Fort Lauderdale, FL News Roundup (8/24/25)

Beach basketball courts relocated: Fort Lauderdale’s oceanfront hoops are set to make way for four public pickleball courts at Bahia Mar, but an outcry led to a deal placing new basketball courts on the sand nearby at the developer’s expense — find out what’s planned.

South Florida commute times shrink: Miami-Dade commuters now save over 15 hours a year compared to 2019, and Palm Beach sees slight relief, but Broward drivers endure longer trips — find out why.

Fort Lauderdale icon for sale: The Ambry, family-owned since 1981, offers a Bavarian-style interior, classic German menu, loyal clientele, and full property with 4COP liquor license for $2.25 million as a turn-key operation — find out how you can own it.

Half-century barbering passion: For 52 years Sam Iannaccone has cut hair in Fort Lauderdale, evolving from his family’s Federal Highway shop to Rejuvenate Salon and Spa — find out what keeps him going.

Charming deaf pup seeks home: Theo, a 9-month-old border collie mix with striking blue eyes, is eager for hand-signal training and thrives with kids and other pets; adoptions kick off online and at the shelter daily at 11 a.m. — learn what makes him special.

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