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Happy weekend, Fort Lauderdale!
In today’s happening-today edition: Someone Googled you this week, a full moon kayak tour, and gold and silver are surging + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Gateway to maritime expertise: ABS has opened its Cruise Center of Excellence in Fort Lauderdale, bringing local experts and digital tools to help cruise lines manage compliance, improve safety and reliability, and streamline work — get all the details.
Resources for older residents: Broward Sheriff’s Office hosts a Senior Safety Summit today at Tamarac Community Center, helping residents spot scams, learn tips, plus info from the Area Agency on Aging and Owner Alert — get all the event details.
Family-friendly cycling fun: A free Bike Rodeo rolls into Vista View Park in Davie tomorrow, March 8, with safety tips, music, riding groups, and giveaways from 10 a.m. to noon — get all the event details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Spot this soaring scene: Heading downtown? Look up at the Riverwalk garage, where Great Blue Heron (Riverwalk Parking Garage Mural)turns concrete into calm with a mangrove backdrop and that unmistakable FTL vibe. A quick, mood-lifting pause you can slip into errands, dog walks, or post-work decompression.
Yarn fix, solved: Whether your stash craves color or a WIP needs rescue, Sheep Thrills stocks wall-to-wall skeins, truly useful tools, and a welcoming crew who know purls from pearls. Shoppers often leave inspired, already plotting their next cast-on.
Neighborhood beer haven: Whether you’re after a crisp lager, a hoppy hit, or an easy sipper, LauderAle Brewery keeps things lively with rotating beers on tap, food trucks, trivia, live music, and Sunday yoga. It’s a laid-back, dog-friendly spot that makes repeat visits feel obvious.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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♻ Waterway Cleanup @ 15th Street Boat Ramp | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Bring gloves, neighbors, and that civic pride to a waterway cleanup that actually makes a dent. We scoop trash, swap dry jokes, and leave the banks looking like a postcard, not last year’s lost and found. Register at waterwaycleanup.org/cleanup, then claim your guilt-free patio beverage.
🔬 Visit Lauderdale Science Festival @ Museum of Discovery and Science | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Free, all-day science fest at MODS downtown spills indoors and out, with live shows, makerspace tinkering, and brainy fun that actually entertains adults, and tires out kids. Explore breakthroughs and films, or jump in as a volunteer, exhibitor, or food truck.
🍷 Art of Wine @ Hollywood Art and Culture Center | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Trade your supermarket cab for a tasting with Tal Cohen of The Vintage at the Art and Culture Center, featuring small-farm wines from top regions. Expect smart talk on terroir, history, and geology, a flight of 8+ pours, regional bites, and yes, take-home bottles.
🌕 Full Moon Kayak Tour @ Whiskey Creek Hideout (Dania Beach) | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Full moon is calling, and we’re gliding through Whiskey Creek’s mangroves on a one-hour guided kayak tour, glow sticks doing a runway lights impression. Zero macho paddling required, just quiet water, starry skies, and a post-paddle kettle fire, plus snacks at Whiskey Creek Hideout.
🍽 Exchange Club 150 Charity Dinner @ Galuppi’s (Pompano Beach) | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Whether you dust off the green blazer or just like good odds, the Exchange Club’s St. Paddy’s dinner at Galuppi’s offers a shot at $5,000, a band, and auctions. Plus a 50/50, a wine wagon, and support for local kids’ programs, no leprechaun required.
🌎 Broward Sierra Earth Day @ Anne Kolb Nature Center (Hollywood) | Sunday (3/8) at 8:30 AM – Because around here, water runs the show. Celebrate Earth Day at Anne Kolb with mangrove hikes and kayaking, live music, food trucks, and hands-on exhibits, plus notable speakers and a student plastic-waste art contest that turns yesterday’s takeout into tomorrow’s trophy.
💐 Fresh Flower Arrangement Workshop @ Lemonica (Hollywood) | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – If your place could use a little sunshine, head to Lemonica for an International Women’s Day workshop turning fresh blooms and lemons into a bright arrangement you actually get to take home. No experience needed, just guidance, refreshments, and a cheeky lemony jewelry surprise.
Live music & entertainment:
- 3/7 South58 @ Coconut Creek Casino-Nectar Lounge (Hollywood) – 7:00 PM
- 3/7 Dusty Slay @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts – 7:00 PM
- 3/7 Gary Numan @ Culture Room – 7:30 PM
- 3/7 Hip-Hop Orchestra @ War Memorial Auditorium – 8:00 PM
- 3/7 Darius Rucker @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts – 8:30 PM
- 3/8 Karaoke @ Boston Johnny’s (Hollywood) – 7:30 PM
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Fort Lauderdale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers between 9am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 12%
Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
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