Tuesday, April 7th - City Commission Conference Meeting at 1:30pm

Tuesday, April 7th - Regular Commission Meeting at 6:00 pm

City Commission meetings are held at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom - 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

Watch live on YouTube. Meeting agendas can be found here.

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NEXT WEEK

Monday, April 6th - Neighborhood Agenda Review at 1:00pm on Zoom

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Monday, April 20th - Neighborhood Agenda Review at 4:00pm on Zoom

In March, I had the honor of participating in the Annual Women in Action Seminar, "A Day of Redemption," at Whiddon-Rogers Education Center with Commissioner Beasley-Pittman. I appreciated hearing from law enforcement professionals and individuals who shared personal journeys of accountability, transformation, and positive change. It was an impactful experience that reinforced the importance of empowering young women with the tools and support needed to make informed, responsible decisions for their future. Thank you to Principal Wylie Howard and Dr. Beverly Carter Remy for organizing and facilitating this event.

Last week, we partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County to provide ten teens with hands-on career exploration through a 1-day internship. The teens had the opportunity to shadow employees in our City's Information Technology, Strategic Communications, Fire and Police Departments. It was incredibly rewarding to see the impact that just one day had on the students' perspectives on their future career paths. Three students were inspired to join the Police Explorers Program after connecting with officers. These pictures were during our debrief over lunch. I look forward to advocating for more hands-on educational opportunities for our city's youth.

From community meetings to debriefing Spring Break with the City's clean team, it's been an energizing month of connecting with our community!

Learn more about what the commission is working on. Click on the LauderBriefs image to review highlights of each commission meeting.

Please feel welcome to contact me with any questions, ideas, or concerns. You can reach me at bsorensen@fortlauderdale.gov or contact my office at (954)-828-5028.

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Ben

Charter Revision Board Updates

City Hall - Project Update

Homeless Outreach & Resource Initiatives

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Overnight closures are scheduled for the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel for routine pressure cleaning.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 9:30 PM to 4:00 AM

The northbound tunnel will be closed, and traffic will be detoured as follows:

• SE 7th Street westbound
• SE 3rd Avenue northbound
• Broward Boulevard eastbound to reconnect to US-1 northbound

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 9:30 PM to 4:00 AM

The southbound tunnel will be closed, and traffic will be detoured as follows:

• Broward Boulevard westbound
• SE 3rd Avenue southbound
• SE 7th Street eastbound to reconnect to US-1 southbound

The Nobe Block Party will take place on Sunday evenings, March 8 through May 24, on the north side of NE 33rd Street from A1A to NE 33rd Avenue.

The traffic advisory below will be in effect Sunday evenings, March 8 through May 24, from 4 to 10 p.m.:

• Westbound lane of NE 33rd Street will be closed from A1A to NE 33rd Avenue
• Angled parking will be restricted in this area.

Expect traffic congestion and plan travel times accordingly.

Friday Dining in the Streets

Every Friday, February 6 – April 24

Friday Dining in the Streets will take place every Friday evening from February 6 to April 24. The event will take place in the eastbound lanes of NE 33rd Street between NE 33rd Avenue and Ocean Boulevard.

The following traffic advisory will be in effect every Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight:

• The eastbound lanes of NE 33rd Street will be closed from NE 33rd Avenue to Ocean Boulevard

Expect traffic congestion and plan travel times accordingly. 

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Witness the heart-pounding thrill of springboard diving, platform diving, and high diving. Join us for an action-packed week as international teams compete for gold in this elite World Aquatics sports event featuring 18 countries, including 20 Olympians.

Olympians participating include Maha Amer, Kseniia Bailo, Kirill Boliukh, Jules Bouyer, Mohammed Farouk, Sam Fricker, Emily Halifax, Jordan Houlden, Gary Hunt, Nahyun Kim, Kyle Kothari, Juliette Landi, Britanny Obrien, Jake Passmore, Else Praasterink, Sho Sakai, Oleksii Sereda, Lois Toulson, and Noah Williams.

International teams include the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Great Britain, Haiti, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, and Ukraine.

Countries, athletes, and schedule are subject to change.

Schedule of Events

• Thursday, April 16
• Men’s 3m & Women’s 10m (Prelims & Semi-Finals)
• Friday, April 17
• Women’s 3m & Men’s 10m (Prelims & Semi-Finals)
• Saturday, April 18
• FINALS DAY!
• Synchro Finals, Men’s 3m Final, Women’s 10m Final, & High Diving Prelims
• Sunday, April 19
• CHAMPIONSHIP DAY!
• Synchro Finals, Women’s 3m Final, Men’s 10m Final, & High Diving Finals

Ticket Information

Daily tickets are available (150 general seating and 150 priority seating). Children 5 and under may enter for free with any adult ticket holder! 

Tickets may be purchased from USA Diving online.

Click here for more information.

Volunteers play an important role in strengthening and enhancing the programs and services that Broward Partnership provides. Corporate teams, small community and faith-based groups, as well as individuals who want to make a tangible difference are all welcomed.

Opportunities may include sorting and organizing donations, hosting a special event or donation drive, and preparing and serving meals through the Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers program. These experiences provide both practical support and moments of dignity and connection for the individuals we serve.

For corporate partners, our Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities are customized on a case-by-case basis to ensure the experience is meaningful and mutually rewarding. The flyer above includes additional information.

Individuals and small groups can view available opportunities by visiting our website at: https://bphi.org/volunteer-opportunities/



For more information about volunteering, please contact Isabella Preble, Marketing and Community Engagement Coordinator, at ipreble@bphi.org or call 954-779-3990 x2203.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a federal program created 50+ years ago.

✓ This service is provided by trained, certified volunteer tax preparers who will – in

addition to preparing taxes for free – determine an individual’s eligibility for tax credits. Such as the Earned Income Credit, the Child Tax Credit, Education Credits, etc.

✓ EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit): The federal tax credit for eligible low-to-moderate-income working taxpayers reduces the amount of taxes owed and refunds the difference if the credit is larger than the amount owed. The credit changes from year to year and is based on earnings, the number of qualifying children, and filing status.

All eligible taxpayers must be US citizens or legal permanent residents for the entire

year and have lived in the USA for at least six months during the tax year.

✓ For more information about the services, starting in mid-January, taxpayers are

encouraged to:

• Call 2-1-1
• Call the VITA Hotline at 954-964-8884, select your preferred language, and
• hit extension 3.
• Log onto hispanicunity.org/taxes
• Visit the nearest VITA site during operating hours
• Log onto www.irs.gov and search for Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers and find the VITA/TCE Locator Tool or call 1-800-906-9887

The City of Fort Lauderdale's Junior Lifeguard Program is a program offered to youth, ages 6 to 17. Since 1985, the goal of the program has been to teach ocean safety skills. Training activities are consistent with ocean lifeguard requirements, including running, swimming, paddle board use, kayak paddling, rescue buoy technique, shallow-water entry, and surf dash approach training. Recreational activities, such as volleyball, kickball, dodge ball, snorkeling, and beach flags, are also a part of the program.

Click here to learn how to sign-up.

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Let's Stay Connected!