Author
Melissa Puppo

 

Melissa Puppo is a lifestyle writer and editor who has covered South Florida for nearly a decade. She previously was managing editor of Fort Lauderdale Illustrated and Aventura Magazine, and now contributes to regional and national publications. 

A Guide to Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Water Taxi

There’s no better way to experience the "Venice of America" than by hopping aboard the iconic Water Taxi. These bright yellow boats cruising Greater Fort Lauderdale's 300 miles of inland waterways offer a stress-free way to get around and have been synonymous with the destination for more than 30…

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Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Best Rooftop Hangouts

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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Why Greater Fort Lauderdale Keeps Families Coming Back

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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Smorgasburg is Coming to Fort Lauderdale

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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What’s New & Coming in Fort Lauderdale

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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A Park for Everyone: Inside the Reimagined Huizenga Park

Between shopping, riverfront dining, and downtown sightseeing, Huizenga Park is now a destination worth building into your itinerary when visiting Greater Fort Lauderdale. Just steps from Las Olas Boulevard and along the New River, the reimagined 3.6-acre park blends shaded green space, public art…

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