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No need to drive to Sawgrass Mills Outlet to enjoy the Cheesecake Factory...its right around the corner and up two miles on Las Olas
I don't know where you can get cootie repellant for the people on the public beach, but you ought to make sure you have sun protection. If driving, bring an unbrella & beach chairs.
The Beach Place water taxi stop (
www.watertaxi.com )in back of the building will offer many places without going to use the car. This includes Charlies Crab, Shooters, Taverna Opa, (all at the Oakland Park Blvd stop). The taxi will also bring you to the Las Olas Shops....where the closest Cheesecake Factory is, the popular Storks & the gondola rides-
http://www.storkscafe.com/ or the few 5 star restaurants in that area.
For added dining pleasue, you might want to try the Marriott Harbour Beach restaurant called 3030....newish and very good....go before sundown for the best views...all you see in the PM are the ships entering and leaving the Port Everglades cut (Walk one mile S from Beach Place and at the Sheraton Clipper, turn L onto Holiday Drive....next building up the hill.
www.3030ocean.com/
There is the Beach Place cam....you can see if the populace fits your needs...but only during the day:
http://www.sunny.org/webcam/ Click webcam.
Its attached to the roof of the Sloppy Joes of Key West cafe....which is across from the Hooters (not the best food IMO)
THREE new Paramutual casinos have opened so far in Broward...not Indian related, and using class A slots (not bingo based). They are in the
www.gulfstreampark.com which will still have live racing until next Sunday (Florida Derby you just missed). Anout 10 miles S on US Rt 1. The Hollywood GReyhound track (Mardi Gras Casino) and Pompano Harness Track.
The fourth isn't ready yet (at the Dania Fontron) which is next to the airport...about 6 miles from MBP.
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel (on the Hollywood Reservation)is interesting, but payback is (according to the Sun Sentinel) is approx 55% where the others are by law 55% and post at 90%.
The entertainment lists for restaurants are on the Fl forums somewhere. I will try to find them for you.
If you can get the Fridays Sun Sentinel, it has tons of coupons, one is one free with one on the Carrie B (which will stop shortly to go back to Norfolk)
Its behind the Stranahan House next to the Cheesecake Factory on Las Olas..about 3 miles from MBP.
I will paste some more info that was orifginally sent to someone staying at the Weston units. There will be a lot of info you will not need, but mush might be helpful:
Lion King now at the Broward Pref Arts Center....via Watertaxi or drive:
s mentioned, Cheeburger is pretty good....also one in beach place. Check
www.cheeburger.com
Excellent crabs right next to FLL at the Rustic Inn (coupons here

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www.rusticinn.com Very expensive in PM, try lunch, full lunch starts at $4.99 .
. First, there is a large group of fishing boats (Charter, drift, group) next to the entrance to the now poorly rated Jungle Queen. It is in the Bhai Mar Marina, just off route A1A across from the Yankee Clipper (and MAR Harbour Beach Resort)....but on the intracoastal side. Next to the Sheraton Yankee Clipper going N on A1A is a beach front parking lot.
Just remember, there will be a ton of traffic on 595 in the AM rush going E and the PM rush going W.
www.flamingofishing.com (Coupon on this site- free parking at the resort...drive in at the Jungle Queen entrance....or you must pay if you park acrss the street)(another terrible maintained ex Radission)
http://www.tacohookedup.com/
http://www.fishladyhelen.com/pages/671685/index.htm
http://www.all-inclusivesportfishing.com
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Dave gave a real good spot run by the NPS for the Everglades Tours
These two, however, are a few minutes away from the Weston Units:
Sawgrass Recreation Park (Ent Coupon- one free with one)
Take 595 W to RT 27 NORTH
U.S. 27 north of I-595, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329, United States
• Tel:*954-389-0202
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Take 595 W to RT 27 SOUTH (to Griffin Rd) TURN R onto Griffin RD. (It ends at Rt 27)
Everglades Holiday Park
21940 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33332, United States
• Tel:*954-434-8111
• URL:*
http://www.evergladesholidaypark.com
Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art *
1 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, United States
• Tel: 954-525-5500
• URL:
http://www.moafl.org
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens *
900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, United States
• Tel: 954-563-5393
• URL:
http://www.bonnethouse.org
Museum of Discovery and Science and IMAX 3D Theater *
401 Southwest Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312, United States
• Tel: 954-467-6637
• URL:
http://www.mods.org
Broward Center for the Performing Arts *
201 Southwest Fifth Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
http://www.browardcenter.org/
• Tel: 954-462-0222
Jungle Queen *
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
• Tel: 954-462-5596
• URL:
http://www.junglequeen.com
Food has gone down on dinner cruise...
Parker Playhouse
707 NE 8th St
Ft Lauderdale, Fl
http://www.parkerplayhouse.com/
Big Cypress Seminole Reservation and Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Museum
West Boundary Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
• Tel: 863-902-1113 (Check out Billie Swamp Safari -all day everglade & Cypress tour-learning experience. 1/2 way to Naples on US rt 75 W (595 to 75 West)
• URL:
http://www.seminoletribe.com
Stranahan House *
335 Southeast 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301, United States
• Tel: 954-524-4736
• URL:
http://www.stranahanhouse.com
Flamingo Garden is not far from Sawgrass Mills....
* Watertaxi accessable NOTE CONTRACT DISPUTE WITH COUNTY .....need to check prices and times of service.
CLUBS:
Ft Laud Area:
Cheers. 941 E Cypress Creek Road, Tel: 954.771.6337
Dicey Riley's. 217 SW 2 St, Tel: 954.522.2202
Galleria G'vanni. 625 E Las Olas Blvd, Tel: 954.524.5246
Jimmy O'Hara's. 2500 W Oakland Park Blvd, Tel: 954.777.1776
Hot Jazz & Alligator Gumbo Society Shrine Club, 1717 N. Andrews Avenue. Tel: (954)563-5390 [Rob McGowan, President. Non profit jazz society meets fourth Sunday at bring your horn! $5 admission for members,$7 for non-members, muisicians free]
O'Hara's Jazz & Blues Cafe. 722 East Las Olas Blvd. Tel: 954-524-1764 Music Line 954-524-2801 Fax: 954-524-4778 [contact: Kitty Ryan. Live music 7 nights & Sunday matinee. Full liquor, wine & beer bar/light food menu. No cover. Casual atmosphere. 21 & up. Voted best jazz & R&B club since 1990. Sidewalk cafe atmosphere outside with intimate brick interior, mahogany bars and 18th century chandeliers. Excelent sound system.Blue Note recording artist, Dr. Lonnie Smith house pianist on weekends. Week nights varies with blues, R&B, Funk & jazz. Club located in historic downtown Ft. Lauderdale]
http://www.oharasjazzcafe.com/
Poor House. 110 SW 3rd Ave. Tel: 954.522.5145
Tavern 213 . 213 SW 2nd St. Tel: 954.463.5213
Yesterdays Love 94. 3100 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Tel: (954) 561-4400 [Jazz brunch 11am - 3pm. Every Sunday]
(HOLLYWOOD AREA.
Most at: 1.2 miles from beach via Hollwood Beach Blvd at Youngs Circle where US Rt One, HBB, and Harrison Streets meet.
Cool Beans Cafe. 2039 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, Tel: 954.929.1772
Ellington's Jazz Cabaret. 2009 Harrison Street, Hollywood. Tel: 954.920.9322 [contact: Peter Loblack. Intimate Jazz Cabaret & Restaurant - Upscale Cool Jazz crowd - presenting real improvisational jazz and extraordianary cuisine. Award winning jazz vocalist Dana Paul and the Fakulty perform Sunday nights. Ruby Baker sings Thursday nights. Guitarist/vocalist Gary King Quartet holds court Wednesday and Friday nights. Vocalist Leesa Richards entertains Saturday nights Elegant Cigar room. 7pm till 2am Nightly. No Cover Charge]
O'Hara's Jazz & Blues Cafe. 1903 Hollywood Beach Blvd. Tel: 954-524-1764 Music Line 954-524-2801 Fax: 954-524-4778 [contact: Kitty Ryan. Live music 7 nights & Sunday matinee.(No Sunday Mat currently listed for Hollywood. Check website) Full liquor, wine & beer bar/light food menu. No cover. Casual atmosphere. 21 & up. Voted best jazz & R&B club since 1990. Sidewalk cafe atmosphere outside with intimate brick interior, mahogany bars and 18th century chandeliers. Excelent sound system.Blue Note recording artist, Dr. Lonnie Smith house pianist on weekends. Week nights varies with blues, R&B, Funk & jazz. Club located in historic downtown Ft. Lauderdale]
http://www.oharasjazzcafe.com/
Jazziz Bistro. 5751 Seminole Way, Hollywood. Tel: 954-583-8335 [Supper club in South Florida located in the Paradise Shops at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Featuring the biggest names in a small intimate setting with our state-of-the-art Klipsch sound stage and spectacular lighting, while dining in a chic and sophisticated atmosphere]
http://www.jazzizbistro.com/
Ginger Bay Cafe. 1908 Hollywood Blvd. Tel: (954) 923-1230 [9pm till 1:30am. No Cover]
One Night Stan's. 2333 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood Tel: 954.929.1566 [ jazz/blues club and restaurant]
Club Gemini
2100 Hollywood Blvd,. Hollywood., a predominantly Colombian crowd mixes it up with salsa and merengue, and Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican and other Latin American bands bring in a varied crowd. A flashy mirrored-and-sunburst decor, linen tablecloths and candlelight attract a mix of young and old, singles and couples. Gemini's partner club, Casas Viejas, at the same address, offers a restaurant-type atmosphere that draws an older crowd. Plenty of live music, including mariachis and old-style salsa, make dancing a must. Both are open Thursday through Sunday. Call 954-923-9255.