Category Archives: South Florida History

This Weekend: Some Shows, But Mostly Just Chillin’

Posted on September 18, 2009 by admin

I know that there are probably five things that I planned to do this weekend that I’ve forgotten about, but I don’t care. I’m pretty sure that I can only handle one rock show this weekend and I’m definitely going … Continue reading →

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This Weekend: What Wonderful Things Will Tempt Me Away from Watching Eastbound and Down and In Treatment Reruns On Demand…Hmmm

Posted on April 16, 2009 by admin

FRIDAY: This had better be good! Well, on Friday night at 9 p.m., as I’ve stated in a previous post, Peter Giovenco will host the closing party for the very hip Blender exhibit at Full Circle Gallery. I will not … Continue reading →

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Last Monday Eve: Talk on Moving the King-Cromartie House Up the New River

Posted on April 16, 2009 by admin

In 1971, the Junior League of Fort Lauderdale put their heads and heels together to move the King-Cromartie House, a historical Fort Lauderdale home built in 1907, up the New River to the site where it now stands behind the … Continue reading →

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Notes on Bonnet House Lecture by Author Bill Crawford on His Book Florida’s Big Dig

Posted on February 10, 2009 by admin

If you think paying tolls to drive on the Florida Turnpike is a pain in the butt, imagine if you had to pay tolls when cruising on the Intracoastal too! OK, I’m kinda kidding. Most Fort Lauderdale folks never make … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Big Dig – All The Detes on The Intracoastal Waterway

Posted on February 2, 2009 by admin

I don’t know about you, but I’m so there. $5 to walk through the beautiful Bonnet House grounds and listen to a lecture about the digging of the Intracoastal Waterway by author Bill Crawford. Don’t know about you, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Hanging Out at The Fort Lauderdale History Center

Posted on January 18, 2009 by admin

You know what’s awesome? The history of Fort Lauderdale, that’s what. Whether you want to impress on a first date or have a really good bar conversation (to attract a first date…or just for the fun of talking to strangers), … Continue reading →

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Court and Sweet Bronco go to the Stranahan House

Posted on January 14, 2009 by admin

Yesterday, Sweet Bronco and I went to The Stranahan House in downtown Fort Lauderdale, located right where the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel goes under the New River and across the street from The Cheesecake Factory. Built in 1901, this building … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Moments at Colee Hammock Park

Posted on December 15, 2008 by admin

On Sunday, Misha and I decided to go to a late lunch/early dinner at Sushi Rock on Las Olas Boulevard. We arrived slightly before the restaurant’s opening hour of 4:30 p.m., so we strolled across the street to check out … Continue reading →

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