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Boat Show 2026: Helicopter tours, floating pickleball and superyachts

You can avoid the traffic and take a helicopter directly to the boat show this year.

Things to Do

The 67th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show returns Wednesday–Sunday with more than 1,300 boats on display. Why it matters: While you may not be in the market for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="superyacht" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/14/fort-lauderdale-luxury-real-estate-buyers-wellness-amenities" data-vars-content-id="98aa0337-6eb6-4671-bf0a-197790303d8f" data-vars-headline="Boat Show 2026: Helicopter tours, floating pickleball and superyachts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/14/fort-lauderdale-luxury-real-estate-buyers-wellness-amenities" target="_self">superyacht</a>, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="annual five-day event" data-vars-click-url="https://www.flibs.com/" data-vars-content-id="98aa0337-6eb6-4671-bf0a-197790303d8f" data-vars-headline="Boat Show 2026: Helicopter tours, floating pickleball and superyachts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.flibs.com/" target="_blank">annual five-day event</a> is a boon to local businesses and the local economy.

Fort Lauderdale takes 1st step to rein in Himmarshee nightlife

Residents say they avoid the area after dark following a recent spate of violence.

News

Major changes are on the horizon for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale" data-vars-content-id="64cccf57-856d-4d9c-95bd-80c327eccf39" data-vars-headline="Fort Lauderdale takes 1st step to rein in Himmarshee nightlife" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale" target="_self">Fort Lauderdale</a>&#x27;s Himmarshee entertainment district. Why it matters: Himmarshee Village has earned a reputation for underage drinking, disorderly crowds and violence, which officials say threaten public safety and give the city a bad rap.

Brothers turn Fort Lauderdale warehouses into an arts hub

At Thrive, you can play with capybaras or visit the coworking wellness lounge.

Neighborhoods

Jonathan and Abraham Fish aimed to create a new destination that would draw young people to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/14/fort-lauderdale-new-york-developers-luxury-condo-towers-wealthy" data-vars-content-id="d6c21fee-af0a-4501-9ff2-8dfbfc223b7c" data-vars-headline="Brothers turn Fort Lauderdale warehouses into an arts hub" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/14/fort-lauderdale-new-york-developers-luxury-condo-towers-wealthy" target="_self">Fort Lauderdale</a>. Why it matters: To achieve that dream, they turned blocks of industrial warehouses into a walkable arts district reminiscent of the early days of Miami&#x27;s Wynwood neighborhood.

I tried Fort Lauderdale's new coworking wellness lounge. Here's what it's like. 

For $59, I left my desk for a coworking lounge with red light therapy, a sauna and a cold plunge.

Business

Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s newest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="wellness" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/14/fort-lauderdale-luxury-real-estate-buyers-wellness-amenities" data-vars-content-id="229381e0-3eda-476a-a3b6-f94d439ea3e5" data-vars-headline="I tried Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s new coworking wellness lounge. Here&#x27;s what it&#x27;s like. " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/14/fort-lauderdale-luxury-real-estate-buyers-wellness-amenities" target="_self">wellness</a> lounge mixes work and self-care.Why it matters: South Florida has no shortage of coworking and wellness spaces, but Calma is bringing the two concepts together under one roof.

Wells Coffee is a go-to work spot in Flagler Village

Food and Drink

Wells Coffee in Flagler Village has become one of my favorite spots for good coffee (or matcha), a quick bite and a productive work session.State of play: It&#x27;s a roastery and coffee shop all in one.

Meet the woman caring for Flagler Village's cat colony

The colony of 30 cats has become a local attraction attraction in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

At around 6:30pm on Thursday, dozens of cats started gathering on a street in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flagler Village" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/08/fat-village-development-tour-t3-flagler" data-vars-content-id="4db35e50-c920-41e1-b7e8-ee3ac4099a66" data-vars-headline="Meet the woman caring for Flagler Village&#x27;s cat colony" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/08/fat-village-development-tour-t3-flagler" target="_self">Flagler Village</a>. A car pulled up, and the cats moved closer.<ul><li>They knew Crystal Harrington had arrived with dinner.</li></ul>

Fort Lauderdale tightens rules for short-term vacation rentals

The city is cracking down on rental operators who are racking up violations.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="City of Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/18/broward-fire-rescue-county-control-sheriff-tony-bso-contract" data-vars-content-id="89fd0fb0-666d-48f9-902b-5f7b96570a9e" data-vars-headline="Fort Lauderdale tightens rules for short-term vacation rentals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/18/broward-fire-rescue-county-control-sheriff-tony-bso-contract" target="_self">City of Fort Lauderdale</a> is cracking down on illegal vacation rentals. Why it matters: Fort Lauderdale residents have long complained of illegal vacation rentals throughout the city.

Sneak peek: Inside Fort Lauderdale's FAT Village development

The project's T3 office building stands out with its wood elements and large windows.

Real Estate

On a recent tour of the $512 million FAT Village development, I saw what sets this project apart from the urban design that Fort Lauderdale is used to.Why it matters: The 5.6-acre project by Hines and Urban Street Development will transform <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flagler Village" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/23/whats-going-up-development-miami-news" data-vars-content-id="c7508c23-7cf7-4a07-a778-4b88da6aa693" data-vars-headline="Sneak peek: Inside Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s FAT Village development" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/23/whats-going-up-development-miami-news" target="_self">Flagler Village</a> with a new office building, two towers with 600 apartments, retail and restaurants.<figure><img alt="Modern glass-front office building under construction with wooden balconies on the right, workers in hard hats, orange and white barriers along the street, blue sky and trees in foreground." height="4284" id="7dccba33-de41-4f2b-84fa-d45672a80b3b" src="https://images.axios.com/uEc7IC-jrtBVZeNSq37yTzv2uuk=/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg" width="5712" srcset="https://images.axios.com/GxLRfmUML46CQhOGzXdxWg9ljAw=/0x0:5712x4284/1920x1440/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/A3P5oGBsIko3WjSxQT37boo_BGI=/0x0:5712x4284/1600x1200/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/it99JqW1Gurb9dMxIWlTyGfrOiU=/0x0:5712x4284/1366x1024/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/oVSZwumKdsgtgZOTC7Lk3iAg8Mg=/0x0:5712x4284/1024x768/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/xlc-1qwiWZuUfRyJD8bldHJU0YE=/0x0:5712x4284/768x576/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/GTevv0xDDL_8dBMnoCBgssr8OT0=/0x0:5712x4284/640x480/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/gtctVQpyGK5xUuDPhIwaCDx6T6c=/0x0:5712x4284/320x240/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>Trees have been planted all throughout the project. Photo: Naomi Feinstein/Axios</figcaption></figure>