Explore the Everglades this Weekend

There is so much to do in Pompano Beach, you may never want to leave, however less than a 1/2 an hour away there is a whole new world, just waiting for you to explore, the Everglades.

The Everglades is home to hundreds of species of birds, native plants, and an alligator or two (or more).  Check out these tour companies, explore over 1.5 million acres of marshes, mangrove forests, and discover some of the country’s most endangered, rare, and exotic wildlife.

Loxahatchee Everglades Airboat Tours  

15490 Loxahatchee Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33076

Glide along the waters of the Everglades on an exciting Loxahatchee Tours airboat ride. They offer expert 50 minute, 70 minute, 90 minute, and private tours.

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West Palm Beach Airboat Rides

15492 Loxahatchee Rd, Parkland, FL 33076

West Palm Beach Airboat Rides offer personal one, two, and three hour tours through the Everglades on airboats.

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Paddle Florida

Paddle Florida has a number of kayaking tours through the Everglades.  Check them out online.

Enjoy these and other great Everglades Tours less than a half hour from your Pompano Beach apartment.

Best Breakfast Spots in Pompano Beach FL

They say that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, but so often we grab something quick while we are getting ready for work or even on our way out the door.  So, when we have the luxury of time to enjoy a sit down, unhurried breakfast we truly savor the moment.

We have compiled a list of the best places for breakfast in Pompano Beach and we know when you try them, weekend breakfast will be a meal you won’t want to miss.

Denise’s Kitchen

2335 NE 5th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33064

This little breakfast and lunch only restaurant is nothing fancy.  Located in a strip mall, it serves up big portions at reasonable prices with daily specials!

 Dandee Donut Factory

1900 E Atlantic Blvd
Pompano Beach, FL 33060

So we don’t typically think of donuts as a sit down, enjoy and savor kind of breakfast, but Dandee Donut Factory serves more than just donuts.  They serve lunch and breakfast with pancakes, create your own waffles, eggs, biscuits and gravy!  And besides they serve a maple bacon donut, we aren’t talking maple and bacon flavoring, we are talking real maple syrup and crispy bacon on top, now we are talking breakfast!

The Beach Grille

3414 E Atlantic Blvd
Pompano Beach, FL 33062

We live near the beach, we should be able to eat breakfast by the beach, don’t you think?  The Beach Grille on Atlantic Boulevard does and they don’t think we should have to rush out of bed either.  You can get breakfast items until 3:00 every day!

 

Spring Festivals in Pompano Beach

Spring has sprung.  Time to get outside and enjoy the many festivals and events held each year near your Pompano Beach apartment.

Every spring, Pompano Beach holds a car show at the Festival Flea Market! This year the show will be on Sunday, April 3, 2016.  Stroll through the parking lot and look at over 600 makes, styles, and models.  Look at antique cars and modern cars and lots of great food.

The event is FREE for Spectators and $30 ($35 day of the show) for car show participants.

Nothing says Florida like a seafood festival and no place does it better than Pompano!

The Pompano Beach Seafood Festival will be held at Pompano Beach, April 22-24, 2016.  Enjoy great, fresh seafood, live music (this year’s featured artist is “The Guess Who”), arts & crafts, fun on the beach, and a kid zone.

A 3 Day Pass is only $30.00!  Buy your tickets here!

 

 

 

 

 

Sports Bars in Pompano Beach to Watch the NCAA Tournaments

March is a big month in Pompano Beach Florida!  We spring forward and lose an hour from our day, St. Patrick’s Day, the primaries and now March Madness.  Florida has two teams in the top 68; the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (#68 seed) from Fort Myers and the Miami Hurricanes (#10 seed).  If you are looking for a good sports bar to take in a game, we have put together a list of spots not far from your Pompano Beach Florida Apartment.

All Stars Sports Bar & Grill

2301 West Sample Road, Pompano Beach, FL

The Circus Sports Bar and Grill

1461 SW 30th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL

Galuppi’s 

1103 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL

Brendan’s Sports Pub

868 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Pompano Beach

There is no better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than doing with friends eating corned beef and cabbage, drinking green beer and listening to some great music.  We have put together a list of bars and pubs within 15 minutes from your Pompano Beach Florida apartment.

Gallupis will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with great food, an Irish fiddler, Irish step dancers, bagpipers, Irish drummers and a crowd favorite, Tom O’Miller and headliner, A Celtic Rogue Theory.

1103 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL

Brendan’s Pub of Pompano Beach is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day ALL day on Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. with free giveaways, green beer, live music with Bahama Bob and Spider Cherry.

Lots of fun games, food, and drinks.

868 South Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, Fl

Only 15 minutes from your Pompano Beach apartment you will find a party unlike others.   Packy’s Sports Bar in Light Point Florida will be serving lunch and dinner!  Celebrate in the giant beer tent with beer buckets, and strolling bagpipers.  Starting at 3:30 P.M. enjoy authentic Irish music with Echoes of Erin and at 8:00 P.M. until midnight enjoy a Dance Party with Bounce!

4480 North Federal Highway, Light Point, FL

 

 

Fun Events Near Your Pompano Beach Apartment

The weekend is almost here and if you are looking to get out of your Pompano Beach apartment and enjoy the area, we have some great ideas on how to spend the weekend:

 On Saturday, February 27, 2016, the Pompano Beach Historical Society will host the Green Market from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.  Located at NE 1st Street and NE 1st Avenue.  You can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, juices, plants, and arts and crafts at the market.

 The City of Pompano is hosting Kids Night Out on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center located at 1801 NE 6th Street in Pompano.  Parents can enjoy a kid free night out on the town.  Children ages 5 – 12 will enjoy games, arts and crafts, pizza, and making new friends.  The cost is $10.00 and your child will be under the care of Pompano’s recreation professionals.  For more information click here.

 Why not take in the 26th annual Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival in nearby Fort Lauderdale from February 26 through February 28, 2016.  Tickets for the event cost $15.00 for Friday’s performances, which run from 5 to 10 p.m., and $25.00 for Saturday’s show, which runs from 11 a.m. to midnight, both will be held at Esplanade Park which is located at 400 SW Second St. in Fort Lauderdale. Visit riverwalkblues.com for more information.  You can purchase tickets for Friday and Saturday’s events or attend the “No Cover Day” at the Downtowner Saloon.

You can purchase tickets for the festival here.

Don’t forget that the 88th annual Academy Awards Ceremony is this Sunday, February, 28, 2016.  Chris Rock will be hosting what should be an exciting evening of star-studded performances, speeches, and fashion.  You can catch the stars arrival on the Red Carpet at 7:00 P.M. EST on ABC, followed by the Ceremony at 5:30 P.M.

Enjoy your weekend in Pompano Beach, Florida.

 

 

 

Top Choices for Thai Food in Pompano Beach FL

Thai food is becoming increasingly more popular and the number of great Thai restaurants in the Pompano Beach area.  The Thai food that we enjoy here in Florida is a combination of centuries-old Eastern and Western influences.  Typical Thai ingredients include vegetables, herbs, meats and seafood.  Thai food is often served with ginger and citrus.  Many Thai foods come in a rich spicy broth.  Most restaurants allow you to select the level of spiciness.

We have compiled a list of the top Thai Restaurants in Pompano Beach, FL.

Eathai

1832 S Federal Hwy
Delray Beach, FL 33483

Kin Asian Street Food

143 SW 6th St
Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Talay Thai

2233 E Atlantic Blvd
Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Orchid Café

1182 Powerline Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

You eat Thai food with a fork and a large and spoon.  The side of the spoon is used as a knife for cutting and the fork pushes the food onto the spoon.  Chopsticks are not usually used for Thai food.

Don’t Miss Music Under the Stars in Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach

Atlantic Boulevard to 16th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Make a night of gathering under the stars to enjoy some music with friends and neighbors. In fact, make it a monthly occurrence! The Pompano Beach Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts department is proud to present a night of music and arts under the big, wide sky of Pompano Beach. The music kicks off at 7:00pm at Atlantic Boulevard & Pompano Beach Boulevard, on the ‘Great Lawn’ (you know the place).

Rain (or even meteor shower), the show will go on. Whether it looks like rain or not, we recommend you bring your umbrella, a blanket for the ground, and light rain gear. Come prepared for any eventuality so you can be comfortable. We also invite you to bring portable seating with you if that will make the experience more comfortable.

Can’t make it this time? All future Music Under the Stars events take place on the 2nd Friday of each month. We will post all future event information on our Facebook page.

Upcoming Events in Pompano Beach, FL

Since Pompano Beach is in the middle of a revitalization, it should come as no surprise to learn that it is close to a wide range of events that cater to the hobbies and interests of a wide range of people. As a result, if you are a resident of Pompano Beach, you should have no problems finding something on which to spend your time.

Here are some examples of upcoming events for residents of Pompano Beach:

  • The Broward Center for the Performing Arts at 201 Southwest 5th Avenue will be hosting the Symphony of the Americas on both Feb. 9 and Feb. 14. By attending, you can expect world-famous singers performing pieces from both Broadway and opera.
  • If you are interested in seeing what Pompano Beach’s restaurants have to offer when it comes to food, check out one of the Pompano Beach Food Tours that will be starting up on Feb. 4. Each tour will feature 5 restaurants, with the exact restaurants differing from tour to tour, meaning that there will be something new for tour participants each time.
  • Pompano Beach will be hosting the 32th Annual Pompano Beach Seafood Festival on April 22 to 24. Expect The Guess Who as well as other live performers in addition to both good food and good fun.

These are but some of the upcoming events for residents of Pompano Beach, meaning that there are more just waiting out there to be discovered.

When is the Best Time To Lease an Apartment?

The key to renting an apartment is finding the right one at a reasonable cost. You want to get a place that is going to be a real home to you, somewhere that you can feel comfortable for a long time. But you also don’t want to spend a fortune on your monthly rent costs. So what do you do? Well the first thing is to decide on the most important factor for you. Is budget more of a concern? Or is finding the perfect apartment? Once you know the answer to this question you can set yourself up for success.

If you need a cheap apartment you will want to look at your options in the winter. It may seem strange but less people are moving out in the winter and that means landlords have a hard time filling their empty buildings. When they can’t find someone to fill that apartment it means they have to pay for it and they definitely don’t want to do that. What that means is they are willing to settle for lower rent in exchange for someone to fill the vacancy. That someone could be you and you could end up with a better apartment for less money. On the downside however, you won’t have as many options because there are fewer people moving.

If your primary concern is having options and getting the perfect apartment you want to consider moving in the summer. This is when more people are moving and that means there are plenty of openings at just about any apartment complex you might want. You’re going to pay more however, because there are so many people who want the apartment and that means higher rates.