The best things to do, see and eat Fort Lauderdale and South Florida were the go-to places at the height of the 1980s – all neon lights, rollerblading down the beachfront, rolled up sleeves on pastel coloured jackets, and nouvelle cuisine.
Situated a shell’s throw away from the beach, this local area, which has a charming small town feel, is a million miles away from the bold new hotel strip downtown.
Wander up and down the beachfront in southern Lauderdale (or get the local electric shuttle Circuit – a couple of dollars, if not free), have a drink and a snack in the many bars and restaurants, and then relax by the ocean.
I revisited Greater Fort Lauderdale after thirty years and I can tell you that while a lot has changed, it still retains the charm of a bygone era.
The little house tells the tale of a family and of Fort Lauderdale itself.
