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Hey Fort Lauderdale, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Butter Skate Fest’s return, a jaw-dropping waterfront home, and a free climate film screening + lots of fun things to do for free.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold's been taking a hit the last few weeks after coming off its best year since 1979. Despite the short term pullback, experts expect it to rebound this year, and they're even more optimistic about silver. Curious why precious metals are still 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.* |
📰 In the newsSpotlighting South Florida changemakers: FLITE Center’s Eighth Annual Heroes Luncheon will honor partners, funders, and frontline staff on April 17 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, with Local 10’s Eric Yutzy as emcee -- see honorees and ticket info.
Festivals and arena dates ahead: Goose kicks off its spring tour today at Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial Auditorium, with shows April 14 and 15 featuring The Stews before more dates later this spring and summer -- get the full tour details.
Neighborhood connectivity gets boost: Fort Lauderdale’s free, all-electric LauderGO! Micro Mover has expanded into Northwest neighborhoods, connecting riders to the L.A. Lee YMCA and Mills Park Pond for easier local trips -- get all the details.
Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*
The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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💎 Local business spotlightFresh color without the fuss: Color House Collective delivers sun-kissed balayage and believable blonding that grow out gracefully, plus solid cuts when you need a reset. Their inclusive, low-drama pros make hair look like it always behaves, even if you don’t.
Thread therapy, anyone? At Cross Stitch Cupboard, find a cozy needlework haven stocked with charts, threads, and kind guidance when your backstitch goes rogue. If your week needs a gentler pace, browse, breathe, and let a new project quietly hop into your basket.
Soup therapy, unlocked: Craving a midweek reset? What The Pho serves soul-warming broth, bright herbs, and slurp-worthy noodles, plus non-pho favorites like pad thai and crisp spring rolls, perfect when your crew can’t agree. Keep it simple, bring an appetite, and let the steam do the talking.
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🏷️ Today's dealsA few things we spotted that are worth a look today.
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🫶 We got your backYour homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →
Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →
Paying more than $25/mo for your phone plan? Most people are (the national average is nearly 4x for a single line)... all because they don’t realize there’s a just-as-good but way more affordable option. Metro by T-Mobile offers unlimited talk, text, and 5G on T-Mobile's network for $25/mo, taxes and fees included. Same towers, same coverage, way smaller bill. *Stop overpaying today →
Hang onto your memories: I found a box of my parents' old home videos last month and realized I had no way to watch them. In case you didn’t know, you can easily convert all your memories to digital – tapes, photos, negatives. All of it. You'll just ship everything in a prepaid kit, they’ll digitize it, and you'll get your originals back plus online anytime access. *See how it works →
Meet your new favorite sheets: You know that thing where you flip your pillow to the cool side? Bedsure's bamboo cooling sheets feel just like that... across your entire bed. Sets this good usually cost at least $100, but these don't and they're on sale right now at the lowest price in the last year. 63,000 people swear by them. They can't all be wrong, right? *See what all the fuss is about → |
📆 Free events worth checking outAll events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌎 Facing the Future: South Florida v. Climate Change @ Museum of Discovery and Science | Thursday (4/16) at 6:30 PM – Think you know hurricane season? WLRN’s free doc screens what our low-lying turf is doing about rising seas and stronger storms, filmed last season. Stay for a panel, meet the local orgs actually fixing things, and grab an Eventbrite seat before they disappear.
🚮 "Better Than We Found It" Beach Cleanup @ Fort Lauderdale Beach Park's Playground | Friday (4/17) at 4:30 PM – Nothing like cleaning after Tortuga to remind us we live here, not just visit in flip-flops. Join the post-festival beach cleanup by the Fort Lauderdale Beach Park playground, all ages welcome. Bring a filled water bottle, reef-friendly sunscreen, and a sense of smug civic pride.
📚 LitLIVE! @ Main Library Auditorium | Friday (4/17) at 5:30 PM – Trade your screen time for LitLIVE at the downtown Main Library you keep meaning to visit, where ten authors talk shop across fiction, mystery, and nonfiction. Hear the stories behind the stories, then meet authors, buy a book, and get it signed. Free and air conditioned.
🎷 Jazz Fest Pompano Beach @ N Pompano Beach Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, United States | Saturday (4/18) at 1:00 PM – Grab your beach chair and head to Pompano’s fifth-year Jazz Fest, a free jam on the sand with headliners, rising locals, and ocean backup vocals. Come for the smooth, stay for the brassy, plus eats and that hometown vibe we pretend is still a secret.
🎨 Hollywood Art Walk @ Art and Culture Center/Hollywood | Saturday (4/18) at 5:00 PM – Free curated tour, good wine, no parking circus. Curator Jodi Sypher leads a stroll through immersive textiles, Everglades loom work, and witty photo diaries of Hollywood walks. Sip, wander, and nod thoughtfully like you always meant to know your fiber art.
🌎 Earth Day: Adopt a Dune @ Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (Dania Beach) | Sunday (4/19) at 8:00 AM – Adopt a Dune lets you team up with Audubon and Lighthouse to plant sea oats, learn about coastal conservation, and actually keep our beach from migrating into the parking lot. It is free, park admission included, and yes, doing good pairs nicely with coffee.
🎹 Daniel Colaner @ Christ Church Sanctuary | Sunday (4/19) at 4:00 PM – Grab a pew at Christ Church Sanctuary for a free recital by rising organ phenom Daniel Colaner, a YoungArts Winner and AGO Rising Star. Expect pew-rattling pipes, nimble Bach and beyond, and the reminder that real keyboards have, you know, buildings attached.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar → |
📻 Fort Lauderdale reportWeather forecastToday - High: 79°F - Low: 70°F - Precip: 1%
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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Tomorrow - High: 79°F - Low: 70°F - Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 7 to 12 mph.
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Take a peek inside → |
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