I came for the pickleball. I stayed for the food. 🎾🍽️ 43 courts, lakeside views, and chefs straight off Top Chef? The Fort in Fort Lauderdale is not what you expect. Here's why it slaps post-game: 🎾 43 courts — the group chat fills up fast 🍽️ Scratch-made, seed oil-free coastal cuisine ON the water 👨‍🍳 Chefs Janine Booth & Jeff McInnis (Top Chef + James Beard nominated) 🌊 Old Florida vibes with breezy lake views 🥂 The kind of spot where court strangers become your people A solid workout AND food that actually feels good? That's the South Florida dream. I'm Melissa Carbonell, your guide to the best places to live and play in Fort Lauderdale. 📍 👇 Drop your go-to post-game meal below! #FortLauderdale #PickleballLife #FortLauderdaleFoodie #TheForFortLauderdale #SouthFloridaEats #PickleballCourt #FortLauderdaleRestaurants #SouthFloridaLiving #FortLauderdaleRealEstate #LakesideDining #TopChef #SeedOilFree #FortLauderdaleLifestyle #PlayAndEat #MelissaCarbonell

South Florida just leveled up the pickleball game. 🎾🔥 The Fort at Snyder Park is 10 acres of pure, purpose-built pickleball paradise and it is unlike anything you have seen before. Here is what makes it different: ✅ 43 professional grade courts ✅ 14 fully covered and enclosed courts with 28 ft roofs (bye bye rain delays 🌧️) ✅ The world's FIRST dedicated pickleball stadium built for the APP Tour ✅ 4 oversized Grandstand Champion Courts at 40x70 ft Whether you are just picking up a paddle or chasing the pro circuit, this is your court. I'm Melissa Carbonell and I show you why South Florida is the best place to live, play, and invest. 🌴 👇 Drop it below: sun or stadium?

I came for the pickleball. I stayed for the food. 🎾🍽️ 43 courts, lakeside views, and chefs straight off Top Chef? The Fort in Fort Lauderdale is not what you expect. Here's why it slaps post-game: 🎾 43 courts — the group chat fills up fast 🍽️ Scratch-made, seed oil-free coastal cuisine ON the water 👨‍🍳 Chefs Janine Booth & Jeff McInnis (Top Chef + James Beard nominated) 🌊 Old Florida vibes with breezy lake views 🥂 The kind of spot where court strangers become your people A solid workout AND food that actually feels good? That's the South Florida dream. I'm Melissa Carbonell, your guide to the best places to live and play in Fort Lauderdale. 📍 👇 Drop your go-to post-game meal below! #FortLauderdale #PickleballLife #FortLauderdaleFoodie #TheForFortLauderdale #SouthFloridaEats #PickleballCourt #FortLauderdaleRestaurants #SouthFloridaLiving #FortLauderdaleRealEstate #LakesideDining #TopChef #SeedOilFree #FortLauderdaleLifestyle #PlayAndEat #MelissaCarbonell

Memorial Day 2026 in Port St. Lucie🙏 Before the BBQ and the beach, we pause. This day belongs to those who never came home. Here is what is happening in PSL this Monday 👇 🎖️ Memorial Day Ceremony 📍 Veterans Memorial Park | 2100 SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy 🗓️ May 26 | 10:00 AM ✅ Free and open to all This city shows up for its veterans, its families, and its community. That is what makes Port St. Lucie more than just a zip code. Proud to call PSL home. 🏡 Thinking about making it yours too? Drop a comment or send me a DM. Let's talk. 👇

Everyone pictures shuffleboard and early bird dinners. The reality is pickleball courts, resort pools, and a social calendar that's actually hard to keep up with. This is not your parents' retirement. This is modern midlife. #55PlusCommunity #ActiveAdultLiving #ModernMidlife #PortStLucie #TreasureCoast #EmptyNester #NextChapter

Ever feel like you're just going through the motions? 🛑 I was. Until I chose to move. Not just a gym phase. A sport I can play at 35, 55, and 75. I chose Pickleball. 🏓 And it led me to the greatest pickleball facility in the country right here in South Florida: The Fort. Here's what you'll see in this video: ✅ Why Pickleball is the ultimate forever sport ✅ A first look inside the courts at The Fort ✅ Why moving your body is the best investment you can make in 2026 I'm Melissa Carbonell, your South Florida lifestyle guide. Real estate, culture, and now the best courts in the game. 👇 Are you a Pickleball addict yet? Drop a 🏓 in the comments if you're in!

Never played Pickleball before? 🎾 Neither had I when I walked into The Fort in Fort Lauderdale. They handed me a free paddle and pointed me to a free class. No membership. No pressure. Here is why beginners love it here: ✅ Free paddle + free intro class on arrival ✅ 18 hours of open play daily, show up anytime ✅ Courts are capped so you actually PLAY, not wait ✅ Skill rated sessions so you compete at your level Fair warning: Pickleball has a way of becoming your whole personality 😅 I am Melissa Carbonell and I help you discover the best of South Florida, from real estate to the best courts in town. 👇 What is stopping you from trying Pickleball? Drop it in the comments!

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