Thank you for reading. If you have any questions or want to collaborate, I welcome the opportunity. You can reach me at bsorensen@fortlauderdale.gov or contact me at (954)-828-5028.

Upcoming Commission Meetings

Wednesday, September 3rd - City Commission Conference at 1:30 pm

Wednesday, September 3rd - Community Redevelopment Agency Board at 2:30 pm

Wednesday, September 3rd - First Budget Hearing at 5:01 pm

Wednesday, September 3rd - 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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Tuesday, September 2nd - Neighborhood Agenda Review at 1:00 pm on Zoom

Register using this link here. Click to add to calendar.

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Monday, September 15th - Neighborhood Agenda Review at 1:00pm on Zoom

Learn more about what the commission is working on. Visit the LauderBriefs page here to review highlights of each commission meeting.

Dine Out Lauderdale is an annual culinary event where numerous participating restaurants provide multi-course menus at great values! Dine Out Lauderdale started August 1st and will run through September 30th, 2025. Click here to learn more and see the complete list of deals across Broward County. Try out one of the 92 participating eateries in Fort Lauderdale !!! Eat local!

The City of Fort Lauderdale is conducting its annual Business Survey and wants to hear from businesses like yours about your satisfaction with the City as a place to do business.

Your input will guide improvements and identify opportunities for the City to better support both you and your business. Take the survey here.

For questions, contact the City of Fort Lauderdale, Office of Management and Budget, at (954) 828-5015 or strategyandinnovation@fortlauderdale.gov

The City of Fort Lauderdale’s Lien Amnesty Program gives eligible property owners a limited-time opportunity to reduce code enforcement liens by up to 90%. This offer ends soon.



Starting October 1, 2025, the standard discount will be reduced to 85%. Certain violations will only qualify for a 50% reduction, including:

• Nuisance violations

• Repeat violations

• Noise violations

• Vacation rental violations

The deadline to apply for the 90% reduction is September 30, 2025. 

Apply today to lock in the higher reduction rate and bring your property into compliance.

 🔗 ftlcity.info/lienamnesty

☎ Questions? Call 954 828 8000 or email lienamnesty@fortlauderdale.gov

Running your business, but need a boost? The City of Fort Lauderdale is here to take your business to the next level!

We’re excited to announce that applications are open for the *Accelerated StartUp FTL Grow Cohort — a 6-week business training program designed for individuals who have been operating their business for 1 to 5 years. This program will give you the tools, guidance, and support you need for your business to grow.

Here’s what you’ll get:

✅ Expert-led business classes (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6–8 PM)

✅ Group discussions and business support

✅ A chance to pitch your business and be awarded with up to $1,000💸

✅ A supportive community of fellow entrepreneurs

✅ And more!

Program Dates: October 21, 2025 – November 25, 2025 (before Thanksgiving break)*

Orientation: October 20, 2025 (Subject to change)*

First Day of Class: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Format: In-person and online sessions

Application Deadline: August 31, 2025

This cohort is part of an accelerated version of the City’s signature StartUp FTL program, made possible through support from the National League of Cities Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant.

👉 Apply today and take the next step toward building your business: ftlcity.info/startupftl

We can’t wait to support your journey from idea to launch!

For additional information, please contact EconomicDevelopment@fortlauderdale.gov or 954-828-6350.

The 5th Annual Pre-Labor Day Block Party invites the community to gather along NE 32nd St. - between A1A and 33rd Ave. in celebration of the unofficial end of the summer. Click on the flyer or contact (954)-828-7275 for more information.

Parks and Recreation launched Club 55+, a program that encourages active adults to enjoy endless opportunities such as pickleball lessons, art classes, field trips, and more!

Annual membership is only $55, contact (954)-828-7275 to learn more.

Experience an invigorating dance program every Friday at 12:30pm beginning this Friday, August 15th. Designed for participants of all skill levels, these one-hour sessions invite you to explore elements of jazz, modern, hip-hop, pop, dancehall, EDM, and House Styles into engaging choreography. Click here to register.

📍Click on the image above to sign-up for traffic/road closure updates.

📍Utilize LauderStreet here to view current traffic alerts.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is working to improve traffic safety by closing SE 17th Ave. at Las Olas Blvd. The change is intended to address line-of-sight concerns that neighbors have raised at the intersection. Recent traffic counts show low volumes along SE 17th Ave., so the impact on the neighborhood will be minimal. To learn more, visit here.

Construction will begin on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and is expected to be completed in November 2025. Work will take place weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Lane closures are expected along SW 28th Terrace and SW 17th Street daily during work hours. To learn more, visit here. 

Construction will begin on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and is expected to be completed in late September 2025. One lane in each direction of SE 15th Street from 1496 to 1511 SE 15th Street will be closed daily during work hours. Neighbors should follow posted signs and drive with caution in the area. To learn more, visit here.

Sanitary Sewer Force Main Rehabilitation Projects are ongoing in your neighborhoods.

The following traffic impacts are in effect in Rio Vista through October 2025:

• SE 9th Avenue is closed from SE 5th Court to SE 8th Street.
• Individual coordination is ongoing with residents with driveways within the full road to maintain access and parking.
• Detours are in effect along SE 5th Court, US 1 / S Federal Highway, SE 11th Avenue, and SE 8th Street.

The following traffic impacts are in effect in Beverly Heights through October 2025:

• The intersection of SE 9th Avenue and SE 2nd Court is closed.
• SE 9th Avenue is open to local traffic only between E. Las Olas Boulevard and SE 2nd Court and between SE 2nd Court and SE 2nd Street.
• SE 2nd Court is open to local traffic only between SE 8th Avenue and SE 9th Avenue and between SE 9th Avenue and SE 10th Terrace.
• Detours are in effect along SE 2nd Street, SE 8th Avenue, SE 10th Terrace, and E Las Olas Boulevard.

To learn more, visit here.

Parking lot improvements will include landscape restoration, asphalt pavement installation, and curb repairs. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of July 28, 2025, and is expected to be completed by early December 2025. Work will take place on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. There will be no traffic impacts on the roadways adjacent to the parking lots.

Broward Schools - 2025/26 Calendar

Welcome back to school, BCPS students, families, and teachers! See attached for the 2025-26 School Year to plan your commute! Wishing everyone the best year ever!

Redefining Our Schools Initiative Update - Public Meeting Dates

Broward County Public Schools will be holding community meetings for you to learn about proposals for the 34 schools listed above and provide input on the next phase of their "Redefining Our Schools" initiative. Our District 4 School Board Member is Vice Chair Sarah Leonardi, who can be contacted at sarah.leonardi@browardschools.com.

SAVE THE DATE - 2025 State of the City

Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Flood Resiliency Study - Broward Basins Draft Tentatively Selected Plan Public Meeting

The South Florida Water Management District (District) is advancing the Central and Southern Florida Flood Resiliency Study – Broward Basins with support from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Broward County, and technical/federal assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Jacksonville District.

The District is hosting a Draft Tentatively Selected Plan Public Meeting to present the Final Array of Alternatives and respective comprehensive project benefits along with the Draft Tentatively Selected Plan. 

The goal of this study is to develop, evaluate, and recommend flood risk management measures and adaptation strategies that provide flood resiliency in areas served by the C&SF system, now and in the future.

The objective of this study is to enhance the existing C&SF system water control structures by improving functionality and capacity to reduce flood damages and improve resiliency.

Meeting Details

Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: City of Oakland Park Public Works, Emergency Operations Center, 2nd Floor, 5100 NE 12th Terrace, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Virtual: Zoom Registration Link

Agenda: The agenda will be posted to SFWMD.gov/Meetings seven days before the meeting.

For more information, please get in touch with Matt Morrison at 561-682-6844 or via email at mjmorris@sfwmd.gov or resiliency@sfwmd.gov. 

Visit SFWMD.gov/C&SF for additional information about the study.

To sign up for updates on the District's resiliency initiatives, visit our email signup page. Enter your email address and check the "District Resiliency" box.

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