Fort Lauderdale Blog

Calendar of Events through May 29th

WILD MUSIC: SOUNDS AND SONGS OF LIFE
Through May 31, 2009
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-467-6637

Each year an unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa, as billions of sardines migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Coast.  The film captures spectacular breaching whales, feeding sharks, diving gannets, and massive bait balls inside and up close on the giant screen.  Audiences  will delve into an epic underwater struggle for survival and reveal the economic and cultural impact the migration has on the coastal communities.

Florida Senate Passes Homeowner Insurance Bill

The Senate passed an Insurance Bill today that is hoped to boost statewide home and condominium insurance rates, reducing the risks for homeowners the next time a hurricane hits.

Free 'Hope Now Foreclosure Prevention Workshop'

Need some help to keep from losing your home, or wondering what your options are if you are in trouble? Attend this free workshop in Miami Beach, sponsored by Hope Now and NeighborWorks America.

Travel to Cuba - a good thing?

With Congress easing travel restrictions last month for Cuban-Americans, and now President Obama's unlimited travel to Cuba for Cuban-Americans, some are ecstatic, and others disagree. 

Many Cuban-Americans who have never visited with Cuban relatives are excited at the change from Bush's administrations hardline policies. Travel agencies have already started gearing up for the increase in travel that is occuring.