Briefs
Headlines and short briefs from the Fort Lauderdale Certified editorial desk. 15 published.
Briefs
15 items
FOOD · PLANTATION
Potbelly Sandwich Shop files permits for Plantation Pointe
The Chicago-born toasted sandwich chain is moving into Broward County with a permit filing at Plantation Pointe in Plantation.
Jul 1, 2026
FOOD · FORT LAUDERDALE
Caviar Club debuts a members-only American steakhouse concept in Fort Lauderdale
The private-membership concept pairs a luxury steakhouse with concierge service, led by Chef Jeremy Loya and Lindsay Shapiro.
Jun 30, 2026
FOOD · MIAMI
Big Chicken lands inside Elev8 Fun Miami, with Tampa location to follow
Shaquille O'Neal's chicken sandwich brand will anchor the dining program at Elev8 Fun's South Florida entertainment complex.
Jun 29, 2026
FOOD · HIALEAH
The Cuban Oven is opening at 395 E. 1st Ave. in Hialeah
The Cuban Oven is bringing made-from-scratch Cuban comfort food to 395 E. 1st Ave. in Hialeah.
Jun 27, 2026
FOOD · LAS OLAS
Platea Prime Steakhouse & Ceviche Bar takes over former Terrace Grill near Las Olas
The Peruvian-inspired steakhouse and ceviche concept is set to open in the former Terrace Grill space near Las Olas Boulevard.
Jun 23, 2026
FOOD · FLAGLER VILLAGE
Miami's Midorie Sushi opens at The Arcadian in Fort Lauderdale's Flagler Village
Midorie Sushi debuts a 50-seat room at The Arcadian in Flagler Village, with fish flown daily from Tokyo's Toyosu Market.
Jun 23, 2026
FOOD · WYNWOOD
Kush Wynwood reopens this summer after four-year renovation
The Wynwood burger institution returns with a greatest-hits menu, a new 12-seat bar, and studio apartments above the historic building.
Jun 22, 2026
FOOD · FORT LAUDERDALE
Ryan McKeown's Peppi's Pizza opens its first Broward location on Sunrise Boulevard
Peppi's Pizza, Ryan McKeown's One Bite-reviewed slice shop, opens its first Broward County location on Sunrise Boulevard this September.
Jun 22, 2026
FOOD · LAS OLAS
Kapow Noodle Bar takes the former Elba space on SE 6th Avenue near Las Olas
Sub-Culture Restaurant Group's Pan-Asian concept is planned for the former Elba address on SE 6th Avenue, targeting late 2026.
Jun 19, 2026
REAL ESTATE · FLAGLER VILLAGE
T3 FAT Village brings 180,000 sq ft of mass timber office space to Flagler Village
The six-story project targets LEED Gold and anchors the next phase of Fort Lauderdale's $500 million FAT Village redevelopment.
Jun 18, 2026
REAL ESTATE · FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH
Fort Lauderdale approves $2.5M Beach Park redesign with pickleball courts and turf
The city has greenlighted a $2.5 million overhaul adding pickleball courts, artificial turf, and renovated basketball facilities.
Jun 15, 2026
FOOD · CORAL SPRINGS
Arun's Indian Kitchen Taco Masala touts deal pricing at its Coral Springs location
The operator at 10278 Sample Road runs an Indian-taco fusion concept recently cited on Instagram for standout deal pricing in Broward County.
Jun 10, 2026
FOOD · HALLANDALE BEACH
Casa Pescado, backed by AIM Hospitality Group, opens in Hallandale Beach this fall
The New York-backed modern Japanese concept brings sushi and omakase-inspired dining to Broward County.
Jun 8, 2026
REAL ESTATE · WILTON MANORS
Wilton Manors approves 50-unit townhome project amid rising housing demand
City officials signed off on a 50-townhome development in one of Broward County's most supply-constrained residential markets.
Jun 5, 2026
EVENTS · FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH
Tortuga Music Festival returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach April 10–12
Post Malone, Kenny Chesney, and Riley Green headline the three-day beachfront festival on the sand.
Mar 26, 2026