City of Fort Lauderdale

Here is a Hurricane Preparedness message from Mayor Dean Trantalis:

"As we enter the 2026 hurricane season, I encourage every Fort Lauderdale resident, business owner, and visitor to take time now to prepare before a storm threatens our community.

In recent years, South Florida has experienced firsthand how quickly severe weather can impact our daily lives. Heavy rainfall, flooding, tropical systems, and changing weather conditions have reinforced an important lesson: preparation matters.

Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. While we cannot predict exactly what this season will bring, we can take steps now to protect our homes, families and neighborhoods.

The City of Fort Lauderdale has been preparing year-round. Our teams have inspected stormwater infrastructure, cleaned drains and waterways, tested pumps and generators, coordinated emergency response operations, and reviewed plans to help keep the community informed and safe during severe weather events.

But preparedness is a shared responsibility.

Now is the time to review your hurricane plan, restock emergency supplies, confirm your insurance coverage, and know whether you live in an evacuation zone.

We also encourage residents to sign up for emergency notifications through AlertFTL and follow the City’s official communication channels for trusted updates before, during and after a storm.

To help residents prepare, the City will once again offer free pre-filled sandbags throughout hurricane season. The program will continue on the third Saturday and Sunday of every month through November, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sandbag distribution locations include Floyd Hull Stadium, George English Park, Holiday Park, Mills Pond Park, and Riverland Park.

Residents can also find preparedness resources, evacuation information, and additional storm readiness tips at 🔗 https://ftlcity.info/44awa3z.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe."

🖊️ Mayor Dean Trantalis

Pride Month is celebrated every June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, when the LGBTQ+ community fought back against discrimination in New York City. Today, Pride celebrates the achievements, successes, and journey of LGBTQ+ neighbors in cities across the nation.
Happy Pride, Fort Lauderdale! 🌈

ICYMI: Last night, Fort Lauderdale officially lit up the gateway to Fort Lauderdale Beach, the Las Olas Garage.

The City recently completed the installation and activation of a brand-new façade lighting system on the garage, featuring 20,000+ individually controlled LED lights.

The system runs more efficiently than before, with centralized controls and lower long-term maintenance needs. It can also display custom programming, holiday themes, seasonal displays, and community recognitions throughout the year.

Fort Lauderdale Beach is a little brighter now & we love to see it.

📍 Las Olas Promenade Park (80 Las Olas Circle) & Las Olas Marina (151 Las Olas Circle)

🏷️ Mayor Dean Trantalis
Steve Glassman, Fort Lauderdale Commissioner, District 2

Fort Lauderdale, the wait is OVER. This afternoon, we officially broke ground on the next phase of improvements at one of Fort Lauderdale's most-loved community spaces: Holiday Park.

Funded by the 2018 voter-approved $200 million Parks Bond, here is what Phase II delivers:
🛝 New Everglades-themed playground designed to reflect the natural beauty and character of South Florida
🐕 Dog park improvements for both large and small dogs
⚾ Baseball dugout shade improvements for athletes, families, and spectators
🗺️ New wayfinding signage throughout the park
🌿 Landscaping enhancements
🚶 Walking trail improvements

📍 Holiday Park (1150 G Harold Martin Dr)
For more information, visit: 🔗 https://ftlcity.info/4o2p8Ga

🏷️ Mayor Dean Trantalis
Steve Glassman, Fort Lauderdale Commissioner, District 2
City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation

Fort Lauderdale has always been built by people who showed up, stayed, and gave back.

Tonight, the 26th Annual Riverwalk Tribute honored four people who have poured decades of work into this city:
- Andrew Britton (Wells Fargo Advisors): Nearly three decades of wealth management excellence and civic board leadership in Fort Lauderdale.
- Walter B. Duke, III (Walter Duke + Partners): More than five decades shaping Fort Lauderdale's skyline and now leading Broward County's 10-Year Affordable Housing Master Plan.
- Susan Renneisen (Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood): 20+ years leading community affairs and major events, with deep nonprofit roots across South Florida.
- Stephanie J. Toothaker, Esq. (TOOTHAKER.org): Land use strategist and DDA Chair whose work includes Pier 66, multiple Riverwalk corridor projects, and the Chase Stadium.