A Thanksgiving Message from Mayor Dean Trantalis
As we gather with friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving, I am filled with gratitude and warmth for the incredible community we call home. In this season of reflection, it…
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Important Updates from Mayor Dean Trantalis
Recently, the City Commission adopted its annual budget. I’m pleased to report that we have maintained our fiscally conservative approach to city finances while at the same time addressing critical…
Chris Hawk struts down the runway to applause during the 2022 Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand - Photo credit: Michael Murphy Photography
Honorees Announced for the 17th Annual Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital “Men of Style” Event
Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s BBX Capital Men of Style presented by Signature Grand and CAN Community Health, the most fashionable social event of the season, is back and ready to rock the runway on Thursday,…
Nami Broward County’s “Namiwalks” to Take Place on Saturday, October 7, 2023
Fundraising Event at Nova Southeastern University to Unite the Community and Promote Mental Health and Wellness WHAT: NAMI Broward County Presents “NAMIWalks” taking place on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at…
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An Interview with Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis
By Megan Fitzgerald Dunn, PhD I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ft. Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis to talk about recent LGTBQ issues and his commitment to the city’s…
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Fort Lauderdale New Police Station & Water Plant
By Mayor Dean TrantalisThe first part of 2023 has been marked by significant progress on some major initiatives at the city, including a new police station and a new water…
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World Aquatics High Diving World Cup Set for Fort Lauderdale
May 26-27, 2023Fort Lauderdale Aquatic CenterUSA Diving is excited to announce that it will host the World Aquatics High Diving World Cup in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on May 26-27, 2023.The…
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City Responds to Extreme Flooding
April 12, 2023, will be long remembered in Fort Lauderdale as the date when we suffered devastating flood damage from a sudden, long-lasting and incredibly strong group of thunderstorms. It…
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Start of 2023 marked by OKs for new police station, water plant
The first part of 2023 has been marked by significant progress on some major initiatives at the city, including a new police station, new water treatment plant, plans for a…
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City Paves Way for Revitalization of Historic Northwest Community
By Mayor Dean Trantalis In February, we marked Black History Month and paid tribute to the generations of African-Americans, their struggle with adversity to achieve equal rights in American society…
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Renovated Aquatic Center Reopens
The long-awaited renovation of Fort Lauderdale’s aquatic center has opened to the public and is already drawing international attention. The prince and princess of Monaco joined local officials for a…
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City of Fort Lauderdale Celebrates the Opening of its New Aquatic Center with Olympians including Greg Louganis, Dara Torres and Sam Dorman
Event to showcase one of the world’s tallest dive towers, the International Swimming Hall of Fame’s Dive Challenge and commemorates the 95th anniversary of Fort Lauderdale’s famous Casino Pool The…
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City of Fort Lauderdale’s Famed Aquatic Center Earns Top Architectural Design Award for World-Renowned Dive Tower
The City of Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center continues its legacy of excellence earning the coveted American Institute of Architects (AIA) “Honor Award” in built category for its distinguished 27-meter dive…
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New Members Join City Commission. Looking Ahead to 2023.
The holiday season is upon us and the city is bursting with activity. From Christmas on Las Olas to welcoming the New Year with our Annual Anchor Drop at the…
A Statement from City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis on the Tragic Club Q Shooting
Content Provided by City of Fort Lauderdale November 20th, 2022 “Overnight, our nation experienced yet another act of horrific and senseless violence. We again mourn the loss of life and…