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Why the Palm Beach Frozen Iguanas are the hottest team in town

What you learn as a first-time Santa Claus in South Florida

Oakland Park: an unsung South Florida nightlife destination

Things to do this weekend in South Florida: Oct. 16-19

Tortuga Music Festival 2026: The lineup, latest on tickets

Best things to do this weekend in South Florida: Oct. 2-5

Okeechobee Music Fest 2026 lineup: Lumineers, Fisher, T-Pain

Things to do this weekend in South Florida: Sept. 25-28

Things to do this weekend in South Florida: Sept. 18-21

Things to do this weekend in South Florida: Sept. 11-14

Weekend things to do: Adam Sandler, Thomas Rhett, Haircut 100 and a Miami Dolphins pool party

Things to do in South Florida on Labor Day Weekend 2025

Weekend things to do: Free Billy Joel date night in Delray, Chris Kattan, Resolvers album party

Weekend things to do: The Weeknd, The Who, Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO’ and OPAW in Oakland Park

Weekend things to do: A new Parkland dinner spot, Artikal Sound System, bull riders, Jeff Buckley

Weekend things to do: Dine Out Lauderdale, New York Yankees, cold plunges on Old School Square

Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas still gets joy out of singing ‘3 A.M.’ — he learned that lesson from his dog

Weekend things to do: Two nights of Coldplay, Covechella, a Burmese dinner, date night by candlelight

Weekend things to do: Cure tribute in Boca, Burlesque Brunch, LauderAle party

Weekend things to do: Morgan Wallen, Saigon Night Market, Boca Burger Battle, ‘Love Island’ watch party

Weekend things to do: Heart, Slightly Stoopid, Gaëlle Bien-Aimé, $500 Gong Show Karaoke Night

Weekend things to do: New wine bar in Flagler Village, NPR’s ‘Hidden Brain,’ Avril Lavigne

Sorry, Dolphins, Heat, Marlins and Messi: South Florida is now a hockey town, right?

‘It was magical’: How a Billy Joel tribute band from Boynton Beach conquered Madison Square Garden

Memorial Day Weekend things to do: Massive Florida Panthers watch party, Ron White, drones light up Boca Raton

Mother’s Day Weekend things to do: Pier Sixty-Six, Craig Ferguson, Habibi Hour, Copperpoint Brewing turns 10

The Who farewell tour coming to South Florida this summer: Here is how to score presale tickets

Best things to do on this 5-day Grand Prix, Air Show, Kentucky Derby, ‘Star Wars,’ Cinco de Mayo Weekend

Free 561 Music Festival will keep music going at West Palm Beach waterfront on SunFest weekend

Weekend things to do: Pearl Jam, ‘Princess Bride,’ wings and beer in Boca, hot wheels in Delray

Here’s where ex-Miami Dolphins QBs Dan Marino and Damon Huard will serve you wine they made themselves

Weekend things to do: Maniscalco, ‘Figaro,’ Michael Yo and 40,000 rubber ducks in the New River

The hidden gems of Tortuga 2025: Six artists to seek out (while you’re waiting for the headliners)

Weekend things to do: Violent Femmes, Model Volleyball, Bored Teachers, Flamingo Flea

Weekend things to do: Cruiser Palooza, Palm Beach Boat Show, Diana Ross, Deftones, Biscuit Day brunch

Weekend things to do (updated): Delray St. Patrick’s Day, ‘Sopranos’ trivia night, drinking with basset hounds

Florida, meet Inhaler — the Irish rock band led by Bono’s son & praised by Eddie Vedder

Weekend things to do: St. Patrick’s Day parades (already?), Dania Beach seafood fest, ZZ Top and ‘Anora’

Weekend things to do: New pizza, De La Soul, Kelsea Ballerini and dessert with Duff Goldman

Weekend things to do: Love is in the aerialists in Boca, plus ‘Elixir of Love,’ beer love, Marley love and G. Love

Weekend things to do: Chucho Valdés, Super Bowl commercials party, Marlins FanFest, Lynyrd Skynyrd all over

Weekend things to do: ‘Funny Girl,’ Hollywood ArtsPark Experience, an Almodóvar party, Amy Winehouse tribute

Weekend things to do: ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Back to the Future’ DeLorean, Brooke Shields and exceptional BBQ

Morgan Wallen sets two summer concerts at Hard Rock Stadium: Here’s how to get in on the presale

Weekend things to do (updated): Tina Turner musical, new Delray Beach brunch, kinky Star Trek and a pickle milkshake

Weekend things to do (updated): Stone crabs, Jim Gaffigan, GrandBrew festival and Nollaig na mBan brunch

Former Broward jazz students part of band on new Jason Kelce talk show on ESPN

Weekend things to do: Winterfest Boat Parade, Sippin’ Santa, Cookies & Wine pairing, new Las Olas brunch

Mrs. Roper Romp bar crawl ready to wig out in Wilton Manors on Saturday

Weekend things to do: A hidden gem for dinner in Fort Lauderdale, Larry David, new holiday cocktails

Thanksgiving Weekend things to do: Miracle holiday pop-up bar, Kasey Musgraves, Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot

Weekend things to do: Miami Book Fair, Billy Joel, comedian Vir Das, Delray Beach Turkey Trot 5K

Weekend things to do: Kai-Kai Farm Market, bonfires and s’mores in Lake Worth Beach, Dwight Yoakam

‘I am not afraid of dying’: Health journey takes The Mavericks’ Raul Malo to ‘Moon & Stars’ and back to South Florida

Sneak peek: Inside Florida Panthers’ new War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale

Weekend things to do: Cyndi Lauper farewell, Laser Beyoncé, Zac Brown Band, Santa and snow in WPB

Everybody loves FLIFF: 10-day film festival returns with Ray Romano, Bob Mackie and a Barbie party

At FLIFF, actor Ray Romano’s sons go in search of themselves in winning documentary ‘Romano Twins’

Weekend things to do: Disco Halloween, Day of the Dead and a new Champagne brunch on the New River

Sunset Tequila & Mezcal Festival on Saturday: Top-shelf drinks and a great local band you need to know

Free and fabulous: Fort Lauderdale’s Day of the Dead celebration still reigns

Tortuga Music Festival 2025 lineup: How to get tickets to see Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Jelly Roll

Weekend things to do: Delray Beach GreenMarket, WhiskyFest at Hard Rock, Nu Deco Ensemble does Radiohead

Taylor Swift at Hard Rock Stadium: ‘Florida!!!’ and Florence!!! and good karma all over

Weekend things to do: The Wharf reopening (really), Kevin Hart, Parliament Funkadelic (and, shhh, Taylor Swift)

The Dads of Taylor Swift: Why these South Florida fathers became Swifties for their daughters

Weekend things to do(*): Swank Farmers Market returns, John Legend and the ultimate Oktoberfest turns 50

Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir sets New Year’s Eve concerts in Fort Lauderdale

The Wharf bar in Fort Lauderdale postpones reopening to Oct. 18

Weekend things to do (updated): Hootie, a Blowfish cocktail, Ray LaMontagne and the return of Smorgasburg

Weekend things to do: Florida Panthers Fan Fest, pizza and saké, Squeeze and Boy George

Dine with top chefs during Kai-Kai Farm dinner series: Get your tickets now

Swank Table dinner series: How to get tickets for White Party, pajama night, cannabis dinner

Weekend things to do: Luke Bryan, FemAle Brew Fest, Hollyweird Bike Ride, 2-for-1 Lobster Night

On way to Broward Center, revered pianist Herbie Hancock discusses Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, AI

Weekend things to do (updated): Hello to The Shorely, Lumberjack Day Beer Festival, Miami Dolphins pool party at Guitar Hotel

Brewed by women: What’s on tap for FemAle Brew Fest 2024

Labor Day Weekend things to do: Jimmy Buffett Day events, closing party at The Wharf, Ice Spice, Sommore

Weekend things to do: Riverside Market South farewell, Morgan Wallen dance party, watching FSU Seminoles

Weekend things to do: Celebrating the ‘old’ Delray music scene; Mrs. Roper Romp; SlushyFest; new caviar happy hour

Weekend things to do (updated): Emo Night on ice, Monster Jam, Def Leppard and Pearl Jam (not that one)

The kids are all right: Why do these local teen musicians love their parents’ classic rock?

(Rain-proof) weekend things to do: Jonas Brothers, Brittany Brave, bull riders, Bridgerton Brunch

Mrs. Roper Romp bar crawl has fans wigging out across South Florida. Here’s how to join them.

Weekend things to do (updated): Blake Shelton, Chelsea Handler, Freaky Tiki, ABBA/Queen Bingo Brunch

Weekend things to do: Missy Elliott, Blake Shelton, ‘Bring It On,’ tributes to Jimmy Buffett, Talking Heads

Weekend things to do (updated): Covechella beer festival, Buddy Guy farewell, Foreigner and Styx, Rock of ABBA tribute

Wanna get away? For 10 years, LauderAle brewery has been a ticket back to the ‘other’ Fort Lauderdale

Weekend things to do: Boca Burger Battle, Taylor Swift laser show, Plastic Ono Band, Fairchild Mango Festival

Ain’t no party like a Scranton party: Stars of iconic TV sitcom ‘The Office’ to reunite in South Florida

July 4th Weekend things to do (updated): Country music in Flagler Village, FlockFest, Vegan Street Party and 4 a.m. tacos

Weekend things to do: Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup parade, Stormy Daniels and a Taylor Swift Brunch

Part smackdown, part therapy: More than 200 poets coming to Pompano Beach for Southern Fried Poetry Slam

Weekend things to do: SpongeBob, World Cup cricket, Taylor Swift and Prince tributes, ChurroCones in Weston

Weekend things to do: Haitian Film Festival, tributes to The Smiths and Pink Floyd, a memorable burger

A new contest: These pictures were taken at popular South Florida venues — tell us where, win a prize

Memorial Day Weekend things to do: Bad Bunny, Dave Matthews, new barbecue, ‘Below Deck’ watch party with Capt. Kerry

Weekend things to do (updated): Asian Night Festival, ‘Pulp Fiction’ and a sweet new brunch in Delray Beach

Weekend things to do: Kenny Chesney, Open Studios, Queen tribute band and a sweet new brunch in Delray Beach

Weekend things to do (updated): SunFest, Cinco de Mayo, Las Olas margarita festival, TV chef Aarón Sánchez at Hard Rock

Weekend things to do: Star Wars Day and Cinco de Mayo, Puccini and Cassadee Pope, TV chef Aarón Sánchez at Hard Rock

Weekend things to do: Guitar Hotel surprise, Festival of Words, Vegan Block Party, Florida Panthers watch party

How to SunFest in West Palm Beach: Updates on tickets, transportation, set times and more

Pickleball and hockey on menu at Florida Panthers’ new downtown Fort Lauderdale restaurant, The Federal

Weekend things to do: The 420 Choco Taco, comedian Ron White, Las Olas Wine & Food Festival

Ready for it? Where to find Taylor Swift album listening parties in South Florida this weekend

Weekend things to do: Get out (Delray Affair), get up (rooftop bar Nubé), get torched (Funky Buddha hot wings challenge)

Tortuga Music Festival 2024 review: No country for old men

Weekend things to do: Tortuga, Madonna, Cruiser Palooza, ‘Skyline Chili’ Wagyu pizza

10 hidden gems beyond the headliners at Tortuga Music Festival 2024

Tortuga Music Festival 2024: Boots, bikinis and budget-friendly, single-day tickets return in Fort Lauderdale

Weekend things to do: Florida Derby fashion, a great Cure tribute band in Delray Beach, NSYNC vs. Backstreet at Broward Center

Weekend things to do: Skating on Florida Panthers’ new ice, disco stars in Boca Raton, Purim dinner party

Rare $1,000-an-ounce caviar debuts in South Florida: Here’s where to get it and why it’s so special

Weekend things to do (updated): St. Pat’s, ‘Hamilton,’ a baby rhino and 10 date-night ideas you may need

Hey, Prince fans: Small Wine Shop in Flagler Village has a tasting 4 U

Weekend things to do: Orchids, Calle Ocho and Oscar Night, plus a great U2 tribute band in Hollywood

Chef Michael Beltran’s Cars and Croquetas fundraiser returns to Chugs Diner on Sunday.

‘Whitney Houston gave us something to believe in’: Nicole Henry brings unifying soundtrack to Broward Center

Country singer Charley Crockett in Miami? See him at WhiskyX in Wynwood on Thursday

10 reasons to attend Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Festival at Funky Buddha Brewery

Weekend things to do: Bob Dylan, The Eagles, Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Festival, Channing Crowder comedy

Weekend things to do: ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ cult-fave tapas, FuelFest, spring-training baseball

Weekend things to do: New omakase in Boca Raton, Willie Nelson, Locos Por Marley festival and more

Where to find a Super Bowl watch party near you in South Florida

Tortuga Music Festival 2024: How to get single-day passes, day-by-day music lineup

A conversation with MC5’s Brother Wayne Kramer. RIP.

Weekend things to do: Snarky Puppy, a Gwen Stefani tribute, Pickleball Slam 2, new burger in Boca Raton

Craft-beer desert Coconut Creek gets a new railroad-themed brewery run by former Tri-Rail engineer

SunFest 2024 lineup is out: Nelly, Cole Swindell, Billy Idol, Elle King, Dashboard Confessional, Cassadee Pope

Hey, South Florida, your new favorite empanada has a secret (it’s not an empanada)

Weekend things to do: Uninhibited oenophilia in Fort Lauderdale, Cheap Trick in Delray Beach, Brewery Running Series

Is South Florida home to the best Journey tribute singer? Hear for yourself at Fort Lauderdale’s Seaglass festival

Weekend things to do: A banana with Jeff Ross, SantaCon in Hollywood, a Swiftmas Party in Boca Raton

On way to Pompano Beach, singer-poet Tank Ball talks about reading in Florida, Black female voices (but not Cardi B)

Sneak peek: New restaurant Sweetwaters (from Rusty Pelican owners) coming to Fort Lauderdale’s Huizenga Park

The annual South Florida Locals-Only Gift Guide: Where and when to shop, what to buy

Weekend things to do: Italian eats in Fort Lauderdale, Vegan Street Fair, shopping Delray, line dancing at Flamingo Flea

The most hidden of hidden gems in Fort Lauderdale: How to find Café Bastille when it opens Tuesday

Weekend things to do (updated): Rocking Veterans Day, drones over Pompano, a chic barn dinner in Loxahatchee

Weekend things to do: Drinking in Tequila Raton, free pizza at FLIFF, Thanksgiving in your hand in Coral Springs

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 2023: A guide to must-see flicks, celebs and parties

Where to brunch and watch Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday morning

Fort Lauderdale’s famed Day of the Dead festival returns on Saturday — here’s why it almost didn’t happen

Weekend things to do: 5 places to dine during Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, ‘Friends’ at Aventura Mall, John Legend

Weekend things to do (updated): Delray Beach date night, a mezcal dinner, taking a dive in Flagler Village

Gone but not forgotten, Spred the Dub mascot Rudeboy to be honored at Bark Back 2023 on Saturday

Against the odds, Jim Hammond's Day of the Dead fest will live on this year

Beloved 925 Nuevos Cubanos in Fort Lauderdale closed — here's what's coming

Weekend things to do: Swank Farmers Market, Bert Kreischer, Deadmau5, Tacos & Treats Festival

Weekend things to do: Elvis Costello tickets, Stiegl Hell in Flagler Village, Taco Mania in Lake Worth

Weekend things to do (updated): Brunch with wildlife at Dada, pink beer in Boca, $2 hot dogs with Miami Marlins

Popular Swank Table dinner series returning: Where to find top chefs, tickets

Happy New Weir: Grateful Dead icon Bob Weir sets New Year’s Eve concert at Broward Center

Weekend things to do: A ‘Bear’ burger in Boca, disco party in Flagler Village, Brazilian Independence Day

FemAle Brew Fest 2023: Where the beers are in Fort Lauderdale

Review/Photos: Remember fun? That time Jimmy Buffett took over downtown Delray Beach

Labor Day Weekend things to do: Brunching Las Olas, Above & Beyond at DAER, watching Noles-LSU

Weekend things to do: Karol G, eating Cambodian in Flagler Village, beers at Boca Museum of Art

Review: Beyoncé came to slay at Hard Rock Stadium | PHOTOS

Weekend things to do: Beyoncé, grasshopper tacos and a Messi watch party in Boca Raton

Friday night smackdown in South Florida: NY Yankees vs the Babe Ruth of MLS

Weekend things to do: Beer and beards for good, beach brunches, Kegageddon in WPB

Last days of a hidden gem: Wrecking ball is coming for The Alchemist Cafe in Wilton Manors

Weekend things to do: ODing on Messi and Maniscalco, rolling with Ice Spice, new brewery in Deerfield

Why Lionel Messi looks right at home in Broward County (no offense, Miami)

Weekend things to do: Dierks Bentley, Duane Betts, Boy George, Tyler Herro pizza and Boca Burger Battle

‘My deepest roots are in Florida’: Guitarist Duane Betts to explore ‘Wild & Precious Life’ in Fort Lauderdale

Ever drink Baileys from a shoe? 10 distinctive South Florida summer cocktails

Weekend things to do July 6-9: Ziggy Stardust, Matchbox Twenty, Texas Twinkie Tacos in West Palm Beach

Hey, South Florida: The Heat and Panthers are done … Catch @marlins fever.

Weekend things to do: Teachers doing comedy, Anthony Bourdain Day, ‘Dark Side’ in Boca Raton

Father’s Day Weekend things to do: Doc Reno’s WingsFest, Taylor Swift party, all-biscuit brunch in WPB

Does Broward have a sense of humor? Hits 97.3 comedian Brittany Brave is at Dania Improv to find out

Weekend things to do: Starlight Musicals, $5 Brightline for kids, Whiskey 101 in Delray Beach

Welcome Nuggets and Knights fans: Tips on how to feel at home in South Florida

Why will Florida Panthers fans throw rats at the Stanley Cup Finals? Because of this guy.

Memorial Day Weekend things to do: Spanish wine in Progresso, Garden party in WPB, Flamingo Flea

Miso Japanese Tapas opens in Fort Lauderdale’s Progresso neighborhood

Weekend things to do: Kim Petras, SI Swimsuit Island, Asian Street Market, American Social in Boca

One night only: Former Metallica bassist to revive Newsted in Fort Lauderdale

Mother’s Day Weekend things to do: New Fort Lauderdale brunch, Boca Raton pizza party, Laser Taylor Swift

Kitchen Encounters: The inside story of La Gringuita’s quarter-pound cookies

Video tour of new Fort Lauderdale restaurant House on the River, opening for Mother’s Day

Weekend things to do: Wookies, Morgan Wallen, Panthers, Heat and surfing over downtown Delray Beach

SunFest 2023: Guide to tickets, transportation and who’s playing when

Weekend things to do: Cruiser Palooza in Delray Beach, Kobe beef pizza, LauderAle mystery beers, Puppy Brunch

Weekend things to do: Wine on Las Olas, Taylor Swift Drag Brunch, prized pizza in West Palm Beach

New food hall headed to Hollywood: Block 40 created by team behind Sistrunk Marketplace

Weekend things to do: A new self-pour beer bar in West Palm Beach, a new brewery in Fort Lauderdale, celebrity pickleball

‘The most exclusive thing in the world’: Genuine Kobe beef from Japan debuts this weekend at Palm Beach Meats

Weekend things to do: New bar on Las Olas, Todd Packer’s ‘Office’ trivia contest, Bacon & Bourbon Fest, New Found Glory

Pride of Puerto Rico: 5 questions for singer iLe before her Fort Lauderdale concert

Weekend things to do: Spring Break vs. St. Patrick, Florida’s best beer, men in thongs

The Ramones vs. the Beatles: 5 questions for Blondie’s Clem Burke

Weekend things to do: Country-music stars in West Palm Beach, a must-see movie and free poke in Plantation

Spring training baseball guide: How to see Marlins, Mets, Astros, Nats & Cardinals

Weekend things to do: Tennis and tacos in Delray Beach, a new omakase brunch in Fort Lauderdale

Bruce Springsteen brings glory days to Hard Rock Live REVIEW | PHOTOS

Super Bowl watch parties: A hidden gem in Delray Beach, an Eagles cocktail and Chiefs beer

Weekend things to do: Jeff Tweedy, Swank Table farm dinner and a new Boca Raton burger (or is it?)

How to get a seat at a 1,300-foot dinner party in the middle of Delray Beach's Atlantic Avenue

Weekend things to do: Aqui is here in Flagler Village, a Treasure Trove takeover

Kitchen Encounters: Discovering Burmese food with Boca Raton chef May Aungthet

New restaurant nears approval in downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Huizenga Park

Weekend things to do: Serendipity in Flagler Village, a rosé beach party, Jason Isbell

Weekend things to do: Fort Lauderdale fooding and drinking, Selena drag brunch, fried Snickers

The 23 best concerts coming to South Florida in 2023 (so far)

Sneak peek: The O.G. returns as a distinctive new restaurant in Delray Beach

Capt. Lee reveals all (almost): Local ‘Below Deck’ star talks about Season 10, premiering on Monday

Weekend things to do: Beaujolais Nouveau Day and Christmas cocktails in Delray Beach

Weekend things to do (updated): Naked Warrior run, burgers and wine in Flagler Village, $4 million Bugatti

Tortuga Music Festival 2023 tickets and lineup: Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Shania Twain

Famed Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop opening in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday

Weekend things to do (updated): Saturday of the Dead, new tequila festival in Boca Raton

A 2022 World Series Spotify playlist: Houston vs Philly

Weekend things to do (updated): Boat show dining and drinking, wild cookies in Davie, costumed dogs in West Palm Beach

Warren Sapp’s long goodbye: NFL icon discusses film ‘Life With CTE’

Potato ice cream? Will new artisanal ice cream shop in Fort Lauderdale get kids to eat their vegetables?

Weekend things to do: On farm in Loxahatchee, oyster pop-up, grilling your own Wagyu on Las Olas

Audacy Beach Festival 2022 lineup adds Dashboard Confessional, Machine Gun Kelly

Metallica sets Hard Rock Live concert in November

Okeechobee Music Festival 2023: Who’s performing, when you can get tickets

Weekend things to do (updated): FemAle Brew Fest, the David Bowie doc and the Smoogies

Sneak peek inside new Kapow Noodle Bar in Boca Raton, opening Friday

How loyal customers (and maybe the odd chimney) helped Chimney House triumph over pandemic

No ticket, no problem: A new way to tailgate with Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium

Labor Day Weekend things to do in South Florida

Kapow Noodle Bar opening in new Boca Raton location

Things to do this week in South Florida: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Daddy Yankee, dining deals

Weekend things to do (updated): MASS worship, new brunch on Las Olas, disco inferno in Delray

An all-dessert dinner party in West Palm Beach? Yes!

Is Fort Lauderdale ready to Hot Girl Walk?

Things to do this week in South Florida: Roger Waters, Black Keys and an all-dessert dinner

Timpano Las Olas to flex mussels again in downtown Fort Lauderdale

New artisanal ice cream shop coming to Fort Lauderdale's Victoria Park

A night at Patio Bar & Pizza, a new Fort Lauderdale nightlife hot spot in Progresso

RIP, old FAT Village: Fort Lauderdale arts district prepares for demolition, new look

South Florida’s 40 Best 2022 Summer Concerts

Bruce Springsteen coming to Hard Rock Live: What you need to know

With FLIFF bowing out, what’s next for Fort Lauderdale’s historic Gateway Theater?

The Go Guide: Things to do, see, eat in South Florida

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