Cheap Eats in Broward County!

None of us are made of money and we’re always looking for great eats for the best price. Well look no more, Blue Isle found the 10 best cheap eats around Broward County!! There’s nothing like having great food at a reasonable price, it makes your want to come back for more!

Have you already found these great eats? If not check them out and tell us what you think!

Jerk Machine 111 NW Second St., Fort Lauderdale 954-467-8882	Southport Raw Bar 1536 Cordova Rd. Fort Lauderdale 954-525-CLAM
Lester’s Diner 250 W. State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale 954-525-5641	Stork’s Cafe & Bakery 2505 NE 15h Ave. Wilton Manors 954-567-3220
Tom Jenkins 1236 S. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale 954-522-5046	The Le Tub Saloon 1100 N. Ocean Dr. Hollywood 954-921-9425
The Downtowner 10 S. New River Dr. E Fort Lauderdale 954-463-9800	Hot Dog Heaven 101 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 954-523-7100
Beefeater Steak House 1902 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood 954-920-4450	Villa Rose Pizza 1114 N State Road 7 Hollywood 954-983-7660

Bring Your Hands to the Sand!

This Saturday, June 26 Hands Across the Sands will be at it again! In hopes to stop dependence on fossil fuels, this organization is once again joining hands across the nation’s beaches, parks and cities to stop the dangers of offshore oil drilling.

Hands Across The Sands was founded back in October of 2009. Dan Rauschkolb the founder organized a statewide event on February 13, 2010. All over Florida people gathered to send a message to their legislators and Governor Crist that they did not want the offshore drilling bans lifted in Florida waters. This Saturday it’s happening again but not only in Florida, all over the nation and the world!

Hands Across The Sand’s mission is to change our energy policy away from its dependence on fossil fuels and into the light of clean energy. The aim is to convince our leaders to abandon expanded offshore oil drilling and adopt policies that encourage clean and renewable energy resources.

This weekend beaches in Ft. Lauderdale are participating, so you can join hands!

Ft. Lauderdale, Sunrise & A1a

S.T.O.P. (Sea Turtle Oversight Protection)

rwhitecloud@earthlink.net

954-404-0025

Ft. Lauderdale, Sebastian & A1a

Robyn and Michael

handsonfllbeach@yahoo.com

Sebastian and A1A – just north of the Ritz Carlton.

Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas Blvd. And A1a

Matthew Schwartz

Matthew3222@yahoo.com

954-634-7173

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125762130788208

To Dive?

Did you know the month of June is “Dive” month? Are you a certified diver? It’s a great thing to do on vacations. I mean who wouldn’t want to swim with the fishes and see beautiful coral?

Step out of your comfort zone and “Learn to Dive” in Fort Lauderdale this month! All you need to do is:

• Start the pre-certification online
• Conduct an open-water dive in Greater Fort Lauderdale
• It takes 3 days to complete the certification process
• Enjoy a free fourth night when you stay a minimum of three nights at a participating hotel
• Free graduation dive. Congratulations!

If this sounds good to you – learn more about the different dive packages!

Smokehouse of the South

Summertime makes me think of some good ole barbecue. Luckily, we’ve got the best place in Florida, and we’re lucky enough to have it in our hometown. Bar-B-Q Jack’s, family owned business,  has been serving the residents of Margate for years and is honestly the best place to go for some delicious barbecue!

You can dine in,  visit the drive through, pick up, or even have it catered for a party. The hickory smoked meats are to die for and you can choose from: ribs, beef, pork, chicken, and even catfish.

Have you been to Bar-Q-Jack’s?

Palm Harbor Business Expo

The Chamber of Commerce is bringing over 60 companies together under one roof. Anyone want to try the free food samples from more than 100 restaurants?  No worries, there is no charge! Cash bar and complimentary valet parking will be available.

• When: May 4, 2010 from 5 – 8 PM
• Where: East Lake Woodlands Country Club (1055 East Lake Woodland’s Parkway, Oldsmar)
• Price: $5 advance registration and $8 at the door  (Vendor Tables: $50 for chamber member and $75 for nonmember

Grab your application here!

Baby Names You’ll Love

Traditional baby names for girls and boys made a big comeback during the decade. Names like Emma for girls and Aiden for boys were ranked #1 in popularity.

Check out this list of popular boys’ and girls’ names.

Top Girl Names

1. Emma
2. Emily
3. Madison
4. Isabella
5. Ava

Top Boy Names

1. Aiden
2. Jacob
3. Ethan
4. Matthew
5. Nicholas

For more popular baby names, go here.

Party With Green In Mind

Entertain your friends while being eco-friendly at the same time. The next time you throw a bash, keep these green tips in mind:

Ditch paper invitations. You can use websites such as evite.com to create and email invitations. The site also features online RSVPs.

Use seasonally or locally grown foods. You lessen environmental damage when you don’t consume foods that require transportation from factories thousands of miles away. Plus, buying organic and locally grown foods supports sustainable farmers.

Look to nature for decoration inspirations. Fallen branches, sticks and leaves can make a great table setting. Fresh cut flowers from your garden look great in a vase. Or, put a selection of lemons or other citrus fruit in a clear glass bowl and reuse it for juice the next day.

For more green party tips, look here.

Florida Be Careful

Tornado season is here again. It’s time to start making the necessary safety precautions. Florida is known for it’s dangerous and deathly storms. Do you have a safety kit in your home? Do you know what to do to keep yourself safe in your apartment. Do you know that danger signs of a storm. If not you need to start getting prepared. The worst thing you want to do is not know what to do when that big storm finally hit your city. You also want to make sure you know the right place to hide in your apartment in a storm gets to strong.

Does your apartment building have and guideline when it comes to tornadoes?

Read more on tornado safety tips.