🌱 What will you discover at this year’s Las Olas Art Fair?

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In today's newsletter:

• What will you discover at this year's Las Olas Art Fair?
• What Fort Lauderdale's new $165M police HQ means for you.
• How will these awards shape Fort Lauderdale's healthcare future?

Also on today's calendar: The Poppy Project Pop-Up Living Garden at Galleria Fort Lauderdale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 80.
• Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 39th Annual Las Olas Art Fair (thecoastalstar.com) — Mark your calendar for the 39th Annual Las Olas Art Fair, returning to Fort Lauderdale's signature boulevard October 17–18 with top-ranked artists, galleries, and food steps from home. You can stroll Las Olas, meet creators, commission custom pieces, and shop juried artwork all weekend at 740 East Las Olas Boulevard.
   

2. Fort Lauderdale opens new $165M police headquarters after years of delays and construction challenges (nbcmiami.com) — Fort Lauderdale has opened a new $165 million police headquarters on Broward Boulevard, giving officers and residents a hurricane-hardened hub for investigations, training, and public services. The three-story facility adds advanced forensic labs, a shooting range, and tech spaces, and will temporarily host city commission meetings and a community center while a new city hall is built.
   

3. Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber to Spotlight Healthcare Leadership at 2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards (lmgfl.com) — Greater Fort Lauderdale residents connected to healthcare or business may want to note the Chamber's Excellence in Healthcare Awards on September 24 in nearby Dania Beach, highlighting leaders shaping local care. With a keynote from Florida's AHCA secretary and a panel of health system CEOs, the event will spotlight regional innovation, workforce needs, and access to services.
   

4. BSO fire station hosts traveling fire engine memorial that honors FDNY members lost on 9/11 (wsvn.com subscription) — A Broward Sheriff's Office fire station in Fort Lauderdale hosted a powerful 9/11 memorial built around a restored 1974 fire engine honoring 343 fallen FDNY firefighters. Retired firefighters shared personal losses and ongoing health struggles, while organizers explained plans to take the traveling memorial to other South Florida events to keep the stories and lessons of that day alive.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Lauderdale

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• United 93 →
  Savor Cinema, 503 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• The Poppy Project Pop-Up Living Garden at Galleria Fort Lauderdale →
  The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
  10:00 am
• The Poppy Project Pop-Up Living Garden Ribbon Cutting at Galleria Fort Lauderdale →
  The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
  4:30 pm
• The Calling - Before the World Turns to Dust Tour 2026 →
  The Parker, 707 Northeast 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale
  7:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Remembering September 11 →
  NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, 1 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
• Miniature Zen Garden Build Lab @ Funky Buddha. Up to 3 seats per sign up! →
  Funky Buddha Brewery, 1201 Northeast 38th Street, Fort Lauderdale
Thursday September 17
• "Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture" at History Fort Lauderdale →
  History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
  10:00 am
• "Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture" Artists Meet & Greet →
  History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Broward Partnership -19th Annual "Chefs Helping the Homeless" Event →
  ArtServe, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
  6:00 am
Friday September 25
• Stranahan House's Fourth Annual Founding Families Fall Festival →
  Historic Stranahan House Museum, 335 SE 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Education That Empowers →
  Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street, 1100 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale
  8:30 am
• Free Stronger Together Couples Conference presented by Community-Based Connections, Inc. →
  New Mount Olive Baptist Church, 400 NW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
  9:00 am

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