by K47 It’s that time of year again, and FTL residents will be coming out in masses to kick-off the holiday season. On Tuesday November 29th, our famous boulevard will be closed down to traffic and filled with Christmas Spirit. Here are our tips for making the best of...

Times are tough in the universe of South Florida sports: the Dolphins arecurrently in last place, the Marlins just finished their season in last place, the Panthers are in the midst of the longest streak of not making the playoffs in NHL history (10 years, but we are...

Regular Pork Spare Rib Meal (Ribs & 2 Sides not pictured) $9.99 Rating: 5/5 Tom Jenkins' BBQ 1236 S Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316...

This Wednesday, downtown Fort Lauderdale gets to finally join in on the food truck craze. Let me tell you, it's about damn time. The rally called Gourmet In The Park will be located at Esplanade Park (the park just in front of the Museum of Discovery and Science)....

We've missed the past few weekend's posts, so here's something to hopefully add a little fun to your upcoming workweek. Make sure to click on the links for more details about the events.  Monday Sweeter Days celebrated the release of the last Harry Potter movie by...

Love yoga but not sure if you can commit to a monthly membership anywhere?  If you didn't already know, our community has various forms for you to choose from for a small donation or sometimes even nothing at all.  Most classes are for all levels and don't require...

It's been a while since we've done one of these, probably because we've been so wrapped up in the tons of events that have been going on, but here's a quick roundup of events for this extended weekend. Friday First + Friday-  For our Hollywood-folk, and those that...

Photos by Strawberry Jam This past Thursday, 19 food trucks took to a Seminole Hard Rock Casino parking lot for families and foodies to enjoy.  The new event, which apparently will be weekly, ran from 5:30-10pm.  The list of attendees included Aaron's Catering...

The Museum of Discovery and Science (gift shop) 401 SW 2nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (954)...

By Fat Hand We have written about the Fort Lauderdale Strikers previously, but to reiterate, if you enjoy sports you have got to check them out. Saturday they played the Puerto Rico Islanders and it was one of the more enjoyable sporting events I have attended...

Photos by Strawberry Jam...

  By Fat Hand So the FTLC has been covering the local scene for one year. In this day and age, a blog that lasts longer than a couple months, let alone a whole year, is something to be celebrated. Therefore, we are throwing ourselves a one-year birthday party on...

          By Strawberry Jam Years in the making and five million dollars later, Hollywood's Young Circle is finally finished with its multi-phase renovations and is ready to  unveil the icing on the cake: a $3 million amphitheater.  This...

By Strawberry Jam Every first Wednesday of the month, The Village At Gulfstream Park in Hallandale hosts a charity Wine Walk.  For $10 you get five samplings and about five hors d'oeuvres at participating shops (Note: wine sample sizes vary, if you know what we mean)....

Banana Cream Pie $3.59 Rating: 5/5 Lester's Diner 250 W State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (954)...

Fishing Headquarters 301 Seabreeze Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (754)...

Seriously, how the hell can we possibly attend all the great events in Broward this weekend? Here's the lineup. Choose wisely. THURSDAY Digital Love hosts an incredible doubleheader tonight: Miami's emerging Panic Bomber and the sophisticated punk rock duo Pocket Of...

The Moon Rock exhibit on the 6th floor of the Main Library downtown. The small rock was donated by the wife of former Apollo 7 astronaut Donn...

By Strawberry Jam With a steady increase in pollution, toxins, and population, every day should indeed be Earth Day. Here are five hand-picked events to "officially" stand up for Mother Nature this weekend, from a gardening workshop to kids activities to cooling off...

By Strawberry Jam This past Saturday, Red Bull hosted their first Candola competition in Fort Lauderdale's New River. Despite the scorching heat, hundreds turned out to watch the homemade boats launch into the water and race toward the end of the 1/3 mile route and...

by Fat Hand Over the weekend the FTLC checked out Ft. Lauderdale’s newest professional sports team: The Strikers. The new NASL soccer team plays its home games in Lockhart stadium and this past Saturday was their season opener against Ft. Lauderdale’s traditional...

So we're a little late with our Rebecca Black reference in our post title (that was soooo 87 million views ago). We recommend not being late on some of the good stuff going on this weekend because it's going to be a good one. Here's our picks for tonight, Friday, and...

Seems like every day I read about a new budget cut to the public library system. One side of me is not surprised – let’s face it, how many people do you know that regularly hang out at the library? Another side of me is disappointed because the library is an excellent...

As the Northeast (more specifically, those annoying New York sports fans) continued to shiver this past weekend, the FTL Collective staff enjoyed a scorching hot afternoon in flip flops and floppy hats at the horse track at Gulfstream Park for the annual Florida...

By Strawberry Jam These photos were taken in Ft Lauderdale somewhere between the Broward Center for Performing Arts and East Las Olas before the beach. Recognize any of them? Leave your guesses in the comments and win a $10 gift card to Brew if you're correct! (Hey,...

By Strawberry Jam Last night's Invisible Children film screening was, at the least, another eye-opening reminder of the many hardships most of the world experiences day in and day out. With so much to do and see, it is easy to get lost in time in this great city of Ft...

This weekend is your last chance to step back in time, enjoy a giant, greasy turkey leg, and get a waxy hand pose of your choice. Hours are from 10am to sunset and Sunday is the last day. Click here for coupons. http://www.ren-fest.com/how-to.asp By...

by Fat Hand Now that the Oscars are over, there's apparently only two things going on in the world these days that are worth reporting: revolution in Libya and revelations about Charlie Sheen. So in the interest of total media saturation, we add to one of the...

By Strawberry Jam For Art's Sake Typeface is set to showcase intricate print art from artists such as Chris Ro, Cindy Rodriguez, the show's own Jose Lopez, and silkscreen-favorites Iron Forge Press. The exhibit will have a two-night opening this Friday and...

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...

View more photos and join the Ft Lauderdale Critical Mass Facebook Next ride Friday 2/25...

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...

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....

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...

Happy New Year FTL! You have had an entire week to shake the NYE hangover. Here are two ideas for your Saturday itinerary. Saturday January 8th the New Orleans Saints play the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC wild-card round playoff game. This is an excellent opportunity...

Best Local Joke Mig: It's changed its name back to Capones, but I always thought Ultimate Sports Bar was a ridiculous name for a bar that wasn't open for afternoon football on Saturdays and Sundays. Fat Hand: Miami Dolphins running game S Jam: America's Backyard J...

Best People Watching Spot Mig: The wooden bench between Poorhouse and America's Backyard. Honestly, I could bring a 12 pack and hang out there all night. Fat Hand: Table outside Elbo Room. S Jam: Along the New River J Fine: Just found this little gem Sunday...Pompano...

Best Taco Mig: Carlos Y Pepe. Fat Hand: Fish taco at Coconuts. S Jam: Zona Fresca's Fish tacos with their authentic corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, and what tastes like lime-infused sour cream, mmmm. J Fine: Although most of my friends would recommend Zona Fresca -...

Thanks to everyone who visited our blog over the past seven months. Even when our posting frequency dipped at the end of the summer, we somehow managed to generate a solid number of page views every week. FTL Collective's resolution for 2011 is to post more often,...

It's easy to call a party EPIC. It's another thing to actually back it up with colossal over-the-top antics, a quality lineup of local musicians, and a quartet of dance crazy DJs. Want the scoop on FTL Collective's end-of-the-year spectacular at underground club 1921?...

By Strawberry Jam When I was young, just a couple years ago, one of the biggest highlights of my Christmases was to drive around and scope out all the awesomely decorated houses and Christmas lights.  Anyone remember the entire BLOCK of houses near the turnpike...

A word of advice to the weekend warrior -- don't over indulge on Friday night, lest you might miss the slew of great events on Saturday evening. Here are 3 events that we hand selected: Santa-Con: FTL Judging from the enthusiastic barrage of Facebook messages, 3...

We reported last week that long-time downtown favorite Creolina's is returning to 2nd Street, taking Porterhouse's old spot. Today we appear to have received official confirmation via Facebook and Twitter that this is true. Although the new restaurant will not be...

By Strawberry Jam While you may be thinking "once is enough" when it comes to watching boat parades, there are actually several good reasons for you to change it up this weekend and drag your butt to the water to partake in the annual event this Saturday. While the...

We hope you have an awesome day! Con Amor, The Staff at FTL...

by Strawberry Jam A couple of months ago we griped about the "Fort Lauderdale", a drink featured via video on eHow which oddly enough has yet to be found elsewhere on the web. Consisting of a couple of light alcohols and the juices of a couple of orange and lime...

Here are some photos from Fort Lauderdale's annual Christmas On Las Olas taken on November 30th, 2010. photos by Strawberry Jam

by Guest Writer J. Fine Each year individuals are faced with the same daunting dilemma, where to spend their Thanksgiving Eve. Quality time with one’s family looming this decision cannot be taken lightly. This year, after much consideration, I have decided my...

There's an unholy amount of fun stuff going on in Broward. Here's a day-by-day guide to the best events this week, starting this evening. Don't forget to click the links for locations and extra info. Tuesday Hardcore drinkers unite! There is a bus loop tonight to...

by Strawberry Jam November 27 marks the date that south Florida's own Chris Carrabba, better known as the outfit Dashboard Confessional, embarks on a national tour in honor of the ten year anniversary of his first album, The Swiss Army Romance. While for some the...

A couple weeks ago, I wrote an elongated rant regarding the lack of nightlife options to hear non-mainstream music. In the post, we highlighted a couple regular indie dance parties -- Monterey Club's Thursday parties and Club Cinema's Noir Wednesdays with Marvelous...

Unlike most weekends in Broward, there aren't a plethora of fun options for this weekend. While the weekend may lack in an abundance of interesting nightlife choices, it does provide one excellent warehouse party on Saturday night. I'm talking about SWARM 4, which...

The beauty of guerilla marketing is that not only is it budget friendly, but it'seasily noticeable. Love him or hate him, Broward County rapper Lyrikilldotcom, best known for sabotaging local news telecasts to advertise his website, is a mastermind at generating...

By Mig Ernie's BBQ & Lounge has been a popular institution in Fort Lauderdale for far longer than I've been alive.It's impressive longetivity, the promise of BBQ, it's attractive exterior, and the close proximity to the my favorite back alley club 1921 has always...

It's Friday morning, and you still haven't figured out your costume for the big parties this weekend?!?! No worries. FTL Collective has some simple yet creative costume ideas that scream Fort Lauderdale and don't break the bank. 1. Coat Man (also known as Running Man...

Surprisingly, with no notice, the new club Vibe located on Las Olas in downtown Ft. Lauderdale opened to the public on Wednesday, sort of. After months of being draped in shockingly tall black screens on the corner of Southeast 3rd Ave. and Las Olas, Vibe finally had...

The most interesting party night of the year is nearly upon us. It's that special time at the end of October when kids beg to complete strangers, typically stable adults decorate their front yards with fake skeletons and mutilated pumpkins, timid girls strip the...

As usual, loads of fun stuff going on this weekend, especially on Saturday. Here's just a sampling of some of great events in Broward for the next 3 days. Friday Fright Night on Las Ola Save The Tatas, a charity event at Monterey Club with a bunch of bands Hep Cat Boo...

Last week, S Jam wrote a post about her 2010 Fort Lauderdale Film Festival (FLIFF) movie recommendations. Given the overwhelming amount of films at this years festival, I thought it wouldn't hurt to give you a few more picks, this time by yours truly. Anybody who...

For the most part, I try and take it easy during the week. With the onslaught of concerts and events in the past month, it's been hard to hit the sack at a decent hour for work the next day. This Wednesday is no different; a couple days ago the New Times reported that...

Following RSS feeds of local blogs is my preferred method of acquiring information about local businesses, bands, artists, and events; however, because of my undying need to know everything happening in my neighborhood, I also follow countless, relevant Twitter...

With so many tough choices to make this weekend, we decided to give everyone a headstart on the decision making and preview Friday's festivities a day early. Here are three events this coming Friday that caught our eye: Island Water Sports' Annual Midnight Madness...

If you haven't already started, it's time to start planning out your next month and a half of cinema.  For their 25th anniversary, the Ft Lauderdale International Film Festival will show 185 films from 36 countries over 46 days.  Student memberships are $35 with a...

No, I didn't misspell the word "city" in the title of the post. The word Citi is a reference to the uniquely designed Citibankbuilding on Oakland Park Blvd and US1 -- the same building that now has a new nightclub attached to it called Sky Nightclub. Don't worry...

It's impossible to completely dislike Miami. It's the yin to our yang. It completes us.Without the Magic City, we'd be one dimensional.  I could continue to ramble on about how much I hate it when Ft. Lauderdalians say they hate Miami, when they really just dislike...

by Mig The name Scott Stapp evokes several different images in people's minds. Some people probably still remember him as the religious, lead singer of post-grunge band Creed, who wrote a heartfelt song for his kid that ended up being the bands top hit With Arms Wide...

by Guest Writer Brady Newbill Often times over the course of my life when I've sought some kind of peace of mind or understanding in this chaotic reality, I have found such solace in the almost hypnotically wise and natural music of Neil Young. And so a few months ago...

by Fat Hand Pep Rally in Mr. H's Plaza First, at 4:30 Friday afternoon is the "Orange Offensive" Dolphins Pep Rally at Huizenga Plaza located at Las Olas and Andrews Ave.  Remember how much fun high school pep rallies were? No, you don't? Well now imagine if instead...

by Strawberry Jam A new spot to get some caffeine in your veins, an old local favorite with a view that can't be beat, a hidden gem reader recommendation and we are back with three more fine locations for your next pick-me-up. Brew LaLa 445 N Andrews Ave As the third...

by Mig It took several months, but I finally made it to the brink of Broward County to taste one of South Florida's better burger at Charm City Burger Company (Facebook fan page link). After reading the overwhelming amount of positive reviews about this place's food...

by Mig Every blogger fears it, but most refuse to believe it'll happen to them....and then it hits you like a ton of Riverwalk bricks. I am referring to Blogger's Despair, the moment when you question whether or not you should keep your web log alive. There are many...

by Mercedes J Bright lights, loud music, free drinks, and people dancing their asses off. No, we aren’t at an NSU undergrad house party, we are playing bingo. But not your Nana’s type of bingo, a new wave of energetic, glow stick fist pumping fun called Cosmic Bingo...

by Mig Every city has it’s default "dangerous" neighborhood -- Liberty City in Miami, Compton in Los Angeles, Harlem in New York City, you get the idea. Fort Lauderdale has Sistrunk. Most people I know haven’t traveled far down NW 6th Street because of the...

by Fat Hand FTLC loves the New Times blogs. FLTC reads them all the time. Some FTLC writers read almost every word (even the food blog). New Times blogs do better indepth reporting than the Sun-Sentinel, dominate coverage of the local music scene, yet still find space...

Friday, September 3 is a good time to pay a visit to the Monterey Club in FTL who’s “rockabilly” ambiance is perfect for the bands playing – Laramie Dean, No Class Action, and To Be Hated.

Free wine tasting event at Fort Lauderdale’s Wine Warehouse Thursday, September 2, from 6-8pm. Come try six varieties of Spanish wines including whites, reds, and cava.

Living in SoFla we are constantly bombarded with out-of-towners wanting to visit our year-round paradise and to be taken to the WORST tourist attractions in FTL. Here are the worst attractions along with alternative suggestions.

by Strawberry Jam Out of the few options South Floridians have for fresh produce and local goods, the Riverwalk Urban Market doesn't disappoint with decent prices and a nice selection of various items.  After suddenly disappearing from it's original location across...

As usual, lots of stuff going on this weekend. Here's just a few of the many options for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: Friday Fort Lauderdale's quarterly Christmas, more commonly known as the Bus Loop, is back today. This time the loop focuses on the beach bars. It's...

Come this Thursday to Brew Urban Cafe in downtown Fort Lauderdale for free art and music brought to you by Twilight Notes and Radio-Active Records.

by Strawberry Jam If you are fortunate enough to have a roof over your head and your stuff together, it only makes sense to help those who don't. Doing so not only provides assistance to charitable organizations in need but also shows your support for those who've...

Empire Pizza Cafe, located off the NW corner of US1 and Broward Boulevard offers great pizza along with beer & wine specials.

by Mig As a writer for an emerging blog that represents the city of FTL, it is my responsibility to occasionally surf the internet with the intention of finding mentions of our city's name in various blogs, videos, or news sites. Last week, I stumbled on this eHow...

The workweek is finally over! Here are some things around town to keep you busy this weekend: Friday Gladezmen at Poorhouse 11 pm, no cover 110 SW 3rd Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Daysleeper, The Nothing Left, InAsMuch, Rebel at Monterey Club 9 pm, no cover 2608...

FTLC writes about the swankiest cocktails in Fort Lauderdale including YOLO’s Devil’s Hammer, Side Bar’s Cucumber Watermelon Martini, Trina’s Cubeltini, and Canyon’s Prickly Pear Margarita.

by Mig Living downtown is great and it'd be really easy to write a post about all the perks of living near FTL's mini skyscrapers, but let's face it, complaining is a lot more fun. Despite double digit noise complaints and 2 evictions, I've loved living in historic...

Fort Lauderdale’s historic home, Bonnet House, is open as a museum and whimsical locale for special events.

Kate and Mercedes J enjoyed a meal at the swanky restaurant, The Grateful Palate — a culinary delight tucked inside a strip mall off 17th Street Causeway.

The local chapter of the non-profit organization, Room to Read, is hosting their first annual BEERS for BOOKS party this Saturday August 14th at the (self-proclaimed ‘World Famous’) Parrot Lounge on Fort Lauderdale beach.

by Mig Local music is a common interest among all of the FTLC bloggers. Oftentimes, our weekend plans revolve around checking out some of our favorite artists or bands that we hadn’t seen before.  The problem is, there aren’t enough outlets for information about...

The finish line from the hectic work week rat race is just within sight. To celebrate, the FTLC recommends 5 spots for this Friday after 5 o’ clock.

The North Fork New River Bridge has connected two historic neighborhoods, Sailboat Bend and Riverside Park, since its construction in 1927. On August 1st, the bridge re-opened after a year of much needed renovations.

by Mig There are two unofficial sections of Fort Lauderdale Beach. If you are going to FTL Beach with your family or enjoy spiking a volleyball, you’ll be heading to stretch of sand between the Yankee Clipper and outdoor basketball court (don’t forget, free parking in...

The SunTrust Jazz Brunch in downtown Fort Lauderdale is an event like no other — that is if you can take the heat, screaming babies, pop jazz cover bands, and cheap champagne.

Free parking on Fort Lauderdale’s beachfront is virtually unheard of. That is, unless you obtain a Resident Beach Parking Card (RBPC).

by Strawberry Jam Too many South Floridians have a predictable, yet questionable, love affair with their local Starbucks.  Lucky for us, there are several inviting options in Ft Lauderdale to get your caffeine fix while supporting unique and local businesses. Here are...

As many as 100,000 Monk Parakeets are raiding homes of Ft. Lauderdalians due to their escape from bird sanctuaries during storms and/or intentional release by their owners. Are you being pillaged?

by Strawberry Jam One of the perks of living in Ft Lauderdale is that there is always something interesting to do or another new event going on and this weekend is no exception.  There's no excuse for you to be stuck at your local watering hole week after week.  Here...

by Strawberry Jam At a time when every other new indie band name is animal related, at least three times that many seem to have a fascination with all things summer (Best Coast, Beach Fossils, Sunglasses, Beach House, YACHT, Flamingo, Tanlines, Surfer Blood, Washed...

Here at the FTLC headquarters, we are always striving to find new ways to inform our readers of local businesses, activities, bands, restaurants,  and Russ Adler sightings. That is why we have added 2 new pages to our blog, Links and Mixtapes. Let me explain each new...

Ft. Lauderdale’s own underground restaurant, the Squat-N-Gobble, attempts to impress OMG Mike from the Paul and Young Ron morning radio show.

Rosie’s Bar and Grill in Wilton Manors is a great locale to enjoy Sunday-Funday, the weekly holiday celebrated in Fort Lauderdale.

by Mig “Damn, this place is loaded with muggles.” That phrase was embarrassingly uttered from my mouth yesterday afternoon, and no, I wasn’t quoting a line from the Harry Potter series (not like that’s better anyway). Actually, Strawberry Jam and I were searching for...

If you haven't already been to Doris you have few excuses not to go.  With several locations throughout South Florida and its original Hollywood store in operation since 1947, Doris Market and Bakery has become a love of the Italian community and those that just like...

The months of July and August are out to kill Ft. Lauderdalians with its ungodly heat, but we will not be vanquished! Chill out while enjoying one of these refreshing adult libations.

by Mercedes J What do Fort Lauderdale women look for in their men? Well this lady blogger, Mercedes J, prefers a gentleman with rugged good looks, captivating charm, a sense of humor, eccentric creativity, and a dash of humility.  What if I told all the ladies out...

by Strawberry Jam Shopping for secondhand items can be an exhilarating experience at the right store, but that is typically not the case in Broward County. Relative to other areas of the US, South Florida thrift stores are all too often filled with clutter of...

Sometimes it's tough to be overshadowed by the bright lights of Miami. Sure, we'll pretend like it doesn't bother us that the mainstream media continually praises our neighboring big city and neglects its more laid back, people friendly, step sister, but fact of the...

by Mig Unfortunately, I did not come up with the title of this post all by myself; the Red, White, & Boom is the moniker of just one of the thousands of ridiculously named explosives sold at TNT Fireworks (formerly known as Neptunes Fireworks) located off of East...

by Strawberry Jam The words “rock climbing” and “Florida” are seldom in the same sentence.  But just off of Marina Mile Road, down a frequently flooded small road, and nestled in a maze of a business park, you’ll find Coral Cliffs, Ft Lauderdale’s only indoor rock...

Devoted fans came out to support Murderous Rampage’s final show at Churchill’s Pub in Miami last Saturday (June 26th).

An FTLC contributor had the chance to get the latest scoop about Kill Miss Pretty from newest band member and Marilyn Manson co-founder, Scott Putesky.

by Adelina Ridicolo The FTL Collective has joined forces with downtown’s Revolution to bring you a night to roll on the floor in laughter! Four local comedy acts, Gene, Mike, Sisqo, and Richy, will be opening up on June 24th for Saturday Night Live’s, Hannibal Buress....

by Mercedes J Before you say Bula (a Fijian toast which means “to life”) you will find yourself staring down into a half rounded coconut shell holding a concoction resembling that of muddy water. Reluctantly, you raise the shell to your lips and notice aromas of earth...

by Strawberry Jam Dubstep and Jamaican dub are alive and kickin' in South Florida. Dubstep has carved quite a path for itself in the last ten years.  Though there can be several styles ranging from lighter to darker and heavier tracks, the form of electronic music...

James Bond once said Christmas only comes once a year. Not true in Ft. Lauderdale where our holiest of days is quarterly. Friday, June 18 was the summer Bus Loop, or as it's known to many of us in South Florida, Yom KipBusloop. Friday's route focused on the 17th...

(Part 2 – Previously the FTLC reported on the worst places downtown to use the bathroom. Read on to find the better options to pop a squat.) BEST places to use the bathroom TARPON BEND – If you can get past the long lines and the men's bathroom door hitting you as...

Like much of America's adolescent population, the bulk of my knowledge on Greek gods is limited to recently watching the teenybopper movie Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief a few months ago (I went with my family, lay off me!); however, it doesn’t...

Anyone who has grown up in South Florida has been to at least three birthday parties either at Gold Coast or its rival, Galaxy Skateway in Hollywood. It’s been there for sixty-three years even though I constantly pass by Gold Coast on my commutes I can probably count...

It warms our hearts more than a toasty buttermilk biscuit that all of you came out to FTLC’s Launch Party - Under The Hood - last Friday night. Thank you! For those of you who were too busy double fisting $5 Miller Lights at some run-of-the-mill bar, you missed quite...

by Kate If this Saturday you find yourself in need of some serious recovery after the Friday night FTLC launch party, you’ll want to make your way over to Fort Lauderdale’s independent artist hot-spot, The Bubble. The Bubble is a local warehouse converted into a...

Indie rock band, REBEL from Miami is ready to take Broward County by storm. Surely after each lively performance on a future tour, they will be leaving a trail of devoted fans along the eastern seaboard. Along with a mix of lawless rock beats and soaring guitar riffs...

While the cost of war for the U.S. since 2001 is said to be over one trillion dollars, there are an estimated 671,859 homeless people in America. Forty-four percent of them do not live in shelters, and 20% are individuals under the age of 18. Without a roof over your...

Attention all Fort Liquordale barroom frequenters! Have you ever wondered where the best place downtown to take a leak is? Behold, I have the answers to your quandary. WORST places to use the bathroom FAT CATS – Don’t get me wrong, I heart this bar. Where else will...

More than half of the parties in South Florida have nonsensical, gimmicky names that have no correlation to their respective event (ex: Dirty Hairy, Heatr, Dangerfun, etc). Regardless of whether or not you understand the name of FTLC's first party, Under The Hood,...

Amongst a sea of brightly colored t-shirts, I crowd surf my way to the bar. Approximately thirty minutes later, I reach my destination and order a frosty cold one from the bartender. “What the heck is going on here? It’s a weeknight!” Typically, one doesn't think that...

What has happened to Dennis Rodman? Assuming you are the type of person that likes to hang out in bars from time to time, a couple of years ago it seemed impossible NOT to see our local basketball/alternative-lifestyle legend partying it up, singing Pearl Jam songs...

Broward Attractions and Museums Month is Broward County's effort to expose individuals and families to community arts from June 1-30. BAMM will allow for members already belonging to one of seventeen select organization to have access to events at fellow participating...

Doctor     It was suggested to me by a friend who identifies himself as a Democrat that I attend the April 15th, 2010 “Tea Party” in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Modern day Tea Parties borrow the concept from the original in order to voice concerns about a...

Lawyer The first thing I noticed while walking through the crowd at Ft. Lauderdale's Tea Party rally the afternoon of April 15, 2010, was the absence of alcohol. Living in Ft. Lauderdale one becomes accustomed to the inevitable drinking at virtually every event, even...

For Art’s Sake is a series of themed events brought to you by Freedom Art. Their latest endeavor, a two-day affair titled Birdwatch, brought out a flock of people to Gallery 101 in Ft. Lauderdale to admire bird-themed prints while enjoying some live music and light...

FTL Collective is a local blog focusing on activities, events, businesses, and quirks of the Greater Ft. Lauderdale area. Though it has its coalition of permanent writers, it is an open platform inviting anyone eager to contribute ideas or articles to the collective....