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Why Fort Lauderdale Is Booming in 2026
May 31, 2026

Why Fort Lauderdale Is Booming in 2026

This episode breaks down how big-money development, improved transit, and a booming food and culture scene are reshaping everyday life in Fort Lauderdale. You’ll hear about new jobs, neighborhood-changing projects, and a full lineup of summer events so you can decide where to live, work, play, and …
How Children’s Harbor Helps Broward Teens
May 30, 2026

How Children’s Harbor Helps Broward Teens

I sit down with Fort Lauderdale’s own Vanessa Seltzer from Children’s Harbor in Pembroke Pines to talk about what foster care really looks like in Broward County, from teens “aging out” at 18 to the Browns Harbor apartments that give them a real shot at adulthood. We get specific about how local fa…
Thunderbirds Light Up Fort Lauderdale Skies
May 10, 2026

Thunderbirds Light Up Fort Lauderdale Skies

Fort Lauderdale just had one of its most chaotic weeks in recent memory, with Spirit Airlines collapsing overnight, turning FLL into aviation ground zero, while the 2026 Air and Sea Show brought thousands to the beach for Thunderbirds and fighter jets.
Spirit Fails, Fort Lauderdale Flourishes
May 2, 2026

Spirit Fails, Fort Lauderdale Flourishes

Spirit Airlines is reportedly shutting down after failing to secure a government bailout, impacting thousands of South Florida travelers and workers. Meanwhile, Fort Lauderdale is thriving with the $220 million Water District development, the return of the Air Show, world-class swimmers at the Fort…
Fort Lauderdale Luxury Closets with Donna
April 26, 2026

Fort Lauderdale Luxury Closets with Donna

Fort Lauderdale realtor and business owner Donna Zalter joins me in studio to share how she went from selling high-end condos to fixing the messy closets inside them with her company All Hung Up Hangers. We talk Broward living, walkable neighborhoods, local culture and what it really takes to run a…
Guest: Donna Zalter
Small Business Basics in Fort Lauderdale
April 23, 2026

Small Business Basics in Fort Lauderdale

If you’ve ever thought about turning your side hustle into a real business in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere in Broward County, this episode is for you. Business law attorney Matthew Fornaro joins me to share practical, plain‑English advice on choosing the right business structure, avoiding partnershi…
Artful Minds: Mental Health and the Arts in Broward
April 7, 2026

Artful Minds: Mental Health and the Arts in Broward

Mental health is part of everyday life here in Broward, but we don’t always talk about it out loud. In this episode of Let’s Talk Lauderdale, I’m joined by NAMI Broward development manager Melanie Hoffman and artist, trainer, and former UCLA and NFL wide receiver Brian Poli‑Dixon to dig into Artful…
Fort Lauderdale Numbers: Tourism, Traffic and Tunes
April 6, 2026

Fort Lauderdale Numbers: Tourism, Traffic and Tunes

We take a fast lap around South Florida’s business and entertainment scene, from Port Everglades expansion talk and 20 million-plus visitors to Tortuga Music Festival, weekend markets, Hollywood art walks, and big shows at Hard Rock Live. If you are a local, a small business owner, or just planning…
Can You Really Afford Fort Lauderdale?
March 29, 2026

Can You Really Afford Fort Lauderdale?

Today I’m talking with Karen “You Need Sneed” Sneed, a long‑time South Florida local who’s seen Fort Lauderdale grow from spring‑break town to global destination. We mix real estate talk with lifestyle, Las Olas stories, neighborhood vibes, and what it really feels like to live, work, and raise a f…
Guest: Karen Sneed