Our Volunteers Rock!

We would like to thank our neighbors and employees who participated in the second annual "Fort Lauderdale Cares Day" on Saturday, April 25th. More than 350 volunteers turned out to lend a hand and make a meaningful difference in our community by partaking in more than 25 projects throughout our City.

From painting homes, landscaping yards, picking up litter, and beautifying neighborhood streets, to removing graffiti, planting trees, mulching right-of-ways, and donating clothing and books, Fort Lauderdale Cares Day was a massive citywide effort that truly captured the spirit of community building. In just one day, our volunteers contributed thousands of hours to this important cause that enhanced our community. 

Thank you for your efforts! To learn how to participate in our next volunteer initiative, please call the City's Neighbor Volunteer Office at 954-828-8658. 

On April 21 City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor John P. "Jack" Seiler signed a proclamation to recognize Fort Lauderdale as the first Purple Heart City in South Florida. The Proclamation was presented to Richard Hunt, the Florida Representative of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Association. In return, Mr. Hunt presented the City of Fort Lauderdale the Purple Heart Flag, which the City plans to fly on George Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day and Veterans Day.  Fort Lauderdale is honored to have this distinguished designation and proud to support its past, present and future Veterans. 

Most Diverse City in Florida

Overall, Fort Lauderdale ranked 23rd among the 230 most populated U.S. cities surveyed by WalletHub, a business organization that analyzes data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau to create city-by-city rankings.

The report compared economic class diversity, ethno-racial and linguistic diversity, diversified economies and household diversity. Visit the City website to read the full story.

The 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season is just days away.  The City has spent the last several months preparing to provide essential services to our neighbors in the event of an emergency. Now we ask our neighbors to begin their preparations and acquire any essential supplies, including water and essential medications.  Please review the City website for Hurricane Hazard Information, flood information, and tips to protect your family and property before, during, and after a storm. 

As a reminder, the City operates a 24-Hour Customer Service Center that can be reached using the free smartphone Lauderserv app, or by calling 954-828-8000.

Our neighbors want Fort Lauderdale to be a connected community where people can move seamlessly and easily. As we strive to create "The City You Never Want to Leave," we are taking proactive measures to strengthen our infrastructure and improve our thoroughfares to help neighbors travel quickly and safely throughout our community.  

In conjunction with the street resurfacing project, the City plans to improve access to numerous sidewalks throughout Fort Lauderdale by installing ramps that are ADA-compliant.  To see a map of the sidewalks scheduled to be upgraded, please visit the City website. 

Join us for a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into the variety of services the Public Works Department provides on May 21, 2015. Learn about services provided by utilities, engineering, and sustainability, including: where your garbage goes, where your water comes from, how to report service requests, and how the City is improving your streets and sidewalks