Indie Craft Bazaar

100 SW 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
12pm until 5pm, Shows scheduled on select days throughout the year

About three or four times a year, Revolution Live in downtown Fort Lauderdale plays host to a gathering of local artists, crafters and vendors, called the Indie Craft Bazaar.  Full of unique finds including jewelry and accessories, home decor, and other funky stuff that you probably wouldn't find elsewhere, it's totally worth checking out.  

Oh, and I should mention, their serving up $3 mimosas while you shop--can't beat that! 

When I attended the event in February, I purchased a cute pair fabric bobby pins and button earrings by Doopie Moo's, and an adorable gold wire-twisted love ring (unfortunately I cant remember the name of this vendor!)  Prices are very reasonable overall, and a very good event to check out for gift ideas, especially for that person who already has practically everything.  

Also, I recommend checking out their Facebook page for updates on vendors, features, and event dates and times.  The next event is July 13, 2013 from noon until 5:00pm.  

Tip: There's a $5 admission fee, but first 100 guests get to pick up a fun little swag bag filled with little trinkets from some of the vendors featured at the bazaar.    

Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi

413 SW 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Open Daily (check schedule for fare times) 

Ok, I'm absolutely in love with the concept of this local Fort Lauderdale feature, the Water Taxi.  Considered a "trolley on the water," the Water Taxi service runs from 10am until approximately 10pm most days, and travels to 10 Stops along the Intracoastal waterway throughout the day.   In addition, there is a connecting Water Taxi that can take you to and from Hollywood as well.  

I suggest starting at the very beginning, either Stop 1-The Briny Pub, or Stop 1A-Pirate Republic Bar--both places are very cool-looking and you can sit and have a drink while waiting for the taxi to come. 

The first time I road this, I traveled all the way until Stop 8 before getting off--this drops you off at the beach along A1A in Fort Lauderdale.  That way, we were able to enjoy the boat-ride and enjoy some of the sites, while also figuring out which Stops we actually wanted to stop at and walk around.  

While on the Water Taxi, its normal to see many large yachts docked along the waters edge, some that are even owned by celebrities--Johnny Depp (above), Kenny Chesney, among others.  Make sure to listen to the commentary while on the Taxi, as the captain and his crew will point out some of the local celebrity homes--both currently living and previously owned.  Mansions owned by Desi Arnaz & Lucille Ball, the vacation home previously inhabited by Sonny & Cher, Anderson Cooper's childhood home, to name a few...

Tickets are $22 per adult and are good for the entire day--after 5:00pm tickets are discounted to $15.  This is a fun feature for both locals and visitors--I highly recommend taking your out-of-town visitors on this.  

Tips: (1) Between Stops 1 and 1A, there is a drawbridge that goes down every so often to allow for trains to pass.  If this is down during the time of a Water Taxi pickup, the boat cannot pass and therefore you may have to wait for the next scheduled pickup.  Call (954)467-6677 to locate the closest Water Taxi (2) Take the Water Taxi at night during the month of December and you're guaranteed to see some extravagantly decorated houses along the waterway decked out for the holidays.