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Ben Crandell

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Past articles by Ben:

The Ramones vs. the Beatles: 5 questions for Blondie’s Clem Burke

In advance of Blondie's March 16 concert at Fort Lauderdale’s Broward Center, drummer Clem Burke talks about the influence of CBGB, disco and David Bowie. → Read More

‘Tis the season: A how-to guide to 2023 spring training baseball in South Florida

For the next 30 days, fans can get close to Major League Baseball stars at spring-training games in West Palm Beach, Jupiter and Port St. Lucie. Here's everything you need to know. → Read More

From Parkland families, parting words of grace and sorrow

The fifth observance of the Feb. 14 massacre at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is the first since loved ones of its 17 victims returned to private life. Their final courtroom statements may be a guide for future families: There is no single way to grieve. → Read More

Why Springsteen? Here’s what fans had to say about Hard Rock Live concert

Tickets for Bruce Springsteen’s Tuesday night concert at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood were notoriously expensive and hard to get. Who spent the big bucks and why? → Read More

REVIEW | PHOTOS: Bruce Springsteen brings glory days to Hard Rock Live

Rock icon Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band put on a riveting show at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood Tuesday night. → Read More

Beyoncé coming to South Florida: How to get tickets for Hard Rock Stadium concert this summer

Superstar singer Beyoncé is bringing 2023 Renaissance World Tour to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Aug.18. → Read More

Kitchen Encounters: Discovering Burmese food with Boca Raton’s chef May Aungthet

One of a series of conversations with local chefs who add diversity and depth to the distinctive food culture of South Florida. → Read More

Madonna returning to South Florida — here’s how to get tickets

Madonna to perform greatest hits on The Celebration Tour in Miami-Dade Arena on Sept. 9. → Read More

Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band to make Hard Rock Live debut

Presale begins Thursday, Jan. 19, for tickets to see Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band at Hard Rock Live. → Read More

Who’s playing $1.3 billion Mega Millions lottery on Friday the 13th? Dan Marino fans!

South Florida is abuzz ahead of next drawing for nationwide Mega Millions lottery at 11 p.m. on Friday the 13th. → Read More

Sound check: The 23 best concerts coming to South Florida in 2023 (so far)

A look ahead at South Florida’s 2023 live-music calendar, including noteworthy shows by Willie Nelson, Janet Jackson, Lainey Wilson, Maná and Blink-182. Did you favorite make the list? → Read More

New Fort Lauderdale bar to bring Flagler Village vibe to Las Olas Boulevard

David Cardaci, owner of Rhythm & Vine, The Wilder and Roxanne’s Liquor Bar & Kitchen, plans to open sports-friendly cocktail bar The Palm Room a few doors down from El Camino on Las Olas. → Read More

Janet Jackson to open 2023 tour at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood

Tickets go on sale this week for Janet Jackson at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. The concert will mark her first South Florida performance since 2018. → Read More

Weekend things to do: Putting the Krampus, Crist and Vanilla Ice in the season

Things to do in South Florida this weekend and beyond, from West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach and Miami. → Read More

Singer Taylor Dayne on Saturday’s Winterfest Boat Parade, good old days and CBGB nights

The Winterfest Boat Parade returns to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, Dec. 10, with grand marshals Taylor Dayne and NSYNC's Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick. → Read More

Morgan Wallen coming to West Palm Beach — here’s how to get tickets

Country star Morgan Wallen will bring his 2023 world tour to West Palm Beach and two other Florida stops. → Read More

World Cup watch parties: Where to get your Pulisic on in South Florida

Looking for a place in South Florida to experience U.S. vs. Netherlands with like-minded fanatics? Here are a few World Cup watch-party ideas. → Read More

Season 10 of ‘Below Deck’: Capt. Lee reveals all (almost)

Join Fort Lauderdale resident Capt. Lee Rosbach and other favorite crew members at a watch party for Season 10 of "Below Deck." → Read More

Tortuga Music Festival 2023 tickets and lineup: Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Shania Twain

Tickets go on sale Nov. 18 for the 10th anniversary edition of Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale on April 14-16. Remember, the 2022 festival sold out in record time. → Read More

‘Yes! That’s so good!’: Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop opens in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday

Derek Kaplan talks about the importance of opening his first Fireman Derek's Bake Shop outside of Miami — and how to make an authentic Key lime pie. → Read More