Commission Approves 5-Story Jewelry Store on Las Olas Despite Neighborhood Outcry
Allegiant adds Fort Lauderdale routes; a free Neighbor Day at NSU Art Museum is May 31; TRAX workshop is tonight.
Commission Approves 5-Story Jewelry Store on Las Olas Despite Neighborhood Outcry
A luxury watch and jewelry building slated for the Himmarshee Canal waterfront cleared the commission after significant community pushback.
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted to approve a five-story jewelry and watch store on Las Olas Boulevard despite vocal opposition from neighborhood residents, the Sun Sentinel reported. The building is slated for a site along the Himmarshee Canal, a stretch of Las Olas that residents argued could be overwhelmed by the scale of the project. Commissioners approved the project after what the Sun Sentinel characterized as significant outcry. Specific conditions attached to the approval, the developer, and a construction timeline were not included in the headline summary.
Allegiant Adds Four Fort Lauderdale Nonstop Routes in Florida Expansion
The low-cost carrier is adding eight Florida routes total, with four departing from FLL.
Allegiant Air announced it is adding eight new nonstop routes from Florida cities, four of which depart from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the Sun Sentinel reported. Specific destinations and launch dates were not included in the headline summary; check Allegiant's website or the full Sun Sentinel story for booking details.
For travelers, the value is in the route map once destinations and start dates are confirmed. For the airport, the announcement adds another low-cost carrier headline at FLL as airlines continue reshuffling South Florida service after several volatile years for leisure travel.
The airport angle matters even before the destinations are listed in this packet. FLL is already one of the region's busiest travel nodes, and additional low-cost service can affect fare competition, weekend-trip options, and airport crowding once the route schedule goes live.
Tonight: TRAX Public Workshop on Broward Blvd. Corridor
The city wants resident input on improvements at Broward Boulevard and NW 2nd Avenue — tonight at 6 p.m.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is hosting a TRAX Public Workshop on Broward Boulevard and NW 2nd Avenue improvements tonight, May 26, starting at 6 p.m. The session is a public engagement opportunity for the corridor project. Location details are on the city's event page.
This is the item to act on today. The workshop is tied to improvements around Broward Boulevard and NW 2nd Avenue, so nearby residents, commuters, and businesses have a short window to see what the city is considering and put concerns into the record before design choices harden.
Free Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day at NSU Art Museum — May 31
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale is hosting a free Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day on May 31, starting at noon. The museum is on Las Olas Boulevard. Confirm resident verification requirements (if any) at the museum box office before arriving.
For families and residents looking for a low-cost weekend plan, the museum item is the cleanest option in the packet. The only caveat is eligibility: the listing should be treated as a Fort Lauderdale neighbor offer, so readers should check whether proof of residency or timed entry applies.
Happy Together Tour at The Parker — May 27
The Happy Together Tour 2026 plays The Parker at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on May 27. Tickets are available through the Broward Center box office.