You remember what middle school was like, right? Not easy. But what if you could attend the coolest middle school in town? Colossal Academy Offers An Alternative Approach To Fort Lauderdale Middle Schools - with Founder Shiren Rattigan. You can learn more at https://www.colossal-academy.com/

Every month there are new events and happenings at MODS. The Museum of Discovery & Science is a Fort Lauderdale hub of experiential learning for families and school groups. For today's podcast, we will be talking with Elspeth Walker, Asst. Manager of Public Programs and one of the MODS team you will see at their ever-changing events.

What's more Fort Lauderdale, than cruising Millionaire's Row to see all the decorated homes from the water. You can do that this holiday season with the Water Taxi. In this episode we talk with Chloe Dossett and learn all the different ways you can go by water.

100 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale Before You Die offers an insider’s look at all the best ways to make the most of your next vacation. Visitors can order a Dom Perignon breakfast at The Floridian on bustling Las Olas Boulevard, kayak through the mangroves, enjoy the New River’s waterfront mansions by Water Taxi, indulge in contemporary art at the NSU Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, watch the mermaid show at the storied Wreck Bar, take part in the area’s annual traditions like the Winterfest Boat Parade―and that’s just the beginning. 

As a seasoned journalist who has lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for more than a decade, including being a regular contributor for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Visitors & Convention Bureau, author Christiana Lilly leads readers through the city’s historic landmarks, dining gems, quirky shops, and culture scene that makes the city so special. You can buy Christiana's book here: https://www.amazon.com/100-Things-Fort.../dp/1681063840

With the holiday season upon us, we will be talking with Tim McGovern of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Rec to learn more about the many different Light Up Lauderdale events that are planned to bring holiday cheer to the greater FTL area.

We've been watching the School of Rock House Band perform at a number of local events, so we are excited to welcome Burny Pelsmajer of School of Rock Broward to the Family Friendly Fort Lauderdale podcast. We talked about how the movie inspired the growth of a network of schools across the country, and how the students grow their passion with music they love. You can learn more about our local musicians at https://www.schoolofrock.com/locations/fortlauderdale

Did you know that each week we publish a fun newsletter of what's going on in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area? These are the events that you don't want to find out about AFTER they happened... so we send out a curated basket of goodies each week.

Use this link if you want to make sure you get your copy every Thursday: https://familyfriendlyfortlauderdale.com/