This is an event that happens monthly. It is a public event. It's near downtown Hollywood. They…read moreclose up a section of Harrison St. follow the sound of the music. The event is always different. The vendors, entertainment, and tour change every month. I recommend doing the art walking tour, it's interesting. FYI the tour starts on time. You learn about the local artists and things you didn't know were hidden in some pictures. I thought it was cool. The event this time had live music. The band was great. Some people were dancing. They had things to entertain the children like games and entertainers. Everyone looked like they were having fun. The parking is public. The area has two garages nearby and some street parking.

This was a great little event that comprises many smaller events like an Artist Market, Street…read moreMural tour, Art Gallery tour, etc. The event happens the third Saturday of the month at Harrison and 20th from 6p-10p. There's parking around the area, but most of it is paid street or garage parking, if you are willing to walk about 4-5 blocks, you can find free 3-hour parking spots. The street is close to car traffic so pedestrians can enjoy a care free stroll. The live music event was great !!

Riding my bike through the Riverwalk and stopped for a cold tea at Pura Vida where the giant THRIVE…read morecavelike stone sculpture proudly stands with green vines filling the sides of the cave. Im not really an art buff, but this sculpture by Daniel Popper was impressive. The stone sculpture depicts a woman cracking open her rib cage with both of her hands symbolizing transformation and hope. People can be seen taking pictures inside the cave. Its worth a few minutes to take a peek at this artwork if near Las Olas in Ft Lauderdale.

The Thrive Statue is one of those pieces that stops you mid-walk. It's powerful, expressive, and…read morequietly emotional--capturing strength, growth, and resilience all at once. The scale alone draws you in, but it's the details and posture that really make you pause and reflect. Set against the modern surroundings, it feels both grounding and inspiring, like a reminder to keep pushing forward even when things feel heavy. Beautifully done, thoughtfully placed, and absolutely worth a moment (or a photo) if you're in the area.

I have been eagerly awaiting the installation of this public art piece and it is finally here. This…read morelarge, 8,000 pound bronze sea turtle statue was created for Dania Beach by environmental artist and conservationist Robert Wyland who was born in 1956 in Detroit, Michigan. He is most well known for his large outdoor murals, a series of 100 Whaling Walls throughout the country and world to spotlight the fragile ocean ecosystem. J. Milton and Associates as part of the City of Dania Beach's public art program, commissioned Wyland to create a sculpture of a Florida green sea turtle and the colorful reef fish and coral that are part of Florida's living reef. The sculpture was built over eight months and then shipped to Dania Beach. This turtle sculpture is part of Wyland's global public art project, which focuses on representations of marine life. Other Wyland pieces from this project are in Beijing, China and Hoonah, Alaska. This green turtle is swimming in front of Sea View Luxury Rentals. The pictures do not do this beautiful piece justice. I have been a long time Wyland fan and have visited several of the Whaling Walls. I love how this sculpture brings awareness to green sea turtles. They are the largest of the hard shelled turtles and are unique because they are herbivores with a diet consisting of sea grass and algae. Green turtles are found around the world but their numbers have declined as they have been used for their meat and eggs. They have also lost nesting habitat due to coastal development. They are listed as an endangered species.

Marc Quinn's "Broken Sublime," is a stunning stainless steel seashell sculpture on Las Olas Blvd &…read moreSE 6th Ave. The conch shell, a piece by British artist Marc Quinn stands over 7 feet tall & weighs more than 5,500 lbs, This larger-than-life stainless steel seashell sculpture valued at nearly $1 million graces the grounds of downtown's long-awaited Tunnel Top Plaza, an artificial turf zone that cost taxpayers $10.6 million. This new sculpture and sitting area is in front of the cheesecake factory. The beach is steps away and the new art here is meant to evoke positive feelings about the Fort Lauderdale seashore.

Broken Sublime (The Hunger) is a new stainless steel public art piece that was purchased for the…read morenew Tunnel Top Park that sits over the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel. You can find the giant stainless steel conch shell between the Cheesecake Factory and Sushi Garage on Las Olas Boulevard. The shiny conch shell is over 7 feet high and weighs 5,500 pounds. This art piece and future pieces that will be placed in the park were paid from a 5 million dollar donation from the estate of the late James Winder Laird. Broken Sublime (The Hunger) is by British artist Marc Quinn. Quinn is a contemporary visual artist whose subjects include the body, genetics, identity, environment, and the media. Although primarily known as a sculptor, he has also produced prints and photographs. Quinn has had exhibitions in major galleries like the Tate and he has created public art work for cities all over the world. The public art here is meant to make Tunnel Top Park an inviting place for tourists to hang out on Las Olas Boulevard. Broken Sublime (The Hunger) in particular is meant to evoke the idea that the beach is a short distance away and that Ft. Lauderdale is a beach town. I think this piece adds interest to an otherwise plain pedestrian area. It is also a nice place to take a selfie.

Cruised the intracoastal waterway (ICW) with ten friends on the Yellow Water Taxi dubbed the "Booze…read moreCruise" and made it a party. Slowly passing "Millionaires Row", lots of legendary eateries and a bunch of super yachts from Oakland Park Blvd to Dania/Hollywood.

Wow, what an amazing view of the Intercostal Waterway. It truly is the "Venice of America". I…read morekeep reminding myself that I want to ride the Water Taxi with friends again and go to different spots. Maybe soon, now that the weather is nicer? You can see all of the mansions and the yachts that pass by. I recently saw a huge yacht with a man at the helm dressed like George Washington. I thought that was fantastic! It is one of the best places to. visit when in South Florida. I've always wanted to take a ride on the gondola boats. I know it's not the same as in Venice. They are motorized and not operated by rowing one long oar. Viewing the Intercostal waterway from Hugh Taylor Birch park is one of my favorite things to do. I can bring the dogs along, there are plenty of picnic benches, and you can park along the side of the road. It's great watching while having a picnic.

The Foster Park Plaza is located across the street from Foster Park. Both the park and the plaza…read morewere named in honor of the Hallandale Beach's first mayor, Foster Ingalls. He first served as Hallandale Police Chief from 1938-1943 and as mayor from 1950-1958. When creating this plaza the city asked for community design input. Foster Park Plaza opened on December 16, 2017. This linear park has benches, a stage, walking path, and colorful murals painted on a wall. Other park features include native landscaping, pedestrian lighting, benches, solar trash bins, a water fountain, and a flag pole surrounded by military medallions. My favorite part of this park is the multiple murals which is part of the city Mural Art Project. The murals add a vibrant energy to the park and represent the community that lives here. They also make a great backdrop for pictures.

The Love Mural was unveiled just in time for this Valentine's Day on the western exterior wall of…read moreHof's House of Sweets at E Las Olas Blvd. It faces the new Tunnel Top Park. The non profit Business for the Arts of Broward (BFA) commissioned artist Cey Adams for the project. Cey Adams is an American visual artist, graphic designer and author. He was the founding creative director of Def Jam Recordings and has worked with the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, and Mary J. Blige. Adams began his art career as graffiti artist in the late 70s and early 80s. He studied painting at New York's School of Visual Arts and his work was exhibited alongside Jean Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. Cey Adams is globally famous for his work in hip-hop graphic design. He has previously painted "LOVE" murals in Detroit and Jackson, Michigan; New Bedford and Chelsea, Massachusetts; St. Paul, Minnesota; Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York; and North Omaha, Nebraska, and now right here on Las Olas Boulevard. It was exciting to discover this beautiful mural by such a important artist. The love theme was chosen to bring joy to the local community, inspire conversation, and enhance the neighborhood. It is the perfect backdrop for photos and is Ft. Lauderdale's newest Instagram spot. Come out to Las Olas and feel the love.

Totor is a 8 foot high sculpture of a Jack Russell Terrier who looks quite fetching. He was created…read moreby French artist Stéphane Bolongaro who modeled it on his mother's pet terrier Totor. Stéphane Bolongaro is a former North Miami Beach gallery owner. In 2016 Totor was the featured piece in Mr. Bolongaro's art exhibition in Monaco that was hosted by Prince Albert II. In August 2017, Stéphane Bolongaro launched a second exhibition of Totor at the Promenade du Paillon in Nice, France. There is also a Totor sculpture in North Miami in front of City Hall. Totor is meant to represent the qualities of love, friendship, and loyalty. I personally love Totor because I have a special love for Jack Russells. This adorable version of Totor is skateboarding and carrying a surfboard. You can find him in the ArtsPark that opened last summer after he was donated to the city by Mr. Bolongaro who deserves a round of apaws for his contribution.

The historic Sailboat Bend District is located in the southwestern section of the Ft. Lauderdale…read moreand is the city's only historic district. Long before the pioneers came to South Florida, in 1450 B.C., this was the home of the Native Tequesta Indian Tribe. Seminole later settled in the area in 1793 but were forced out by Major Lauderdale who built the first Fort Lauderdale here. By 1835 there were approximately 60 settlers on homesteads here. In 1899 one of the homesteaders was William H. Marshall who became the first mayor of Ft. Lauderdale. Sailboat Bend is the oldest neighborhood in the city, dating from the early 1900s until the 1950s with the majority of the homes having been built in the 1920's. The neighborhood is located on a sharp curve of the north bank of the New River and it runs north to SW 2nd St. and from SW 7 Ave. west to SW 11 Ave.. It was Ft. Lauderdale's first working class neighborhood. The houses are mainly are small, one-story, vernacular residences with Bungalow, Mission, or Mediterranean Revival style details. There are also larger homes located along the New River. The older homes were crafted from Dade County Pine which is impervious to termites. 75 of the homes in the neighborhood qualify as historic buildings. By the 1970's Sailboat Bend was in a rapid decline with drugs and prostitution common in the area. Concerned citizens decided to take back their neighborhood from crime and in the 1980's they formed the The Sailboat Bend Civic Association. They were able to get the illegal activity out of the neighborhood. In 1988 they hosted their first House and Garden Tour. In 1992 The Civic Association was able to obtain historic designation for Sailboat Bend and it is the only residential historic community in Fort Lauderdale to have one. Today the historic designation has been both a blessing and a curse to the neighborhood. The thing that saved it frustrates people who are looking to do work on their homes and have to jump through extra hoops to do so. It also annoys those who didn't have a historic building. While the historic designation drives up home values it also makes it more difficult for the working class people who have lived here for generations. As a fan of both history and architecture I love exploring Sailboat Bend when visiting family and friends. This is a wonderful neighborhood to drive through and it contains many historic elements like a 1920's Fire house, a swing bridge, and the Northside School that is now a cultural center.

Just north of the performing arts district and edges the New River. Our family is still a part of…read morethe community and we come here bi-weekly for the parks, beer pubs and pizza joints. Extremely difficult renovation codes in the historic district through the city of Ft Lauderdale. One hundred year old home are renovated beautifully keeping that historic charm. This area is low lying and does flood heavy, especially during 2024.

I went to the Fort Lauderdale Day of the Dead in 2025. I was lucky to get street parking, but there…read moreare parking garages in the area. It was the first year being an organized by a new group. There were a lot of vendors in the park along with some food trucks along the street. While we were waiting for the parade, we noticed there was no signage indicating the parade route, I asked several people and no one seemed to know. The parade itself appeared to be very disorganized. Cops were trying to get people out of the road, and no one seemed to listen. There were a few large puppets in the parade other than that, it was just a lot of people dressed up. I would consider giving them one more try to see if they get a little more organized in the future

Very festive and fun day to spend in downtown Fort Lauderdale near SW 2nd St and the Riverwalk…read more Lots of vendors, local artists, and the annual parade, which this year is the 15th annual. The parade took about 20 minutes and we saw lots of fun costumes, puppets, and Day of the Dead decorations. Fun way to spend an evening in downtown Fort Lauderdale.