Hi!  My name is Nicole and I run explore-ftl.  

I grew up in South Florida and have lived in Broward County for over 30 years.  I love my home and I love showing locals and tourists fun things to do and delicious places to eat.

I’m also a small business owner, I own a website design business, Ventus Design Studio.  So I’m passionate about helping local businesses thrive and having my community become more successful and abundant.

Here are some ways I can help your business grow (click here to jump right to pricing): 

Most people find me through my TikTok @exploreftl or my instagram @nicole.explore.ftl. All together, I have 9,912 followers, and average about 245,000 post views a week since staring on June 1, 2025.  My average views for local content is 30,000.  My most viral video has 334,000 views.  My best recent local video has 79,600 views.  My audience is primarily Broward County locals and they regularly like, share, and comment on local content.

Here are some of my most recent local restaurant videos:

@exploreftl Had dinner tonight at my favorite Greek restaurant (and one of my favorite restaurants in general) with some friends. Full video coming soon! #greekfood #greekrestaurant #localrestaurant #traditionalgreekfood #downtownhollywoodfl ♬ Greek Gyros - Mark Fabian & Alexander Smith & Richard Kimmings
@exploreftl I had such a nice dinner at The Greek Joint in Hollywood, FL the other night with Steve @South_FLA_Foodie_Experiences (he does food tours in Downtown Hollywood), @Stephers (she just started making food content), and @Lindsay Mariani (the bartender at The Greek Joint that makes incredible cucumber martinis. The whole meal was filled with the freshness and simplicity of Greek ingredients and traditional dishes (this is a locally owned and family owned business btw). We got a bunch of food and everything was delicious, as always. Specifically the gyro which is my favorite gyro anywhere. We also got the four dip sampler with tzatziki (best I've ever had in my life btw), hummus, melitzanosalata and tirokafter with rich flavors. A Greek side salad with fresh ingredients. Chicken meatballs, fried feta cheese wrapped in filo dough and drizzled with Greek honey and sesame seeds. And my favorite, the gyro. #creatorsearchinsights #greekfood Authentic Greek Flavors #mediterraneandiet #gyros traditional Greek cuisine #traditionalrecipes ♬ Zorba The Greek - Kostas Papadopoulos
@exploreftl I finally got to check out this little Mexican hole in the wall, family owned, hidden gem restaurant in Plantation. I specifically went because the papusas had such good reviews, but the rest of the food was great too. We also had tacos and a gordita. the chips and salsa were really good too! #hiddengem #mexicanrestaurant #papusa #browardcounty #southfloridaeats ♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ - John (Songs Station) - สุขภาพดีกับเภเบิร์ด
@exploreftl Freshly grilled, perfectly seasoned, and packed with Mediterranean flavor. Pita Plus in Dania Beach is where every bite tastes like home. From their juicy shawarma and royal-style shish kebabs to soft, fluffy pita stuffed with falafel, hummus, and crisp veggies, everything here is made with care and tradition. Each dish is prepared with hand-selected meats, vibrant herbs, and centuries-old recipes that bring the best of Middle Eastern cooking to South Florida. #kosherfood #kosherrestaurant #southfloridaeats #middleeasternfood #shawarma ♬ EVERLASTING LOVE - GROWS

I have an email list where every week I send an email with the Top 3 Things to Do in Broward County This Weekend.  There are currently 858 subscribers, targeted to Broward County locals, with an impressive 40% open rate.  That’s direct inbox access and guaranteed eyeballs on your business.

There’s also this website, which receives 2,900 active users, 5,400 views, and 3,600 sessions each month.  It has a 13 authority score (Semrush).  Sponsored blog posts are permanent and SEO-friendly.

I offer bundle of two short form videos (from 15 to 30 seconds), posted on TikTok and Instagram for $350 (plus food for 2 people). 

If you are interested, please schedule a time on our calendar below.

I’m very excited to work together!

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