Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority on LinkedIn: DowntownFTL Updates | August 9, 2024 (2024)

Brightline Trains has been a game changer for #SouthFlorida! "Since [Brightline] opened, it’s given easy and convenient access between Miami and Palm Beach. It’s very quick, avoids traffic, and is reliable," says Alan Hooper, DDA Board Member. https://lnkd.in/edCkQE_f

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Not sure where to dine on Las Olas? The Infatuation has handpicked their top picks for all our #DowntownFTL foodies! Tell us your favorite place to grab a bite on #LasOlas!https://lnkd.in/eHBJhdsa

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Great news, #Downtowners! With a $3 million investment from the City of Fort Lauderdale, the THRIVE ART DISTRICT has officially opened in #DowntownFTL! This 5-acre area in Progresso Village has transformed into a vibrant hub for retail, office, and dining spaces. Music Square sits in the heart of the district, a 17,000 square foot event space that will host Artwalks, music festivals, and community activities. Discover this new hub for creativity and commerce in #FortLauderdale!https://lnkd.in/egGm8Sf7

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BizBash's roundup of hot new venues for Summer 2024 includes #DowntownFTL’s The Federal. Nestled between two ice rinks within the Baptist Health Ice Plex— practice facility for the Florida Panthers — this 3,700-square-foot, 120-seat spot offers a laid-back, sports-themed setting. If you're looking for a place to enjoy the best of both craft fare and sports, head over to The Federal.https://lnkd.in/eyQh97Er

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Eater Miami has curated the ultimate 24-hour staycation itinerary in #FortLauderdale! From morning strolls along #FortLauderdaleBeach to dining at #DowntownFTL's finest, this guide covers some of our city's best experiences.https://lnkd.in/e9nMwwXi

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Happy Friday, Downtowners, and heads up! FDOT will be closing Broward Blvd at the FEC tracks beginning Saturday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. through midnight Tuesday, August 6. 🚧 See what else is happening in #DowntownFTL by reading our newsletter, just a 1.5 minute read. https://conta.cc/4ccOHwD

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Discover where you can get your next crafty, zero-proof drink in #DowntownFTL.Whether you're into fruity blends or refreshing cucumber-lime twists, the Sun Sentinel Media Group offers the perfect guide to South Florida's vibrant mocktail scene! https://lnkd.in/gjgVq9bS

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The finance sector, led by a 24% increase in employment from investment banking and private wealth management, is at the forefront of creating new jobs in DowntownFTL. Read more on our city's employment boom with fresh insight from Jenni Morejon, Walter B. Duke, III, MAI, CCIM, and Christina Stine Jolley.

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