Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

📣 Your Voice Matters, Downtown Fort Lauderdale!

The City of Fort Lauderdale is hosting a community meeting to discuss the Draft South Regional Activity Center (SRAC) Vision Plan — and this is your chance to help shape the future of our downtown neighborhoods. From streetscape improvements and parks to building design and community priorities, resident input is an important part of the process.

🗓 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 South Side Cultural Arts Center
701 S Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Topics include:
✔️ Streetscape design
✔️ Density & building types
✔️ Open space & parks
✔️ Community priorities & concerns

The Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association encourages residents, business owners, and stakeholders to attend and share their ideas for the future of our community.

For more information:
🌐 ftlcity.info/srac
📞 954-828-4798

05/01/2026

Last night, the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association came together for our April membership meeting at the beautiful and historic Stranahan House.

We covered important updates, including our position on the proposed City Hall site, with a focus on taking a thoughtful pause to fully evaluate Tower 101 and ensure it truly meets the needs of our growing city.

A big thank you to our incredible guest speakers:

Rickelle Williams for sharing insights from her first year in office, including updates on homelessness initiatives, Las Olas, public safety, and major city projects.

Jenni Morejon for highlighting downtown’s economic momentum, public space improvements, and exciting initiatives ahead.

Officer Francesca Then for providing valuable updates on downtown safety and community outreach efforts.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended and participated—we appreciate your voices, your engagement, and your commitment to making downtown Fort Lauderdale an even better place to live.

And a special thank you to the Stranahan House for hosting us in such a unique and historic setting.

04/26/2026

Making Downtown Shine ✨

The Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association was proud to roll up our sleeves for Fort Lauderdale Cares Day and give our neighborhood the glow-up it deserves. From picking up litter to spreading community pride, every little effort added up to a big impact.

Huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers who made it happen. You’re what makes our community shine!

04/24/2026

Join us for our April Membership Meeting — now with an updated agenda featuring Fort Lauderdale City Manager Rickelle Williams!

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Stranahan House (Under the Tent) – 335 SE 6th Ave

We’re excited to welcome special guest speakers:
✨ City Manager Rickelle Williams
✨ DDA President & CEO Jenni Morejon

Plus, hear the latest Downtown Crime Stats Report from the Fort Lauderdale Police Community Outreach Team.

Topics include:
• First year in review with City Manager Williams
• Safety & homelessness
• Updates on Las Olas, City Hall, seawalls, parks & more
• Downtown economic impact & DDA news
• Huizenga Park, Sweetwaters Restaurant, and upcoming projects
• Open Q&A session

All are welcome—come stay informed, ask questions, and connect with your community. Light refreshments will be served!

04/21/2026

Neighbors, your voice matters.

Tonight at 6pm (Tuesday, 4/21/26), the City Commission will discuss Agenda Item M-3 regarding the proposed new City Hall at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Residents can speak for or against the item—this is your opportunity to be heard.

The Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association supports slowing the process and conducting a feasibility study on Tower 101 as a potential City Hall alternative. We believe this step could ensure greater fiscal responsibility and long-term flexibility before committing to a decades-long financial obligation.

We encourage everyone to get informed, show up, and participate in this important decision for our city’s future.

👉 Read our full position statement and stay engaged.

04/20/2026

Join us for our April Membership Meeting! 🌴✨

The Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association is bringing the community together for an evening of updates, conversation, and connection in the heart of downtown.

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Stranahan House (Under the Tent!)

🎤 Guest Speakers:
• State Representative Chip LaMarca
• Jenni Morejon, President & CEO of the Downtown Development Authority

🚔 Plus: Downtown Crime Stats Report from Fort Lauderdale Police Community Outreach Team

We’ll be covering key topics including:
• State legislative updates
• Property taxes, education, housing & land use
• Downtown economic impact & DDA news
• Huizenga Park & local development projects
• Safety & homelessness
• Open Q&A

Light refreshments will be served
👥 All are welcome—bring a friend!

04/17/2026

Join us for a morning of community, connection, and giving back in Fort Lauderdale 💚

The Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association is proud to partner with the City of Fort Lauderdale for Fort Lauderdale Cares Day on April 25, 2026.

We’ll be working together on a clean-up at Stranahan Park & the Broward County Main Library area and we’d love to have you there.

🗓 Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Meet at the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club, 20 S Andrews Ave (parking available)

All supplies will be provided—just bring your energy and community spirit!

To RSVP, contact Bob Cerrone at [email protected] or 954-520-5965.

Let’s make a difference together 🌿

03/17/2026

Luck and Laughter on Las Olas

Along bright Las Olas Boulevard the music filled the day,
As our Downtown neighbors gathered for the St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Bagpipes proudly echoed while green-clad floats rolled by,
With leprechauns tossing beads that shimmered through the sky.

Friends waved from sidewalks, laughter danced in every cheer,
A lucky little moment that brings our community near.
From the Downtown Civic Association crew we simply want to say—
We had a grand time celebrating together this St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀

☘️

02/27/2026

A strong and well-attended Annual Membership Meeting for the Downtown Fort Lauderdale Civic Association 👏

We began the evening with the presentation of the 2026 Board Slate, which was approved by membership vote by acclamation. Congratulations to our incoming Board as we look ahead to a year focused on advocacy, engagement, and results for downtown.

Special guest speaker Dean Trantalis followed with an update on major projects and priorities shaping our city’s future, including:

▪️ The Las Olas Blvd Mobility Project
▪️ The new City Hall building
▪️ The Commuter Rail–Tunnel for the New River Crossing
▪️ The Old Federal Courthouse
▪️ Huizenga Park
▪️ Key legislation currently being considered at the state level

The Mayor’s remarks were followed by an engaging Q&A session, giving members the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the issues that matter most to Downtown residents.

The evening concluded with a detailed report from the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, who shared updated crime statistics for our downtown area — highlighting how low crime levels remain — along with information on proactive policing efforts and homelessness initiatives aimed at maintaining safety and quality of life in our community.

We look forward to a bright 2026 and continuing to support the interests of our members and all Fort Lauderdale residents.