Fort Lauderdale says yes to private condos on Bahia Mar
Critics warn of nightmare gridlock. But city leaders say 350 condos are better than 651 apartments. A “no” vote would have paved the way for a bulkier project approved in 2017.
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Critics warn of nightmare gridlock. But city leaders say 350 condos are better than 651 apartments. A “no” vote would have paved the way for a bulkier project approved in 2017.
The astounding number shared by city officials last week had skeptics wondering if it was really true. The South Florida Sun Sentinel requested a cost breakdown. We’re still waiting.
John Herbst was the clear winner in the District 1 commission race. But now he has a fight on his hands after his residency was challenged by a losing candidate.
City leaders say millions will roll in after hundreds of condos get built. Critics say the deal is just another giveaway of taxpayer land.
Art13 festival returns to Fort Lauderdale’s NE 13th Street this weekend Sun Sentinel 3/9/2021 Rod Stafford Hagwood, South Florida Sun Sentinel © Frank Polanco / Courtesy/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS The second annual Art13 - a four day arts and culture event in Fort Lauderdale's District 13 along NE 13 Street - will take place March 10-13. Art13 is stepping out on its own for its second year. The inaugural four-day festival was a part of the 13th Street Craft Beer & Wine Festival around this time last year (just before Covid-19 shut everything down). This sophomore ef...