I love visiting the 'Venice of America' in Florida. The city is great — just be sure to adjust your expectations.

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Fort Lauderdale Water Taxis crossing on the Intracoastal waterway
Though Fort Lauderdale has been called "Venice of America," I wouldn't call it a dupe for the Italian city. Still, it's worth visiting.

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I grew up in Florida and moved to New York City. Living here is different than visiting, but I'm not exactly disappointed.

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The author posing for a photo in Central Park.
Living in South Florida and New York City has taught me how different it is to visit a place compared to calling it home.

Katrina Oro

My husband and I spent $200 at a historic Florida restaurant only accessible by boat. The views were great, but the food was even better.

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The writer Linnea Bailey, wears a pink, blue, and green dress and sits on a boat with more boats and water in the background
I took a boat to a great restaurant, Cap's Place, in Florida.

Linnea Bailey

Tesla Cybertrucks vandalized in Florida with some choice messages attacking Elon Musk

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Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck.

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A Florida Uber driver who makes $3,000 a month to supplement her healing business said driving is fulfilling but a headache: 'I'm flying by the seat of the algorithm'

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Hiedi Handford stands by her car
Hiedi Handford drives part-time in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Noah Sheidlower

An Uber and Lyft driver explains how he sometimes makes over $8,000 a week doing private rides in Miami and Fort Lauderdale for celebrities, politicians, and sports stars

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South Beach, Miami
Trent T. made nearly $200,000 last year doing private rides in South Florida.

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A month's pay in one week: South Florida Uber and Lyft drivers explain how they capitalize on the spring break rush despite 'a little sand' and 'crappy music'

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Trent T. stands by his car
Trent T. pulled in $8,200 in one week this spring break, mostly doing private rides.

Noah Sheidlower

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