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September 2026
A monthly newsletter about life in Broward County and for residents and visitors to get the latest information on services, programs and events provided by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
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September is National Recovery Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness to helping those in need to prevent, treat and recover from substance abuse and mental health disorders. For more than 50 years, the Broward Addiction Recovery Center has offered a full range of services for individuals 18 years and older in a caring, respectful and confidential manner, utilizing individual, group and family therapy.
The experienced and professional staff has helped more than 4,000 people each year.
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Broward County’s Project HomeAgain Program provides landlords with the opportunity to fill their vacant units with Broward County residents in immediate need of housing. There is no fee required and move-in costs are covered for eligible tenants.
Learn more about gaining new tenants at the free 2026 Project HomeAgain Landlord Recruitment and Appreciation Breakfast being held on Thursday, November 5 at the Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center in Davie.
| | Help Keep Our Beaches Pristine | | As part of the Ocean Conservancy's 41st Annual International Coastal Cleanup, Broward County’s Natural Resources Division is organizing a beach cleanup on Saturday, September 19, from 9 AM to noon at several locations around the community. Pre-registered volunteers get a free T-shirt or hat, while supplies last. In 2025, the Coastal Cleanup brought out more than 1,800 volunteers Countywide who collected more than 5,000 pounds of trash. The cleanup takes place in more than 122 countries with over one million volunteers participating worldwide. | | |
Did You Know?
Greater Fort Lauderdale has become the world’s first KultureCity-certified sensory accessible and inclusive beach destination. Through Visit Lauderdale’s Beaches for All campaign, six Broward County beaches offer free sensory bags at designated lifeguard stations. Each bag includes noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, feeling thermometer cards, and strobe-reduction sunglasses.
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In commemoration of 9/11 and its 25th anniversary, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is hosting "FLL Will Never Forget" on Friday, September 11. The event takes place from 8:30-9:30am in FLL Terminal 1 near the 9/11 memorial in the baggage claim area. Watch here.
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Dine Out Lauderdale continues through the end of September with more than 160 restaurants around Broward offering three-course prix fixe menus at $35 for lunch, $45 or $60 for dinner, and elevated lux dining experiences for $75.
| | | | National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), is the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries. The County celebrates with local events, library exhibits, and cultural showcases. | | | | Broward County Cultural Division will kick off the arts and cultural season with a free afternoon of live performances, artist showcases, creative activities, and more at Arts Launch Broward. Nearly 90 local arts and cultural organizations will come together to showcase the arts on Sunday, October 4 from 11am-2pm at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts | | The County is calling on residents and businesses to join in a united relief effort to help survivors of the deadly earthquake in Colombia. Critical resources are needed including non-perishable foods, cases of water, personal hygiene products, baby items, pet supplies, and disaster recovery gear such as tents, sleeping bags, first aid kits, solar-powered lights, tarps, batteries, and work gloves. | | 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, residents are urged to donate non-perishable food items at one of the County's collection bins. Some of the most needed items include peanut butter, cereal, pasta, macaroni and cheese, pasta sauce, and canned foods. | | Services and Programs Our Community Relies On | | Broward County Commissioner Nan H. Rich (District 1) talks about County Human Services programs such as behavioral health support, homelessness services, family programs, seniors and veterans assistance, and disability services which are supported by a portion of property tax revenue through the County budget. | | Upcoming Commission Meetings | | |
Thursday, September 10
Regular Commission Meeting, 10am
Budget Public Hearing #1, 5:01pm
Tuesday, September 22
Regular Commission Meeting, 10am
Budget Public Hearing #1, 5:01pm
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