The City Commission will meet on Tuesday,
Dec. 3, 2013.
100 N. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Conference Meeting- 1:30 Regular Meeting- 6:00 pm
Click here for a list of upcoming Commission Meeting dates.
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Community Vision
Did you notice anything different with the November 5 City Commission Meeting items? The agenda process is a prime opportunity to highlight steps towards achieving Fast Forward Fort Lauderdale, our community's 2035 Vision Plan. Starting with the November 5 City Commission Conference and Regular meetings, staff is identifying how agenda items link with the long-term community Vision, Press Play Fort Lauderdale: Our City, Our Strategic Plan 2018, and the Commission's Annual Action Plan. So check out the Commission items and see how we are creating the City you never want to leave!
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 Holiday Solid Waste Services Schedule
All solid waste services will be provided on Thanksgiving, November 28-29, and on New Year's Day, January 1. There will be no collection service on Christmas Day, December 25. Garbage, yard waste and recycling service will be provided on the next regularly scheduled day. Bulk trash collection for residents whose regular pickup schedule is the fourth Wednesday of the month will receive service on Monday, December 30, 2013. For more information, click here or contact the 24-hour Customer Service Center at (954) 828-8000. |
 Turkey Bowl Hut, hut, gobble, gobble! Join us at the annual Turkey Bowl Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carter Park, located at 1450 W. Sunrise Boulevard. Highlights from this free event will include: a DJ, live performances, bounce houses, youth and teen flag football games, a turkey giveaway and a canned food drive for the homeless. The Turkey Bowl is presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department, the DRJ Foundation and Lauderdale 4 Life. Click here for more information. |
 Light Up the Beach Join us at the spectacular Light Up the Beach event at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26. Enjoy holiday chamber music and a lighting ceremony, followed by a live performance of the American Legion Symphonic Band. Click here for event details. |
 SunTrust JazzBrunch
The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale's scenic Riverwalk from Esplanade Park to Riverfront. Listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists on three stages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month. The scheduled performers for Sunday, December 1, are the Valerie Tyson Band, Three Ring Circus and the Eric Hansen Trio. Click here for more information.
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Geocaching Contest
The City of Fort Lauderdale announces its second geocaching contest, which is open to neighbors now until midnight on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. This exciting hi-tech competition will lead participants on a citywide treasure hunt as they search for ten geocaches hidden throughout Fort Lauderdale. The first person to locate all caches will win a Kindle Fire HD Tablet. Click here for more information on the geocaching contest.
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Economic Development
The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking public input for a Comprehensive Economic
Development Plan that will focus on six geographic study areas, including: the Galt Ocean Mile, the Uptown Business District, Sistrunk Boulevard, SE 17th Street and the Downtown Regional Activity Center. You are invited to a series of upcoming public meetings to share your ideas. Click here for a list of meeting dates and locations.
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 Light Up Sistrunk
On Friday, December 6, historic Sistrunk Boulevard will become a Winter Wonderland full of holiday cheer. The festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. and will include a tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, a Walgreens Toy giveaway, health fair, real snow, and local team mascots. For more information visit www.fortlauderdale.gov. |
 Winter Break Camp
Still looking for a winter break camp? At our affordable camps, children will have an action-packed winter break filled with an assortment of games, sports, activities, holiday crafts and more! Locations include: Bass Park, Beach Community Center, Croissant Park, George English Tennis Center, Riverland Park and Warfield Park. For more information, please click here or call (954) 828-PARK (7275).
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 Holiday Happenings
Enjoy free holiday cheer and fun for the entire family! The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department is hosting several free events to help celebrate this holiday season. Click here for more information on the events, or call (954) 828-PARK (7275).
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 Winterfest Boat Parade
The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade sets sail on the New River on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013. Click here to visit the Winterfest Boat Parade website to find out everything you need to know about this spectacular signature Fort Lauderdale event! |
 Health Lectures
Broward Health presents monthly lectures at the Beach Community Center, located at 3351 NE 33rd Avenue. Highlights from the next lecture on January 8, 2014 include a health fair, free screenings, and information from orthopedics, Transplant Services (Donor 4 Life), and Lillian S. Well's Women's Center (Triple Touch). To register in advance, please call (954) 828-4610. Click here for a complete lecture schedule.
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 Fighting Crime
The City is working with IBM to be a leader in crime prevention and a national role model through the use of innovative police operations planning. IBM researchers are collaborating with Fort Lauderdale to create a solution to take advantage of new and advanced data tools that will assist in optimizing resources. Click here for more information.
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Las Olas Mobility Study
A study was recently completed to examine mobility along Las Olas Boulevard. City staff discussed the results of the s tudy with neighbors at the Riverside Hotel on November 13. Click here to review the study overview and recommendations.
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Sunrise Bridge Replacement
The Florida Department of Transportation has begun construction to replace the Sunrise Boulevard bridge over the Middle River. The project is expected to be completed in early 2016. Click here to learn more about the four phases of the project. Click here to learn more about the scope of the project.
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The City is implementing measures at Florence C. Hardy Park to meet the needs of our neighbors today and in the future. Beginning Monday, November 18, the playground will be closed for enhancements. Click here for more information on this park project.
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New Fire Chief
The City proudly announces the appointment of Robert F. Hoecherl to the position of Fire Chief. Hoecherl has 37 years of experience in fire service, and has been with the City for 27 years. The Fire Chief oversees a staff of more than 450 personnel that respond to more than 42,000 calls each year. Click here for more information on Chief Hoecherl's appointment.
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Regional Climate Leadership Summit
Fort Lauderdale recently hosted the Fifth Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit, an event that grew out of the groundbreaking Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (SFRCCC). Mayor Seiler welcomed nearly 400 people to the event, which took place at the Broward County Convention Center on November 7 and 8, 2013. Participants from around the world convened to discuss ways to build more sustainable and resilient communities. Click here for an overview of the summit.
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Thriving Economic Development
An advantageous economic climate has helped the City establish itself as a world-class international business center and one of the most desirable locations for new, expanding, or relocating businesses. Once known strictly as a tourism-based economy, Fort Lauderdale now supports a diverse range of industries, including marine, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, high technology, and avionics/aerospace, as well as film and television production. Watch the video below to discover why Fort Lauderdale is unrivaled in its growth and vitality.
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 November Artist
Fort Lauderdale proudly displays original artwork from local artists each month on the first floor of City Hall. For the month of November 2013, Fort Lauderdale selected Candy Childrey, a self- taught photographer with a degree in chemistry and mathematics. Be sure to stop by City Hall to see her art on display through the end of the month.
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 Congress Passes Water Resources Act
The United States House of Representatives approved the Water Resources and Development Act by an overwhelming vote of 417-3. The bill, as amended, provides numerous economic benefits for the City of Fort Lauderdale, including key initiatives to stimulate job growth through an expansion project at Port Everglades, along with environmental measures to preserve, protect, and restore the Everglades. Click here to read more. |
Best Place to Retire
Money Magazine recently rated Fort Lauderdale as one of the 10 Best Places to Retire in 2013. No state income tax, amazing weather, abundant health care and a bustling city center were some of the attributes that made us stand out among other cities across the country. Click here to read more about why Fort Laudale made the list.
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500 Followers Strong
We'd like to thank the more than 500 local neighbors, groups and businesses that are following us on Twitter. We know there are millions of accounts to monitor, and we appreciate you following our tweets. If you're not following us, click here to see our page on Twitter.
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 Emerald Awards
Applications are now being accepted for Broward County's 2013 NatureScape Emerald Awards. This annual County program recognizes homeowners, governments, schools and other groups that have demonstrated extraordinary efforts at promoting or implementing more environmentally friendly programs and principles.
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2-1-1 Broward
The mission of 2-1-1 Broward is to provide 24 hour comprehensive helpline and support services to individuals and families in our community seeking crisis intervention assistance and/or information and connections to health and human services in Broward County. Last year 2-1-1 Broward answered 30,681 calls from Fort Lauderdale residents, and provided 38,317 referrals. Click here for more information on the program. Click here to view several informational 2-1-1 brochures.
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