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Commission approves long awaited hotel project
Wilton Manors – A hotel in Wilton Manors is one step closer to becoming a reality. City commissioners gave developers for the Wilton Hotel & Pool Club approval last week. The developer had three requests of the commission: to change the zoning of the property located at 2505 N. Dixie Hwy., the Five Points intersection, from Arts & Entertainment District to Planned Unit Development – Commercial; execution of a developer’s agreement and execution of a declaration of restrictive covenants.
Pride Month 2024: Here’s a South Florida guide to June’s LGBTQ+ celebrations
It’s almost June, so that means it’s also almost Pride Month, when South Florida’s LGBTQ+ communities celebrate with street festivals, parades and pageantry. Our roundup includes insider information on concerts, exhibits, panels and benefits staged to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, a pivotal moment in gay and lesbian history. Find all the details below, and keep coming ...
Judge sides with Fort Lauderdale man who complained neighbor’s yacht was too big for lot
FORT LAUDERDALE — Say your neighbor has a yacht so big that it dwarfs the dock behind his home. Do you call the city to complain? Michael Meldeau did. It wound up getting him sued by one Steven Howell, owner of the yacht. The two men live on Delmar Place in Fort Lauderdale’s upscale Las Olas Isles, just north of Las Olas and west of the Intracoastal. The yearslong feud isn’t your ...
They don't look broken, but did Hurricane Ian damage condo's windows enough to file claim?
Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers. Question: Our condominium board signed a contract with some lawyers who promised to sue our insurance company...
Dogs not welcome in Fort Lauderdale parks. That might be about to change.
FORT LAUDERDALE — Louis Rofrano and his dog strolled happily through Holiday Park, just like they do most every day. Just one problem: They’re breaking the city’s no-dog park rule. Walking the family dog through any of Fort Lauderdale’s 110 parks — even those with dog parks like Holiday Park — is a no-no unless the dog happens to be a service animal. Commissioners are now looking at changing ...
Broward’s property values climb by nearly 9%. Here’s a closer look at the growth.
There is no sign of slowing down for Broward County’s property values. For another year, property appraiser’s records show the values have continued northward for both existing homes and new construction. In Broward County this past year, that meant an 8.77% increase in taxable value, and every single city and town saw a bump in its values. The figures are based on sales from Jan. 1, 2023, ...
Nearly 100 South Florida restaurants had perfect inspections in April 2024: Did your favorite make the list?
A trove of almost 100 South Florida restaurants and food trucks posted flawless inspections last month. These “gold-star” restaurants made the April 2024 list of perfect inspections because not one violation — minor, intermediate or high-priority — was red-flagged at the time of the surprise visit from Florida safety and sanitation inspectors. Eateries typically are inspected at random every ...
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