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Shade Sails Installed at Fort Lauderdale’s Tunnel Top Plaza Draw Mixed Reactions. The installation of canvas shade sails at Tunnel Top Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale has prompted a variety of responses from residents and visitors. The plaza, which opened in December 2023 at a cost exceeding $12 million, sits above the U.S. 1 tunnel on Las Olas Boulevard. With the region’s intense heat making shade a priority, the city recently invested an additional $62,000 in the sail structures. While some community members appreciate the new feature, others believe trees would offer a more natural solution. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Feb 27) West Broward Oakland Park, FL
Deerfield Beach Reconsiders Longstanding Beachside Development Restrictions. Deerfield Beach officials are evaluating whether to revise regulations that have limited beachside development for over two decades. Current rules, approved by voters in 2002, restrict building heights, define zoning parameters, and set standards for parking near the beach. These amendments were introduced after residents advocated for greater control over coastal growth. The city may propose updated measures, potentially leading to another public vote on the matter. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Feb 23) West Broward Deerfield Beach, FL Miami Beach, FL Oakland Park, FL
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Sabres Edge Panthers 3-2 at Amerant Bank Arena. The Buffalo Sabres secured a narrow 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Buffalo held off Florida to claim the win in front of 19,783 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 27) Buffalo Sabres Florida Panthers
Astros Defeat Marlins 4-1 at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The Houston Astros secured a 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Taylor Trammell contributed with a home run and RBI, while Anthony Huezo also homered and drove in a run. The game drew an attendance of 2,122 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 24) Houston Astros Miami Marlins
76ers Defeat Heat 124-117 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Philadelphia 76ers outlasted the Miami Heat 124-117 in a high-scoring contest at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Both teams traded baskets throughout the game, but the 76ers pulled away in the final quarter. The matchup drew a crowd of 19,746 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Miami Heat Philadelphia 76ers