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Fort Lauderdale, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How are king tides reshaping Fort Lauderdale’s high-end housing market?
  • When can you see Enter Shikari live at Culture Room?
  • How did a Piper High grad reach the ABA’s national spotlight?

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Today's riddle: What's black & white and read all over? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 75 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 75.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. King tides may dampen curb appeal of some high-end South Florida neighborhoods (local10.com) — Fort Lauderdale’s Rio Vista neighborhood is again seeing streets flooded by king tides, and real estate agents say the recurring water is starting to hurt home values and curb appeal. Some waterfront sellers are cutting prices or pulling listings, while buyers face potentially steep flood insurance costs on top of regular homeowners coverage.
   

2. Enter Shikari Announce Winter 2027 U.S. Tour Dates, Share New Single 'Lightyears' (newsbreak.com) — Enter Shikari is bringing their 2027 U.S. tour to Fort Lauderdale, headlining the Culture Room on January 27 after a cruise appearance. Local fans can already access presale tickets, with the show part of a short Florida-and-South tour and tied to the band’s new single, “Lightyears,” released ahead of their planned 2027 hiatus.
   

3. From Piper High to National Recognition: Fort Lauderdale's Will Gunn to Receive ABA Spirit of Excellence Award (thewestsidegazette.com) — Fort Lauderdale readers can celebrate hometown son Will A. Gunn, a Piper High graduate and Mt. Olive Baptist Church member, who will receive the American Bar Association’s 2027 Spirit of Excellence Award. His journey from Broward County to national legal leadership highlights decades of service, from defending detainees to expanding civil legal aid and advocating for diversity in the profession.
   

4. Belize promotes Nautical Tourism at Fort Lauderdale International boat show (velvetclassic.net) — Fort Lauderdale is hosting the 67th International Boat Show, where Belize tourism officials are pitching their country as a yachting and sport-fishing destination to boat owners and brokers. The exhibit highlights quick nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Belize’s barrier reef and atolls, and the advantages of registering vessels under the Belizean flag.
   

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