Let's Talk Lauderdale

Marvin Bee
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Let's Talk Lauderdale gives you a front-row seat to the stories, people, and pulse of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Each episode, we dive deep into the issues shaping our vibrant community, from innovative transportation solutions and local business growth to the cultural trends and civic challenges that make Lauderdale unique.

  1. Oct 6

    Who Should Run Broward’s 911?

    Who should answer when Broward residents call 911? That’s one of the bigger questions I’m following in this local catch-up. I’m Uncle Marv, and between running an IT business here and keeping up with life around Greater Fort Lauderdale, I want to know what these decisions actually mean for the people who call this place home. We’ll talk voting, emergency dispatch, and an HOA dispute where pickleball, business contracts, and neighborhood politics collide. There’s also a more personal stop at Jack’s, a burger favorite I found when I moved to Pompano in 1992, plus a Deerfield pizza shop taking a stand against AI. And because October deserves its turn before Christmas decorations take over, I’ve got a couple of Davie fall outings and a downtown Halloween event worth knowing about. === Chapters 00:12 Welcome Back, Lauderdale01:16 Amendment 3 and Broward Voting04:44 Who Should Run Broward’s 911?07:46 West Boca Pickleball and HOA Lawsuit11:12 Jack’s Burgers Eyes Miami12:44 Munchys Pizza Says No to AI15:41 Caviar Club Comes to Las Olas18:01 Christmas Already? Let’s Talk Fall19:07 Pumpkin Outings in Davie21:13 Halloween Disco at the Library22:31 Get Out and Explore Broward === Topics Mentioned Broward Supervisor of Elections: https://browardvotes.gov/Vote By Mail: https://browardvotes.gov/voters/vote-mail-informationBroward 911 dispute: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/03/broward-to-weigh-takeover-of-911-system-from-sheriffs-office/Lotus Palm pickleball lawsuit: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/boca-raton/sections/real-estate/articles/west-boca-raton-tennis-and-pickleball-pro-sues-homeowners-association-over-theft-accusationJack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House Planned Expansion: https://whatnow.com/miami/restaurants/jacks-old-fashion-hamburger-house-plans-miami-expansion/Munchy’s Pizza and AI: https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/deerfield-beach-pizza-ai-shop-10-4-2-26/Caviar Club Opens October 27: https://www.browardist.com/p/caviar-club-opens-october-27-marc-falsetto-answers-some-faqsHalloween Disco Karaoke: https://broward.libnet.info/event/16930338Flamingo Road Nursery: https://flamingoroadnursery.com/seasonal-garden-events/Marando Farms and Ranch: https://www.marandoranch.com/ === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE Title: Happy Epic And Confident Corporate Background Piece To Suit Health Or DynamicItem ID: 195889930Publisher: Saowakhon BrownComposer: Saowakhon BrownLicense: Individual License, CommercialStock Media provided by TheSaoLady / Pond5 Website: https://www.letstalklauderdale.com/ Let’s Talk Lauderdale is hosted by Marvin Bee & Jen Stewart. Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes Lauderdale stories and pass this episode along—because every Fort Lauderdale memory deserves an audience.

  2. Sep 28

    From Miami to Victoria Park: Dr. Ann Monis’ South Florida Story

    Dr. Ann Monis is the founder and CEO of Transformative Healthcare Solutions, a Fort Lauderdale-headquartered behavioral-health company providing talk therapy and corporate mental-health support across Florida. A Miami native who chose Victoria Park when she was ready to put down roots, Dr. Ann shares why Fort Lauderdale felt like the right balance of energy, community, charm, and a little less Miami traffic. We get honest about the tough side of mental-health care: high deductibles, Medicaid waitlists, insurance session caps, and the fact that healing does not happen on a predictable 12-session schedule. Dr. Ann also talks about building the Florida Mental Health Coalition to help bridge that gap, bootstrapping her business, and why the changing look of Victoria Park brings both excitement and mixed feelings. === Chapters 00:10 Dr. Ann Monis Joins Let’s Talk Lauderdale02:07 Transformative Healthcare Solutions and Talk Therapy03:33 Workplace Culture, Wellness, and Business Realities05:23 Healthcare Staffing and Florida’s Changing Workforce07:11 The Florida Mental Health Coalition and Access to Care09:44 From Law School to Forensic Psychology11:08 The Pro Bono Case That Shaped Her Mission14:57 Why Victoria Park Became Home16:17 Las Olas Favorites and Fort Lauderdale Lifestyle17:16 Building the Dr. Ann Brand and What Comes Next19:42 Bootstrapping a Business as a Woman Entrepreneur21:05 A Book Trilogy and the Next Chapter === Guest: Dr. Ann Monis, Transformative Healthcare Solutions, Founder and CEO Website: https://ths.health/Website: https://www.drann.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-monis-mba-psyd-43196b24 === Local Businesses / Nonprofits / Events / Attactions Florida Mental Health Coalition: https://www.floridamhc.org/ChildNet: https://www.childnet.us/Ocean Prime Fort Lauderdale: https://ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/fort-lauderdale/Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Fort Lauderdale: https://www.eddiev.com/locations/fl/fort-lauderdale/fort-lauderdale-fl/8528Timpano Las Olas: https://www.timpanolasolas.com/Annie Beck Park: https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/139/1091Faena Hotel Miami Beach: https://www.faena.com/miami-beach === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE Title: Happy Epic And Confident Corporate Background Piece To Suit Health Or DynamicItem ID: 195889930Publisher: Saowakhon BrownComposer: Saowakhon BrownLicense: Individual License, CommercialStock Media provided by TheSaoLady / Pond5 Website: https://www.letstalklauderdale.com/ Let’s Talk Lauderdale is hosted by Marvin Bee & Jen Stewart. Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes Lauderdale stories and pass this episode along—because every Fort Lauderdale memory deserves an audience.

  3. Sep 25

    Publix BOGO, Brightline Safety, and Big City Tavern’s Last Call

    I’m back with a packed Greater Fort Lauderdale update, and there is a lot going on from the grocery aisle to the railroad crossings. I dig into the Publix BOGO rule that has Florida shoppers asking why they have to buy two items when customers in other states can often get one for half off. It turns out it is not a Florida law. It is Publix policy, and that little detail matters when everybody is watching the grocery bill. I also talk about AutoNation’s Drive Pink milestone, Brightline and BSO’s push for safer rail crossings in Pompano Beach, and the bigger-than-expected enrollment decline in Broward County Public Schools. Plus, there is restaurant news from East Las Olas, including the pending closure of Big City Tavern after 25 years, Yardbird’s Chapter 11 filing, a few good eats from my work travels, and easy local ideas for getting out this fall. === Chapters 00:11 Welcome and South Florida Headlines00:38 Publix BOGO Frustration in Florida02:08 AutoNation’s Drive Pink Milestone03:10 Brightline Rail Safety and Broward School Enrollment05:43 Work Travel Update and Restaurant Stops06:43 Turning Point Breakfast in Viera09:03 Chicago Dining: Gibsons and Shoeless Joe’s10:58 Big City Tavern Closing and Yardbird Chapter 1113:30 Fall Events Around Fort Lauderdale16:45 Fern Forest Nature Center and Easy Local Escapes === News Stories Publix BOGO: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/09/17/heres-why-bogo-rules-at-florida-publix-stores-are-different/AutoNation DRV PNK 10-Year Announcement: https://newsroom.autonation.com/autonation-news/autonation-news-details/2026/AutoNation-Celebrates-10-Years-of-DRV-PNK-with-1-Million-in-New-Cancer-Grants-and-More-than-50-Million-Raised-and-Donated-Nationwide/default.aspxBrightline and BSO Rail-Safety Campaign: https://www.gobrightline.com/press-room/2026/brightline-launches-national-see-tracks-think-train-week-with-broward-sheriffs-office-211-broward-and-community-partnersBroward Schools Enrollment Decline Report: https://www.wlrn.org/education/2026-09-22/new-report-shows-12-300-enrollment-decline-for-broward-schools-larger-than-first-day-countBig City Tavern Closure Report: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/09/17/big-city-tavern-closing-after-25-years-on-fort-lauderdales-las-olas-boulevard/Yardbird Chapter 11 Report: https://www.nrn.com/casual-dining/yardbird-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy === Events / Attractions / Venues National See Tracks? Think Train Week: https://oli.org/education-resources/public-awareness-campaigns/see-tracks-think-train-weekFourth Annual Founding Families Fall Festival: https://stranahanhouse.org/ffff/Fort Lauderdale Oktoberfest 2026: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-lauderdale-oktoberfest-2026-tickets-1745368045809Dania After Dark Oktoberfest Beer Fest: https://daniabeachoktoberfest.com/Fern Forest Nature Center: https://www.broward.org/parks/parklocations?park=fern-forest-nature-center === Businesses / Organizations / Nonprofits Big City Tavern: https://www.bigcitylasolas.com/Yardbird Southern Table & Bar: https://www.runchickenrun.com/Turning Point Restaurants, Viera: https://turningpointrestaurants.com/location/viera/Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Rosemont: https://gibsonssteakhouse.com/gibsons-rosemont/Shoeless Joe’s Ale House & Grille: https://shoelessjoesalehouse.com/Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, Fort Lauderdale: https://www.bodegataqueria.com/location/fortlauderdale/Historic Stranahan House Museum: https://stranahanhouse.org/ === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE Title: Happy Epic And Confident Corporate Background Piece To Suit Health Or DynamicItem ID: 195889930Publisher: Saowakhon BrownComposer: Saowakhon BrownLicense: Individual License, CommercialStock Media provided by TheSaoLady / Pond5 Website: https://www.letstalklauderdale.com/ Let’s Talk Lauderdale is hosted by Marvin Bee & Jen Stewart. Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes Lauderdale stories and pass this episode along—because every Fort Lauderdale memory deserves an audience.

  4. Sep 5

    What Amendment 3 Could Mean for Fort Lauderdale

    I took a break from the usual interview format for a special Saturday edition of Let’s Talk Lauderdale, because there was a lot happening around Broward that deserved more than a quick scroll-by. We start in Pembroke Pines with a leadership change at Children’s Harbor, where Teresa Kennedy steps in as president and CEO of the organization supporting teens, families, and young adults navigating foster care, trauma, and the road to independence. Then I dig into Florida’s proposed Amendment 3 and what it could really mean for homeowners in Fort Lauderdale and across Broward. Yes, the promise of a bigger homestead exemption sounds good, but there is another side of the conversation: what happens to city services, parks, emergency response, maintenance, and local budgets if municipalities lose a major piece of their property-tax revenue? I also run through some solid Labor Day weekend options, including the Fort Lauderdale Home Show, North Beach festivities near A1A, bacon and barbecue in Margate, a Dolly Parton tribute at Savor Cinema, and more. === Chapters 00:00 Special Saturday local news roundup01:36 Children’s Harbor names Teresa Kennedy as CEO04:07 Amendment 3 and Florida homestead tax changes08:31 What Amendment 3 could mean for Fort Lauderdale services11:06 Fort Lauderdale Home Show at the Convention Center12:58 Labor Day festival at North Beach near A1A14:30 Bacon, Beer, and Barbecue Festival in Margate15:44 Remembering Dolly at Savor Cinema17:04 September 11 Memorial Concert in Hollywood18:07 More Broward arts and culture events === People Mentioned Teresa Kennedy, Children’s Harbor President and CEO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-kennedy-858312151Tiffani Dhooge, Children’s Harbor former President and CEO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanidhoogeBen Sorensen, City of Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/HomeMalcolm Flavell, James Malcolm Band: https://bio.to/jamesmalcolmbandSylvia Rose Aycock, Broward Women’s Chorus director: https://bwcchoralgroup.org/ === Local Businesses / Organizations / Nonprofits Children’s Harbor: https://childrensharbor.org/Kristi House: https://kristihouse.org/ChildNet: https://www.childnet.us/City of Fort Lauderdale: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/HomeFort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Explore-FTLSpotlight FTL: https://spotlightftl.com/My Family Matters Foundation: https://myfamilymattersfoundation.org/Broward Public Library Foundation: https://www.bplfoundation.org/South Florida Chamber Ensemble: https://www.sflcemusic.com/History Fort Lauderdale: https://historyfortlauderdale.org/Broward Women’s Chorus: https://bwcchoralgroup.org/ === Events / Attractions / Venues Fort Lauderdale Home Show: https://www.homeshows.com/Labor Day Festival: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Explore-FTL/Event-Calendar/Labor-Day-FestivalDoc Reno’s Bacon, Beer & BBQ Festival: https://docsbaconfest.com/Remembering Dolly at Savor Cinema: https://www.bplfoundation.org/remember-dolly-at-savor-cinemaSeptember 11 Memorial Concert: https://www.sflcemusic.com/Timeless Tropics: Florida’s Changing Landscape: https://historyfortlauderdale.org/archives/8009Tito Puente Jr. & His Orchestra: The Music of Tito Puente: https://www.miniacipac.com/events/detail/tito-puente-jr-2026Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center: https://www.miniacipac.com/ === Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps Broward Public Library Foundation children’s book programs: https://www.bplfoundation.org/History Museum Fort Lauderdale: https://historyfortlauderdale.org/South Florida Chamber Ensemble events and programs: https://www.sflcemusic.com/ === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE Title: Happy Epic And Confident Corporate Background Piece To Suit Health Or DynamicItem ID: 195889930Publisher: Saowakhon BrownComposer: Saowakhon BrownLicense: Individual License, CommercialStock Media provided by TheSaoLady / Pond5

  5. Sep 4

    The South Florida Fight Against Hate Starts Early

    Roneet Edrich, Executive Director of InSIGHT Through Education, joins me to talk about the work happening in Broward and Palm Beach County schools to teach kindness, acceptance, respect, and the courage to speak up against hate. A former educator with nearly three decades in South Florida, Roneet shares why this mission is personal for her family and why education has to go beyond grades, college, and careers. We talked about InSIGHT’s upcoming traveling 38-foot World War II-era cattle car replica, which will bring local Holocaust survivor testimony, original documents, and a hard but necessary conversation about propaganda, misinformation, and hate online to area students. If you live, work, raise kids, or care about Greater Fort Lauderdale, this is one of those conversations that stays with you. === Chapters 00:17 Meet Roneet Edrich of InSIGHT Through Education01:44 From Special Education Teacher to Nonprofit Leader07:15 How InSIGHT Brings Holocaust Education to South Florida Schools09:19 Inside the Traveling Cattle Car Exhibit11:58 Propaganda, Social Media, AI, and Misinformation13:40 Teaching Students to Recognize and Respond to Hate17:12 Reaching 105,000 Students Across Broward and Palm Beach18:51 Funding the Mission and Expanding the Program23:38 Antisemitism in Florida and Why the Work Matters25:24 Roneet’s Personal Family Connection to the Holocaust27:44 Turning Bystanders Into Upstanders === Guest: Roneet Edrich, InSIGHT Through Education, Executive Director Website: https://www.insightthrougheducation.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roneet-edrich === Local Businesses / Organizations / Nonprofits Junior Achievement of South Florida: https://jasouthflorida.org/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County: https://jewishboca.org/Anti-Defamation League: https://www.adl.org/Broward County Public Schools: https://www.browardschools.com/School District of Palm Beach County: https://www.palmbeachschools.org/Monroe County School District: https://www.keysschools.com/ === Events / Attractions / Venues The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://wharfftl.com/Broward Center for the Performing Arts: https://www.browardcenter.org/Museum of Discovery and Science: https://mods.org/Sunday Jazz Brunch: https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/special-events/special-events/jazz-brunch === Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps Night, Elie Wiesel: https://amzn.to/4zMusTk === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE Title: Happy Epic And Confident Corporate Background Piece To Suit Health Or DynamicItem ID: 195889930Publisher: Saowakhon BrownComposer: Saowakhon BrownLicense: Individual License, CommercialStock Media provided by TheSaoLady / Pond5

  6. Aug 28

    Shooter’s Waterfront Fire & Lola’s on the Water

    I start with one of those stories that gets people’s attention fast: a fire at Shooter’s Waterfront. When smoke is coming out of a place that has been a go-to spot for boaters, brunches, happy hour, sunset drinks, and visiting family, Fort Lauderdale notices. The good news is that the kitchen fire was contained quickly and no one was hurt, but it changed our family dinner plans. I share where we landed instead, Lola’s on the Water in Pompano Beach, and why it might be a solid casual waterfront option when you want food, a drink, and a view without making a whole production out of it. Then I get into the stories with bigger consequences for Broward. A dredging project north of Port Everglades is paused after questions about sediment spreading near staghorn coral and queen conch. The New River water advisory has been lifted after a sewer overflow, but that does not make the bigger infrastructure issue disappear. I also have details on Dine Out Lauderdale, Broward’s 4.6% unemployment rate, an airport job fair with about 300 openings, a pair of theater productions worth knowing about, and a Pre-Labor Day Block Party that gives us one more reason to get out and support local. === Chapters 00:12 Welcome to Lauderdale01:07 Shooter’s Waterfront Fire02:25 Lola’s on the Water05:06 Port Everglades Dredging Pause07:39 New River Advisory Lifted08:54 Dine Out Lauderdale10:34 Broward Jobs Report13:15 FLL Airport Job Fair15:10 Pompano Beach Theater Premiere16:42 Wilton Manors’ *Forbidden!*18:40 Pre-Labor Day Block Party === Resources / Companies / Books / Podcasts Shooter’s Waterfront: https://www.shooterswaterfront.com/[shooterswaterfront]Lola’s on the Water: https://www.lolasonthewater.com/[lolasonthewater]Dine Out Lauderdale: https://www.visitlauderdale.com/dineout/[visitlauderdale]Visit Lauderdale: https://www.visitlauderdale.com/Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance:Waterway Advisory: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Residents/City-News/Precautionary-Waterway-Advisory-Lifted-for-the-South-Fork-New-River-and-Crevalle-CanalBroward County Reports 4.6% Unemployment: https://www.gflalliance.org/news/2026/08/24/press-releases/broward-county-reports-a-4.6-unemployment-rate-in-july-2026/Broward County Aviation Department: https://www.broward.org/AirportFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Job Fair: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-lauderdale-hollywood-international-fll-airport-job-fair-tickets-1991989421984[eventbrite]Miami Waterkeeper: https://miamiwaterkeeper.org/[linkedin]National Marine Fisheries Service: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/Pompano Beach Cultural Center: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/HIVE Black Box Theatre: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/Brévo Theatre: https://www.brevotheatre.org/School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/events/school-girls-or-the-african-mean-girls-playPlays of Wilton: https://www.playsofwilton.com/Forbidden!: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ronnielarsenpresents/2323185Ronnie Larsen Presents: https://www.ronnielarsen.com/Port Everglades: https://www.porteverglades.net/ === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE Title: Happy Epic And Confident Corporate Background Piece To Suit Health Or DynamicItem ID: 195889930Publisher: Saowakhon BrownComposer: Saowakhon BrownLicense: Individual License, CommercialStock Media provided by TheSaoLady / Pond5

  7. Aug 14

    Fort Lauderdale School Cameras Go Live

    This week, I start with a homeownership lesson from my own Fort Lauderdale water-meter mess. After the smart meter replacement, debris found its way into faucets, shower heads, and toilet lines, and one little shutoff valve turned into a much bigger headache. I share what I learned, why I decided not to push my luck with an aging valve, and why John the Plumber earned a genuine local recommendation after getting everything flowing again. Then I get into the local changes that may affect your plans this week. Fort Lauderdale City Commission meetings are moving to the new Police Department headquarters, king tides could complicate travel in low-lying areas, and speed cameras are starting around nine local schools. I also talk about possible e-bike rules, Common Room’s arrival in downtown Hollywood, and several Broward events worth adding to your calendar. === Chapters 00:23 Smart Water Meter Fixes04:13 City Hall Changes05:52 Tides And School Cameras08:45 E-Bike Rules Loom10:09 Hollywood’s New Dinner Spot11:41 Weekend Events Roundup14:29 Guinness Records Science Event === Local Businesses / Organizations / Nonprofits John the Plumber: https://johntheplumberfl.com/City Commission meetings are moving to the new police headquarters: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Residents/City-News/New-City-Commission-Meeting-LocationFixIt FTL: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Government/Departments/Strategic-Communications/FixIt-FTLFort Lauderdale School Zone Safety Program: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Government/Departments/Transportation-and-Mobility/Transportation-Division/Programs-Policies-and-Initiatives/School-Zone-Safety-ProgramCommon Room: https://commonroomfl.com/Sunny Stroll Market: https://www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale-events/sunny-stroll-marketJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: https://www.browardcenter.org/events/detail/after-work-players-2026After Work Players: https://www.browardcenter.org/events/detail/after-work-players-2026Old School Saturdays @ Backyard: https://www.universe.com/events/old-school-saturdays-backyard-tickets-H3ZXC0Backyard Fort Lauderdale: https://www.backyardftl.com/Summer Jamz: https://www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale-events/summer-jamz-5The Science of Guinness World Records: https://mods.org/exhibit/the-science-of-guinness-world-records/Fort Lauderdale Beach Sweep: https://www.goriverwalk.com/events/greater-fort-lauderdale-event-calendar/page/248?long_events === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE Title: Happy Epic And Confident Corporate Background Piece To Suit Health Or DynamicItem ID: 195889930Publisher: Saowakhon BrownComposer: Saowakhon BrownLicense: Individual License, CommercialStock Media provided by TheSaoLady / Pond5 This week, I start with a homeownership lesson from my own Fort Lauderdale water-meter mess. After the smart meter replacement, debris found its way into faucets, shower heads, and toilet lines, and one little shutoff valve turned into a much bigger headache. I share what I learned, why I decided not to push my luck with an aging valve, and why John the Plumber earned a genuine local recommendation after getting everything flowing again. Then I get into the local changes that may affect your plans this week. Fort Lauderdale City Commission meetings are moving to the new Police Department headquarters, king tides could complicate travel in low-lying areas, and speed cameras are starting around nine local schools. I also talk about possible e-bike rules, Common Room’s arrival in downtown Hollywood, and several Broward events worth adding to your calendar. === Chapters 00:23 Smart Water Meter Fixes04:13 City Hall Changes05:52 Tides And School Cameras08:45 E-Bike Rules Loom10:09 Hollywood’s New Dinner Spot11:41 Weekend Events Roundup14:29 Guinness Records Science Event === Local Businesses / Organizations / Nonprofits John the Plumber: https://johntheplumberfl.com/City Commission meetings are moving to the new police headquarters: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Residents/City-News/New-City-Commission-Meeting-LocationFixIt FTL: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Government/Departments/Strategic-Communications/FixIt-FTLFort Lauderdale School Zone Safety Program: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Government/Departments/Transportation-and-Mobility/Transportation-Division/Programs-Policies-and-Initiatives/School-Zone-Safety-ProgramCommon Room: https://commonroomfl.com/Sunny Stroll Market: https://www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale-events/sunny-stroll-marketJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: https://www.browardcenter.org/events/detail/after-work-players-2026After Work Players: https://www.browardcenter.org/events/detail/after-work-players-2026Old School Saturdays @ Backyard: https://www.universe.com/events/old-school-saturdays-backyard-tickets-H3ZXC0Backyard Fort Lauderdale: https://www.backyardftl.com/Summer Jamz: https://www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale-events/summer-jamz-5The Science of Guinness World Records: https://mods.org/exhibit/the-science-of-guinness-world-records/Fort Lauderdale Beach Sweep: https://www.goriverwalk.com/events/greater-fort-lauderdale-event-calendar/page/248?long_events === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE Title: Happy Epic And Confident Corporate Background Piece To Suit Health Or DynamicItem ID: 195889930Publisher: Saowakhon BrownComposer: Saowakhon BrownLicense: Individual License, CommercialStock Media provided by TheSaoLady / Pond5 Website: https://www.letstalklauderdale.com/ Let’s Talk Lauderdale is hosted by Marvin Bee & Jen Stewart. Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes Lauderdale stories and pass this episode along—because every Fort Lauderdale memory deserves an audience.

  8. Aug 7

    Broward’s Housing Decisions Need You

    This week, I ask a straightforward local question: when a new development receives public incentives, what should the public expect in return? I look at The Cove project on North Federal Highway, which is bringing hundreds of apartments and workforce units to the area, along with the Bayview Drive project near the Galleria. Both stories show how changes in ownership, approvals, density, commercial space, and parking can directly affect the neighborhoods around them. I also share why Broward Animal Care’s crowded kennels are a community issue, not simply an adoption issue, and why the Broward Housing Council meeting is an opportunity for residents to weigh in before priorities are locked in. Then I shift to some of the good stuff: Dine Out Lauderdale, local music, culture, food, and events that make this place special. Whether you live here, work here, own a business here, or just love Lauderdale, I hope this episode gives you a few reasons to pay attention and get involved. === Chapters 00:23 Host Update and Local Weather02:39 Housing Development and Incentives06:52 Animal Shelter Capacity Crisis08:14 Broward Housing Hearing10:13 Dine Out Lauderdale Events === Local Businesses / Organizations / Nonprofits Affiliated Development: https://affiliateddevelopment.com/The Cove: https://affiliateddevelopment.com/thedune-comingsoon-1Procacci Development Corporation: http://procacci.us/Willow Bridge Property Company: https://www.willowbridgepc.com/Broward County Animal Care: https://www.broward.org/Animal/Pages/default.aspxBroward County Housing Finance Division: https://www.broward.org/Housing/Pages/Default.aspxBroward Housing Council: https://www.broward.org/Housing/Pages/Default.aspx === Events / Attractions / Venues Dine Out Lauderdale: https://www.visitlauderdale.com/dineout/First Fridays at YOLO: https://yolorestaurant.com/Starlight Musicals: https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/special-events/special-events/starlight-musicalsShane Duncan Band: https://shaneduncanband.com/Remake Yourself: Tribute to Incubus and Jane’s Affliction: Tribute to Jane’s Addictionhttps://www.jointherevolution.net/concerts/remake-yourself-tribute-to-incubus-janes-affliction/Association of Indians in America: India Independence Day: https://www.browardcenter.org/events/detail/india-independence-day-2026 === Resources / Books / Podcasts / Apps Florida Live Local Act: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/102Broward County Consolidated Plan: https://www.broward.org/Housing/Pages/PlansReports.aspxCommunity Development Block Grant: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/cdbgHOME Investment Partnerships Program: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/home === MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE Title: Happy Epic And Confident Corporate Background Piece To Suit Health Or DynamicItem ID: 195889930Publisher: Saowakhon BrownComposer: Saowakhon BrownLicense: Individual License, CommercialStock Media provided by TheSaoLady / Pond5 Website: https://www.letstalklauderdale.com/ Let’s Talk Lauderdale is hosted by Marvin Bee & Jen Stewart. Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes Lauderdale stories and pass this episode along—because every Fort Lauderdale memory deserves an audience.

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Let's Talk Lauderdale gives you a front-row seat to the stories, people, and pulse of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. Each episode, we dive deep into the issues shaping our vibrant community, from innovative transportation solutions and local business growth to the cultural trends and civic challenges that make Lauderdale unique.

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    Marvin Bee
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
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