Sunrise Intracoastal residents should have received a door flyer announcing a City of Fort Lauderdale smoke test on the sewer system conducted by Ardurra Group Inc. As the flyer noted, the smoke is odorless, non-toxic, non-staining, creates no fire hazard and should not enter the home. The process should be completed by late Friday afternoon. See attached flyer for more info. For questions call 877-332-4037.
Residents can drop off their hazardous waste this Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311. The event is open from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Residents MUST register beforehand, by the deadline of Friday Nov. 22 at 12 p.m. This event includes free document shredding. For a list of acceptable items to drop-off, visit https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/government/departments-i-z/public-works/sustainability-division/solid-waste-recycling/household-hazardous-waste.
See form below for details and to register.
You’re invited to the SIHA 11th Annual Chili Cookoff!
When: Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3 pm
Where: Greenfield Park — 2401 NE 8th Street
How to Enter your Chili:
RSVP by Thursday, Oct 31st to sihasocial@gmail.com
A chafing dish will be dropped off to you before the event
Bring:
BYOB (Beverage)
Desserts welcome
The whole family! Coach will be there to entertain kids with games and races
Cost: Free to paid SIHA Members, $10 p/p for non-members.
The State of the City Address has been moved due to weather to October 14 at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale at 7 p.m.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. to complete a streetscape improvement project along A1A between Las Olas Boulevard and Poinsettia Street in the Central Beach neighborhood. The following work remains to be completed on this project:
Construction resumed on Thursday, September 5 and is expected to be completed by Monday, September 30. Work is taking place Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. This schedule is subject to change based on inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and thank our neighbors for their patience as we near the end of this project.
Date: September 11, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Fort Lauderdale Fire & Safety Museum
1022 West Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
FDOT will be closing Broward Boulevard at the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) crossing, just west of Andrews Avenue, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 3, through midnight Tuesday, August 6. The primary detour route directs vehicles to Sunrise Boulevard to the north and Davie Boulevard to the south. There is a local detour route as well (please see the detour maps below). VMS signage is currently in place to provide advance notice to motorists.
The closure is needed to allow workers to safely perform necessary repairs to the railroad crossing. Workers will rehabilitate the existing track to repair defective rails and replace the crossing surface to improve ride quality.
📍 Broward Boulevard at the FEC crossing
🗓️ Saturday, August 3, to Tuesday, August 6
⌚️ Beginning at 6 p.m. August 3 through midnight August 6
🚧 Detour: Via Sunrise Boulevard to the north and Davie Boulevard to the south. Local detour routes are also in place.
Additional closures are planned along the FEC crossing:
For more information or questions:
Guillermo Canedo, FDOT Communications Manager
Guillermo.candeo@dot.state.fl.us, (954) 777-4302
Press release provided by the city of Fort Lauderdale:
Celebrate America’s Independence Day at the City of Fort Lauderdale’s free 4th of July Spectacular!
The Independence Day Celebration will feature a patriotic extravaganza in Las Olas Oceanside Park and on Fort Lauderdale Beach featuring live bands, a kids zone, beach games, contests, family activities, and a dazzling fireworks display. The kids zone provides nonstop energy and excitement with plenty of music, inflatable water slides, face painting, and a variety of other amusing beach games.
As the sun goes down, the celebration heats up with live music and entertainment from the iconic R&B group En Vogue! En Vogue is an American R&B, soul, and club/dance vocal group known for their harmonies, soulful vocals, and diva stage presence. Top hits include “My Lovin (You’re Never Gonna Get It)”, “Don’t Let Go (Love)”, “Whatta Man (feat. Salt-n-Pepa)”, “Don’t Go”, and many more.
After the sun sets all eyes will turn toward the sky for the City’s spectacular 23-minute fireworks show on Fort Lauderdale Beach at 8:45 p.m. This dazzling pyrotechnic display is an annual favorite of children and adults of all ages!
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Family Activities: DJ, Games, Activities, and Water Slides | On Beach South of Las Olas |
| 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Family Activities: Arts & Crafts and Face Painting | Las Olas Oceanside Park |
| 12:00 – 2:00 PM | S.O.U.L. (Old School, New School, and R&B) | Las Olas Oceanside Park |
| 2:45 – 4:45 PM | Coyote Wild Band (Classic/Current Rock and Country) | Las Olas Oceanside Park |
| 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Reaxtion Band (Top 40) | Fort Lauderdale Beach Stage |
| 7:30 – 8:45 PM | En Vogue (R&B, Soul) | Fort Lauderdale Beach Stage |
| 8:45 – 9:15 PM | Fireworks | Fort Lauderdale Beach over the Atlantic Ocean |
For complete parking information, please view the 4th of July Spectacular Brochure.
$25 Event Rate (Honored until midnight.)
Regular Rates Apply
For complete Water Taxi information, please view the 4th of July Spectacular Brochure.
Departs every 30 minutes with service towards the beach at Stop #6: International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Motorists should expect heavy traffic and are encouraged to avoid the area and seek alternate travel routes or transportation.
Las Olas Boulevard between A1A and Seabreeze Boulevard will be closed from 6 a.m. to midnight on Thursday, July 4.
Visit our Photo Albums page to see our complete 4th of July Spectacular gallery.
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