Happy Pi Day from Pompano Beach — 3.14, March 14, the math holiday that somehow became a legitimate excuse to eat pie and spend time outside. If you need a better reason to enjoy a Saturday in South Florida, we can’t help you.
The weather this weekend is cooperating fully. A light onshore breeze, temperatures in the low 80s by afternoon, and sea conditions calm enough that even the more hesitant beachgoers are getting in the water. The pier has been busy since dawn with anglers working the eastern end for kings and Spanish mackerel.
A few of the local pizza spots are doing Pi Day specials — round pies at round-number discounts, a tradition that’s taken hold at several restaurants along Sample and Atlantic. Worth calling ahead if you’re planning a Saturday night pizza dinner.
Spring break is still running strong this weekend. The beach parking situation is what it is — plan for it, use the garage, or arrive early. The reward for the inconvenience is a beach that genuinely earns its reputation as one of the best in Broward County.
If the beach crowds feel like too much, the Pompano Community Park is a solid alternative. The weekend farmers market setup in the park area has been drawing a consistent crowd, and the adjacent walking paths along the canal are pleasant this time of year.
Make the most of it. Weekends like this are why people choose to live in Pompano.
