Shell Shocked
Inside the fight to save the sea turtle, some of Fort Lauderdale’s most adorable and threatened residents. One morning last March, Ben Hicks woke up early, grabbed his camera and…
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When the Big One Hits
Hurricane Irma’s last-minute detour spared South Florida last year, but sooner or later a large, direct-hit hurricane will happen. Just how prepared are we? Getting ready for hurricane season never…
Wasted Broward
Insufficient facilities, lack of oversight, changing economics – there are plenty of reasons why – but when it comes to recycling in Broward, Mount Trashmore isn’t the only thing that…
Live Oak at 30
In three decades, Camp Live Oak has gone from a small operation in a troubled state park to a Fort Lauderdale institution spanning several parks. As the camp celebrates its…
Growth on Tap
Fort Lauderdale still has a ways to go before it can be considered a great craft beer city. But brewing is growing so fast here, sometimes it can be hard…
The People’s Dishes
We asked a few people from a couple groups known for their appetites – firefighters, hockey players, & A CHEF – for THEIR favorite dishes. Then we asked those dockside…
A Fine Line
Brightline remains a work in progress. But now that Florida’s new intercity rail service is rolling through Fort Lauderdale, people are getting a closer look at the positives, the negatives…
The Next Hot Spots
Everybody knows Flagler Village is developing at warp speed, Wilton Drive is the place to be and Victoria Park is getting harder and harder to get into. But what are…
For Art’s Sake
Twenty years ago, a real estate gamble sparked a cultural awakening in Fort Lauderdale. The question now is: how do you keep a cool, artistic district cool and artistic when…
That Lauderdale Life
What’s your Fort Lauderdale dream home? We asked a group of top local interior designers to contribute one main room to a dream Fort Lauderdale home. Dining Room: The Ocean…