You just brought back some fond memories for me. I had a small tour boat in Lauderdale back in the early 90's. We did the areas you covered and even some of the same yachts. Were you perhaps on a boat small enough to make the full loop from New River, through the south New River canal, down the Dania Cutoff through the ICW and Port Everglades, If not you really should rent or borrow one. It's worth it. Take a short swing into Whiskey Creek too.
These days I just get short stops in Lauderdale when I deliver. Miss those 125 miles of waterways, the beautiful homes and of course those beautiful yachts. Oh the stories........