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The Thunderbirds Are Flying Over Fort Lauderdale Beach - And It's Free
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the F-22 Raptor Demo Team take over Fort Lauderdale Beach this weekend. Free viewing from the sand - no ticket needed, just show up and look up. Friday May 8 has a free dress rehearsal if you want to skip the Saturday crowds. This is one of the most impressive things you can do in South Florida all year, and it costs nothing.
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Chubby Cat: The Japanese Izakaya Hiding in Downtown Delray
A modern Japanese izakaya tucked behind Downtown Delray with a menu designed for sharing. Japanese Steak Sando, Wagyu Tallo Fried Rice, Cowgirl Roll. It's been quietly pulling people in since it opened - and now you know it's there.
Get the Full Scoop →Buccan Sandwich Shop: The James Beard Chef's $17 Lunch Window in Palm Beach
James Beard Nominated Chef Clay Conley runs a walk-up sandwich window on South County Road. The prime NY strip with cheese sauce is $17.75. The pork belly sandwich is $17. The chocolate chip cookie is $5 and it's required. Closes at 3:30pm - go before the crowd figures this out.
Gulf Stream Boat Club: Get on the Water Without Buying a Boat
You show up, they hand you the keys. No ownership, no maintenance, no slip fees. Gulf Stream Boat Club's Delray location is already waitlisted - which tells you everything. Join the list now before summer hits and everyone has the same idea.
🆚 Free This Week
Sanborn Square Night Market - LAST ONE of the Season
The monthly downtown Boca night market wraps its season this Thursday - food vendors, local makers, live music, and a mobile bar all night. This is the last one until fall. If you've been meaning to go, Thursday is your last shot until September.
Free Orchid Giveaway - Shop Downtown Delray for Mom
Shop $200 or more at participating Downtown Delray retail shops between May 1-10 and pick up a free Phalaenopsis orchid at one of three locations on Atlantic Ave. Perfect if you're already planning to shop for Mother's Day. Limit 5 orchids per person, while supplies last.
🍴 Boca Food Scene
Rosalia's Botanical Cafe
A brand-new botanical cafe just opened inside Mission Bay Plaza in West Boca, and the vibe is unlike anything else in the area - handcrafted botanical beverages, artisan desserts, and a nature-inspired aesthetic that makes you feel like you stepped out of South Florida entirely. They're still brand new. Be one of the first through the door.
Also on Our Radar
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Boca's Asian-inspired noodle bar on Federal. Pan-Asian bowls, baos, and cocktails designed for sharing. Lively patio energy. |
Delray's tropical garden restaurant. Sunday brunch under old oak trees with bottomless mimosas. Old Florida at its best. |
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Boca's neighborhood Italian on Military Trail. Pasta made in-house, solid wine list, reliable patio. The kind of place you go on a Tuesday. |
Delray's Mexican-inspired bar on NE 2nd Ave. Strong margaritas, street tacos, a patio that fills up fast on weekends. |
🌴 Florida Find of the Week
Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad Cooling Towel
You're about to spend Saturday afternoon standing on Fort Lauderdale Beach in full May sun watching the Thunderbirds. Wet this towel, wrap it around your neck, and your skin temp drops instantly. It's also good for every outdoor event this summer - night markets, outdoor concerts, beach days. Trust us on this one.
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