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Fort Lauderdale airport's Terminal 5 cost more than doubles

The new terminal, which was scheduled to be completed by 2026, will now open in 2030.

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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport&#x27;s Terminal 5 project will cost more and take longer than originally estimated.Why it matters: The Terminal 5 expansion project is now expected to cost $829 million, doubling in price from 2o23 estimates.

Broward coffee shops are going bananas for this coffee flavor

Banana beverages are having a moment — even banana water.

Food and Drink

Lattes and matchas are going <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bananas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/12/inflation-banana-prices-tariffs" data-vars-content-id="9f93bfb7-eb97-4131-a7db-5adc5b420fb2" data-vars-headline="Broward coffee shops are going bananas for this coffee flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/12/inflation-banana-prices-tariffs" target="_self">bananas</a> including at a bunch of coffee shops around Broward County. The big picture: Already the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most-eaten" data-vars-click-url="https://yougov.com/en-us/ratings/fruits" data-vars-content-id="9f93bfb7-eb97-4131-a7db-5adc5b420fb2" data-vars-headline="Broward coffee shops are going bananas for this coffee flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://yougov.com/en-us/ratings/fruits" target="_blank">most-eaten</a> fresh fruit in America, bananas are ripe for the beverage market beyond smoothies.

Mahjong is South Florida's new social night out

Local mahjong instructors say demand has surged over the past year.

Things to Do

Enthusiasm around <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mahjong" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/18/new-mahjong-series-social-play-community-connection-miami" data-vars-content-id="687a069e-1559-4bfe-aa79-60e87413a9ac" data-vars-headline="Mahjong is South Florida&#x27;s new social night out" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/18/new-mahjong-series-social-play-community-connection-miami" target="_self">mahjong</a> is growing in South Florida, according to local instructors.Why it matters: While the 19th-century Chinese tile game has swept the country over the last few years, Fort Lauderdale was slower to catch on.

Where to play mahjong around Broward

There are plenty of places around town hosting lessons and open play.

If you&#x27;re looking to learn <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mahjong" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/mahjong-brain-health-benefits" data-vars-content-id="625d4841-90f0-4bb8-a4cf-8eaefa911aee" data-vars-headline="Where to play mahjong around Broward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/mahjong-brain-health-benefits" target="_self">mahjong</a> or find a social game, there are plenty of places around town hosting lessons and open play.Here&#x27;s where you can play in Broward County:<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mahjong &amp; Mingle @ The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://ritzcarltonfortlauderdale.247activities.com/services/mahjong-mingle-parent" data-vars-content-id="625d4841-90f0-4bb8-a4cf-8eaefa911aee" data-vars-headline="Where to play mahjong around Broward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ritzcarltonfortlauderdale.247activities.com/services/mahjong-mingle-parent" target="_blank">Mahjong &amp; Mingle @ The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale</a>: Includes welcome cocktail, snacks, game board setup and à la carte menu.

Miami's popular Ophelia bakery is headed to Fort Lauderdale

The RV bakery is known for its breakfast sandwich, speciality coffee and coffee cinnamon roll.

Ophelia, the popular vintage-RV bakery located off U.S. 1 in Coconut Grove, is coming to Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s Huizenga Park this fall. Why it matters: It will be Ophelia&#x27;s first location in Broward County.

'90s, mystery and Star Wars headline Panthers' theme nights

The Panthers have 17 theme nights this season.

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With the start of the 2026-2027 season less than two months away, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Florida Panthers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/10/florida-panthers-offseason-bobrovsky-free-agency" data-vars-content-id="b5af6c68-1291-44a9-82b3-8f7e041e8c76" data-vars-headline="&#x27;90s, mystery and Star Wars headline Panthers&#x27; theme nights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/10/florida-panthers-offseason-bobrovsky-free-agency" target="_self">Florida Panthers</a> have announced their theme nights at Amerant Bank Arena. State of play: The team will host 17 theme nights this season, including a mystery theme night that will be announced at a later date.

Broward weekend guide: BIG3 basketball, Italian fest, more

The second annual South Florida Italian Festival is back this weekend!

Summer is flying by. Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening around town this weekend:🏀 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="BIG3 Basketball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/big3-basketball" data-vars-content-id="c5710eb9-af6d-4f72-b201-e453899afb96" data-vars-headline="Broward weekend guide: BIG3 basketball, Italian fest, more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/big3-basketball" target="_blank">BIG3 Basketball</a>: Ice Cube&#x27;s 3-on-3 basketball league comes to Amerant Bank Arena with a special musical guest on Friday (8pm).<ul><li>Tickets: $36+</li></ul>

Dine Out Lauderdale returns with deals at 100-plus restaurants

Dine Out Lauderdale is your chance to try some of Broward's best restaurants without breaking the bank.

Get ready, foodies. Dine Out Lauderdale returns next week. Why it matters: The discount program supports local restaurants during the summer slowdown and gives diners a chance to try more expensive restaurants at budget-friendly prices. How it works: From Aug. 1-Sept. 30, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitlauderdale.com/dineout/" data-vars-content-id="cf738e6e-4ad4-4316-819d-85cf985f85c1" data-vars-headline="Dine Out Lauderdale returns with deals at 100-plus restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitlauderdale.com/dineout/" target="_blank">Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months</a> offers three-course prix fixe meals at more than 100 local restaurants (and the list keeps growing).

Things to do: Off Campus Night, taco festival and more

From Off Campus dance parties to taco festivals, here's what's happening in Broward this weekend..

It&#x27;s time to start planning your weekend. Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening around town. <ul><li>FYI: It&#x27;s the final weekend of World Cup watch parties</li></ul>🎤 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Megan Moroney at Amerant Bank Arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/megan-moroney?utm_source=www.browardist.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=the-weekly-954-7-13&amp;_bhlid=79fd63563e8734b4bf57faa38edff0215d1d08ce" data-vars-content-id="e8a549a6-5e8f-4a25-b4c2-c15269ec58c9" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Off Campus Night, taco festival and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/megan-moroney?utm_source=www.browardist.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=the-weekly-954-7-13&amp;_bhlid=79fd63563e8734b4bf57faa38edff0215d1d08ce" target="_blank">Megan Moroney at Amerant Bank Arena</a>: The country music singer&#x27;s The Cloud 9 tour stops in Sunrise.

Where to celebrate July 4th in Fort Lauderdale

From fireworks to bar crawls, here's how you can celebrate America's 250th birthday this weekend.

🇺🇸 America <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="turns 250" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/22/florida-americas-time-capsule-250" data-vars-content-id="0e58157f-f25a-45b0-961a-5d3d23ea7de7" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate July 4th in Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/22/florida-americas-time-capsule-250" target="_self">turns 250</a> on Saturday. Here&#x27;s a roundup of festivities around Fort Lauderdale to celebrate the big birthday.🎉 Oakland Park is hosting an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="All-American Picnic" data-vars-click-url="https://oaklandparkfl.gov/865/Penultimate-Semiquincentennial-All-Ameri" data-vars-content-id="0e58157f-f25a-45b0-961a-5d3d23ea7de7" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate July 4th in Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://oaklandparkfl.gov/865/Penultimate-Semiquincentennial-All-Ameri" target="_blank">All-American Picnic</a> at City Centennial Park on Friday from 4-7pm.

Where to watch the World Cup in Broward

Many Broward spots are airing every tournament match with food and drink specials.

Sports

If World Cup tickets are out of your price range (unfortunately, that includes many of us) or you simply want to avoid the Hard Rock Stadium crowd, you can still participate in the fun at numerous watch parties around town.Here&#x27;s a list of events and places in Broward County to have on your radar:

A choropleth map shows banana menu prevalence across U.S. states, with a score range of 61 to 271. Scores above 100 indicate higher prevalence compared to the U.S. overall, particularly West Virginia and Rhode Island. Scores below 100 represent lower prevalence in states like Oregon and Nebraska.

Popularity of bananas on menus

The U.S. is going bananas over bananas. Data: Datassential; Map: Sami Sparber/Axios

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Broward coffee shops are going bananas for this coffee flavor

Mahjong is South Florida's new social night out

Where to play mahjong around Broward

Miami's popular Ophelia bakery is headed to Fort Lauderdale

'90s, mystery and Star Wars headline Panthers' theme nights