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Hello again Fort Lauderdale! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Fort Lauderdale's new trash-can fines mean for your curb
  • Which Fort Lauderdale events should top your weekend plans?
  • How to book your first cuddle session at Capybara Café

Also on today's calendar: "Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture" at History Fort Lauderdale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fort Lauderdale: Put those trash cans back where they belong or risk a hefty fine (sun-sentinel.com) — Fort Lauderdale is cracking down on residents who leave trash carts at the curb, adding escalating fines of $50 to $150 after an initial written warning. The city says cart clutter is a top resident complaint and now requires cans be placed correctly by 7 a.m. on pickup day, removed the same day, and stored out of public view.
   

2. The Weekend Top 10: Bruno Mars, Comic Con, Anime Fest, Florida Panthers preseason & more (sun-sentinel.com) — Fort Lauderdale residents have a packed weekend ahead, starting with Thursday's free opening reception for History Fort Lauderdale's monthlong "Viva Fort Lauderdale" Hispanic art exhibit at the New River Inn. You can also catch the Florida Panthers' free Training Camp Fan Fest at Baptist Health IcePlex on Saturday and dive into Fort Lauderdale Anime Fest at Embassy Suites on Sunday, plus other nearby South Florida festivals and shows.
   

3. Want to cuddle giant, furry rodents? Capybara Café in Fort Lauderdale is opening this week (orlandosentinel.com) — Fort Lauderdale's Thrive District is getting a quirky new attraction as Capybara Café soft-opens Sept. 17, offering ticketed encounters with rescued capybaras and other exotic animals. The nonprofit sanctuary lets visitors book timed sessions, learn animal care from educators, and support local wildlife clinics, all from a 5,000-square-foot indoor petting space on Northwest Fifth Avenue.
   

4. Miamibloco brings the vibrant sounds of samba to The Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale (wsvn.com) — A high-energy samba show by Miami-based Miamibloco is heading to The Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale on Sept. 26, promising 30 rotating drummers on the historic stage. Organizers say the "From the Street to the Stage" performance will blend Brazilian carnival rhythms with Caribbean drum traditions, inviting the audience to get out of their seats and dance along.
   

5. Aleksander Barkov is back and the Florida Panthers have a ton of motivation entering training camp (wsvn.com) — Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is back skating in Fort Lauderdale after recovering from major knee surgery, giving the team fresh momentum as training camp opens. The back‑to‑back Stanley Cup champions return much of their core and enter camp as betting favorites, with Barkov stressing not taking any practice or game for granted after missing last season.
   

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💬 Chatter

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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