I was raised in Ft. Lauderdale too. Grad Plantation High. We came from Clewiston in 1961. Lived in Broadview Park. The Rock pit, or one of them were a stone's throw away.
Lived in and on the 84 canal. (And Lake Okeechobee) Swimming, fishing and crabbing with the gators.
Until Uncle Sam called. Ever hunt gators?
5.56mm
Born in 52.
Went to northeast high in Oakland park.
Lived off of prospect Rd (44th st) and NW 16th ave.
(Twin Lakes, also in Oakland park)
The Rockpit was behind our home.
At that time we were the furthest home west.