I visited the Coral Springs Museum of History for a monthly 'Conversation with the City…read moreHistorian'. The topic March 2026 was Electra Lab homes. A partnership between Coral Ridge properties and Westinghouse Electric created three homes of the future to entice future residents to move to Coral Springs. The museum itself is a small building that was originally built in 1964 as a sales office. The building along with the covered bridge also in Coral Springs, are Florida Heritage sites. The small museum located in Mullins Park houses a collection of historic Coral Springs, papers and photos as well as original mailboxes. It was clear to me that the museum is curated and maintained with love. The Coral Springs Museum of History is truly a hidden jam

This is the structure where much of Coral Springs history, going back to Coral Ridge Properties,…read moreall began. This building now rests in Mullins park where it houses a small collection of Coral Springs artifacts. Original city hall post office boxes, Indian relics, newspaper clippings, high school uniforms and an interactive history challenge known as "Sunny" are here. The City celebrates its birthday each year on July 10th. On July 10, 2025 (today) the city turns 62-years-old so there are tours led by members of the Coral Springs Historic Advisory Committee. Located in Mullins Park next to the community pool.

I did not realize that this Art Guild is basically in my backyard, just 2 miles from my house…read more They had a reception to celebrate the artist and they awarded top prizes and honorable mentions for the art/artist. Exhibits are rotated after a certain period of time so definitely come back and check out the latest art.

Quaint little spot for local artists to show their paintings, sculptures and other artwork. Staff…read moreis very helpful and snacks and beverages are served with certain events. Lots of local talent on display. Support your local artists.

Several of the businesses here operate on appointment only concept which consume a majority of the…read morefree parking for thirty minutes to an hour. The Your Patio Store is the anchor of the plaza. There are a few eateries which include Porfa Coffee, Times Square Pizza and PS Green Cafe but parking is a frustrating disaster with decrepit ancient meter parking monitored by the City of Fort Lauderdale - unsure if they actually work. The traffic is influenced by the intersection of the Coral Ridge Mall. Not a fan of this plaza, although a few decent businesses. A weak three stars is pushing the limit.

Located at one of the busiest intersections in Broward County, N Federal Hwy and East Oakland Park…read moreBlvd, you will find this MiMo gem, the Times Square shopping center. MiMo refers to the architecture style Mid-century modern. Started in Germany after WWII, it is a style that was popular from the mid-1930s to mid-1960s. The hallmarks of the design are simplicity and functionality. Expect to see sleek lines, little ornamentation, gentle organic curves, and mixed materials. Mid Century Modern is considered Broward's signature architecture. The Time Square shopping plaza was designed by architect Charles McKirahan in 1954 and built in 1957. McKirahan was one of the most noted mid-20th-century architects in Fort Lauderdale. He married his architect school girlfriend and together they founded a firm with more than 100 architects which they expanded internationally. McKirahan's architectural studio was located in the shopping center. He is responsible for the stunning A-frame of the the original Mai-Kai. For this plaza his design elements included screen block walls, geometric forms and glazed curtain walls. Sadly he passed away at the young age of 44 in a car accident. His son Charles "Chuck" McKirahan followed in his parents footprints and also became a celebrated architect. While the Ft. Lauderdale historical society did a great job of preserving the pioneer history of Ft. Lauderdale along the New River, this shopping center did not receive the same treatment from the Historic Preservation Board. It was renovated in 2019. The most prominent building on U.S. 1, a curved building with red brick screen wall, had the defining wall removed and replaced with sliding glass doors. Today you can still see some of the MiMo design elements McKirahan added but it is looking a little run down. The plaza has a furniture store, Times Square Pizza, and Smarty Pants, a bar to name a few of the businesses. If you are a local you have probably passed this plaza a thousand times without a second glance on your way to the beach. True fans of architecture and history know however that is worth a second glance.

A strong historic landmark across from Mizner Park is the red and black Atlantic Coastline trains…read morenext to the old train station that unfortunately as found our just now, no longer operates as a museum, and is rented for certain functions. Other than the trains in the open parking lot, the old museum is chained off to avoid public access.

The parking lot has two big stationary trains from an old railway company. The original train…read morestation is behind the trains but access is forbidden to the public and is chained off. On Dixie Hwy down the street from Mizner Park and offers great historic pics. Not sure why there are not more Yelps on this Boca landmark since thousands of drivers pass it everyday.

In the 1920's, during Florida's land boom years, women's clubs were formed as a way to give back to…read morethe community with civic projects. They became an outlet for women to get out of the house and to assert their independence by allowing them to get involved in politics during a time when they were expected to be homemakers. Women's clubs helped to launch the women's rights movement. The Pompano Beach Women's Club was organized in 1910 and was incorporated in 1921. They reorganized in 1947 and became Federated State and General in 1949. On January 25, 1966 the ground was broke on the club building and and it was dedicated on June 12, 1966. For 100 years the Pompano Beach Women's Club has been serving the community. Their goal is "to be of service to others through friendship, opportunity to serve, fun, entertainment, citizenship in the community, personal growth and development. In addition to their service they are also a social club with card parties. I stopped by the Women's Club to attend the holiday bazaar with crafts, jewelry, and holiday items for sale. A yard sale benefiting the Pompano Beach Historical Society was also taking place across the street. On December the 3rd, the Women's club will be hosting a sock hop and toy drive. Admission is $10 and an unwrapped toy.

The Pomp is a 223-acre, $2 billion mixed-use development in Pompano Beach at the Harrah's Pompano…read moreBeach casino site. It was also the site of the former Pompano Park racetrack. The development is being constructed by the Cordish Companies and Caesars and it will be a premier destination for entertainment and dining, It will also be a residential hub with 4,000 residences. I have been eagerly following the development of The Pomp. I have visited the Top Golf and currently the only other business open is Harrah's Casino. Businesses slated to open include Costco, Sports & Social, and PBR Cowboy Bar. There will also be office space and luxury hotels. Pompano Beach has lacked a downtown and a centralized, mixed use centers like other towns have. The Pomp will create jobs and a place where people can come together for food, entertainment, work, and to live. So far it is off to a great start.

The Art Stroll is an annual art fair formerly known as the Festival of the Arts. The event is…read morehosted by the City of Deerfield Beach and the Deerfield Beach Historical Society and Cultural Council. The festival is being held between 2nd and 4th streets along Ocean Ave on February 17th and 18th. It is next to the Deerfield Beach Pioneer Days Festival. Art Stroll features different tents set up selling paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures, and mixed media art. A lot of the art is ocean themed which goes along perfectly with its beach side location. The most unique thing I saw was a woman's torso getting painted. There was also a tent for the Hillsboro Historical Society and Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society. The location is beautiful and the weather was perfect. Parking can be a bit tricky. The area closest to the beach is closed off. By the time I arrived the city beach garage was already full. If you don't mind a half mile walk you can park at Sullivan Park for free and walk the J.D. Butler Bridge over the Intracoastal to the beach. Once you get to the beach there is plenty of shopping, food, entertainment, and alcohol courtesy of a fundraiser for the Deerfield Beach Historical Society.

The New River Marketplace is a pop up market hosted by History Ft. Lauderdale. It's held on the…read morelast Saturday of every month in front of the historic New River Inn along the New River. There is limited street parking which can be a bit of a challenge but the setting is so lovely that it is worth it. Admission to the market place is free. It was advertised as having 52 vendors and I would guess there wasn't even half of that. The vendors that were there sold sunglasses, clothing, second hand items, home services like gutters, and jewelry. My favorite vendor was Carolyn who sold second hand jewelry on the porch of the New River Inn. I loved poking through her treasures. She got all my money and I left with an opal ring, silver chain, and two pendants. Bring cash with you because some vendors like Carolyn do not accept cards.The event was advertised as having food and the only vendor I saw was Taco Baja selling tacos. There are a ton of restaurants in the area if the on site food is not to your liking. The museum is open during the market and adults can tour for $15. The New River Inn was built in 1905 and was one of Ft. Lauderdale's earliest hotels. History Ft. Lauderdale operates several historic buildings in this one area. The New River is very picturesque and it is a great place to take a stroll even if there is nothing going on. I enjoyed my market visit. These types of outdoor markets are very popular now and I think the great location has the potential to make this market a major event, especially if they add some more food and merchandise vendors.