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Outdoor Recreation

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2012

    Five Ways Fort Lauderdale Could Spend the $14 Million It Found Lying Around

    The Fort Lauderdale city commissioners must be patting themselves on the back right now for hiring Lee Feldman as city manager: Turns out he's a master at rooting around the couch cushions of city budgets for money that's gone missing.Bucking the trend of cities like Lauderdale Lakes and Hollywood t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2012

    "We're Turning Back to Key Largo," Said the Captain; Time for Lamb With Mint Sauce

    Chef Sara Ventiera is on a three-week trip to the Bahamas, manning the kitchen on a 91-foot yacht. She will file regular updates from the waters about what it's like to work on a yacht, from pretrip provisioning to seaplane produce delivery. Click here for previous reports."We're turning back to Key ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 23, 2012

    The Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village: Read These Tips Before Going

    Chef Sara Ventiera is on a three-week trip to the Bahamas, manning the kitchen on a 91-foot yacht. She will file regular updates from the waters about what it's like to work on a yacht, from pretrip provisioning to seaplane produce delivery. Click here for previous reports."We're turning back to Key ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2011

    Florida DOT's Method of Increasing Pedestrian Safety: Video of People Being Nailed by Cars

    FDOTHipster about to become tank food.​Oh, the things you can learn from state-funded advertising campaigns -- like drinking formaldehyde in science class looks strange.Now, thanks to the Florida Department of Transportation, we know that being run over by cars looks like it really hurts.The FDOT ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2011

    Fourth of July on Delray Beach

    FDOTHipster about to become tank food.​Oh, the things you can learn from state-funded advertising campaigns -- like drinking formaldehyde in science class looks strange.Now, thanks to the Florida Department of Transportation, we know that being run over by cars looks like it really hurts.The FDOT ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2011

    Foam Pool Party

    FDOTHipster about to become tank food.​Oh, the things you can learn from state-funded advertising campaigns -- like drinking formaldehyde in science class looks strange.Now, thanks to the Florida Department of Transportation, we know that being run over by cars looks like it really hurts.The FDOT ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    Interview with Chef and Owner of Nacho Bizness, Aaron Byers Part I

    Nacho Bizness​Aaron Byers did not go to cooking school, nor did he serve a high-level kitchen apprenticeship in Paris. Aaron learned his craft surfing and sailing into tropical and exotic ports. While in these beautiful island countries and sea-drenched cities, Aaron decided to become ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    Chef Victoria Allman's New Book Mixes Yachts and Food

    ​Chef Victoria Allman does most of her cooking while traveling around the world on a yacht. Her first book, Sea Fare, was full of travel stories and recipes, which is what her new book, SEAsoned, is about as well.Actually, this is what it's about:"Add two inexperienced crewmembers, an anorexic div ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2010

    SoFla’s Haunts Will Host Some Smokin’ Firecracker Displays

    ​Chef Victoria Allman does most of her cooking while traveling around the world on a yacht. Her first book, Sea Fare, was full of travel stories and recipes, which is what her new book, SEAsoned, is about as well.Actually, this is what it's about:"Add two inexperienced crewmembers, an anorexic div ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2010

    Oil-induced Tourism Slump: No Match for our Pun-tastic Slogans

    Flickr: [ jeremy ]Yes, yes. Love that beautiful Florida beach.​As a general rule, people like going to the beach and splashing around in the ocean, but they tend to get fussy when they emerge covered in toxic tar sludge from an exploded BP oil rig. Strange, I know--but decidedly true.Although the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 20, 2010

    Birds of a Feather, Art Together

    Flickr: [ jeremy ]Yes, yes. Love that beautiful Florida beach.​As a general rule, people like going to the beach and splashing around in the ocean, but they tend to get fussy when they emerge covered in toxic tar sludge from an exploded BP oil rig. Strange, I know--but decidedly true.Although the ... More >>

  • Film

    March 18, 2010

    Shot on Location, North Face Is Slow, Realistic, and Excruciating

    Flickr: [ jeremy ]Yes, yes. Love that beautiful Florida beach.​As a general rule, people like going to the beach and splashing around in the ocean, but they tend to get fussy when they emerge covered in toxic tar sludge from an exploded BP oil rig. Strange, I know--but decidedly true.Although the ... More >>

  • Music

    July 30, 2009

    Atmosphere

    Flickr: [ jeremy ]Yes, yes. Love that beautiful Florida beach.​As a general rule, people like going to the beach and splashing around in the ocean, but they tend to get fussy when they emerge covered in toxic tar sludge from an exploded BP oil rig. Strange, I know--but decidedly true.Although the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2009

    World's Best Diver Is Fort Lauderdale-Phobe

    Matthew Mitcham, the reigning Olympic champion diver with the highest-scoring dive in the sport's history, told an Australian newspaper today that he's terrified of diving in Fort Lauderdale. "Petrified," actually. My own theory is that it's because Mitcham's coach seems prone to vivid descriptions ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 18, 2009

    Clean Fun at the Beach

    Matthew Mitcham, the reigning Olympic champion diver with the highest-scoring dive in the sport's history, told an Australian newspaper today that he's terrified of diving in Fort Lauderdale. "Petrified," actually. My own theory is that it's because Mitcham's coach seems prone to vivid descriptions ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2009

    Best Of Readers' Poll 2009: Best Park

    South Florida is the best place in the country to be outdoors. We've got beaches, pines, wetlands, and acres of open green fields. Honor your favorite outdoorsy spot in Broward and Palm Beach counties by voting on the best park. Add your winner to the comments field below.

  • Calendar

    January 22, 2009

    Into the Great Wide Open

    South Florida is the best place in the country to be outdoors. We've got beaches, pines, wetlands, and acres of open green fields. Honor your favorite outdoorsy spot in Broward and Palm Beach counties by voting on the best park. Add your winner to the comments field below.

  • Music

    January 15, 2009

    Donna the Buffalo

    South Florida is the best place in the country to be outdoors. We've got beaches, pines, wetlands, and acres of open green fields. Honor your favorite outdoorsy spot in Broward and Palm Beach counties by voting on the best park. Add your winner to the comments field below.

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2009

    Wednesday's Loose Alleycat Race Ends at PS14

    Joel Meinholz from the M.I.A. skateshop, Chocolate Sundays, and lately Thursdays at the News Café, has been spreading his skateboard wings. Now he's flying with the other trendy folks who are getting busy with high-danger, two-wheeled, (wo)man-powered fun. This Wednesday marks the latest local even ... More >>

  • News

    December 11, 2008

    She Walks on Water

    Joel Meinholz from the M.I.A. skateshop, Chocolate Sundays, and lately Thursdays at the News Café, has been spreading his skateboard wings. Now he's flying with the other trendy folks who are getting busy with high-danger, two-wheeled, (wo)man-powered fun. This Wednesday marks the latest local even ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2007

    Paradise Found

    Joel Meinholz from the M.I.A. skateshop, Chocolate Sundays, and lately Thursdays at the News Café, has been spreading his skateboard wings. Now he's flying with the other trendy folks who are getting busy with high-danger, two-wheeled, (wo)man-powered fun. This Wednesday marks the latest local even ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 16, 2007

    “Born to be Wiiiild”

    Joel Meinholz from the M.I.A. skateshop, Chocolate Sundays, and lately Thursdays at the News Café, has been spreading his skateboard wings. Now he's flying with the other trendy folks who are getting busy with high-danger, two-wheeled, (wo)man-powered fun. This Wednesday marks the latest local even ... More >>

  • News

    March 29, 2007

    Letters for March 29-April 4, 2007

    Joel Meinholz from the M.I.A. skateshop, Chocolate Sundays, and lately Thursdays at the News Café, has been spreading his skateboard wings. Now he's flying with the other trendy folks who are getting busy with high-danger, two-wheeled, (wo)man-powered fun. This Wednesday marks the latest local even ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 8, 2005

    Buck the Broncos

    Joel Meinholz from the M.I.A. skateshop, Chocolate Sundays, and lately Thursdays at the News Café, has been spreading his skateboard wings. Now he's flying with the other trendy folks who are getting busy with high-danger, two-wheeled, (wo)man-powered fun. This Wednesday marks the latest local even ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 14, 2005

    Summer Groovin'

    Joel Meinholz from the M.I.A. skateshop, Chocolate Sundays, and lately Thursdays at the News Café, has been spreading his skateboard wings. Now he's flying with the other trendy folks who are getting busy with high-danger, two-wheeled, (wo)man-powered fun. This Wednesday marks the latest local even ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 14, 2004

    Kayakety Yak

    Joel Meinholz from the M.I.A. skateshop, Chocolate Sundays, and lately Thursdays at the News Café, has been spreading his skateboard wings. Now he's flying with the other trendy folks who are getting busy with high-danger, two-wheeled, (wo)man-powered fun. This Wednesday marks the latest local even ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 5, 2004

    Battle of the Bulge

    Bulging muscles, that is

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2004

    27 Holes on the Fourth

    Bulging muscles, that is

  • Calendar

    September 25, 2003

    Adventurers Only, Please

    Could you survive in the wilds of North Miami?

  • Calendar

    September 11, 2003

    Venice in Fort Lauderdale

    Boozin' and cruisin' down the waterways

  • Calendar

    August 28, 2003

    It's Ice

    The Panthers return, and others learn to skate too

  • Sports and Recreation

    May 15, 2003

    Racheal Wood

    is a Deerfield Beach stay-at-home mother who, at last year's Hawaiian Ironman World Triathlon Championship, won the title for 40- to 44-year-olds. She's a member of the Runner's Depot Elite Racing Team.

  • Calendar

    May 1, 2003

    Dog and Pony Show

    The Derby on the telly, greyhounds on the track

  • News

    February 20, 2003

    Surfin' F-L-A

    A group of intrepid wahines is trying to take charge of its sport

  • Calendar

    February 6, 2003

    Buskin' and Boatin'

    The Dragon Boats and Buskers Festival swoops into Riverwalk

  • Calendar

    October 31, 2002

    Floating Finery

    Superyachts are one of the main attractions at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

  • Sports and Recreation

    May 16, 2002
  • Arts and Entertainment

    May 16, 2002

    Best Kids' Thrill(s)

    Calypso Bay Waterpark

  • Calendar

    September 27, 2001

    Making Waves

    The Gold Cup Offshore Championships

  • Sports and Recreation

    May 17, 2001

    Best Place to Mountain Bike

    Camp Murphy Off-Road Bicycle Trails

  • Best of BPB

    May 17, 2001

    Best Weekend Getaway

    De Land, Florida

  • Sports and Recreation

    May 17, 2001

    Best Boating

    Peanut Island

  • Calendar

    May 10, 2001

    We're Strokin'

    The Las Olas Outrigger Canoe Club

  • Goods and Services

    May 11, 2000

    Best Store For Fishing Gear

    Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

  • News

    December 2, 1999

    Swept Out to Sea

    The waves, winds, and tides conspired to send the canoe miles into the Gulf of Mexico. A writer deals with his own mortality during a life-and-death struggle.

  • Calendar

    September 2, 1999

    Outward Bound

    Outdoor Adventures Klub

  • Calendar

    November 5, 1998

    Night & Day

    November 5 - 11, 1998

  • Calendar

    August 13, 1998

    Trailblazers

    November 5 - 11, 1998

  • Calendar

    April 2, 1998

    Big Air

    November 5 - 11, 1998

  • News

    November 13, 1997

    A Revolting Development

    Does the Fort Lauderdale beach area want to be a "world-class tourist destination" or a decent place to live?

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