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Fort Lauderdale, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning to you Fort Lauderdale! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to join Fort Lauderdale’s 15th annual Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving
  • What’s coming to Fort Lauderdale’s waterways for this year’s massive boat show?
  • Planning to grow your plant business? See what TPIE offers locally.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why can't dogs make MRI's? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an a.m. shower or two, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 86, low: 72.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; windy, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot Marks 15th Year With Continued Support From Memorial Cardiac & Vascular Institute (citybiz.co) — Fort Lauderdale’s annual Turkey Trot returns to Las Olas Oceanside Park on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026, inviting runners and walkers along a scenic A1A and beach route. With thousands expected, the 5K supports Broward health and leadership nonprofits, and locals can register, pick up packets at The Galleria, or explore sponsorships to get more involved.
   

2. The 67th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Returns (modernluxury.com) — Fort Lauderdale residents can look forward to the 67th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show running Oct. 28–Nov. 1, filling local waterways with cutting-edge superyachts and new models. The five-day event will showcase hybrid-powered yachts, world premieres, and hands-on marine technology, offering locals a rare chance to explore the latest in boating right in their backyard.
   

3. TPIE 2027 education program to cover business, garden centers and interiorscaping (lgrmag.com) — Nursery and landscape professionals in and around Fort Lauderdale may want to note that the 2027 Tropical Plant International Expo is set for Jan. 20–22 at the Broward County Convention Center. The event’s Knowledge College will offer 17 sessions and palm workshops on business strategies, garden centers, interiorscaping, and palm health, led by industry experts and UF/IFAS researchers.
   

4. JetBlue bringing first class to Fort Lauderdale; Avelo to add Dallas area flights from West Palm Beach (sun-sentinel.com) — Fort Lauderdale travelers will soon see JetBlue’s new BlueFirst first-class cabins on routes linking Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International with Boston and New York, starting December 8. The upgrade comes as JetBlue cements its lead at the airport, while Avelo adds new nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to North Dallas/McKinney this November, expanding options for Broward flyers.
   

5. Miami City Ballet pairs Patricia Delgado with Emily Estefan for electrifying world premiere (wsvn.com) — Fort Lauderdale arts fans can catch Miami City Ballet’s “American Rhythms” program when it arrives at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 24–26. The program features the world premiere of “Push the Button of the Civilized,” blending Patricia Delgado’s choreography with Emily Estefan’s original music for a high-energy, story-driven performance.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why can't dogs make MRI's?" — Because catscan! (Thank you Bob F. for sending it in!)
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