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Tracy Block

Tracy Block is a Florida native and lifestyle writer/editor currently living in downtown Fort Lauderdale. For nearly two decades, she’s covered South Florida dining, nightlife, culture, music and events for publications including Sun-Sentinel, Miami Herald, Broward Palm Beach New Times, Miami New Times and BizBash. Nationally, she's contributed travel stories to The Points Guy, Business Insider and Thrillist, and produced destination and meetings content for various national and international tourism bureaus.

Santa Sightings in Greater Fort Lauderdale

Even though Christmas comes but once a year, in Greater Fort Lauderdale, the season officially begins the week before Thanksgiving. That’s right, you can expect Santa sightings ahead of Black Friday and through Christmas Eve. Not sure where to find jolly old Saint Nicholas? Here are 10 opportunities…

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Where to Find the Best Matcha in Greater Fort Lauderdale

If you’re looking for a natural caffeine boost with antioxidants to boot, the matcha movement in Greater Fort Lauderdale spans far and wide. While we’re just as keen on our coffee scene, there’s no reason you can’t make room for matcha, too. Here’s where to find the best matcha, from traditional…

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Best Halloween Bars & Restaurants

Get into the Halloween spirit with the spookiest delights across Greater Fort Lauderdale. From scary-good treats to frightfully fun sips, here’s everything to bookmark during the month of October. Halloween is a year-round affair for Wicked Bread Co. in Plantation, which cranks out sinful…

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Where to Sip Frozen Cocktails in Greater Fort Lauderdale

On our rotating roster of simple pleasures in Greater Fort Lauderdale, an ice-cold cocktail is hard to top. But sometimes, ice-cold isn’t cold enough. When you need to beat the heat, a frozen cocktail can hit the spot. And while you can find the typical piña colada, strawberry daiquiri or frosé on…

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Where to Find $35 Dine Out Lauderdale Lunches

The end of summer is one of our favorite times of year because it means Dine Out Lauderdale is finally here! If you’re a foodie planning a visit to Greater Fort Lauderdale in August or September, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better dining deal. While the two-month, prix fixe, three-course menu…

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Why Shoppers from Around the World Visit Sawgrass Mills

If you're heading to Greater Fort Lauderdale and love to shop, make time for Sawgrass Mills. While the destination is home to plenty of high-end boutiques and shopping centers, Sawgrass Mills stands out as one of Florida's premier designer outlet destinations. With hundreds of stores, luxury brands…

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