King tide flooding may not be over, with high tides at 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.
What the king tides mean for your drive, a tower plan that could top the skyline, and two ways to get outside this weekend
Water has been spilling over some docks this week, and high tides have made getting around the barrier island a chore. The city's resilience chief says rising seas could hold water at that height for good as early as 2040.
Dr. Nancy Gassman, the city's chief resilience officer, said Wednesday's flooding would top Tuesday's, and Tuesday's tides had been called the worst flooding ever. The city had pegged Tuesday as the year's top tide. The water did not stop there. City officials said it has been running over some docks, and the tides have made the barrier island tough to navigate. Thursday brings two more high tides, near 11:15 a.m. and again close to 11:30 p.m.
Pumps are not the answer here. Gassman noted that crews have no way to simply push ocean water back out. She also warned that rising seas could hold water at this height for good as early as 2040. That makes this week less a freak event than a possible preview.
The city's guidance is short. Allow more time near high tide to back into or out of your driveway. Skip deep standing water when you can, and if you have to drive through, keep it slow. To flag a road you cannot pass, call 954-828-8000 or use the FixIt FTL app.
A proposed 56-story tower on N.E. 2nd St. would stand 645 feet tall
A New York-based developer wants to build a tower that would rise 146 feet above the city's tallest building today. NE 2nd Holdings has a 0.71-acre site under contract at 117, 115 and 109 N.E. 2nd St. A parking lot and a warehouse occupy it now. The plan calls for 696 residences, ranging from about 550 to 1,170 square feet. It would also hold 696 parking spots plus 7,400 square feet for commercial use. FSMY Architects + Planners drew the design, and KEITH is handling the planning work. Nothing has been approved, so the 645-foot figure is a plan, not part of the skyline.
The 67th International Boat Show runs at six sites through Sunday
- When
- Through Sunday, Nov. 1
- Where
- Six sites, including the Broward County Convention Center and Las Olas Marina
A ribbon cutting Wednesday morning opened the show's 67th year and a five-day run of yachts, debuts and time on the water. The six sites include the Broward County Convention Center and Las Olas Marina. The last day is Sunday, Nov. 1. By officials' count, the show brings in over $1.7 billion each year and supports more than 100,000 jobs around the region. Neighbors of the marina and the convention center can expect a busy waterfront until the show wraps.
Howlerween brings a pet costume contest and food trucks to Esplanade Park
- When
- Saturday, Oct. 31 · 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where
- Esplanade Park
- Address
- 400 SW 2nd Street
Pets entering the costume contest each need to be registered, while people can come in without a ticket unless they want a VIP package. Local vendors and food trucks will set up around the contest, and prizes and giveaways are part of the day. Music and entertainment fill out the program. Esplanade Park is at 400 SW 2nd Street, and the event runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.