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Spotted on the Fort Lauderdale calendar: SHS Craft Show

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In today's newsletter:

  • Want to swap favorite photo books with neighbors this Sunday?
  • How this record-wet September could affect Fort Lauderdale streets this week.
  • Which Fort Lauderdale shows and sips made this weekend's Top 10?

Also on today's calendar: SHS Craft Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Photo Book Speed Date with Josh Aronson 9/27/26 (soulofmiami.org) — A free Photo Book Speed Date with artist Josh Aronson is happening this Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2–5 p.m. at NSU Art Museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Locals can bring a favorite photo or art book to share in quick, timed conversations, enjoy 2-for-1 wine, browse photography titles, and connect with South Florida artists and book lovers.
   

2. Wettest September ever recorded in Fort Lauderdale area (local10.com) — Fort Lauderdale has just logged its wettest September on record, with more than 20 inches of rain at the airport and street flooding across Broward County neighborhoods. While storms and downpours may continue through the week, forecasters expect slightly drier air and lower rain chances by this weekend, easing—but not eliminating—the flood risk for local residents.
   

3. The Weekend Top 10: Negroni Week, TLC & Salt-N-Pepa, The Horrorland Scream Park (sun-sentinel.com) — Several standout weekend options are happening in and around Fort Lauderdale, including a percussion-driven Miamibloco show at The Parker and a Dolly Parton tribute benefiting Sunshine Pride House. Locals can also join Negroni Week at American Social on Las Olas, or head to nearby Miami, Lauderhill, and West Palm Beach for haunted parks, food festivals, and Lego art exhibits.
   

4. The Shop With A Kitty Cashier: Wholesome Viral Video Shows Adorable Cat Working At An Old Bookshop (knowyourmeme.com) — A beloved Fort Lauderdale landmark, the Old Florida Book Shop, is charming the internet thanks to Peter, the resident cat who "accepts" cash for $1 books from shelves outside. Locals can browse rare and antique volumes inside while watching Peter patrol the floor-to-ceiling stacks, inspect shipments, and nap in decorative bowls between his unofficial cashier shifts.
   

5. Tropical Plant International Expo 2027 (gpnmag.com) — Fort Lauderdale will host the Tropical Plant International Expo from January 20–22, 2027, at the Broward County Convention Center, drawing thousands of plant professionals from around the world. Local growers, landscapers, and retailers can register now to explore more than 1,100 booths, discover new tropical plant trends, and network with Florida's horticulture industry leaders right in their backyard.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • That's not my yard, but that's definitely my baby lol this was yesterday morning.
    She sent herself out for a walk about. She's so dang big. I had to get a wagon to bring her home. Don't worry I already rebuilt her habitat. In… (Nextdoor Chula Vista)
  • I know the work on federal highway was noisy at 3 am, but necessary.
    They were vacuuming out rain sludge and methane from the tunnel caused by a heavy rain storm. I would rather have a few nights of noisy road work at… (Nextdoor Beverly Heights)
  • Highgate Hotels posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Fort Lauderdale. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Fort Lauderdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Lauderdale here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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