[Florida Guy]

Today was one of the kinds of days that we live for here in South Florida. The temperature; a comfortable 80 degrees, a nice breeze, blue skies and low lying white puffy clouds.

When I’m stuck in traffic on I-95 in July and its 90 degress with 100% humidity, someone please remind me that it is worth it.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p142/michaelvandyke1/FTL%20March%2008/FTLMarch2008034.jpg

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Lauderdale's Finest

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The Elbow Room, a staple on Fort Lauderdale Beach

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The Intracoastal Waterway

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Perhaps in the same spot since the 1950’s?

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Good day from Fort Lauderdale Beach

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[M II A II R II K]

Ok I'm envious right about now.

Yea it sure looks worth it.

[JackStraw]

Good photo thread.

Thanks for sharing them to a yinzer in early march.

[OhioGuy]

Ha, I had to go through the photos twice as I spent the first viewing looking closely for hot bodies, lol. But I did go back to check out the scene as well. ;)

[JackStraw]

Ha, I had to go through the photos twice as I spent the first viewing looking closely for hot bodies, lol. But I did go back to check out the scene as well. ;)

LOL, at first I was going to comment that I feel bad about myself that I am sitting inside checking out chicks on a photo thread on skyscraperpage. Atleast I know I am not the only one.

[PA Pride]

Nice pics.

I must say, even though i've been to Florida and didn't really like the vibe, I certainly do love the beach. And it's nice to see all the beautiful people out strutting around!

[OhioGuy]

LOL, at first I was going to comment that I feel bad about myself that I am sitting inside checking out chicks on a photo thread on skyscraperpage. Atleast I know I am not the only one.

I was checking out dudes though. ;)

:haha:

[Kingofthehill]

Does FLL have alot of Jamaicans?

[Florida Guy]

^ Yes, if that's a rhetorical question...

[DruidCity]

Weird how few people are actually in the water ?

[Florida Guy]

^
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p142/michaelvandyke1/FTL%20March%2008/FTLMarch2008025.jpg

Current Warning Flags:

Yellow & Purple flags for moderate-hazard bathing conditions with rough seas, rip currents and Portuguese Men-of-War. Please remember, conditions are always subject to change, so never enter the ocean until after consulting the lifeguard on duty.

http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/oceanrescue/

[DruidCity]

Thanks, that's the first time I've seen a purple flag warning in use.
I've seen the yellow flags on beaches at the Gulf, but people usually ignore them.

[BG918]

S. Florida gets the "dangerous marine life" flag for man-of-war quite a bit. It's a different color at different beaches. Also, isn't the water pretty chilly there this time of year? I'll be in coastal South Carolina in two weeks, hopefully the weather is similar up that way.

[Florida Guy]

Purple flags are not uncommon this time of year in South Florida. Due to these guys:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Physalia_physalis.JPG/800px-Physalia_physalis.JPG

[UrbanImpact]

Does FLL have alot of Jamaicans?

Yes, but mostly in the suburbs......not in the city itself (away from the beach). Cities like Lauderdale Lakes and Lauderhill come to mind.

[brickell]

Weird how few people are actually in the water ?

There's also been reports of a big shark migration. I was at the beach further north the week before and they were keeping everyone out of the water. I can't say that it was the case this time, but they always make it a big deal on local news outlets.
http://www.wptv.com/mostpopular/story.aspx?content_id=a5f5ae07-bfb9-423d-84bf-a66d6fc84401

Yes, but mostly in the suburbs......not in the city itself (away from the beach). Cities like Lauderdale Lakes and Lauderhill come to mind.

Lauderhill aka Jamaicahill seems to be the center of West Indian community in South Florida, but they are pretty spread out.

[LAsam]

That is one packed beach! I really enjoy Las Olas in Ft Lauderdale... a very pleasant stroll.

[Complex01]

Las Olas is great. I am glad that i got to go. Love it, love Florida. Very kewl. Hotness all over the place...

:yes:

[Buckeye Native 001]

Lauderdale Vice! :tup:

[Tarsus]

Looks nice and laid back. Great scenery too ;)

[Nicko999]

I'm jealous:(
Nice photos!!!:cool: Summer is definetly the best time of the season.

[dktshb]

Great photos! Man that sucks when you can't go in the water though.

[FloridaChicago]

Man-o-war jelly fish are like something out of the movie Alien.

[ady26]

The last one is really nice!