by Miguel Bravo | Feb 11, 2011 | Fort Lauderdale
Still hungover after last night’s Digital Love last night? Stop sulking and rally for the weekend. I’ll be in DC this weekend, but this would be my itinerary for the weekend in Broward.
FRIDAY
After months of anticipation, Laser Wolf is finally opening tonight. From what I’ve heard, this place has lots of potential to be a really cool spot in Ft Lauderdale. Be one of their first customers to grab a craft beer at this new establishment. Like the Laser Wolf’s Facebook Page for the latest details. The bar is located at 901 Progresso Drive, Suite 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.
Saturday
Don’t want to shell out 31 bones ($22 if you go straight to the box office) for Broken Social Scene at Revolution Live? Check out some local bands by the beach at Da Big Kahuna. The event is being put together by The Malcriado Productions and features live performances by Daybreak Embrace, Venejer, and Kezia. JAMS co-founder DJ Esoteric will be spinning all night. Cover is $5, and ladies get open bar till midnight. Party starts at 10. Da Big Kahuna is located at 17 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Click the links to hear some music from the bands. More details on the Facebook event page.
by Strawberry Jam | Feb 9, 2011 | Fort Lauderdale
Photo by Lindsey Whiddon
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Next ride Friday 2/25 6:30pm
by Miguel Bravo | Jan 31, 2011 | Fort Lauderdale
Despite similar admission prices, comparing Flamingo Gardens with Zoo Miami is just plain idiotic. The Davie animal sanctuary is devoid of any of the animal superstars (elephants, giraffes, meerkats, and camel back riding) and is a heck of a lot smaller (8.1% the size of Dade’s super zoo). Regardless, it’s still worth a visit on a sunny weekend afternoon on a slow Sunday. With attractions such as monster-sized alligators, Florida panthers, Broward’s 2nd highest peak, a free flight aviary, an old school tram ride, and a Jurassic era turtle hybrid, you’re bound to have a blast.
Recently, I had the chance to visit the 60 acre wildlife sanctuary and snapped a handful of photos. To liven up the post, I decided to tweak the pics a bit. Here are some photos from Flamingo Gardens….through the glazed eyes of a Jam Cruise passenger.
photos and editing by Mig
by Strawberry Jam | Jan 27, 2011 | Fort Lauderdale
This weekend is jam packed with goodness. Here are just a few of the happenings around town:
Friday
The second Critical Mass bike ride for Ft Lauderdale will begin at 6pm at both Brew locations (Himmarshee and Vic Park). Click the link for more info and the route. Show your support so we can make this a regular thing.
Take your pick between NOFX and Bouncing Souls at Revolution (Doors at 7pm, $24) and Tokyo Police Club at Culture Room (Doors at 8pm, $14.99).
Saturday
Art Heart is having an event at Pompano City Center. Check out art from over 20 artists and music by DJs Andie Sweetswirl and Sensitive Side. Bring craft supplies (crayons, pencils, rulers, pads of paper) to donate to Los Colores, an organization that’s committed to providing art supplies to needy children in Greater FTL.
The 6th Annual Dania Beach Antique festival will take place from Friday night through Sunday and feature art, crafts, and live music.
Vatican Splendors at the Ft Lauderdale Museum of Art is opening. Mom points, anyone?
Dan Marino’s Walk About Autism is happening at Sun Life Stadium from 10am to 2pm. Click the link above to register or support someone who will be walking.
Watch the “legends” play at Joe DiMaggio’s Legends Game at Ft Lauderdale Stadium.
Sunday
Go outside! There’s no football on TV.
by Miguel Bravo | Jan 14, 2011 | Fort Lauderdale
Our banner is long overdue for a makeover. Over the last seven months, we managed to cope with it, but we never really felt like it was a true fit. To end our suffering, we’ve decided to start spring cleaning a few months early, and trash our current monstrosity in hopes of a sexier banner image. Here’s where you guys come in…
We’re inviting all our readers to enter in our banner design contest, appropriately titled FTL Collective’s Banner Contest. The winner(s) will get some recognition on the blog via a congratulatory post and inclusion of your design on the top of the page. There are only two rules — the banner must be 990 x 180 and the words FTL Collective or FTLC must be somewhere on the image. Besides that, be as creative or devious as you’d like.
Send your completed designs to mig@ftlcollective.com . If you’re unsure about your design, just know that it’s nearly impossible to do much worse than our current banner. Also, there’s a chance that we might have multiple winners, meaning that we would rotate the banners over time.
Have fun!
by Miguel Bravo | Jan 10, 2011 | Fort Lauderdale
We probably don’t have to tell you this, but we live in a pretty awesome place. Here are just a few reasons as proof:
- Watch the sunrise from Hollywood Beach’s observation tower
- Order the Volcano Roll at Sushi Rock on East Las Olas
- Watch a Everymen performance at Poorhouse
- Soak in some rays on McSorley’s sundeck
- Get your mouth fitted for a fake grill at the Swap Shop
- Order the Pitts-burgher at Primanti Brothers
- Curse in Spanish at the Dania Jai-Alai players
- Invest in a fishing license at Kingsbury & Sons Tackle
- Pick up a tacky souvenir at Alex’s gift shop
- Try the potato soup at The Field
- Browse a magazine at Caffe Rustica
- Play bingo with the old folk at Old Tyme Bingo
- Do yoga on Ft Lauderdale beach on Saturday morning at 10:30
- Take the Riverfront Cruise
- Go antiquing on Antique Row in Dania
Play shuffle board at Blondie’s- Get soft-serve on Hollywood Beach’s Broadwalk
- Watch the cruise ships pull out of the port
- Check out FAT Village’s monthly ArtWalk
- Ride your bike to the beach
- See a movie at the Gateway
- Do the Everglades’ full moon bike ride
- Pick up a sandwich and a cold one at Riverside Market
- Take a long walk on FTL Beach at night
- Spend a Tuesday night at Boomer’s ($12 unlimited arcades and mini golf)
- Sip on coffee at Brew while reading or writing
- Watch the Swinging Richards at Murphy’s Law
- Try the fish tacos at Zona Fresca
- Sign up for the Hollywood Beach Buddy Walk October 16th
- Have breakfast at St. Bart’s
- Try ALL the hot sauces at Tijuana Flats– even the one with a waiver
- Submit an article for FTL Collective (email to mig@ftlcollective.com)
- Go vegan for a night at Sublime
- Try the seaweed salad at Tokyo Sushi on 17th Street
- See how many 190 Octanes you can drink on FTL Beach (more…)
