Angry seniors showed up en masse to a town hall meeting to protest the idea. A few threatened to vote Commissioner John Herbst out of office if the deal went through.
Memphis Garrett's new Ya Mas! is now open in Fort Lauderdale. Coming soon to Palm Beach County is a Windy City barbecue spot and World of Beer in Miramar.
Bufarella, the corner Italian cheese and sandwich shop in Oakland Park that tantalized locals with daily fresh mozzarella, burrata and handhelds on crunchy ciabattina bread, has permanently closed.
Opening this week is Morèa, a Mediterranean restaurant with an oceanfront view in Fort Lauderdale. Coming soon to Las Olas Boulevard is Ya Mas! Taverna from Memphis Garrett.
In Fort Lauderdale, James Beard semifinalist Timon Balloo opens The Katherine Jan. 20 on Broward Boulevard, and Buoy One Seafood will open soon on Federal Highway.
New restaurants in Delray Beach include The Skinny Cheff, housed in a former caddy shack, and Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar. The Carousel Club will open next month at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach
Coming soon to Society Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale are two new fast-casual restaurants with indoor/outdoor seating, Matchbox and Big Buns Damn Good Burgers. Cork & Barrel Wine Bar and Tapas will open soon in Tamarac,
The nocturnal creatures have been spotted in broad daylight, signaling trouble in paradise and triggering the typical “yuck” response. City officials say they're tackling the problem with Bait Block traps.