Tuesday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, temps: high: 88, low: 74.
Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Crews extinguish fire after 60-foot catamaran erupts in flames at Fort Lauderdale marina (wsvn.com) — Firefighters in Fort Lauderdale quickly contained a weekend blaze that engulfed a 60-foot catamaran near the 100 block of Hendricks Isle along the Las Olas waterway. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue spent about 90 minutes fully knocking down the flames, limiting damage to nearby boats and reporting no injuries while investigators continue searching for the cause.
• It's Not "North of Miami" in General. It's Fort Lauderdale Specifically, and These Are the New York Firms Betting on It (realtytoday.com) — Major New York developers are pouring money into downtown Fort Lauderdale, backing luxury condo towers, new rentals, and one of the region's biggest corporate leases. Local readers can expect more high-rise construction, rising prices, and new amenities like an Equinox gym, even as some experts question whether the city's job market can sustain this luxury wave long term.
• Florida Panthers ready to bounce back big after injury-riddled last season (wsvn.com) — With training camp underway in Fort Lauderdale, the Florida Panthers say they're healthier, hungrier, and ready to chase another Stanley Cup run after last season's injury-plagued disappointment. Aleksander Barkov is back from a major knee injury, Brady Tkachuk joins his brother Matthew, and new starting goalie Jacob Markstrom returns to the franchise aiming to anchor a deep playoff push.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Another rainy day, every thing is so green.. Happy late Sunday. Have a lovely week, be well, take good care of YOU. (Nextdoor Croissant Park)
Coming soon - BSO Shred-a-thon - October 10th from 10:00 to 1:00 pm at the BSO Office at 5399 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. Two box maximum. Prescription drug disposal will also be available. (Nextdoor Coral Ridge Isles)
Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Professional Handyman in Fort Lauderdale. Apply here.
Avis Budget Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Supply Chain Clerk - FT in Fort Lauderdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Lauderdale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wilton Manors
Plays, musicals, theater festivals and other performances not to miss this season (miamiherald.com)
A Little Theater, A Little Flock, A Lot of Flavor (outsfl.com)
Art Gallery 21 Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary Fostering Local Art, Community & Connection With Juried Art Exhibit Opening Reception This Saturday Featuring 29 Local Artists & 46 Captivating Art Pieces (miamilivingmagazine.com)
Oakland Park
Events, Resources, Meetings & More – Week of Sept. 24 (newpelican.com)
Drivers, beware: Lanes shifting on Okeechobee Road and across Miami and Broward (miamiherald.com)
Safer Tracks in Pompano? Brightline and BSO Launch Rail Safety Drive (tapinto.net)
Ok Fort Lauderdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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