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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.
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Local stories from Broward & Palm Beach County.
The $2 Train Ride Hiding in a Coconut Creek Park
A 5,800-foot hand-built railroad runs one weekend a month at Tradewinds Park North. Dates, $2 tickets, gate fees, birthday trains and what is still open.
BAMM 2026: Every BOGO and Free Museum Deal in Broward County
Buy one, get one free at 15 attractions and free admission at 8 more, with verified hours, prices and the restrictions most guides miss.
King Tides 2026: The Dates South Florida Floods on a Sunny Day
Every 2026 king tide window for Broward and Palm Beach County, the single worst predicted date, where flooding shows up, and what actually helps.
Ten Broward Schools Could Close or Consolidate. About 30 Campuses Would Feel It. Here Is the Full District Plan and Every Deadline.
Broward County Public Schools has published its recommendations, its meeting calendar and its vote date. Nothing is decided until December 15, the proposals are not final until September 22, and some public comment deadlines fall days before the meetings.
No, Not Every Flock Camera Is Coming Down: What Florida's New Order Actually Does in Broward and Palm Beach
Florida revoked license plate reader permits on state roads, but most cameras in Broward and Palm Beach County are not affected. Here is the city by city breakdown of what changed and what happens next.
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.
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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.
Great Expressions Dental Centers — Coconut Creek
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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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