Jesse Scott

Jesse Scott is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based journalist specializing in travel, food, entertainment, culture and their intersections. Originally from Fredericksburg, Virginia, he has built a career centered on uncovering the stories, people and flavors that define destinations across the United States and internationally. His reporting often blends on-the-ground experience with a sharp, service-driven approach that helps readers navigate where to go, what to eat and how to experience a place like a local.

Scott contributes regularly to a wide range of national and regional publications, including Lonely Planet, Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure, AFAR, Miami New Times, Eater, Aventura Magazine, Time Out and South Florida Business & Wealth. His work spans destination guides, restaurant coverage, event reporting and long-form features. He is also the founder and editor of Browardist, a South Florida-based digital publication and THE WEEKLY 954 newsletter covering local food, events and culture.

Scott’s areas of expertise include travel, dining and restaurant coverage, cultural storytelling, hospitality trends, real estate and sports, with a particular emphasis on tennis, pickleball and major international events. He has written more than 500 freelance assignments annually across these verticals in recent years, establishing himself as a consistent and trusted voice in both local and national media.