The Cove Shopping Center is a local Deerfield Beach landmark. Constructed in 1959 on Hillsboro…read moreBlvd, east of Federal Highway, it is withing walking distance of the beach. The Cove has some exciting new developments. Three new food and drink projects recently opened. These include the 46 year old Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar which got a 6.5 million dollar makeover. Since 1977, the intracoastal waterfront Cove Restaurant has been a favorite of the Deerfield Beach community. The renovation project was spearheaded by developer Lou Moshakos who runs Oceanic and Lucky Fish Pompano. Mosakos has many fond memories of knocking back drinks with his wife after working at the Seafood Shanty. When the restaurant came up for sale he decided to purchase and restore it. Changes to the restaurant include a new chef and Key West style makeover of the tiki bar. On the opposite end of the plaza is the new 2.15 million dollar Cove Brewery with a 8,500 square foot brewhouse and taproom. The brewery anchors a 24,000 square foot warehouse that houses four new businesses including the recently opened Won-Tom's restaurant. I am exited to check out the changes to the plaza but I also enjoy dining at The Sticky Bun for breakfast , Modern Rose for light bites and coffee, and Patricia's of New York for dinner. Other businesses include jewelry stores, laundry, bridal stores, legal, banking, medical, and beauty services, clothing stores, pubs, and many other restaurants. If there is one drawback to The Cove it is that parking can be hard to come by. Complicating matters is the fact that people park here and walk over to the beach. If there is a festival going on you can forget about finding a space. Lou Moshakos has purchased roughly 2 acres of land next to The Cove and is considering building a parking garage to alleviate the parking headache. So many locals and tourists have fond memories of going to The Cove through the years . The new businesses and next phase of development will bring even more good times.

I was here eating breakfast at The Sticky Bun and thought it would be nice to review this large…read moreshopping plaza. Located near the intracoastal waterway, this strip center has it all: restaurants, gift shops, several offices, bridal stores, boutiques and even a catering venue called Royal Fiesta. Sometimes the plaza has events like farmers markets, car shows etc. This is a fun shopping center because not only is it walking distance to the beach but it has a full marina and a path leading to Sullivan Park. It's so much fun people watching because you get to see people walking their dogs, riding their bikes, or just walking around enjoying the many stores and restaurants. The largest and most well known restaurant is Two George's; great for relaxing with an adult beverage on the water. There's also a family owned Italian restaurant called Antonio's, Sticky Bun for breakfast & lunch, Modern Rose Teahouse, Kava Lounge, French & Mexican restaurants, and American Rock Bar & Grill. There is something for everyone, so I can assure you that you won't go hungry. Many of the restaurants are dog friendly which I think is awesome especially since I plan on adopting another fur baby soon. Saving the best for last; my favorite restaurant in the plaza is Casa Maya. They serve the most delicious Mexican food and there is a small bar if you want to pop in for a margarita. It gets pretty loud but the food is worth it. The plaza is home to two bridal stores (Bellissima & Casa De Bridesmaids), a high end dress shop (Sondro), law offices, a tattoo shop, several stores as well as nail & massage places. The Cove shopping center is easy to find. Head east on Hillsboro & it's right before the bridge on the south side of the road. Lots of parking too. :-)

Excellent location for the shopping center, however, Starbucks service, products and no sense…read morecharges are the worst.

Plaza Del Mar is a shopping plaza on North Federal Hwy in the Poinsettia Heights neighborhood in…read moreFort Lauderdale. Originally named North Ridge, the neighborhood was built by Gill Construction Company right after World War II in the 1940s and early 1950s. It is now named Mar which is Spanish for sea. Plaza Del Mar was built in 1984 and has 36,000 square feet of retail space for 13 stores over three and a half acres. It is easy to spot from Federal Highway because of the large open golden globe art piece. There are over 275 parking spots. Notable businesses in the plaza include Metro by T Mobile, Wild Fork Foods, Sally Beauty, Bangkok Bistro, Kids Hideout, CAO Bakery & Cafe, Bamboo Wellness Spa, Dyson, Core 954, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, Chicken Kitchen, Nails, Medical Center, and Osteo Strong. I have been to this plaza on and off through the years for Wild Fork and CAO and more recently Sweeter Days. I like that there is a good mix of restaurants, shopping, and services. Behind the plaza is a fork of the Middle River which has a lot of wildlife so depending on where you park, be on the lookout for birds, lizards, and the baby ducks.

Love this shopping center and ate gyros here today at Gyroville and shopped at the Runners Depot,…read moreLuggage Outlet, and the Flip Flop Zone. Took a big sniff of the homemade chocolates at Schakolad Chocolate Factory. The plaza is one block west of the iconic 17th Street Causeway Drawbridge. Sufficient parking for the amount of businesses and did not notice any EV spaces. The service and food at Ethos Greek was impeccable but slightly pricey, while one slice of cheese pizza at Pizza Piez was pretty good NY style. Searched for Easter gifts at the Dollar Tree but was unsuccessful finding the right one. Good plaza if you're in the area to find a good bite or shop til you drop after the beach.

I love this shopping center...it has a variety of stores that cater different likes and needs like…read moreRoss and Dollar Tree for the cost conscious, Panera for those looking for their quick lunch or baked goods, etc....all in all..... the center boasts over 40 specialty shops and restaurants, including a Publix supermarket, Carriage Clothiers, Ltd., an upscale men's clothing store, and Nature's Remedy, a health food store and juice bar. The proximity to the port of Fort Lauderdale, the airport, many hotels and downtown, make this a very easy destination. The Center's location has a potential reach of over 225,000 residents within a 5-mile radius, in addition to the cruise ship tourists. So, convenient and easy to get to.....a winning combination.

This mall has gone through a lot of changes over the years. It's had a lot of ups and downs. Times…read morewhen in the past, we wouldn't even consider coming here to now -- an open-air profile that has been updated and refreshed where you can go to the stores and restaurants right into their main doors. We are here a lot for the Lowe's store as well as occasionally the Macy's. And also for Big Lots on the north side. The restaurants have come and gone, but there are a few we like and patronize -- the fish and shrimp one and the middle eastern one to cite a couple. And the Burlington and TJ Maxx stores that were recently added are also a draw. It is our town mall, so we are happy it's now on the up side. They even have a number of outbuildings with businesses and restaurants and signs saying more are coming soon. Here's to supporting local businesses!

This review is solely based on the mall security team and how well they are handling the crowds…read morethroughout the vaccination process. Broward County has set up the parking lot to be a drive thru vaccination site. County and city officials along with volunteers are working along with the mall security department to keep this site secure and organized. I received both of my vaccinations here and I was pleasantly surprised at just how smooth the process was. Everyone worked together to get us in and out as quickly as possible. Security did an excellent job getting us in the correct lanes and making the lot easy to navigate. After the fifteen minute waiting period, they were there to guide us out in a safe manner. This location is conveniently located in the old Macy's parking lot. Located on the SW corner of Federal Highway and Copans Road.

The Walk has something for everyone. From Trader Joe's to Barnes & Noble to Kilwins and many other…read moreeating establishments and shops. Parking is available but can sometimes get congested although there is an abundance out back. I went on a Wednesday evening when they had live music. People brought chairs to sit and enjoy the music, there was even a couple dancing.

The Walk is a Coral Springs landmark. Completed in 2001, it is a 240,000 square foot mixed use…read moreretail center. It runs two city blocks and serves as a sort of the main street of Coral Springs. The Walk contains offices, shops, and popular restaurants. I visit The Walk at least once a week. Some of the restaurants I enjoy are Chicken Salad Chick, Burger Fi, Too Jay's, and don't forget the ice cream, chocolates, and caramel apples at Kilwins. The walk also has my favorite Trader Joe's, a Barnes and Noble, and Wild Fork Foods. Other businesses in The Walk include a dentist, banking, nail salon, insurance, waxing, and eye care. During the year The Walk holds events and concerts. Every March is the two-day Coral Springs Festival of the Arts. When something is going on parking can be a bit of a pain but normally it is ok. As far as strip malls go, this is my favorite one in Broward County.

Great for people watching. You can find happy hour deals for food and drinks at most places…read more Some clothing shops but the majority are restaurants. We come down every January and always make multiple stops along this walkway.

Parking has always been an issue in Las Olas with City of Ft Laud street digital parking or…read morePay2Park open lots on the side streets. I prefer riding my bicycle throughout the main Las Olas Blvd or Ubering to the area then walking to the bars and eateries. Las Olas is only two miles long to the east beach and construction is always in progress. Some of my favorite places in Las Olas is the Voodoo Bayou, WorthWyld and Roccos Tacos. The newly constructed Wayne Huizenga Park is an open area to walk near the New River and a few bars. The skyscraper condos along the New River cost 1M+ but have the views of yachts and river with the many ammenities of Las Olas Blvd only steps away.

Palm Lakes Plaza is a shopping center built in 1979 over a 12.6 acre site located along Atlantic…read moreAvenue in Margate between 441 and University Drive. It is on the southwest corner of Atlantic and Rock Island Road. There are 640 parking spaces. Palm Lake Plaza is anchored by a Publix. Other businesses include CVS, Five Guys Burger and Fries, Starbucks, Subway, UPS, Banfield Pet Hospital, BB&T Bank, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery, Before Hearing Center, Cricket Wireless, and First Bank of Florida. There are also hair and nail places, a lawyer, jewelry store, real estate, urgent care, a dentist, Learning City, a check cashing store, and a place to fix your phone. Plans were submitted last year to demolish the existing Publix and create a large more modern one. This would be welcome as this Publix has cramped aisles and looks dated. It looks very 80's Florida strip mall and the whole plaza could use a facelift. Still it has a good selection of dining options like Five Guys and useful businesses and services where you can run your errands. I am at the UPS at least once a month dropping off Amazon returns.

It's a nice small house plaza. I see my Doctor @ this location. Otherwise the small store's are…read moreokay! A bit Pricey, this is not a place I would do my grocery shopping!

Westgate Plaza is home to local and national retailers like Dunkin and Florida Barber Academy, and…read moresurrounded by brands such as Walgreens, Dollar Tree, and Wendy's just a few yards away. The shopping center, sitting on 28+ acres of land, has plenty of parking (over 500 spaces) and has over 122,000 square feet of business spaces. This commercial area was built in 1972 and has 23 stores including, County Line Chiropractic East, Florida Barber Academy, Me Hungry Vegetarian, Price Choice Food Market, a State Farm Insurance office, The Dutch Pot Jamaican restaurant, Smoothie King, Dunkin' and more.... Nice options of grocery shopping and eateries.