Disney 10K, Zero Trust Tech & 954 Lauderdale Classics
Marv and Jen kick off with Jen’s Disney 10K experience, running in memory of her late husband and raising funds for the Brain Tumor Society, before sliding into Canes football fever and a much-needed LaSpada’s hoagie stop. They swap stories about Fort Lauderdale’s long-time local spots, the booming 17th Street corridor, and how zero-trust cybersecurity and remote IT keep local businesses safe.
If you love Fort Lauderdale’s food, history, and neighborhood stories—but also care how tech, healthcare, and tourism shape daily life—this episode is a must-listen. Marv and Jen balance nostalgia with what’s next, from Lester’s and Jungle Queen to Omni, Huizenga Park and zero-trust.
- Hear Jen’s Disney 10K journey and how she ran in memory of her late husband for the Brain Tumor Society.
- Learn what really happens at Disney races (corrals, time limits, costumes, rides, and the Dopey Challenge).
- Get the scoop on Canes football ticket sticker shock and the energy around the college football championship at Hard Rock.
- Discover why LaSpada’s “original hoagies” and other old-school spots still matter in Fort Lauderdale’s food culture.
- Understand zero-trust security, remote access, and how modern IT keeps local businesses safe from ransomware.
- Hear about Broward’s two hospital districts, new legislation, and what a shared CEO could mean for employees and residents.
- Explore the Omni hotel and renovated convention center’s economic impact, jobs, and big-event potential.
- Preview the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, Huizenga Park’s reopening, and upcoming beach cleanups.
=== Links from the Show
- Brain Tumor Society (National Brain Tumor Society): https://braintumor.org
- Walt Disney World (runDisney events): https://www.rundisney.com
- Caneswear: https://www.caneswear.com
- LaSpada’s Original Hoagies (La Spada’s): https://laspadashoagies.com
- Jimmy John’s: https://www.jimmyjohns.com
- Mr. M’s Sandwich Shop (Hollywood): https://www.yelp.com/biz/mr-ms-sandwich-shop-hollywood
- Moffitt Cancer Center: https://www.moffitt.org
- PodFest (podcasting conference): https://podfestexpo.com
- Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel (Omni connected to convention center): https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/fort-lauderdale
- Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center: https://www.ftlauderdalecc.com
- Waxy’s Irish Pub: https://www.waxyspub.com/
- Village Well Pub: https://www.facebook.com/VillageWellPub/
- Southport Raw Bar: https://southportrawbar.com
- Bimini Boatyard (historic reference; replaced by Boatyard): https://boatyard.restaurant
- Press & Grind Cafe: https://pressandgrindcafe.com
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill: https://www.carrabbas.com
- Big Mike’s Healthy Choices: https://bigmikesglutenfree.com/
- Jungle Queen Riverboat: https://www.junglequeen.com
- Cap’s Place: https://www.capsplace.com
- Lester’s Diner: https://lestersdiner.com
- Rock the Ocean: https://rocktheocean.com
- Tortuga Music Festival (Tortuga Fest): https://tortugamusicfestival.com
- Dr. Von D. Mizell–Eula Johnson State Park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/mizell
- Huizenga Park: https://www.huizengapark.org/
- Visit Lauderdale: https://www.visitlauderdale.com
Website: https://www.letstalklauderdale.com/
Let’s Talk Lauderdale is hosted by Marvin Bee & Jen Stewart.
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