September 2024

A monthly community newsletter about life in Broward County and for residents and visitors to get the latest information on services, programs and events.

September is National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month raises awareness of services available to help those in our community prevent, treat and recover from substance abuse and mental health disorders.

For more than 50 years, the Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) has been offering a full range of in and outpatient services for individuals 18 years and older. More than 4,000 people are helped each year.

Learn About Available Resources

Be Environmentally Aware

As part of the Ocean Conservancy's 39th Annual International Coastal Cleanup, the County's Natural Resources Division is organizing a beach cleanup at several locations on Saturday, September 21 from 9am-12pm. During the International Coastal Cleanup Day in 2023, nearly 2,000 Broward County volunteers removed more than 32,000 pieces of trash, weighing more than 4,000 pounds.

2024 King Tide Season Runs Through November 30

To better understand today's changing flood patterns, Broward County’s Resilient Environment Department is gathering photos from residents to document the frequency and extent of flooding from either heavy rainfall or high tides throughout the County. Submit photos here.

Find out when the highest tides are expected in Broward.

Protect Your Rights as a Property Owner

By now residents should have received their Notice of Proposed Property Taxes “TRIM Notice” from the Broward County Property Appraiser. It’s important to carefully review. Questions? Find more detailed information here .

In September, Remember To:

Prepare and Save: During National Preparedness Month, make sure your emergency supply kit is fully stocked. Take advantage of Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday now through September 6. Find eligible items. Get more tips on how to plan and prepare.

Celebrate Culture: National Hispanic Heritage Month, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries, begins on September 15 and is celebrated through October 15. Join Broward County Library at the many cultural events happening this month.

Eat Your Way Through Broward: Visit Lauderdale’s Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Month continues throughout September with restaurants featuring prix fixe menus, plus additional discounts on sweets and treats, brunches, happy hours, and exclusive culinary experiences.

Sign Up for a Free Library Card: In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, Broward County Library is debuting a new card design featuring Sunny, a native Florida manatee. New library customers can select this design and existing library card holders may switch their current card.

It's Mosquito Season

Broward County Mosquito Control is a year-round operation, but residents are still asked to do their part to reduce the number of these flying biters. Mosquitoes can breed in almost anything that holds water – bottles, cans, buckets, hoses, planters, and even plants such as bromeliads. Please check your property regularly and dump any standing water. Residents can request free mosquito spray services by completing an online mosquito service request form or calling 311.

Are you a Resident Consumer of Public Transportation?

The Appointing Authority for Broward County's Transportation Surtax is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Independent Transportation Surtax Oversight Board in the category of Resident Consumer of Public Transportation. This person must be a Broward resident and a user of the multimodal transportation system.

The Oversight Board provides accountability and transparency in the expenditure of Transportation Surtax proceeds by providing ongoing oversight of Transportation Surtax projects and expenditures.

Let's Get to Business

The County's new electronic procurement system, BPro, is going live September 9. BPro will be a centralized hub for all bid opportunities. Current and future County vendors should register now in the new portal. After September 9, solicitations will only be advertised in BPro.

The Small Business Microgrant Pilot Program is still open. Micro-Grants of $2,500 will be available to small Broward businesses in need of financial assistance, and distributed evenly throughout all Commission districts on a first qualified, first served basis.

Access Application Portal

Become a Carbon Conscious Business

Broward’s Resilient Environment Department recently launched the Carbon Conscious Business Program, partnering with local businesses to measure, track, and reduce carbon emissions to actively engage in the fight against climate change. Gain access to tools and resources to measure and reduce your carbon footprint, potentially uncovering cost savings.

Help Feed Those in Need in Broward

Hunger is not limited to people experiencing homelessness. Your neighbor, child's classmate or even co-worker could be struggling.

As part of Hunger Action Month, Broward County urges residents to donate what they can by dropping off non-perishable food items at one of the collection bins located throughout the County.