The City Commission will meet on Tuesday,
Dec. 17, 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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Neighbor Survey 
The City is currently conducting our second annual Neighbor Survey. Surveys were mailed out at the beginning of the month to thousands of neighbors throughout the City. Lucky you, if you received one! And if you did, we ask that you please thoughtfully complete the survey and return it in the provided envelope. The Neighbor Survey is an excellent, statistically valid tool we use to identify how well we are developing into the City you never want to leave! Survey results will be shared in February. |
The spectacular Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade sets sail at 6:30 P.M. this Saturday, December 14. With this year's theme, Passport to Paradise, you will be transported to exotic destinations around the world through magical displays and lively festivities. Visit the Winterfest website for details.
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Don't miss Santa Claus' traditional candy giveaway along Fort Lauderdale Beach on Friday, December 20 at 12:45 P.M. Santa Claus and his elves will walk along Fort Lauderdale Beach, providing beachgoers some holiday joy. Click here for more information, including Santa's route. |
Downtown Countdown 
The City is gearing up for its annual premier New Year's Eve celebration "Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown." Touted as one of the largest New Year's Eve celebrations in Florida, this year's free street festival kicks off at 4:30 P.M. and will be full of fun and excitement for both children and adults along S.W. 2nd Street between S.W. 2nd Avenue and S.W. 5th Avenue. Click here for more information on Downtown Countdown.
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Pay homage to the sixth day of Kwanzaa at Bass Park on Tuesday, December 31 from
1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Kuumba, which means creativity, will be celebrated through ethnic dance, storytelling, art exhibits and stage performances. The day will culminate with the tests of the karamu, which translates to feast. Click here for more information. |
The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale's scenic Riverwalk. Listen to local jazz artists on three stages from 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. The scheduled performers for Sunday, January 5th are: Mike Norris Big Band, Don Friedman Trio and Flute Factor.The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is produced by the City of Fort Lauderdale and is sponsored by SunTrust Bank, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, News Radio 610 WIOD, Beck's Sapphire and Bud Light Platinum. Click here for details on this exceptional concert series. |
Dance the Night Away
Riverwalk and the City of Fort Lauderdale invite you to Dance the Night Away on Saturday, January 18 from 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. in Esplanade Park, located at 400 S.W. 2nd Street. Enjoy live music, great food and drinks. For more information, click here. |
Join us as we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this annual march for nonviolence. The parade will take place on Monday, January 20 at 10:30 A.M. from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School at 591 N.W. 31st Avenue to Dillard High School at 2501 N.W. 11th Street. For details, call (954) 828-5435 or click here.
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Save the date for Neighbor Support Night, which will take place on Tuesday, February 11, from 6 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. at City Hall. Held in partnership with the Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations, attendees will have a chance to get to know the City and see how we build community. Call (954) 828-5289 for info. |
Local Artists Beautify our Parks
Through a cooperative effort with local artists, the Parks and Recreation Department has been beautifying our parks with inspiring, hand-painted murals. The Holiday Park Activity Center was recently improved with an energetic, fun-spirited mural. The City worked with the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale's Design Honors Group and ultimately selected student Steven Frias' design for the building. Then local artists Bill Savarese and Charlotte Ejem-Canaval worked passionately to bring Frias' vision to life. Click here for more information on this inspiring project. |
FXE Ace Awards
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport congratulates the 2013 ACE Award Winners!
Established in 1998 as part of Executive Airport's Noise Compatibility Program, the Achievements in Community Excellence or ACE Awards program annually recognizes tenants, businesses, and individuals for making exceptional efforts to comply with the measures of the airport's Noise Abatement Program; significantly contributing to the program throughout the year; striving to help make the airport a better neighbor to the surrounding community; and providing outstanding leadership in the areas of economic development and community outreach. Click here to read more about the 2013 honorees. |
You've probably marveled at her magnificent works of art at the Las Olas Art Show or a local gallery. Fort Lauderdale is proud to showcase the work of April Davis in City Hall. Born and raised in New York City, April Davis currently resides and works in Jupiter FL, where she finds artistic inspiration in her surrounding natural environment. Throughout her 30-year career, she continues to establish a unique perspective via panoramic landscapes and large scale works. Click here to read April's bio. |
Geocaching Contest Winner
Congratulations to Bennett Grossman, the first of 49 participants to successfully locate all 10 geocaches hidden throughout Fort Lauderdale during the second annual Geocaching Contest. As the contest winner, Bennett Grossman was recently presented with a free Amazon Kindle Fire HD tablet, donated by SunGard. The geocaching contest helped to raise awareness about the City's GIS tools and the services they provide. Click here for more information. |
The City of Fort Lauderdale will offer free Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) in early 2014! As a trained CERT volunteer, you will work closely with emergency personnel and other CERT members, serving residents in your own neighborhood. Classes will be held in January and April 2014. Click here for more info on CERT.
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Holiday Solid Waste Service Schedule
All solid waste services will be provided 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. Click here for details, or contact the 24-hour Customer Service Center by phone at (954) 828-8000, or online. |
The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is working on the update of the Unified Planning Work Program or Business Plan. As part of that process they are seeking ideas related to countywide transportation issues that could potentially be addressed in future transportation planning studies. Click here to participate and share your ideas.
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