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🌱 What 376-unit project is replacing this long-vacant Fort Lauderdale hotel?

Morning Fort Lauderdale! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What 376-unit project is replacing this long-vacant Fort Lauderdale hotel?
  • How a Coral Springs parking lot dispute turned into an attempted murder
  • Could Rowie be the easygoing walking buddy your family needs?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why aren't koalas actual bears? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 83, low: 71.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Demolished hotel will be replaced with new housing in Fort Lauderdale (sun-sentinel.com) — A demolished former hotel site on North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale is being transformed into The Cove, a 376-unit residential project with some affordable housing and ground-floor commercial space. Plans filed with the city and county outline its busy traffic setting and modest impact on nearby schools. Residents can expect a major change along this key corridor.
   

2. Man crashed into ex's car before shooting her, Coral Springs police say (miamiherald.com) — A woman was seriously wounded after police say her estranged partner rammed her car and shot her multiple times behind a Coral Springs shopping center; she is now in stable condition. The suspect, a Tamarac man with a prior domestic-violence injunction, was arrested nearby and is being held without bond at the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale.
   

3. Humane Society of Broward seeks loving, permanent home for Rowie, kittens (local10.com) — A Fort Lauderdale-based Humane Society is urgently looking for a permanent home for Rowie, a 5-year-old mixed-breed dog, and foster volunteers for fragile kittens. Staff say Rowie is gentle on walks, good with other pets, and best suited for a calm home with older children. Locals can visit the shelter starting at 11 a.m. to adopt or foster.
   

4. Vigil held in Fort Lauderdale for man killed in Sunrise shooting (local10.com) — Residents gathered at a Fort Lauderdale park Saturday evening to honor Kendrick English, days after he was fatally shot outside a Sunrise banquet hall. Family and friends shared memories and leaned on community support as the murder case against the accused security guard moves forward.
   

5. Lionel Messi scores 2 goals, Inter Miami beats Rapids 3-2, extends unbeaten streak to 7 games (local10.com) — Fort Lauderdale soccer fans will note Inter Miami’s recent home action, but this story focuses on Lionel Messi’s two-goal performance in Colorado that extended the club’s unbeaten streak to seven matches. The piece highlights his league‑leading scoring pace and key moments from the Rapids match.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • URGENT: if anyone is going southbound on A1A in fort Lauderdale I just heard a woman screaming from a moving vehicle heading southbound saying “let me out!!
    ” but couldn’t figure out which car it was coming from. I called 911 but couldn’t offer anymore information. If anyone is able to help, please help… (Nextdoor Poinsettia Heights)
  • We spotted these 2 lovely dolphin in our canal Thursday morning!!!
    Coral Ridge just a few blocks S of Oakland park bridge First time in 40 years to see them!!! (Nextdoor Coral Ridge)
  • The Cleaning Authority, LLC posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner / Housekeeper in Fort Lauderdale. Apply here.
  • Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company posted a job opening for Medical Biller/Insurance follow up in Fort Lauderdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Lauderdale here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't meet the koalafications! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Lauderdale

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Lauderdale

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.