The section of A1A in Fort Lauderdale known as North Beach is getting a long awaited makeover. Although the section of A1A north of Sunrise Blvd. running along Fort Lauderdale beach has needed some serious TLC for decades, it is now going to get the attention it deserves.

Summer is here and you can feel it! Whether you live in Fort Lauderdale year round or you are just visiting, there is plenty to do without breaking the bank! Here are 10 great ways to spend your time in the gorgeous South Florida Sunshine, that are ridiculously cheap or even FREE!

Fort Lauderdale is a wonderfully charming and diverse city. It has so much more to offer than its beautiful beaches and Las Olas Blvd. So the Sterling Teetor Realty Group has decided to take some time out of our busy work day to share our 10 best bars and restaurants in Fort Lauderdale from a local's point of view. These are Fort Lauderdale's hidden local treasures.

“Plans for a downtown skate park are up in the air.Seven stories up, to be exact.Skateboarders could reach new heights if the city decides the perfect place for a skate park is alongside a helipad on the roof of the City Park Garage in the 100 block of Southeast Second Street.” - Sun Sentinel

The exciting news broke in today’s Sun Sentinel that Fort Lauderdale will be welcoming it’s very own Trader Joe’s! If you are not familiar with the delightful boutique supermarket, you will soon get the opportunity to explore all they have to offer.

Generations of Fort Lauderdale males bought their clothes at Sterling’s. “I run into people all the time who know me better from the store than from anywhere else,” says Lori Sterling. “And they have fond memories of shopping there.