Local Matters : A guide to the first mile around the Fort Lauderdale office
by Steve O Ness - April 08, 2008
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A guide to everything a visitor might need, within one mile of Local Matters' Fort Lauderdale office.
Local Matters
6301 Nw 5th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Located in the “Lakeside Plaza” building, the offices are located on the 4th Floor, Suite 4000.
A large parking lot is located behind the building.
Located in the “Lakeside Plaza” building, the offices are located on the 4th Floor, Suite 4000.
A large parking lot is located behind the building.
Where to Stay
Many visitors often chose to stay at hotels directly on the beach, about 15-30 minutes away by car. For those of you wanting a closer stay, there are plenty of options. Some just a short walk away.
Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek Fort Lauderdale
555 NW 62ND ST FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
Closest hotel to the office.
Corporate rates available, ranging from $119-$179 depending on season.
Formerly called “Doubletree Guest Suites Cypress Creek”.
Doubletree Guest Suites Cypress Hotel
555 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Now known as the “Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek Fort Lauderdale”. See listing above.
Now known as the “Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek Fort Lauderdale”. See listing above.
Ft Lauderdale Marriott North
6650 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Within driving distance. Good for those of you with Marriott points (or that want to earn them!).
Within driving distance. Good for those of you with Marriott points (or that want to earn them!).
La Quinta Inn
999 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
For those on a budget. Within walking distance.
For those on a budget. Within walking distance.
Extended Stay Deluxe
6001 Nw 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
An alternative for the longer stay. Within walking distance.
An alternative for the longer stay. Within walking distance.
Extended Stayamerica
5851 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Slightly out of the way. Within driving distance.
Slightly out of the way. Within driving distance.
Westin Fort Lauderdale the
400 Corporate Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
Within driving distance.
Within driving distance.
Hampton Inn Cypress Creek
720 E Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
The inn of last resort. Sometimes it’s the only local hotel available in winter. Hence better than nothing. Driving distance.
The inn of last resort. Sometimes it’s the only local hotel available in winter. Hence better than nothing. Driving distance.
Where to Eat
The following are all within walking distance of the office.
Listed West-to-East, not by price or quality!
Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
930 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
They’re everywhere.
They’re everywhere.
Arby's
924 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Perhaps the most esoteric of fast food eateries.
Perhaps the most esoteric of fast food eateries.
McDonald's Restaurants
929 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
They are even more everywhere.
They are even more everywhere.
Burger King
6350 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
They’re almost everywhere.
They’re almost everywhere.
Chili's Grill & Bar
6302 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
A taste of the southwest. Lunch is busy, but quick.
A taste of the southwest. Lunch is busy, but quick.
Mimmo's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
6330 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Garlic rolls, pizza, salads, garlic rolls, stromboli and did I mention garlic rolls? A great place to eat when you don’t want to get invited to an afternoon meeting.
Garlic rolls, pizza, salads, garlic rolls, stromboli and did I mention garlic rolls? A great place to eat when you don’t want to get invited to an afternoon meeting.
Park Place Restaurant
6472 Nw 5th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
A “Monopoly” themed diner with a daily special. Comfort food for the working crowd, and they deliver!
A “Monopoly” themed diner with a daily special. Comfort food for the working crowd, and they deliver!
Moonlite Diner
6201 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
A shiny metal exterior and retro interior. Food is consistently rated bad by everyone who eats there, so approach with caution.
A shiny metal exterior and retro interior. Food is consistently rated bad by everyone who eats there, so approach with caution.
Longhorn Steakhouse
6225 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Eat beef until the cows come home. Oh wait, the cow is on the plate. Satisfying for the hunter/gatherer type.
Eat beef until the cows come home. Oh wait, the cow is on the plate. Satisfying for the hunter/gatherer type.
Bread Shop the
6301 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tasty pastries, coffee and cakes. A great place to stop on the way in to work to pick something up, if you want to make quick friends at the office!
Tasty pastries, coffee and cakes. A great place to stop on the way in to work to pick something up, if you want to make quick friends at the office!
Carlucci's Italian Ristorante
6351 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
The other Italian restaurant within walking distance.
The other Italian restaurant within walking distance.
Sweet Tomatoes
6245 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Salad, soups, pastas, bread, fruit and more. All served buffet style. Ask around, someone always has a discount coupon in the office.
Salad, soups, pastas, bread, fruit and more. All served buffet style. Ask around, someone always has a discount coupon in the office.
Hooters of Cypress Creek
6345 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Seriously, what can one say about Hooters?
Seriously, what can one say about Hooters?
Champps America
6401 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
A big menu of classic burgers, salads and sandwiches.
A big menu of classic burgers, salads and sandwiches.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
The closest airport. When leaving the airport, take Interstate 595 West to Interstate 95 North. Proceed on I-95 to Cypress Creek Road West (Exit 33B). Continue westbound, past the train tracks and make a right turn on Northwest 6th Way. There will be a “Coporate Park” sign at the entrance to the office park. At the stop sign, you will be facing the Local Matters office building across the lake, proceed to the right and park behind the building.
Alternatively, a taxi will cost about $40 and the ride will take 25 minutes.
Miami (MIA)
The airport with the best international connections. Follow the airport exit signs to Interstate 95 (I-95) North. Proceed on I-95 to Cypress Creek Road West (Exit 33B). Continue westbound, past the train tracks and make a right turn on Northwest 6th Way. There will be a “Coporate Park” sign at the entrance to the office park. At the stop sign, you will be facing the Local Matters office building across the lake, proceed to the right and park behind the building.
Typically a 1 hour drive.
West Palm Beach (PBI)
Follow the airport exit signs to Interstate 95 (I-95) South. Proceed on I-95 to Cypress Creek Road (Exit 33). Turn right (West) and continue westbound, past the train tracks and make a right turn on Northwest 6th Way. There will be a “Coporate Park” sign at the entrance to the office park. At the stop sign, you will be facing the Local Matters office building across the lake, proceed to the right and park behind the building.
A 45 minute to 1 hour drive.
Airport by Train
All 3 regional airports are accessible via the Tri-Rail commuter rail line.
The station for Local Matters is the Cypress Creek Station. Within walking distance to the office.
Office Depot
6325 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Office supplies, color copying, computer accessories.
Office supplies, color copying, computer accessories.
Banks
The following banks all have offices and automatic tellers (ATMs) within walking distance of the offices:
Bank Atlantic
Bank of America
Citibank
RBC Centura Bank
Wachovia
Concentra Urgent Care Medical Center
6521 N ANDREWS AVE FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
(954) 941-6301
Walk in medical clinic.
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