From VIP Movies to Tree Canopies in Fort Lauderdale
Marv and Jen swap Thanksgiving stories, compare VIP movie experiences at Dania Pointe, and talk through Fort Lauderdale’s ambitious plan to boost its tree canopy while development booms. They also dig into iconic Florida restaurants that have closed, the family story behind La Bamba, and why supporting local small businesses matters more than ever in Broward County.
Marv and Jen kick off this Let’s Talk Lauderdale episode with a candid debrief on Thanksgiving—who hosts, who travels, how long the prep really takes, and what it feels like when decades-old traditions start to shift. From there, the holiday theme rolls into Christmas trees, lights, inflatables, and the logistics (and risk) of getting on the roof in South Florida weather.
- Learn what makes the VIP movie experience at Regal Dania Pointe different and how Dania Beach is quickly redeveloping.
- Understand Fort Lauderdale’s urban forestry master plan, tree canopy targets, and why trees matter for heat, health, and property values.
- Discover where a new 400+ unit multifamily project may rise near Sistrunk and how redevelopment is reshaping central Fort Lauderdale.
- Hear the backstory of a $26 million Intracoastal mansion and the auto dealer behind it, including his track record of philanthropy.
- Get inspired by La Bamba’s immigrant-founded, family-run growth from one Broward restaurant to multiple locations across South Florida.
- Pick up practical tips on supporting local restaurants by ordering direct instead of always relying on third-party delivery apps.
- Explore concrete networking options for Gen Z and young professionals in Broward—Sunset Connect, Clock Out, Emerge Broward, and more.
News:
- Car Dealer Pays $26 Million for Fort Lauderdale Mansion: https://linkly.link/2S80D
- New Affordable Housing in Fort Lauderdale: https://linkly.link/2S80k
People, Places and Events:
- Regal Dania Pointe 4DX RPX & VIP: https://www.regmovies.com/theatres/regal-dania-pointe-1474
- Museum of Discovery and Science (IMAX): https://mods.org
- La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurants: https://labamba123.com
- Let’s Eat, South Florida (Facebook Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/letseatsouthflorida
- Emerge Broward: https://www.emergebroward.org
- Sunset Connect: https://sunsetconnectco.com/
- Clock Out App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clockout-network-socially/id1564725856
- Ann Kolb Nature Center: https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/Park.aspx?=1
- West Lake Park: https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/Park.aspx?=44
- National League of Cities (tree canopy & heat research): https://www.nlc.org
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