Episodes

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 family in Broward County.

Spring break feels a little different on Fort Lauderdale Beach this year—calmer vibes, new alcohol rules, and plenty of opinions from locals and businesses. In the latest Let’s Talk Lauderdale, we cover that PLUS Carter Park upgrades, YMCA youth programs, and all the big events hitting downtown and the beach.​

If you’ve driven past the Broward Convention Center lately and thought, “What’s actually going on in there?” this episode has your answer. Marv brings firsthand impressions from speaking on a panel in the brand-new building, while Jen counters with food, festivals, and a ladies-only dance night that proves Fort Lauderdale knows how to mix business, nightlife, and neighborhood charm.

Fort Lauderdale’s got a lot happening right now—from a big (and pricey) rail tunnel debate to fun, super-local ways to get out this month (reggae by the river, a dog-friendly fundraiser walk, and a downtown history stroll). This episode keeps it close to home with stories that hit your commute, your weekend plans, and the people making a difference across Broward.

Marv and Jen swap Super Bowl watch plans, talk Puppy Bowl 2026, reminisce about old-school Beach Place and Baja Beach Club, and run through Ignite Broward, Greek Fest, Pier 66, and what’s next for downtown Fort Lauderdale’s old federal courthouse.

Marv and Jen break down a busy week of Broward headlines, from the future of Fort Lauderdale’s soon-to-be-vacated federal courthouse to a massive new hospital in Sunrise. They also spotlight a hands-on CEO Build tackling the housing crisis, the return of the Florida Renaissance Festival, turbulence at FLL, and a new riverfront restaurant headed to Huizinga Park.

Marv and Jen dive into South Florida’s evolving food and development scene, from Jollibee’s big Florida expansion to Yelp’s Top 100 restaurant picks in Miami and Broward. They also unpack Hollywood Beach’s condo tower battles, the Live Local Act, job shifts in the professional sector, and sprinkle in local color—from vervet monkey sightings to Pizza Fest and a new luxury Caviar Club on Las Olas.

In this Fort Lauderdale news breakdown, Marv and Jen spotlight how NHS Management slashed hiring times with Rapid Hire by UKG, fueling millions in added revenue and filling critical staffing gaps. They dig into why South Florida’s Tri-County job market leads the state, how construction, retail, and tourism are powering Broward’s growth, and what Tri-Rail’s proposed fare hike could mean for everyday commuters.

Marv and Jen swap weekend stories from a chilly South Florida, including Marv’s trip to PodFest in Orlando and Jen’s local foodie adventures. They spotlight Fort Lauderdale’s first Clean Plate Award winner, Pleasures of the Sea, dig into Girl Scout cookie season, and unpack major local changes from luxury beachfront condos to the future of Huizenga Park, the airport, and the International Swimming Hall of Fame.