Fort Lauderdale Highlights

In salute of veterans, military personnel and first responders, Broward County and Greater Fort Lauderdale partners together with various local attractions, activities and businesses to offer exclusive deals. At the time of this writing, promotions include $10 in free casino play, first responder rates at local hotels, discounted watersports and more.  To browse the list of deals, click here. To all of...

If you love being on or near the water, Fort Lauderdale is for you. The city has earned the nickname "Venice of America" thanks to the hundreds of miles of inland waterways, most of which connect to the Intracoastal (which runs from north to south) and ultimately the ocean. Many move to Fort Lauderdale to live along or near the water and there's plenty of waterfront homes available ranging from luxury...

Florida's Spiny Lobster Season Begins today, Aug 6! Today's the day - Spiny lobster season has begun in Florida! The regular season stretches Aug 6 to Mar 31 and follows the recent mini season. The daily bag limit is 6 per person (with a license) and each carapace must be larger than 3", measured in the water. A recreational saltwater fishing license and lobster permit are required, unless exempt....

Did you know that Greater Fort Lauderdale offers exclusive deals just for Florida residents? Whether you're a local or a Florida resident visiting the Fort Lauderdale area, might as well take advantage of deals on hotels, attractions and restaurants. Promotions are published online and updated regularly. Access the portal here. Copyright Notice – This content has been written exclusively by Jason...

Dine Out Lauderdale, a culinary event spanning July through September 2020, offers exclusive dinner menus featuring multi-course signature dishes at the area's most popular restaurants. The pricing is fixed at either $35 or $45 per person and the specially-created dinner menus are available online. View menus and participating restaurants here. Copyright Notice – This content has been written...

With Hurricane Season spanning June 1 to Nov 30 each year, the most important step we can take to protect our families and ourselves is to prepare in advance. While an approaching hurricane can be unnerving, unlike most other forms of natural disasters, hurricanes allow for plenty of time for preparation. The storm tracking technology that's been continuously enhanced over the years, along with the...

Valid through September 2020, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Special Savings Pass gets you discounted rates, BOGO tickets and other deals at many local attractions. Whether you're looking to save money on outdoor activities, watersports, fishing, museums, day cruises, tours, shopping, dining or spas .. the Special Savings Pass can help. To print or download your pass, click here. Remember, the pass is...

Holiday Park, in the northwest corner of the Victoria Park neighborhood, sits directly next to downtown Fort Lauderdale and offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities which you may not have known were there.  For example, did you know there's an outdoor roller hockey rink? The park, located on the east side of where Federal Highway curves east onto Sunrise Blvd, is not directly...

Our Fort Lauderdale sunsets never get old.  We've seen some amazing ones in recent months, including those that arrived courtesy of the Saharan dust.  Did you see the gorgeous one last night, Sunday July 12?  It was spectacular.  With vivid hues of yellow, orange, red and more ...  you could see folks everywhere taking photos and videos as the sunset colors became increasingly pronounced with each...

July is National Ice Cream Month! What better time to help Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale name the best tasting ice cream in the 954! Now through July 31, taste as many mouthwatering creations as you can from 14 participating shops, including many of your favorite Fort Lauderdale locations like Hoffman’s, Kilwins, Boathouse, Cold Stone Creamery, Le Marche, The Sweet Spot, Yo Mama’s Ice Cream, Top Round,...