Beautiful Day? Get Outside!

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Entrance to the Park on Sunrise Blvd. (Photo by Author)

Covered Shelter on left available for rent (Photo by author)

I have mentioned this park in my previous blogs, and it is one of our favorite parks to visit. It is rich in History! During the week it is less crowded, but still a fun spot to explore on the weekend as well! Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is located just east of the Fort Lauderdale Beach, on Sunrise Blvd. It has a paved road that loops in one big circle, with many places to stop and park, with picnic tables or covered shelter areas.

Playground located by waterway (Photo by Author)

It also has two playgrounds, and is open to the inter-coastal waterway on the west side. This is where my children and I like to go. One of the playgrounds is there, plus the kids can walk right to the edge of the waterway and watch the boats go by! This spot is also an excellent location to view the Christmas Boat parade in December. 

3109 E. Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

(954) 564-4521
Photo: State Parks and Recreation

View of the Inter-Coastal Waterway (Photo by Author)

Boat in background cruising the waterway (Photo by Author)

On the Grass!

On the Grass!

I'm talking about Outside Music Venues, silly! 

Grab a folding chair, or blanket, and let's listen to some music!

 

Jaco Pastorius Mural

Jaco Pastorius Park mural completed in 2010. 145' x 24'.
Keim mineral Coatings on stucco. Commissioned by Oakland Park Main Street, Oakland Park, Florida.
This mural pays tribute to the ledgendary bass player, Jaco Pastorius, who grew up in Oakland Park.
Jaco Pastorius Park is located at NE 38th St. and N. Dixie Highway in Oakland Park. 

 

 

Whether its a big outdoor music extravaganza, like Ultra music festival in downtown Miami, or a quiet lawn chair at Jaco Pastoraious park in Oakland Park, music is meant to be heard, outside! Many parks, such as C.B. Smith in Sunrise, have an great array and mixture of outdoor music events throughout the year! CB smith was known for its Concert Green: A five-acre island is home to this 5,000-capacity open-air amphitheater with a 32-foot-by-48-foot stage. A nearby special event field has been the location for the 99.9 KISS Country Chili Cookoff, which includes a concert featuring some of the top acts in country music. The capacity of the special event field is up to 22,500.

 

Chili Cook-Off Vender ( Photo by Author)

A favorite place of mine to see outdoor and free concerts is at Holiday Park in East Fort Lauderdale.The historic War Memorial Auditorium is a multi-purpose facility that is owned and operated by the City of Fort Lauderdale. The recently renovated facility is conveniently located in Holiday Park, at the intersection of Federal Highway and Sunrise Boulevard. During the summer months they have free concerts on the first weekend of the month.

Cruzan Amphitheatre is the music venue in West Palm Beach, Florida. This open air music venue can seat 19,000 people. Many national and brand name acts and legends have played at this venue on tour!

Casting Crowns

15 November 2014 - 7:00PM
Cruzan Amphitheatre | West Palm Beach, FL

Zz Top & Jeff Beck-Beards 'n Beck Tour

8 May 2015 - 7:00PM

  Last, but not least....ArtsPark at Young Circle, in Hollywood, Fl. has wonderful programs of outdoor concerts, festivals, and movies as well. So, if it is music, or even a Festival , south Florida has many fun, family events to choose from!

ArtsPark Hollywood (Photo City of Hollywood)

Dream the Impossible! Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2014

BOAT SHOW SCHEDULE

South Florida weather has average warm temperatures that range from the
low 70’s to mid-80 in the fall and winter. This allows for many outdoor activities to be scheduled year round in our warm and inviting outdoor sun. One of the most popular of these events is the worldwide known Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This annual outdoor event draws close to 100,000 people over a five day period. This year is the 55th showing and there will be 1,500 boats on display, and for sale, starting Thursday October 30th, through Monday, November 3rd.  Parking is pretty expensive, however, lots near the show charge prices up to $70 for the day. You can Purchase Valet Parking and Holiday Park / War Memorial Parking online in advance.

Purchase Valet Parking and Holiday Park / War Memorial Parking online - See more at: http://www.showmanagement.com/fort-lauderdale-international-boat-show-2014/event/#sthash.cEdHBj7h.dpuf

Purchase Valet Parking and Holiday Park / War Memorial Parking online - See more at: http://www.showmanagement.com/fort-lauderdale-international-boat-show-2014/event/#sthash.cEdHBj7h.dpuf

Not only can you gaze at multi-million dollar yachts, new technology will be introduced to the public for the first time, the radically new two-stroke, low-emissions Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboard motor. 

View the DIGITAL SHOW PROGRAM here.

Ariel View of Boat Show (Photo IBS )

Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboard motor Photo: JV Marine

BOAT SHOW SCHEDULE