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Patio Bar and Pizza , a new restaurant and bar located in Fort Lauderdale's Historic Progresso Plaza is celebrating its grand opening this Friday, July 29 at 5:00 PM . The pizzeria offers an affordable menu comprised of artisan pizza and flatbread, craft beer, wines and cocktails in a comfortable environment. The restaurant received a forgivable loan ($225,000) from the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency‘s Property and Business Incentive program to assist with interior and exterior renovations to the near 100 year old building. The CRA’s Property and Business Incentive program has a special emphasis on attracting new restaurants to the area for the purpose of creating a dining destination and other cluster of uses that will create a sense of community. CRA funding not only helped to create this superior restaurant for patrons to enjoy , but also helps...

Get ready for dancing in the streets at the hottest holiday light up event in town with Light Up Sistrunk. This one-of-a-kind celebration features the lighting of a giant holiday tree, live bands, outstanding entertainment, a free toy giveaway, a health fair, food trucks, a kids zone complete with Santa, bounce houses, slides, and arts and crafts plus a teen area with a DJ, activities, and more. Light Up Sistrunk Flyer  Friday, December 1 5 - 8 PM Along Sistrunk Boulevard between NW 9th and 11th Avenues

Join the City of Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency for a tour showcasing new housing and commercial developments along the historic Sistrunk Corridor and surrounding areas. Designed to highlight investment and partnership opportunities, join the City of Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency for a tour showcasing new housing and commercial developments along the historic Sistrunk Corridor and surrounding areas. Learn all about projects under construction and in the pipeline. This is a chance to network and learn about potential community development partnership opportunities and business incentives. Catering will be catered by T Cooks with Flave. Space is limited. To register, email jadderley@fortlauderdale.gov. Another Opportunity Tour is scheduled for Friday, March 22nd, at 9:00 AM. For more information on that and the Neighborhood Revitalization Symposium visit https://broward.libnet.info/event/10299328. For a complete schedule of events for the 2024 Africana Arts & Humanities Festival, click here.  ...