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On Saturday, January 24, Huizenga Park officially reopens in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, marking a meaningful moment in the city’s ongoing evolution from a place people visit to a place people truly live. More than a refreshed green space, the reopening reflects a broader commitment to walkability, cultural presence, and everyday community life. Led by the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, the day-long celebration reintroduces Huizenga Park as a share

For most of her life, Stella Amador kept her poetry private. Even as she built businesses and spoke publicly, the poems she wrote to process heartbreak, hope, and the quiet complexities of life felt too personal to share. About three years ago, something shifted. She made a quiet promise to show up for her creative life in a deeper way. She began attending open mics across South Florida, searching for a space where poetry was the focus. When she could not find one in Fort Lau