In this feel‑good episode, Marv and Jen celebrate the start of South Florida’s event season. They chat about the Mega Pickleball World Cup at Fort Swish, the iconic Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and all the excitement sweeping the 954. Jen shares her “goat yoga” adventure in Southwest Ranches, while Marv muses over real estate cap rates, the city’s booming marine industry, and why Fort Lauderdale consistently ranks among the best places to retire. They also highlight local volunteer opportunities for Make A Difference Day and discuss National Disability Employment Awareness Month, encouraging inclusion across the workforce. From the cultural to the hilarious, this episode highlights the people and events that define life in Lauderdale.

People, Places & Things

• Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show: https://www.flibs.com
• Mega Pickleball World Cup 2025 (Fort Swish): https://swishtournaments.com/pbworldcup/
• Fort Swish Pickleball Venue: https://playthefort.com/
• Make A Difference Day: https://ftlcity.info/madd2025
• Marine Industries Association of South Florida: https://www.miasf.org
• Junior Achievement of South Florida: https://jasouthflorida.org
• Tortuga Music Festival: https://www.tortugamusicfestival.com
• Rock the Ocean Foundation: https://rocktheocean.com
• Hands On South Florida: https://www.handsonsouthflorida.org
• United Way of Broward County: https://www.unitedwaybroward.org
• Early Learning Coalition of Broward County: https://www.elcbroward.org
• Kenny Chesney: https://www.kennychesney.com
• Bobby Flay: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/beat-bobby-flay
• Culture Room: https://www.cultureroom.net
• Hard Rock Live Hollywood: https://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com

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