Responsible Diving & Snorkeling — Protecting Pompano Beach’s Reefs and Marine Life The waters off Pompano Beach are home to vibrant coral reefs, artificial reef systems, and historic shipwrecks that attract divers and snorkelers from around the world. Often referred to as part of Florida’s Wreck Capital, the area offers incredible opportunities to explore underwater…
Making a Splash — Spring Events and Aquatics Programs at the Pompano Beach Aquatic Center As the weather warms across South Florida, the Pompano Beach Aquatic Center is preparing for a busy season filled with family-friendly events, swim programs, and aquatic activities. Located within Pompano Community Park, the modern aquatic facility is one of the…
The Pompano Beach City Commission is continuing its deliberations on an ordinance that would restrict the retail sale of dogs and cats in the city — a measure that has drawn significant interest from animal welfare advocates and pet industry groups alike. The commission voted earlier this month to postpone the matter, pushing the discussion…
Harrah’s Pompano Park — Reflecting on South Florida’s Harness Racing Legacy For nearly six decades, the racetrack at Harrah’s Pompano Park stood as one of the most recognizable landmarks in Pompano Beach and one of the most important harness racing venues in the United States. Known for many years as the “Winter Home of Harness…
Game On in Pompano Beach — Disc Golf and Sports Amenities at Tradewinds and Community Parks For residents and visitors looking to enjoy outdoor recreation in Broward County, Tradewinds Park and Pompano Community Park offer a wide range of sports amenities that make it easy to stay active while enjoying South Florida’s beautiful weather. From…
Nautical Flea Market in Pompano Beach — Recapping the 2026 Marine Bazaar Every year, boating enthusiasts, anglers, and ocean lovers gather in Pompano Beach for one of South Florida’s most unique outdoor events — the Nautical Flea Market. Held at Pompano Community Park, the two-day marine bazaar transforms the park into a bustling marketplace filled…
From Breweries to Boulevards — How the Pompano Beach CRA Is Driving Local Growth Over the past decade, Pompano Beach has undergone a major transformation, with new restaurants, breweries, public spaces, and small businesses bringing renewed energy to the city’s downtown and commercial corridors. Much of this progress has been supported by the Pompano Beach…
Saturday morning in Pompano Beach in late February is one of those things that’s hard to justify staying inside for. The weather is as close to perfect as it gets, the Green Market at 50 W. Atlantic is running strong, and the city has a weekend energy that builds through February. The market this time…
February is one of the better months for fishing off Pompano Beach, and this weekend’s weather window is cooperative. Here’s what the local conditions look like heading into the weekend. Offshore, the Gulf Stream is running relatively close to shore — in some spots as little as two to three miles east of the inlet.…
By mid-February, Pompano Beach’s annual snowbird influx has fully landed. The seasonal residents from the Northeast and Midwest are settled in their condos and rental apartments, the restaurants are running at holiday-season capacity, and the city has the particular energy of a place that knows what it’s doing with a crowd. The economic impact of…
