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A group of gleaming residential towers with mid-century architectural designs could replace the aging Searstown plaza, redefining Fort Lauderdale’s skyline and reshaping a corridor that often draws complaints of too much traffic. The tallest two towers would rise 30 stories. There also would be new 15- and 17-story buildings. The proposal includes three parts: Two […]
While it’s always felt that way, it’s now official that more Americans are moving to the Sunshine State than any other state in the U.S. For the first time in four years, Texas failed to hold the top spot in U-Haul’s survey. The Rankings show more moving trucks entered Florida than left. In fact, the […]
Let’s be honest. There is a problem in Miami. There are just too many things to do. If you want to be in the right place at the right time, you need to have a friend on the inside. Someone who knows Miami top to bottom, knows the scene and can recommend the best option […]
If you love waterfront dining, incredible culinary adventures and seafood, we have the spot for you! Pubbelly empire mastermind Jose Mendin has officially crossed the Miami/Fort Lauderdale county line with his latest restaurant, Rivertail (305 South Andrews Avenue). Marking his first seafood-focused restaurant, Rivertail offers up an array of inventive dishes. Starters include options like […]
Don’t miss the Las Olas Art Fair this weekend. Considered an annual tradition in South Florida, the Las Olas Art Fair is regarded as one of the top events in America. Start the year off in style and join the show. For more details on this fabulous event, please click this link http://www.artfestival.com/festivals/las-olas-art-fair-part-i/artist
Experience one of South Florida’s most popular holiday traditions with the annual Stranahan House Holiday River Tours! Witness Fort Lauderdale’s oldest home in spectacular Victorian Christmas décor and enjoy an evening tour of the House featuring costumed tour guides, live music, photo opportunities and more. Included in the tour is a leisurely cruise down […]
Near Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens sits on 35 acres between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The land for the house was a wedding gift from Chicago attorney Hugh Taylor Birch to his daughter, Helen Louise Birch, and son-in-law, Frederic Clay Bartlett, in 1920. Bartlett was an artist, […]
Seeing the space-age tower conjures images of the Jetsons. The spire-topped Pier 66, with its revolving rooftop restaurant, is a mid-century icon. Now it and the marina it calls home are under massive redevelopment. Pier 66’s iconic styling is known as “Googie”, coined after the futuristic lines of Googie’s coffee shop in Los Angeles. The […]
Home sales, dollar volume and median prices rose across South Florida in the third quarter, driven by an influx of buyers from high-tax states and declining mortgage rates. The numbers from the Miami Association of Realtors reflect a strong September, when sales in Miami-Dade and Broward counties climbed by double digits. July was also solid, as […]
Here’s a preview of what’s to come for this years FLIBS The world’s largest boat show is coming to Fort Lauderdale, here’s a preview of what’s to come. Click here for the full gallery.