New Routes Home
After years of public struggles & controversy, Fort Lauderdale is earning praise for new programs & partnerships aimed at helping people who are homeless. But some proposed solutions remain fraught.…
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Midcentury Masterpiece
Much of Fort Lauderdale’s most robust growth coincided with an architecture and design style that was modern, for-the-people and unapologetically fun. We’re not just modern, we’re Midcentury Modern. Johnny Carson…
Change in the Air
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will likely see a slight slowdown this summer due to the scheduled, temporary closure of a runway. But overall, the airport is keeping to a flight…
Red Menace
The red tide might be a natural occurrence on the west coast of Florida, but after a longer and stronger toxic bloom this year, believed to be the result of…
Port of the Future
Faced with increasing competition from PortMiami to the south and Port Canaveral to the north, Port Everglades is ambitiously updating its facilities for both people and goods. A new technology-packed…
Florida Fit
Looking to make this the year you stick to that workout plan? Let Fort Lauderdale’s natural advantages work for you. People from other places give South Florida a lot of…
Lisa Emmott Wants Your Kidney
When Lisa Emmott’s husband needed a kidney transplant, she knew going public was the only option. Now she wants to help others. Not long ago, Lisa Emmott and her husband,…
Pool Resources
The city’s decision to renovate its dated, degraded aquatic complex near the beach could revive a swimming and diving landmark. The $27 million project also may enliven the city’s sole…
Holidays in Paradise
Fort Lauderdale knows how to do the festive season. If you don’t want to miss any of it, check out our extensive guide; all the cheer is right in here.…