We’re rounding up sponsors and volunteers, so lend a hand, soak up the community spirit, and email Jasper Fanord at [email protected].
🧺 2026 Miamians Annual Picnic @ C.B Smith Park 900 Flamingo Rd Pembroke Pines Fl 33028 | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – The Miamians Annual Picnic means one thing, free hot dogs, a soda, and chips with your neighbors, no fuss. Come hang out, swap stories, and maybe belt out a song, backyard barbecue energy without the cleanup, humidity included at no extra charge.
🐘 Tour for Tusks @ Savor Cinema Fort Lauderdale | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Skip the beach crowds for an afternoon with Wildlife SOS founders Kartick Satyanarayan and Geeta Seshamani. Hear elephant rescue and rehab tales, catch the award-winning My Sweet Paro, then enjoy a meet and greet, and the glow of doing something that actually matters.
🦈 Shark Research Expedition @ NSU’s Halmos College of Arts & Sciences (Dania Beach) | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:30 AM – Trade your usual beach lap for a real shark research trip with NSU and the Guy Harvey crew, where you’ll help collect data, tag, and measure the big fish. It’s hands-on, legit science, and yes, you can brag about it later.
⚽ 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup: Inter Miami CF vs Nashville SC @ Inter Miami Stadium and Training Complex | Wednesday (3/18) at 7:00 PM – Concacaf Champions Cup soccer, Inter Miami vs Nashville, with padded sideline seats that actually respect your knees. Grab Northwest Club tickets for all-you-can-eat everything, beer, wine, and a two-story, air-conditioned retreat when the crowd gets rowdy. Big game energy, zero bleacher suffering.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Fort Lauderdale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 28%
A chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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