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Everything Happening in Fort Lauderdale

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Restaurants & Food

New openings, hidden gems, waterfront dining, and the best happy hours. Las Olas to the beach and everywhere in between.

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Events & Entertainment

Concerts, festivals, art walks, boat shows, and seasonal events. What’s happening this month and how to get there.

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Sports

Inter Miami, Florida Panthers, Miami Marlins, Miami Heat. South Florida sports calendar and where to watch.

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Neighborhood Spotlights

Deep dives into Fort Lauderdale’s 84 neighborhoods. What’s changing, what’s staying the same, and where the smart money is moving.

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Waterfront & Outdoors

Boating, beaches, kayaking, fishing, parks. How to actually live the Fort Lauderdale outdoor lifestyle year-round.

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Real Estate Updates

Monthly market snapshot, notable sales, and what’s happening in the neighborhoods you care about.

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What Fort Lauderdale Is Talking About

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Restaurants

The Best New Waterfront Restaurants on Las Olas This Season

Fort Lauderdale’s dining scene keeps raising the bar. These new openings are worth the reservation — and a few don’t even take them.

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Sports

Inter Miami at Chase Stadium: The Complete Fan Guide

Tickets, parking, best seats, and where to eat before the match. Everything you need for a perfect Inter Miami game day in Fort Lauderdale.

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Waterfront

Your First Year on the Intracoastal: What No One Tells You

Marina fees, tides, boat maintenance, and the unwritten rules of waterfront living. From people who made the mistakes so you don’t have to.

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Neighborhoods

Flagler Village in 2025: Fort Lauderdale’s Most Interesting Block

Warehouse conversions, rooftop bars, and a creative energy that’s changing the conversation about what Fort Lauderdale can be.

From the Team Behind It

We Live Here Too

Fort Lauderdale Life is put together by Olga and Jim Blackburn — the same team behind this neighborhood guide. We live here, work here, and genuinely love this city. The newsletter is our way of sharing what we know, far beyond real estate.

Olga Blackburn

The Keyes Company · Realtor

786-CALL-OLG

Jim Blackburn

Stairway Mortgage · NMLS #1072866

(954) 993-1625

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