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Things to Do in Broward & Palm Beach
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Your Local Guide to Broward and Palm Beach County
The Friendly Scoop is a South Florida lifestyle guide covering the best things to do, family friendly events, restaurants, parks, beaches, and neighborhoods across Broward County and Palm Beach County. From Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, and Parkland to Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, and Wellington, we highlight the local spots and community stories that make South Florida feel like home.
Browse upcoming weekend events, plan a day out with the kids, find a new favorite restaurant, or explore a neighborhood you have never visited. Everything here is curated by locals and updated regularly.
What's Happening
Local stories from Broward & Palm Beach County.
Commissioners Denied Project Tango. Here Is What the County Records Still Show on File.
Palm Beach County commissioners denied the application 5-1 after a 12-hour hearing. The 202-acre site retains a master plan allowing up to 2.02 million square feet, while its currently approved site plan is smaller. Here is what each figure actually means.
Citizens Rates Are Dropping in Broward and Palm Beach. A Big Flood Insurance Rule Arrives January 1.
State regulators approved decreases for most Citizens policyholders in both counties, and Broward homeowners got the largest county-level cut in Florida. Two policy types went up. And a flood insurance requirement reaches every covered policy on January 1.
New Parks Are Coming to Broward and Palm Beach County. Here Is Where They Are Going.
A 36-acre park opens in Parkland this fall. A dead golf course in Boca Raton is finally becoming a public park. A $36 million aquatic center opens in January. Here is every major public park project underway in both counties.
Found a Wild Animal in Broward or Palm Beach County? Here's Exactly What to Do
Every wildlife rescue center in both counties, with verified hours, phone numbers, and what each one accepts. Plus what to do in the first ten minutes, and when to leave the animal alone.
Broward School Buses Can Now Ticket Drivers: What to Know About the New $225 Camera Program
Cameras are on nearly 1,300 Broward school buses. Warnings start August 10, $225 notices start September 9. When you have to stop, who reviews the footage, and the 30-day clock that starts when a notice arrives.
The $100 Million Question: Inside Coral Springs' Sportsplex Gamble
Coral Springs wants to turn its Sportsplex into a regional sports-tourism destination. Cost concepts have ranged from $60 million to more than $250 million, a proposed tax increase was rejected, and a November ballot measure could squeeze the budget. Here is the full picture, and how to weigh in.
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Hand-picked parks, restaurants, and things to do across Broward and Palm Beach County.
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Dad's Cave Barbershop — Lighthouse Point
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Dad's Cave Barbershop is where timeless grooming meets modern style. The Lighthouse Point location in Deerfield Beach offers expert cuts, traditional shaves, beard lineups, and more in a vintage-inspired setting built for the modern man.
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Great Expressions Dental Centers in Coconut Creek offers general dental care, exams, X-rays, orthodontic evaluations, and treatment options for patients and families in the area.
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