The sun is not the only thing shining bright in Greater Fort Lauderdale this May. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is here, and our community is coming together to celebrate the incredible cultures, flavors, and stories that make this destination truly one of a kind. Greater Fort…
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It’s always rooftop season in Greater Fort Lauderdale, where year-round sunshine and warm temperatures set the scene for clinking glasses and sharing bites from above. The region offers a variety of venues for every occasion, from happy hour and date nights to gatherings with family and friends…
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Between building sandcastles, getting up close to alligators and digging into an ice cream cone that takes two hands to hold, Greater Fort Lauderdale offers plenty for families. Add 24 miles of sandy beaches and year-round sunshine, and there is no shortage of things to do. Families who return year…
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If you are attending the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2026, from May 17-21, welcome to Greater Fort Lauderdale. As the host city for this year’s trade show, the destination offers opportunities to plan an enriching visit beyond the recently upgraded Broward County Convention Center, which underwent…
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Some people call him “Mr. Las Olas,” and it fits. Florida Panthers star Anton Lundell has settled into the rhythm of Greater Fort Lauderdale, so Visit Lauderdale named him an official brand ambassador in January 2026. With back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships and a bronze, he also knows a thing or…
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Greater Fort Lauderdale is getting a weekend tradition that’s been drawing crowds in Miami for years: Smorgasburg. The open-air food market originated in Brooklyn, where dozens of independent vendors serve everything from globally inspired street food to standout bites from up-and-coming culinary…
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There’s always something new washing up in Greater Fort Lauderdale, but the area’s latest attraction feels especially dreamy and transportive. In Pompano Beach, the new Jellyfish Museum invites locals, day-trippers, and curious visitors into a glowing underwater world filled with drifting tentacles…
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Jet ski past mansions and mega yachts. Eat sushi while cruising the Intracoastal. Snorkel shipwrecks off the coast. In Greater Fort Lauderdale, the water isn’t just a pretty backdrop. It’s where the best memories happen. The best part? Our 24-mile stretch of golden beaches is just the starting…
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There’s no “right” way to visit Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlour, the beloved red-and-white striped Dania Beach landmark along U.S. 1. Locals may suggest ordering the 1-pound hot dog. Others will dare you to tackle The Original Kitchen Sink sundae. But inside, ordering quickly takes a back seat to the…
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The beauty of an ever-growing destination like Greater Fort Lauderdale is that there are always new places to try, whether it’s your first visit or your 100th. Maybe it’s a smashburger joint with a devoted following, a new hotel dotting the skyline, or a restaurant devoted entirely to caviar, the…
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