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The Inverrary Waterfall, a designated historic site, is a breathtaking vignette that welcomes visitors to the area with stunning visuals and soothing sounds. A favorite spot for capturing nuptial images, you can see why this is the most photographed location in the City of Lauderhill.
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Welcome to Lauderhill India and West Indies
CONTENTS Ten Unique Things To Do In Lauderhill ......... 2 Hot Spots............................4
means “welcome!” We are happy to have you in our City–Lauderhill, Florida. Lauderhill is known as the Cricket Capital of the United States. Each year, we host games at Central Broward Park and receive thousands of guests. This year, we want to invite you to enjoy the flavors of Lauderhill. Our City boasts a very diverse mix of cultures, ethnicities, restaurants, venues, sports, shopping, sights, sounds and experiences. The City has several major tourist attractions within its borders. Visit the Swap Shop–the largest outdoor flea market and retail center in Florida, the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, Central Broward Park and Stadium, Tate’s Comics (15 world-wide events hosted), three golf courses (former home of the Honda Classic and Jackie Gleason Classic), Lauderhill Mall, and City of Lauderhill’s parks.
It’s How You Play the Game....................6 Lance Gibbs: On Games to Come.......... 7 Cricket Team Rosters....... 8 Flavors of Lauderhill ..... 10
Mayor Ken Thurston
And wait…there’s more–our FOOD! Foodies will enjoy the eclectic mix of culinary offerings from all over the world. Take your tastebuds on a tour from India to Italy, from Jamaica to Korea, and from Trinidad to New Orleans (pg. 10). Lauderhill provides delicious treats that you will find nowhere else around the state. If you love the nightlife, there are several establishments that provide delicious libations and rousing entertainment to ensure you have a fun and funky fresh time (pg. 13). If you lead an active life, (this is one of our best kept secrets) there are multiple walking paths, sports venues, and fitness options (pg. 13), and 380 acres of park land to explore. Check out the Ferrari Museum located at the Swap Shop. A rare Ferrari 275 GTB Competizione Speciale (one of only three in the world) is considered by Ferrari historians to be the most expensive car in the world with an estimated value of $100 million. The City is also home to a Historical Museum showcasing Lauderhill’s culture and heritage. Our weather is beautiful. Average temperatures in the summer are 85 to 90 degrees, and in the winter, our average temperature is 76 degrees. There are four cool blue pools and water parks in our City, and the icing on the cake–we’re only 8 miles from the beach. We appreciate you coming to Lauderhill, and we hope your stay is wonderful!
Facilities & Things to Do..................... 12 The History of Lauderhill..................... 14 Events Calendar.............. 16
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1 Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) - The iconic LPAC building provides performing arts programming and serves as a hub for community involvement. This beautiful LEED Silver structure features live music, theater, comedy and dance performances, cinema, visual arts, corporate events and much more. Located adjacent to the Central Broward Park. lpacfl.com
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2 Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium - Here’s a vibrant venue hosting cultural and music festivals and major sporting events in its state-of-the-art athletic facilities. This stadium is the only one in the US with International Cricket Council (ICC) International Cricket status. On the park grounds, the whole family can enjoy sports, walking trails, picnic area, playground and a water park. Open from 8am-7:30pm.
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3 Swap Shop - At 180,000 sq ft, this air conditioned shopping and entertainment complex is the largest daily flea market in the world. It features brand-name merchandise and artisanal goods, multinational restaurants, an arcade, farmer’s market, amusement park, and services ranging from haircuts to auto detailing. Bring cash, wear sneakers and discover hidden treasures. Sunrise Blvd west of the turnpike. Open 7 days until 5pm.
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Tate’s Comics - At 6,000 square feet, Tate’s Comic Shop is a geeks’ paradise of comics, anime and manga, collectibles, apparel, Japanese toys and snacks, funko vinyl dolls and much, much more. Since 1993, Tate’s has embraced a wide array of fandoms, hosting popular events like Free Comic Day, Ugly Sweater Sunday, Japanese Snack Tasting and in-store signings with industry heavyweights. Free parking. Open 7 days. tatescomics.com Golf Courses - At the Lauderhill Municipal Golf Course Facility you can play 9-holes, enjoy a game of petanque or even host meetings. Last tee on the 15 acre-course is at 3:30pm through October 14. Green fees range from $6-$9 per hole, and cart and club rentals are quite affordable. (954) 730-2990 | Inverrary Golf Club is the home of the historic Jackie Gleason Inverrary Classic Golf Tournament. Choose from the two worldclass golf courses for as low as $25 for 2-4 people. The 700 acre facility boasts 36-holes, rolling green, and tree-lined fairways. inverrarygolf.com
7 Petanque - Also known as Boules, Petanque is the French name for a ball game similar to bocce, horseshoes, or cornhole where the object is to see who can get their metal balls (boules) closest to the jack (target ball). Grab a friend or two and play a friendly game at the Lauderhill Municipal Golf Course.
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Thunderbird Drive-In Theatres - The world’s largest drive-in movie theater is located at the Swap Shop. With your choice of pictures showing on 14 different screens, it’s a unique and interesting way to experience new films. Bring a blanket and enjoy an evening with the family or a fun date night for only $7 per adult and $2 per child. Snacks are delivered to your vehicle via golf cart. Off the Turnpike on Sunrise Blvd. Movies start nightly at 8:30pm.
Lauderhill Sports Park - On the newly renovated 12.6 acres of Lauderhill Sports Park, visitors can play baseball, cricket, football, netball, and soccer. Versatile synthetic turf systems, grassy fields, and shelters make this park a pleasure to enjoy with the whole family. Play dominoes, run the trail or bring the kids for the playground and concessions. Oakland Park Blvd just east of University Drive. Open 7 days.
10 Inverrary Waterfall - This designated historic site in Lauderhill is the most photographed attraction in the area and is a favorite for wedding photos. Local lore is that former resident and golfer Jackie Gleason contacted Disney World architects to build the iconic feature. The cascading waters and lush foliage mark the busy Oakland Park Blvd entrance to Inverrary.
Ferrari Museum - Housed in the Swap Shop’s main building, the exotic car collection owned by Preston Henn’s estate includes the Ferrari Enzo, 365 Spider, Maserati MC12, Mercedes McLaren SLR, and Porsche 959. The crown jewel is the Ferrari 275 GTB Competition Spicoli–one of only three in the world– worth an estimated $100 million. The white Testarossa used in the hit show Miami Vice is also on display. Just off the Turnpike on Sunrise Blvd. Open 7 days until 5pm.
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Ruby Tuesdays Tijuana Flats Chick-fil-A Sonic Drive-In Veteran’s Park Chipotle Tropical Smoothie Cafe AIK Taco Masala Miami Subs Gabose Pocha Gabose Korean & Japanese Tataki Asian Bistro Jo Baby Crawfish & Cajun House Amarena Bakery & Bistro Los Verdes GQ’s Craft House Sugar Rush Cake Factory Indian Chillies
Pollo Tropical Lauderhill Towne Centre Library Kings Super Buffet PanFridays Izziban Sushi & BBQ Good Fellas Lobster House First Watch
Joy’s Roti Delight YouFit Hammond’s Bakery Localicious Jax Walter Elfers’ Park
Lauderhill Sports Park
Inverrary Waterfall
HOT SPOTS in Lauderhill Here’s your easy way to find many of the amazing restaurants, nightspots, and parks around the City of Lauderhill.
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Lauderhill Mall
MiaMia Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant Popeye’s Chicken Firehouse Subs Fra Diavolo Donna’s Caribbean Restaurant Jackie Gleason Park Rancho Nando Steak House & Bar Manna Korean BBQ Rok Sybil’s Bakery Paris Morning Bakery Woodland’s Indian Cuisine Baladna Restaurant & Hookah Lounge Chicano Mexican Grill Crafty Crab
Tate’s Comics
Ruth Rothkopf Park
Inverrary Golf Club Dragon Village Asian Bistro Wing Stop
Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens Lallo’s Royal Casino West Ken Lark Park
Central Broward Park
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center
Uncle Bernie’s Amusement Park Ferrari Museum Swap Shop Thunderbird Drive In Theatres Central Park Library
IT’S HOW YOU PLAY THE GAME Writer GARFIELD ROBINSON
This may be surprising to many in America, but cricket—which has over 2.5 billion fans, is the second most popular sport in the world.
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o put this into perspective, note that soccer, the most popular worldwide sport, has over 4 billion fans. Third and fourth after cricket are basketball, followed by 825 million, and baseball, which has 500 million enthusiasts.
The baseball bat, for example, is round while a cricket bat has a flat side which is four and a quarter inches wide. The cricket ball is also slightly smaller and slightly harder than a baseball and has a seam that runs the entire circumference of the ball.
“We have baseball, you have cricket, which is like baseball on valium,” remarked late comedian Robin Williams during a performance at the London Palladium in 1987. The line hints at how alike, but still how different the two games are. Both involve bat and ball; both involve scoring by way of runs, and fielding. Yet differences in equipment and method of play give each a singular personality.
The length of a cricket match was often the source of ridicule among Americans accustomed to faster-paced sport played over much shorter time periods. But that issue became irrelevant with the emergence of Twenty20 (T20) cricket which is contested over three hours or so. International cricket now consists of three formats: 1. T est cricket is normally scheduled for five days, though a game may be completed in far less time.
2. One Day Internationals last a day, with each side playing 50 overs (an over consists of six balls ”bowled”). 3. T20 cricket, as the name suggests, allows each side to bat 20 overs. Each team is staffed with 11 players. The winning side is the one with more runs (back and forth across the pitch, similar to a run between plates in baseball) at the end of the game. In Test cricket, however, the game is decided after the teams have been “bowled out” twice rather than after a limited number of overs. Created and disseminated by the English, cricket is like a religion in countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It is also popular in Australia, parts of Africa and the Caribbean. Cricket is now looking longingly at America, a market it is finally hoping to conquer, and Lauderhill—home to the only ICC certified cricket stadium in North America—is the official epicenter of the US cricket revolution.
CRICKET TERMINOLOGY Pitch: The central strip of the cricket field between the wickets where bowling, batting, and runs take place. Wicket: May refer to the 5 piece wooden structure protected by batsmen at both ends of the cricket pitch, or to the pitch itself. Sticky Wicket: Difficult circumstances in play caused by a damp and soft pitch. Used colloquially to mean a difficult circumstance.
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Bowler: Player who propels the ball towards the batsman, somewhat like the pitcher in baseball. Also like the pitcher in baseball, the bowler’s aim is to prevent the batsman from scoring and to get him out. Stumps: The three cylindrical pieces of wood that, along with the two bails that sit on top of them, make up the wicket.
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Lance Gibbs
ON GAMES TO COME Writer GARFIELD ROBINSON
For a long time, West Indies cricketing legend Lance Gibbs ruled the spin-bowling roost in West Indies and world cricket.
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he right-handed off-spinner was the second bowler, after Fred Trueman, to go past 300 Test wickets and held the record for most wickets–309–from February 1976 until it was broken by Dennis Lillee in December 1981.
Gibbs’ last game for the West Indies was in Melbourne, Australia on the ill-fated 1975-76 tour which they lost 1-5. Retiring shortly afterwards, he moved to Florida in 1976 and currently lives in Kendall with his wife Joy.
A member of the West Indies Team for over 18 years, the tall, wiry Guyanese employed long, often bruised fingers to impart vicious spin on the ball. Accuracy was also a main strength, while a high arm generated disconcerting bounce. “I was told when very young,” related Gibbs, “that your arm should brush against your ears while bowling.” It was a lesson he took to heart, and thinks it might have something to do with why no one has followed in his footsteps. “Our fellows’ arms too low,” he offered, “it’s like they’re throwing.”
Leading up to the 2007 World Cup, Gibbs was asked to lead Lauderhill’s bid to host a few games at the Central Broward Park which was developed for the purpose. The bid ultimately did not succeed but Gibbs thinks that Lauderhill and the Stadium have been valuable to the growth of the game in the US. The City has hosted eight international T20 games and a number of Caribbean Premier League matches.
He was recently in England following the West Indies’ World Cup progress. He admits to being disheartened by the performance of his old team and thinks the West Indies authorities should invite more of the former greats to help with the development of the current crop of players.
Now 84 and having retired from Laparkan, the last of three shipping companies he worked with since relocating, the spin-bowling grandmaster still follows the game closely and is not reluctant to vent his opinions on the shortcomings of the modern games and players. Still, he believes there is value in the T20 game and sees it as a way to spread the love of cricket to new audiences.
Wicketkeeper: Fielder stationed behind the stumps, and decked out in pads and gloves. His job is to stop the balls that get past the batsman, and use his position to get batsmen from the opposing team out. Over: Six balls delivered (bowled) consecutively, normally by the same bowler. If a bowler gets injured before completing the over, another player can bowl the remaining deliveries. Leg Bye: Run scored when a ball hits a batsman on some part of his body, provided he was making a stroke at the ball with the bat or taking evasive action. Dot Ball: A ball delivery from which no run is scored. Leg Before Wicket: When a batsman is hit on the body (usually his leg) after the ball misses the bat or before it hits the bat and the umpire determines that it would have otherwise hit the stumps, he may be deemed out because of “Leg Before Wicket.” Bouncer: A shortpitched delivery, usually bowled by a fast bowler, that passes the batsman at around chest or head height.
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THE STORY OF THE 2016 SERIES O
The Last Time the West Indies Faced India in Lauderhill
n his way to what was then the fourth fastest century in T20Is, made off only 49 deliveries, West Indies opener Evin Lewis struck nine sixes. In one exhilarating over, the 11th of the innings, bowled by pacer Stuart Binny, he bludgeoned five. A few were hit clean out of the ground, never to be seen again, and replacements had to be found. It was the first game of the India / West Indies T20 series in Lauderhill, Florida and the lefthanded opener’s exciting innings led the West Indies to 245, a total that was unbeatable. Or so we thought. India’s batsmen had other ideas. Batting at #4 in the order, K.L. Rahul scored even faster than
• VIRAT KOHLI Batsman
Lewis, facing 46 balls for his hundred, making it, jointly, the second fastest in T20Is at the time. A cultured stroke-maker, the righthander hit 12 fours and five sixes on his way to an unbeaten 110, carrying India to within a run of the West Indies’ total. In the end, six was required off the final over, and it was only the experienced bowling arm of Dwayne Bravo that allowed the Caribbean side to come away with such a thrilling win. The second game was ruined by rain. Batting first again, the West Indies brought less fireworks in scoring 143. India had reached 15/0 off two overs when a heavy downpour brought an abrupt end to the proceedings.
MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI Wicketkeeper Batsman
JASPRIT BUMRAH Bowler
UMESH YADAV Bowler
SHIKAR DHAWAN Opening Batsman
The India Team All players shown may not be present.
West Indies ROSTERS India vs West Indies
August 3-4, 2019 Central Broward Park, Lauderhill ANDRE RUSSELL (Jamaica) All rounder
CARLOS BRATHWAITE (Barbados) All rounder
SHELDON COTTRELL (Jamaica) Bowler
SHIMRON HETMYER (Guyana) Batsman
NICHOLAS POORAN (Trinidad) Batsman
EVIN LEWIS (Trinidad) Batsman
ABOUT THE TEAMS West Indies
India
2012: West Indies beat T20 World Cup hosts Sri Lanka by 36 to gain the first title. Marlon Samuels, who slammed 78 off 56 balls was named man of the match.
2007: India were inaugural T20 World Cup champions when they beat Pakistan by five runs at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Man of the match was Irfan Pathan for his 3/16 off his four allotted overs.
2016: West Indies became the only team to win the T20 World Cup twice when they beat England by four wickets at the T20 World Cup in Kolkata. Marlon Samuels was again named man of the match, this time for his 85 from 56 deliveries. In a thrilling finish, Carlos Brathwaite slammed four consecutive sixes in the final over to bring West Indies to victory. Most career sixes: West Indies batsman Chris Gayle’s 105 sixes in 54 games is the most in T20Is. Third on the list is India’s Rohit Sharma with 102 sixes in 94 games.
2018: Indian batsman Shikar Dhawan scored the most runs in a calendar year–689 in 17 innings. Second on the list is his teammate and captain Virat Kohli, who scored 641 runs from 13 innings in 2016, and third is another teammate, Rohit Sharma, who scored 590 runs in 18 innings in 2018. T20 results: The team from India has 71 wins and 41 losses from the 115 games they have played. The West Indies have contested 110 games, winning 51 and losing 55. India had three matches that ended in no result, West Indies had four.
All players shown may not be present.
India Team Khaleel Ahmed Deepak Chahar Rahul Chahar Shikhar Dhawan Shreyas Iyer Ravindra Jadeja Virat Kohli Bhuvneshwar Kumar Manish Pandey Rishabh Pant Krunal Pandya KL Rahul Navdeep Saini Rohit Sharma Washington Sundar
West Indies Team Anthony Bramble Carlos Brathwaite John Campbell Sheldon Cottrell Shimron Hetmyer Evin Lewis Sunil Narine Keemo Paul Khary Pierre Kieron Pollard Rovman Powell Nicholas Pooran Andre Russell Oshane Thomas
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TATAKI RESTAURANT | $$ Tataki Asian Bistro is a cozy, casual sushi bar and Thai fusion restaurant. Sit at the bar and watch them prepare their popular Shrimp Pad Thai or Tataki Heat Roll. Dine in for friendly service, or get delivery and take-out. Open 7 days. 4595 N University Dr tatakiasianbistrofl.com
FLAVORS of Lauderhill A cultural melting pot nestled in the center of Broward County, the City of Lauderhill offers a selection of uniquely diverse cuisine.
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ocals and visitors can enjoy the flavors of home—wherever home happens to be. For those with a curious palate, eateries present traditional and fusion menus ranging from Indian, Korean, Jamaican and Guyanese, to Ital-
AIK TACO MASALA | $ Enjoy traditional Indian cuisine in soft roti tacos or bowls at the brand new cafeteria-style lunch spot, AIK Taco Masala. Healthy toppings for your vegetarian or halal dishes include saffron rice, cabbage, fresh peppers, raisins, cilantro and more. Try the channa masala or curry chicken tacos with a refreshing Mango Lassi smoothie. Open 7 days. Dine-in or take-out only. 5415 N University Dr aiktacomasala.com
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RANCHO NAN DO STEAK H OUSE | $$$ At the family-fr iendly, upscal e Colombian sports bar Ranc ho Nando Stea k house try the tender po rterhouse, a he arty traditiona bandeja paisa l with meat and rice, or lamb chops. Indulge in happy hour , take in a socc match, or enjo er y live perform ances. Check daily lunch sp out ecials. Open un til midnight on Fridays and Sa turdays. 5200 N Uni versity Dr
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ian, Colombian, Trinidadian and more, and from casual dives to high-end establishments. There is a harmonious demographic and culinary blend at these hot spots. These restaurants serve up more than a good bite, they offer a slice of life done right.
JOY’S ROTI DELIGHT | $ Joy’s Roti Delight offers traditional IndoTrinidadian cuisine in a two-story venue. Grab a “doubles” (curried chickpeas sandwiched in flatbread), paratha roti, flavorful chicken roti, or a vegetarian dish of chow mein, pumpkin, and spinach—cooked to order. Check out the full bar, a football or cricket match, and soca music. Credit cards accepted, plus onsite ATM. 1205 NW 40th Ave joysrotidelight.com
PARIS MORNING BAKERY | $$ French bakery with an Asian twist. Try beautifully presented, freshly baked pastries, and savory Korean bowls. 4840 N University Dr parismorning.com
AMARENA BAKERY & BISTRO| $ Omelets, sandwiches & pastries. 4613 N University Dr
LOBSTER HOUSE | $$ Fresh seafood cooked to order. 7 529 W Oakland Park Blvd
BALADNA RESTAURANT & HOOKAH LOUNGE | $$ Middle Eastern delicacies. 4620 N University Dr
LOCALICIOUS JAX | $ Old-fashioned ice cream. 4220 NW 12th St
CHIC-FIL-A | $ Fast-food chicken, salads & sides. 8190 W Commercial Blvd CHICANO MEXICAN GRILL | $ Authentic burritos, tacos & nachos. 4528 N University Dr CHIPOTLE | $ Mexican, design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls. 5435 N University Dr CRAFTY CRAB | $$ Southern home-style crab, crawfish, calamari & lobster. 4402 N University Dr
GABOSE KO REAN & JAPA NESE | $$ Zagat-rated! Enjoy marinat ed meats grill with unlimite ed at your ta d banchan (s ble, ide dishes). Tr cake) and be y the odeng (fi ef soondubu sh . D in e4 in or take ou 991 N Unive t. Open late. rsity Dr
DUTCH POT JAMAICAN RESTAURANT | $ Casual Jamaican with drive through. 7468 W Commercial Blvd DRAGON VILLAGE ASIAN BISTRO | $ Chinese dishes for pickup & delivery. 5569 W Oakland Park Blvd FIREHOUSE SUBS | $ Counter-serve, made-to-order hot & cold subs. 7542 W Commercial Blvd FIRST WATCH | $$ Health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch. 7910 W Commercial Blvd GABOSE POCHA | $$ Korean pub with small plates & well drinks. 4933 N University Dr
DONNA’S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT | $ Authentic Jamaican cuisine. Try ackee and saltfish for Sunday brunch on the patio or oxtail and rice and peas for dinner. Ask about lunch specials and soup of the day. Delivery and take-out available. 5434 N University Dr d onnascaribbean.com
GOOD FELLAS | $$ Hand-tossed pies plus Italian staples. 7288 W Oakland Park Blvd GQ’S CRAFT HOUSE | $ Beer, wings & karaoke. 4497 N University Dr HAMMOND’S BAKERY | $ Known for Jamaican patties & baked treats. 4224 NW 12th St INDIAN CHILLIES | $ Indian food with vegetarian & vegan options. 4465 N University Dr IZZIBAN SUSHI & BBQ | $$ Korean grilled meats & sushi rolls. 7225 W Oakland Park Blvd
C ITALIAN | $$ ’S AUTHENTI LO VO IA D A FR y the veal n fine dining. Tr nt Authentic Italia lamari, eggpla ca rimp diavolo, sh , d na re ia ye ig -la rm m pa rder ru s or mussels. O for large ct rfe rollatini, clam Pe t. er cake for dess cake or cheese ations. Accepts reserv s. ie rt pa dinner ersity Dr 5444 N Univ taurant.com es or ol av f radi
LOS VERDES | $$ Family-style Colombian fast food. 4491 N University Dr MANA KOREAN BBQ | $$ Korean classic menu from kimchi to bulgogi. 4966 N University Dr MIAMI SUBS | $ Regional counter-serve sandwich chain. 5001 N University Dr MIAMIA | $ Casual Middle Eastern fare. 5256 N University Dr PANFRIDAYS | $$ Easygoing Caribbean restaurant. 7183 W Oakland Park Blvd POLLO TROPICAL | $ Counter-serve Caribbean grilled chicken. 5757 W Oakland Park Blvd POPEYES CHICKEN | $ Louisiana fast-food spicy fried chicken. 7050 W Commercial Blvd ROK | $$ All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ & a la carte menu. 4954 N University Dr ROYAL CASINO | $ American & Southern comfort food. 1896 NW 38th Ave RUBY TUESDAYS | $$ Casual chain with American fare. 7736 W Commercial Blvd SONIC DRIVE-IN | $ Fast-food burger & fries joint. 8188 W Commercial Blvd SUGAR RUSH CAKE FACTORY | $$ Stunning custom cakes for every occasion. 4473 N University Dr SYBIL’S BAKERY | $ Guyanese roti & baked goods. 4938 N University Dr TIJUANA FLATS | $ Kitschy Mexican chain restaurant. 7942 W Commercial Blvd
JO BABY CRAWFISH & CAJUN HOUSE | $$ Southern style seafood in large portions. 4587 N University Dr
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE | $ Custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps. 5409 N University Dr
KINGS SUPER BUFFET | $ Chinese buffet with Asian decor 7101 W Oakland Park Blvd
WING STOP | $$ Chicken wings & sides. 5574 W Oakland Park Blvd
LALLOS | $$ Comfort food & live music. 1400 N State Rd 7
WOODLANDS INDIAN CUISINE | $$ Extensive South Indian vegetarian menu. 4816 N University Dr
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r Park Tropical Splash Wate
Kid’s Stuff ILENE LIEBERMAN BOTANICAL GARDENS
Nature trail, playground for 2-5 year olds, and water fountain. 3 831 Inverrary Blvd JACKIE GLEASON PARK
Basketball court and playground for 5-12 year olds. 7 260 NW 52nd St LAUDERHILL SPORTS PARK
Playground for 5-12 year olds. 7 500 W Oakland Park Blvd RUTH ROTHKOPF PARK
Playground for 5-12 year olds. 6 800 NW 44th St
There are p laygrounds at parks th roughout L auderhill
TROPICAL SPLASH WATER PARK AT CENTRAL BROWARD PARK
Three pools plus interactive water playgrounds with slides and rides for younger and older children. 3700 NW 11th Pl UNCLE BERNIE’S AMUSEMENT PARK (SWAP SHOP)
Bounce house, merry-go-round, train rides, roller coasters. 3291 W Sunrise Blvd
WALTER ELFERS PARK AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Playground for kids 2-5 years old, walking path, and water fountain. 1 080 NW 47th Ave WEST KEN LARK PARK
Playground for kids 5-12 years old. 1 321 NW 33rd Ave
Libraries LAUDERHILL CENTRAL PARK LIBRARY 3810 NW 11th Place
VETERAN’S PARK
Open Monday - Saturday
Playground for kids 5-12 years olds, baseball & soccer field, and swimming pool. 7 600 NW 50th St
LAUDERHILL TOWNE CENTRE LIBRARY 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd
Open Monday - Saturday
Markets BEDESSEE EAST WEST INDIAN STORE (ETHNIC GROCERY) 4 000 NW 12th St
Sun 10am – 6pm | Mon - Sat 9am – 9pm FARMER’S MARKET AT THE SWAPSHOP (FRESH PRODUCE MARKET) 3 101 W Sunrise Blvd
Sun - Sat | 8am – 6pm
FRESCO Y MAS (GROCERY) 1 531 NW 40th Ave
Sun - Sat | 6am - 11pm
KIM AND LEE ORIENTAL MARKET (KOREAN GROCERY) 4 850 N University Dr
Sun 9am – 8pm | Mon - Sat 9am – 9pm
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PUBLIX AT INVERRARY (SUPERMARKET) 5 855 W Oakland Park Blvd Ste 203
Sun 7am – 10pm | Mon - Sat 7am – 11pm
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Farmer’s Market at the Swap
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Nightlife GABOSE POCHA
Korean pub serving tapas. 4 933 N University Dr GQ’S CRAFT HOUSE
Tapas, craft beer & hookah lounge inspired by international DJ. 4 497 N University Dr JO BABY’S
Cajun inspired dishes, bar, live music every weekend. 4 587 N University Drive LALLO’S
Live music on the weekend, bar, lunch, dinner, happy hour, outdoor seating. 1400 N State Rd 7 LOBSTER HOUSE
Seafood restaurant, bar & grill. 7529 W Oakland Park Blvd LOS VERDES
Casual Colombian restaurant. 4491 N University Dr
Fitness CENTRAL BROWARD PARK
Swimming pool, walking / jogging path. 3 700 NW 11th Place HERBERT SADKIN PARK (SADKIN CENTER FITNESS)
GQ’s Craft House
LAUDERHILL SPORTS PARK
Soccer field, walking / jogging path. 7500 W Oakland Park Blvd
WOLK PARK
Weights, spinning, soca aerobics, yoga, Zumba, water fitness, cardio kickboxing. 1176 NW 42nd Way
Junior & adult tennis classes. 1080 NW 42nd Way
JAMES D BRADLEY JR PARK
YOU FIT
Walking / jogging path. 3100 NW 16th St
JOHN MULLIN AQUATIC FACILITY
Fitness stations, swimming pool, walking / jogging path. 2000 NW 55th Ave
Lallo’s
VETERANS PARK
Baseball field, soccer field, fitness room. 7600 NW 50th St
Yoga, dance fitness, kickboxing, cardio workouts, active seniors class. 1293 NW 40th Ave
ATM Banks
(distance from Broward County Stadium) WELLS FARGO (0.7 miles) 3 990 NW 16th St BB&T (0.9 miles) 1771 NW 40th Ave BRIGHTSTAR (1.1 miles) 1879 N State Rd 7 WE FLORIDA FINANCIAL (3.9 miles) 6079 W Oakland Park Blvd DESJARDINS (5.0 miles) 7329 W Oakland Park Blvd BANK OF AMERICA (5.3 miles) 4400 Inverrary Blvd TD BANK (4.8 miles) 7345 W Oakland Park Blvd
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presents Herbert Sadkin (far left) pment. plans for Lauderhill develo
THE HISTORY
OF LAUDERHILL Subtropical wetlands, with mangrove and cypress tree marshes, and fields of sawgrass that once covered Lauderhill were home to a thriving Native American culture. The early 1900s ushered new development interests into South Florida. Everglades areas were dredged to make way for farming, housing subdivisions, and commerce.
ted in 1971. ound was excava m n ica er Am e A Nativ 14 /// DESTINATION LAUDERHILL ///
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Concept drawing of the Lauderhill Mall
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eveloper Herbert Sadkin envisioned homes and businesses in an area dominated at the time by pastures and swamp lands. In fact, he set his sights on a parcel of land where there were more cows—from the McArthur Dairy Farm—than people. Mr. Sadkin’s plan to develop “Sunnydale” was quickly challenged by his friend, New York Times journalist William Safire, who argued the name “Sunnydale” sounded like a neighborhood in Brooklyn, and preferred a word play between “hill” and “dale”. Sadkin’s witty comeback pointed out that there are no hills in the area. Mr. Safire replied, “There are probably no dales in [neighboring Fort] Lauderdale, either!” The final decision was to go with the name “Lauderhill”. The City of Lauderhill was incorporated on June 20, 1959. Mr. Sadkin not only developed housing in the new City, he also developed the Lauderhill Mall—the first enclosed, air-conditioned mall in the southeastern United States which opened for business in 1966. Four years later, fewer than 100 homesites had been sold. To generate interest, Broward County developers approached Jackie Gleason—a famous comedian, actor, writer, composer, conductor, and avid golfer—to lend his name to a PGA golf tournament to be held at Lauderhill’s posh Inverrary Country Club. For the nine years the tournament ran, the population in Lauderhill swelled to 30,000 mostly comprising the well-to-do. New housing demands from the increased population spurred an 85% build out of the City by the early 1990s.
President Richard N ixon with Ja ckie Gleas on
at Inverrar y Country
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Today, the region of 8.6 square miles with a diverse population of 67,000, includes residents from all over the United States, particularly New York, New Jersey, the northeast and the southern states, as well as the Caribbean, South Asia, and Latin countries. Its evolving demographics have produced a rich variety of cultures, cuisines, architecture, and music, luring visitors to our beloved tropical paradise, the City of Lauderhill. Aerial view of Lauderhill in the 1970s
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August
Events
August 3 | 8pm Preacher Lawson: America's Got Talent Finalist Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3 800 NW 11th Pl August 3 - 4 | 10:30am - 2pm International Cricket Matches - West Indies vs. India Central Broward Park 3 700 NW 11th Pl August 4 | 12pm - 10pm Jamaica Flag & Independence Day Celebration Lauderhill Sports Park 7 500 W Oakland Park Blvd August 10 Sunrise Anime Fest TATE'S Comics + Toys + More 4 566 N University Drive
November
October 5 | 12pm - 10pm Junior/Kiddie Carnival Central Broward Park Stadium 3700 NW 11th Pl
November 1 | 7:30pm The Day The Music Didn't Die Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3 800 NW 11th Pl
October 10 | 7pm International SOCA Awards: Sweet 16 Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3800 NW 11th Pl
November 8 - 11 | 9am - 6pm MIC International Soccer Tournament Central Broward Park Stadium and all athletic fields 3 700 NW 11th Pl
October 11 | 4pm - 11pm Kings and Queens Panorama Central Broward Park 3700 NW 11th Pl October 11 | 8pm JB Smoove – Comedian Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3800 NW 11th Pl October 12 | 8am - 3pm J’ouvert Central Broward Park 3700 NW 11th Pl
August 11 Star Wars Family Fun Day TATE'S Comics + Toys + More 4 566 N University Drive
October 17 | 6:30pm Beauty Behind the Lipstick Fashion Show Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3 800 NW 11th Pl
September
October 19 | 11am -1pm Breast Cancer Awareness Event Lauderhill Central Park Library 3810 Northwest 11th Place
September 1 | 5pm - 10pm IGLOO Music Festival Central Broward Park Fields 3 & 4 3 700 NW 11th Pl
October 19 - 20 Neo-Tate’s Tent Sale TATE'S Comics + Toys + More 4 566 N University Drive
September 1 Japanese Snack Tasting TATE'S Comics + Toys + More 4 566 N University Drive September 8 | 5pm - 10pm Do it for the Love Music Festival Central Broward Park Fields 3 & 4 3 700 NW 11th Pl September 15 | 7pm Prestigious Haitian Music Awards Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3 800 NW 11th Pl September 27 Square Show - All Locals Welcome Art Show Opening TATE'S Comics + Toys + More 4 566 N University Drive September 28 | 7:30pm Florida Singing Pastors Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3 800 NW 11th Pl 16 /// DESTINATION LAUDERHILL ///
October
October 20 | 3pm - 7pm Jazzin at Bradley Park Hosted by the West Ken Lark HOA James Bradley Park 3 100 NW 16th St October 26 City of Lauderhill’s Official Tate’s Comics’ Day TATE'S Comics + Toys + More 4 566 N University Drive October 26 | 12pm - 4pm Friends of Lauderhill Towne Centre Library Book Fair and Sale Lauderhill Towne Centre Library 6399 W Oakland Park Blvd October 26 - 27 American College Cricket Central Broward Park Stadium and Outer Cricket Fields 3700 NW 11th Pl
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November 10 | 11am Jazz Picnic in the Park Sound of Vision Hosted by Mayor Ken Thurston Ilene Lieberman Botanical Gardens 3 801 Inverrary Blvd November 14 - December 1 West Side Story – Live Stage Performance Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3 800 NW 11th Pl November 26 - December 1 T10 Cricket Tournament Central Broward Park Stadium and Outer Fields 3 700 NW 11th Pl November 29 - 31 Black Friday Coupon Madness Sale TATE'S Comics + Toys + More 4 566 N University Drive
December December 4 | 5pm - 8pm Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony City Hall 5 581 W Oakland Park Blvd December 5 - 22 Once – Live Stage Performance Lauderhill Performing Arts Center 3 800 NW 11th Pl December 8 | 11am Jazz Picnic in the Park Blues Therapy and Jazz Ilene Lieberman 3 801 Inverrary Blvd December 18 - 23 CCUSA USA Open Central Broward Park Stadium and Outer Fields 3 700 NW 11th Pl December 24 | 4pm - 6pm Holiday Party for Kids and Families Lauderhill Central Park Library 3 810 Northwest 11th Place
A reveler showcases the vibrant energy of Lauderhill’s Caribbean community at Carnival. Official carnival events are hosted each September through October at Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium, including J’ouvert and Panorama, as part of the multiweek celebrations. Junior Carnival | October 5 Panorama | October 11 J’ouvert | October 12
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August 3 | Preacher Lawson | America’s Got Talent
November 14 - December 1 West Side Story
December 5 - 22 Once
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