Marv and Jen catch up after Super Bowl weekend with pizza naps, MVP debates, and a surprising shoutout to the kicker before diving into Broward’s newest upgrades. They walk listeners through the revamped Broward County Convention Center, new flyover, and a weekend packed with Emily’s Garden, Revolution Live’s all-female Early Birds Club, Pizza Fest, and a sneak peek at upcoming spots like Monster Burger and the reborn Mangos on Las Olas.

Key Takeaways

• The Broward County Convention Center has expanded with a new multi-story building, larger breakout rooms, skybridges, and a planned ballroom overlooking the Intracoastal, while still using the same parking garage and adding a new back road.
• Emily’s Garden Bistro and Wine Bar operates as a food collaborative with multiple vendors offering pizza, burgers, charcuterie, wine, coffee, juices, and local art in an indoor–outdoor garden setting.
• Revolution Live hosted a sold-out Early Birds Club all-women dance night from 6–10 p.m., creating a safe, early evening party environment with themed giveaways.
• Monster Burger is set to open in Davie with oversized, monster-themed burgers, hot dogs, and fries, plus chicken and veggie options and house pink and pineapple sauces.
• Santorini by Giorgio’s has opened on Las Olas in the former Rivertail space, bringing Greek cuisine, shared plates, and live music, while Mangos is slated for a modern “second act” on Las Olas under the Restaurant People group.
• Fort Lauderdale’s spring break roots trace back to 1930s college swim teams training at what became the International Swimming Hall of Fame and the 1938 College Coaches Swim Forum.
• The Dolphin Cancer Challenge at Hard Rock Stadium supports Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center with run and cycling events and features Blues Traveler at the closing party.

Mentioned Links:

• Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: https://acfp.com
• Broward County Convention Center: https://www.broward.org/convention
• Earlybirds Club dance party (Revolution Live date-specific event): https://early-birds.club
• Emily’s Garden Bistro and Wine Bar (Fort Lauderdale): https://www.emilysgarden.us/
• Pizza Fest (Fort Lauderdale pizza festival): https://www.pizzafestftl.com (placeholder)
• Monster Burger (Davie): https://www.monsterburgers.com/www/pages/index.html
• Mangos (Las Olas reboot news; Restaurant People): https://www.therestaurantpeople.com
• International Swimming Hall of Fame: https://www.ishof.org
• Dolphin Cancer Challenge: https://dolphinschallengecancer.com
• Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center: https://umiamihealth.org/sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center
• Blues Traveler: https://www.bluestraveler.com
• Elbow Room (Fort Lauderdale): https://worldfamouselbowroom.com

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