Xtreme Indoor Karting Offers a Variety of Discounts in Rough Economy

Looking for a good full day of activities and a fun night? Well Xtreme Indoor Karting located in Fort Lauderdale may be just the place you're looking for.





Their activities include go-cart racing, miniature gulf, arcade, and a sports bar with pool tables and the largest projection screen in South Florida.






Don't worry about being too tall for the ride, because at 7 feet and 300 pounds, Shaquille O'neal can even fit. Just look at the picture!

Some Features Include:

1. ½ mile asphalt track Stock of 40 European Bowman Race Karts


2. 7 Conference/Party Rooms which can entertain groups up to 250 people


3. Corporate Team Building Events


4. Arcade with Over 120 Interactive Arcade Games (Nascar Simulators, Derby Owners Club, Mini Bowling Lane)


5. Parties

Discounts Include

Monday Night is Ladies Night
Summer Junior LeagueRegistration
TuesdaysCadet Crazy $5 Racing
ITB Everyday
Wednesday Nights College Night & Free Pool Night
Free Membership For Police, Fire & Military
X-Unlimited Game Card
Fridays Free Mini Golf
All you Can Race Monday - Friday
SundaysCadet & Family Specials

"It's a lot better than boomers because the cars go faster but it's a little itimidating at first," said Pembrooke Pines resident Marycelle Palomino

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday-12pm to 10pm

Friday and Saturday 12pm to 12am
Sunday 12pm to 10pm

Tips:

If your a single girl this is a good place to meet a guy!

pictures courtesy of Xtreme Indoor Karting

Skydive In South Florida

Are you a fearless person? Do you love vacations that are packed with fun and extreme breath taking adventures? Have you considered Skydiving?

Well if you live in the area or are just visiting, you can have your extreme skydiving experience with Skydive Miami located in Homestead, Florida. Skydive Miami welcomes beginners to expert jumpers.


Here's a little background information about Skydive Miami:

1. They are a USPA Full Service Dropzone and offer Tandem IAF and AFF (Accelerated Freefall) training, freefall video and photography, gear sales and repair . They also have a full range of options and souvenirs.
2. 70 years of collective skydiving experience.
3. A Certified Parachute Rigger maintains all of their equipment,
4. pilots and mechanics are fully licensed and certified by the FAA
5. Instructors and Jump Masters are licensed by USPA, and all have achieved the highest ratings awarded.

How to get started on your jumping experience:

IF you are a beginner you start with the Tandem Jump. It gives the thrill of free fall on your first skydive. You'll soar through the air harnessed to an instructor and then land back at the Drop zone.

Then if you enjoyed your first jump you can continue your experience and become a licensed skydiver. Skydive Miami offers accredited Student Programs instructed by a staff of highly experienced Jump Masters.

Basic Tandem
$199.00
20 seconds free fall from 8,000 ft. (above ground level)
Deluxe Tandem
$229.00
40 seconds free fall from 10,500 ft. (above ground level)
Extreme Tandem
$249.00
60 seconds free fall from 13,500 ft. (above ground level)

Requirements:

1. You must weigh under 225 lbs.
2. Photo ID required (before skydiving)
3. You must be at least 18.

Hours:
Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays). Weekends 8:am to Sunset. Weekdays 10:am to Sunset.

Tip:
Bring a friend for a first time tandem jump and you will receive a complimentary jump ticket, or complimentary rental gear/skydive ticket. You can visit their website for more information.

Bar-B-Ranch in Davie Offers Horse Back Riding Lessons

Want to break out of the ordinary beach and clubbing routine? Try something different in South Florida and get a piece of the country life. Bar-B-Ranch in Davie offers horseback riding lessons in both English and Western style riding.

The Bar-B-Ranch, a family owned business has been around over 30 years and is the largest and most experienced business of its kind in South Florida.

The ranch has approximately 35 horses and occupies a 25 acre spread along the Davie Trail system, next to Flamingo Gardens Park.


Here is what Barb-B-Ranch has to offer:

1. One hour and hour and a half trail rides
2. Summer day camp
3. Riding lessons
4. Horse and pony rentals
5. Therapy program called ”Healing Hooves”, run by licensed psychologist Terri Jennings, which provides valuable help to mentally and physically-challenged children and adults.
6. Rent a horse for your wedding or any other special occasion.
   Horses are available for television commercials, movies, still photography and more.

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Have a question about what to wear and/or experience? Visit their most commonly asked questions page for more information.


Rates and Times for Scenic Trail Rides:
1and 1/2 hour: $45.00 and up
9am -5pm Monday -Saturday
9am - 4:30pm Sunday

Rates and Times for riding lessons:
$50.00 per hour
AM on weekends All day during the week

Tips:
-Come early because the ranch tends to fill up quickly during the afternoons and weekends. Summers are also busy because of the day camp.
-Credit cards are not accepted.
-Call ahead a day or so to book an appointment
photo courtesy of Douglas Eames, freelance writer

The Floridian Restaurant Is A Crowd Pleaser

Hungry at 2 a.m. and don't know where to go? Well the Floridian, a restaurant located in Fort Lauderdale on Las Olas Boulevard is open 24 hours a day, so you can eat any time you want. The Floridian which is a Rachael Ray pick, has been serving South Florida customers for more than 63 years with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.





It's busy on weekend mornings when locals and tourists come in for huge omelets, fresh oatmeal, sausage, and biscuits. The type of food they serve is the traditional American style cuisine.

If you have some money to spend the Floridian offers a $300 Fat Cat meal for two that includes, steak, eggs, and a bottle of Dom Perignon. But if you're pinching your pennies, especially in this economy, most meals are inexpensive.



"I went there at 3 a.m. and the food was good and there was a lot of it. It has that diner appeal with a museum feeling because of all the pictures and autographs on the wall," said Mike Lachmanen, a happy customer from Sunrise.

Don't be mistaken the Floridian's not Denny's or IHOP. It is rather a clutter of years of memorabilia and pictures. There's a lot of knick-knacks and clutter, and while the space is big you may feel cramped. It's personable and friendly, and a real Fort Lauderdale spot.

For more reviews you can visit tripadvisor.com

Just for Fun:
An interesting line on the front of their menu says, ""And remember: Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO, What a Ride! "

Tip:

As of right now they do not accept credit cards.
Come prepared to eat because the portion size is huge!

Pompano Beach Hosts 25th Annual Seafood Festival

Enjoy eating seafood and lots of it? The city of Pompano Beach is holding its 25th Annual Seafood Festival April 24h - 29th, 2009 located on the beach at Atlantic Blvd. and A1A.

The main attraction of course is the wide variety of seafood, but there is also many other attractions including:

• Live Local Bands- Grand Funk Railroad, Beddy Ford, and the Beatles Remembered Tribute Band
• Boardwalk Bazaar- mix of arts and crafts, clothing and displays by local businesses.
• Pompano Jack's Fun Zone- games, bungee jumping, rock climbing, bounce houses, and face painting.

Event Open:

Fri- 5p.m.-10p.m.

Sat- 10a.m.- 10 p.m.

Sun- 11a.m.- 8p.m.

Cost- Adults: $10.00 and children under 10 are free

Tips:

Free Trolly Service runs for parking lots located on parking lots of Wachovia and Washington Mutual Banks because beachside parking fills up fast. So if you want to park by the beach come early.

If you don't want seafood there is other food served.

No pets are allowed

The concert is on the beach and there is no seating so you should bring a towel or beach chair if you want to sit.

photo courtesy of photogaphbydavidwatson.com.

Briney's Irish Pub- A Local Favorite

St. Patricks day is over but Briney's Irish Pub is a place you can keep in mind for next year.

After being open for so long, Briney's Irish Pub located on Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach is still the popular place to be for locals and tourists.

If Pompano Beach isn't where you want to go, A newly opened Briney's is located in Riverfront in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

This pub/restaurant has a fully stocked bar and a long lineup of bands that play every week. They serve Irish and American cuisine such as corn beef and cabbage to Shepard's Pie.

DJ's and Dancing Fridays & Saturday nights at 5 p.m.

Dining:

Sun-Wed 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Thurs- Sat 11:30 am - 11 pm

Tips:

Come during happy hour- Monday-Friday 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

$2 Domestic Drafts, Well Cocktails, and House Wine

$4 Tropical Frozen Drinks

Casual Dress

Aloha Water Sports- The Ocean is Their Playground

A vacation in South Florida would not be complete without having some ocean interaction.

Aloha Watersports offer parasailing, waverunners, sailboats, kayaks, boogie boards and surfboards, snorkeling, scuba diving, banana boat, speed boats, and sport fishing.

If you live in South Florida and are just looking for a fun day at the beach, then some of these activities would be be a great experience.

Aloha Watersports is also the only company in Broward County endorsed by Ft. Lauderdale's Marine Police Unit, Ft. Lauderdale Beach Patrol, Ft. Lauderdale Marine Advisory Board and City Hall.

Tips: They have coupons on their site so just download what you need. Some prices are reasonable but you can always negotiate the best price with them. Use your magical negotiating skills!!

They have two locations:

1. Marriott's Harbor Beach Resort and Spa- 3030 Holiday Drive, Ft. Lauderdale
2. Las Olas Boulevard and Southbound A1A.