Spring Break Then and Now in Fort Lauderdale

Marv and Jen catch up after Super Bowl weekend with pizza naps, MVP debates, and a surprising shoutout to the kicker before diving into Broward’s newest upgrades. They walk listeners through the revamped Broward County Convention Center, new flyover, and a weekend packed with Emily’s Garden, Revolution Live’s all-female Early Birds Club, Pizza Fest, and a sneak peek at upcoming spots like Monster Burger and the reborn Mangos on Las Olas.Key TakeawaysThe Broward County Convention Center has expanded with a new multi-story building, larger breakout rooms, skybridges, and a planned ballroom overlooking the Intracoastal, while still using the same parking garage and adding a new back road.Emily’s Garden Bistro and Wine Bar operates as a food collaborative with multiple vendors offering pizza, burgers, charcuterie, wine, coffee, juices, and local art in an indoor–outdoor garden setting.Revolution Live hosted a sold-out Early Birds Club all-women dance night from 6–10 p.m., creating a safe, early evening party environment with themed giveaways.Monster Burger is set to open in Davie with oversized, monster-themed burgers, hot dogs, and fries, plus chicken and veggie options and house pink and pineapple sauces.Santorini by Giorgio’s has opened on Las Olas in the former Rivertail space, bringing Greek cuisine, shared plates, and live music, while Mangos is slated for a modern “second act” on Las Olas under the Restaurant People group.Fort Lauderdale’s spring break roots trace back to 1930s college swim teams training at what became the International Swimming Hall of Fame and the 1938 College Coaches Swim Forum.The Dolphin Cancer Challenge at Hard Rock Stadium supports Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center with run and cycling events and features Blues Traveler at the closing party.Mentioned Links:Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: https://acfp.comBroward County Convention Center: https://www.broward.org/conventionEarlybirds Club dance party (Revolution Live date-specific event): https://early-birds.clubEmily’s Garden Bistro and Wine Bar (Fort Lauderdale): https://www.emilysgarden.us/Pizza Fest (Fort Lauderdale pizza festival): https://www.pizzafestftl.com (placeholder)Monster Burger (Davie): https://www.monsterburgers.com/www/pages/index.htmlMangos (Las Olas reboot news; Restaurant People): https://www.therestaurantpeople.comInternational Swimming Hall of Fame: https://www.ishof.orgDolphin Cancer Challenge: https://dolphinschallengecancer.comSylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center: https://umiamihealth.org/sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-centerBlues Traveler: https://www.bluestraveler.comElbow Room (Fort Lauderdale): https://worldfamouselbowroom.com=== MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATETitle: Happy Epic And Confident Corporate Background Piece To Suit Health Or DynamicItem ID: 195889930Publisher: Saowakhon BrownComposer: Saowakhon BrownLicense: Individual License, CommercialStock Media provided by TheSaoLady / Pond5 Website: https://www.letstalklauderdale.com/Let’s Talk Lauderdale is hosted by Marvin Bee & Jen Stewart.Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes Lauderdale stories and pass this episode along—because every Fort Lauderdale memory deserves an audience.