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Things to Do in Broward & Palm Beach
Your local lifestyle guide to events, restaurants, parks, beaches, and weekend plans across South Florida.
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Your Local Guide to Broward and Palm Beach County
The Friendly Scoop is a South Florida lifestyle guide covering the best things to do, family friendly events, restaurants, parks, beaches, and neighborhoods across Broward County and Palm Beach County. From Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, and Parkland to Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, and Wellington, we highlight the local spots and community stories that make South Florida feel like home.
Browse upcoming weekend events, plan a day out with the kids, find a new favorite restaurant, or explore a neighborhood you have never visited. Everything here is curated by locals and updated regularly.
What's Happening
Local stories from Broward & Palm Beach County.
The $1.3 Billion Road Project About to Reshape How You Get Around
After nearly 40 years of planning, the $1.3 billion SW 10th Street Connector breaks ground in late 2026. Here is the timeline, the detours to plan around, and what it means for your commute and your property value across five Broward communities.
Back to School 2026-27: The Complete Broward & Palm Beach County Guide
First day is Monday, August 10, 2026. Here is the complete 2026-27 guide: key calendar dates, the now-permanent August sales tax holiday, required immunizations and physicals, transportation, meals, and a week-by-week countdown.
Hurricane Season 2026: The Complete South Florida Homeowner's Prep Guide
Evacuation zones, sandbag distribution sites, shelter registration, supply kits, the new year-round tax exemptions, insurance deadlines, condo and HOA rules, boat prep, and post-storm scam protection for Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
Boca Raton's Best Pizza: We Ranked 6 Mom and Pop Shops, East vs West
Boca can't agree on its best slice, so we settled it. Six local pizzerias, three in East Boca, three in West, all in a single day. No chains allowed.
Kids Eat Free in South Florida (2026): Broward & Palm Beach County Guide
Discover where kids eat free across Broward and Palm Beach County with this day-by-day guide to family restaurant deals, free kids meals, and dining specials.
The Ultimate Guide to Water Parks & Family Aquatic Centers in South Florida (2026)
Discover the best water parks and family aquatic centers in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. From Rapids Water Park and Calypso Bay to Paradise Cove, Coconut Cove, and Safari Splash, this is your complete 2026 South Florida family guide.
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Hand-picked parks, restaurants, and things to do across Broward and Palm Beach County.
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Dad's Cave Barbershop — Lighthouse Point
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Dad's Cave Barbershop is where timeless grooming meets modern style. The Lighthouse Point location in Deerfield Beach offers expert cuts, traditional shaves, beard lineups, and more in a vintage-inspired setting built for the modern man.
Great Expressions Dental Centers — Coconut Creek
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Great Expressions Dental Centers in Coconut Creek offers general dental care, exams, X-rays, orthodontic evaluations, and treatment options for patients and families in the area.
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