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City Encourages Neighbors to Be Prepared for Seasonal High Tides
The City of Fort Lauderdale is providing the following information to educate and inform our neighbors about seasonal high tides in an effort to help everyone be better prepared for these types of weather events.
October 13, 2014 9:31 AM
Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The Fort Lauderdale Fire and Safety Museum Inc. will hold a Remembrance Ceremony beginning at 9:30 am on Thursday September 11, 2014 at the restored Fire Museum located at 1022 W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.
October 13, 2014 9:27 AM
UPDATE: Fort Lauderdale Issues Precautionary Boil Water Notice Along a Small Stretch of Fiesta Way (NE 20th Avenue)
The City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works Department, in consultation with the Broward County Public Health Department, HAS ISSUED A PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE for all residents along Fiesta Way (NE 20th Avenue), from Las Olas Boulevard to the Rio Barcelona Canal.
October 13, 2014 9:27 AM
Ride Along 2 Continues Filming Along A1A and Adjacent Streets Today
The production company for a major motion picture, “Ride Along 2,” will continue filming on Fort Lauderdale Beach today.
October 13, 2014 9:23 AM
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Collecting School Supplies for Kids in Distress
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue invites you to join them during their fourth annual Back to School Drive to benefit Kids In Distress (KID).
October 13, 2014 9:22 AM
Film Production on Fort Lauderdale Beach to Impact Traffic Along A1A and Adjacent Streets
The production company for a major motion picture, “Ride Along 2,” will begin filming on Fort Lauderdale Beach starting on Monday, July 14, 2014. Crews are already at work preparing for the production.
October 13, 2014 9:20 AM
Fort Lauderdale Ranked #2 Among “10 Most Exciting Places in Florida”
The City of Fort Lauderdale ranks #2 among the “10 Most Exciting Places in Florida,” according to a new report released by the Movoto Real Estate blog.
October 13, 2014 9:19 AM
City of Fort Lauderdale to Connect More Blocks
Fort Lauderdale officials and City staff, artist Cecilia Lueza, and a team of community building volunteers from local neighborhoods, Riverwalk Trust, Broward College, Las Olas River House, and more will bring another intersection to life with color during the second Connecting the Blocks Painted Intersection Event on Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at E. Las Olas Boulevard and S.E. 2nd Avenue.
October 13, 2014 9:17 AM
Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Drop-Off Event Scheduled for August 2
The City of Fort Lauderdale is offering residents a responsible way to dispose of hazardous waste and electronics at a drop-off event set for 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW 9th Avenue (Powerline Road), in Fort Lauderdale.
October 13, 2014 9:14 AM
The City of Fort Lauderdale Invites Residents to Hurricane Expo 2014
Broward County residents are invited to participate in a free hurricane and disaster preparedness event to be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th Street in Fort Lauderdale.
October 13, 2014 9:13 AM
Fort Lauderdale Hosts 2014 Swim Fort Lauderdale International Classic Invitational
The City of Fort Lauderdale will host the 2014 Swim Fort Lauderdale International Classic Invitational June 19-22 at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, located at 501 Seabreeze Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.
October 13, 2014 9:11 AM
Philippine Delegation Visits Fort Lauderdale to Explore Adaptation Strategies
The City of Fort Lauderdale is once again hosting an international delegation for a week-long visit to develop climate change adaptation strategies.
October 13, 2014 9:09 AM
Fort Lauderdale Named All-America City
The City of Fort Lauderdale has captured the prestigious All-America City Award! The official announcement honoring Fort Lauderdale with the 2014 national title was made last night by the National Civic League at its annual conference in Denver, Colorado.
October 13, 2014 7:59 AM
South Florida Officials Welcome National Climate Assessment
County and city officials from southeast Florida welcomed the release of the Third National Climate Assessment (“NCA”) by the federal government earlier this month, noting the report’s comprehensive assessment of the southeast United States and its strong emphasis on findings and predicted trends related to sea level rise, flooding, and saltwater contamination of drinking water wells, impacts already being felt in southeast Florida.
October 13, 2014 7:57 AM
Traffic Advisory: Connecting the Blocks Painted Intersection Kick-Off Event
The City of Fort Lauderdale will temporarily close the intersection of E. Las Olas Boulevard and S.E. 1st Avenue for the Connecting the Blocks Painted Intersection Program kick-off event from Saturday, May 31 at 6 a.m. through Sunday, June 1 at 6 a.m.
October 13, 2014 7:56 AM
Great American Beach Party Returns May 24, 2014
Get ready to kick off the summer with live bands, vintage cars, unique art, outstanding entertainment, and fun in the sun for everyone! It’s all happening on Fort Lauderdale Beach at the City’s Great American Beach Party on Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard.
October 13, 2014 7:54 AM
City of Fort Lauderdale Ranked #5 Among the Nation’s “10 Greenest Mid-Sized Cities”
The City of Fort Lauderdale ranks fifth among the nation’s top “10 Greenest Mid-Size Cities” according to a new, national survey released by MyLife.com.
October 13, 2014 7:52 AM
Traffic Advisory: Color Run - Fort Lauderdale
The 2nd Annual Color Run returns to the streets of Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Motorists are encouraged to carefully review the listed road closures and should expect traffic delays from 6:00 A.M. until approximately 11:00 A.M.
October 13, 2014 7:51 AM
Traffic Advisory: Great American Beach Party
The City of Fort Lauderdale would like to remind residents, visitors and businesses that the 5th Annual Great American Beach Party will take place on Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
October 13, 2014 7:50 AM
3rd Annual Fort Lauderdale Transportation Summit Set for Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at FAU Downtown Campus
The City of Fort Lauderdale, in partnership with MetroLAB Collaborative at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), will host the 3rd Annual Fort Lauderdale Transportation Summit on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at FAU’s downtown Fort Lauderdale Campus, located at 220 S.E. 2nd Avenue.
October 13, 2014 7:49 AM