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Duel Arena debuts at the Kia Center in Orlando with Perry-Danis headlining
Aug 26, 2026
Vibes Brews opens August 29 with Caribbean-inspired craft beer and bold South Florida energy
Aug 25, 2026
Body Hot Pilates opens third Miami studio in Midtown
Aug 24, 2026
Ivy's planned for the former Salt7 waterfront space at Icon Las Olas
Aug 24, 2026
Backyard Fort Lauderdale launches fall season August 28 across three connected venues
Aug 24, 2026
Pelican Landing returns to Pier Sixty-Six this fall
Aug 23, 2026
Brooklyn Room opens inside Common Room as Downtown Hollywood's invite-only speakeasy
Aug 22, 2026
Parlor Doughnuts plans Atlantic Boulevard location in Pompano Beach
Aug 22, 2026
Pavlova Co. opens in Coral Springs with meringues, cannoli, and Dubai pistachio
Aug 21, 2026
Chris and Kim Shin open Broward's first Paris Baguette in Coral Springs
Aug 19, 2026
Dragon Link hits $1.6M grand jackpot at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Aug 18, 2026
Nove opens on Middle River Drive near The Galleria with house-made pasta
Aug 18, 2026
Sway Collective launches weekly house night at Sway Nightclub downtown
Aug 17, 2026
Indian Creek Country Club charges $1M to join on private Indian Creek Island
Aug 17, 2026
Broward County proposes 154-acre mixed-use district around Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise
Aug 14, 2026
Calaveras Cantina expands to Las Olas Marina with a custom waterfront build
Aug 14, 2026
Great Big Game Show opens at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach
Aug 13, 2026
HomeZee launches AI valuation reports for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach
Aug 12, 2026
PPG Development secures approval for The Club at Emerald Hills in Hollywood
Aug 10, 2026
Fetish Factory builds a global following from Fort Lauderdale after three decades
Aug 10, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Beach lands 4th in Florida on litter-complaint rankings
Aug 9, 2026
LandShark Bar & Grill opens inside Dolphin Mall, its first Miami location
Aug 8, 2026
Little Hen opens English-inspired café on Las Olas
Aug 7, 2026
Yardbird closes its Lenox Avenue original after 15 years in South Beach
Aug 6, 2026
Briefs
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FOOD · FORT LAUDERDALE
Vibes Brews opens in Fort Lauderdale with Caribbean craft beer from Ramcharran and Jannes
Two veterans of South Florida's beverage scene launch a Caribbean-inflected taproom on August 29 with twelve hours of opening-day programming.
Aug 26, 2026
FOOD · SUNRISE
Florida Panthers name Sodexo Live! as arena F&B partner in Sunrise
The multi-year agreement covers concessions, clubs, suites, and premium hospitality at Amerant Bank Arena.
Aug 26, 2026
FOOD · CORAL GABLES
Call Your Mother opens its first Florida location on Coral Gables' Miracle Mile
The Washington, D.C. bagel deli is targeting a late-2026 debut at 317 Miracle Mile with bagels, coffee, and deli sandwiches.
Aug 25, 2026
FOOD · SOUTH BEACH
Zebra Club opens beneath Townhouse Hotel with Michelle Bernstein and Naren Young
The supper club takes over the former Bond Street Lounge at 150 20th Street, targeting a September opening.
Aug 20, 2026
FOOD · HOLLYWOOD
Keke's Breakfast Cafe opens 150-seat location in Hollywood
The Florida breakfast chain is opening a 150-seat restaurant in Hollywood, per the brand's Instagram announcement.
Jul 18, 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 · 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
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
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