Having lived in the FLL area since I was 4 years old, I agree with staying the night before. Try the small beach village of Lauderdale By The Sea, between Lauderdale & Pompano Beach. Try Beachside Village Resort for the overnight, Dave & Luckie are terrific, and eat at Aruba Beach Cafe with Guy. We're doing just that on May 10 before we get the JB flight to SXM on 5/11.