City of Fort Lauderdale

Looking for a powerful way to bring your work team together? 💪 Join Make A Difference Day 2025 and take your next team-building experience out of the office and into YOUR community. Fort Lauderdale businesses and organizations are invited to roll up their sleeves for a day of service that strengthens teams while giving back. From park cleanups to community improvement projects, get involved with hands-on collaboration with REAL impact. Join us: 🗓️ Saturday, October 25 📍 Various Fort Lauderdale locations, visit 🔗 ftlcity.info/madd2025 for full list. Teamwork does not just build projects; it builds pride. Come & make a difference, TOGETHER.

Getting to events on SE 17th Street just got easier! 🚗🚙🚚   Broward County’s new Convention Center Connector is now open & it offers a faster route between SR 84, US 1, and Eisenhower Blvd so guests, vendors, and freight move in and out of this area with LESS stress.   We also celebrated the opening of the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center East Expansion, next to Port Everglades and only minutes from FLL Airport. That means quick access for conference crowds, cruise traffic, cargo, VIPs, and more!   Why this matters for business looking to hold events in Fort Lauderdale: 💼 #FortLauderdale Beach, Las Olas Boulevard, and other tourist areas are a short ride away 💼 Steps from the cruise port and seaport operations 💼 Short ride from FLL to the convention center 💼 Beautifully decorated rooms ready for expos, breakouts, and keynotes 💼 A connected, on-site hotel (The Omni) is on the way! Learn more about what your event could look like in FTL! Visit 🔗 ftlauderdalecc.com for more info.

Today, we are pleased to welcome Albert Carbon, our new Director of Utility Services!    Mr. Carbon previously served as the City of Fort Lauderdale's Public Works Director from 2004 to 2013 and is returning to the City with over forty (40) years of experience in utility systems, public works, and civil engineering.   Please join us in congratulating Al on his appointment & welcome him aboard!

In Fort Lauderdale, we honor our local legends on the City's Walk of Fame, and nominations are NOW open for 2026! From inspiring youth to strengthening civic pride, these honorees represent what it truly means to serve this community. Help us spotlight the people who make FTL shine during the Great American Beach Party this Memorial Day Weekend. Nominate today: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4AxheSk 🗓️ Deadline: Mon 12/15, 11:59 PM Questions? Contact Joshua Carden: 📲 954-828-5044 | 📩 jcarden@fortlauderdale.gov

Fort Lauderdale, we have big news! The City of #FortLauderdale was recently named 2025 Employer of the Year by the Women’s Transportation Seminar WTS South Florida Chapter. At the 2025 WTS Gala, Ekaete Ekwere, Transportation and Mobility Deputy Director, accepted the award on the City's behalf. This is just one of the many reasons why #TeamFTL is the place to be! Read more in the article.

🚀 Exciting Job Opportunities Await! Join Our Employment & Education Fair Looking for your next big career move? Want to connect with top employers and explore new opportunities? Don’t miss our Seasonal Job Fair, where hundreds of job openings, networking opportunities, and career-boosting resources await you! 📍Urban League of Broward County, 560 NW 27th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33179 🗓 Wednesday, October 22, 2025 ⏰ 10 am - 1:00 pm 🌟Why Attend? ✅ Meet Recruiters & Hiring Managers – Get firsthand insight into top companies and the roles they’re hiring for. ✅ On-the-Spot Interviews – Some employers will conduct interviews and make hiring decisions immediately. ✅ Explore Exciting Industries – Whether you're interested in tech, healthcare, finance, or more, there's something for everyone! Whether you’re a recent graduate, a professional looking to switch careers, or just exploring job opportunities, this fair is your chance to land that dream position! 🚀 Exciting Job Fair Services: • Free Hair Cuts | 9:00 am-10:30 am • Resume Printing Services | 9:00 am-10:30 am • Career Closet | 9:00 am-10:30 am • Headshots | 9:00 am-10:30 am • Job Fair | 10:00 am -1:00 pm 🎟 Free entry—bring your resume, confidence, and enthusiasm! REGISTER NOW 🔗 https://rdtme.com/v1IvbEoc

We're proud to highlight the recent professional achievements of three members of Team FTL! Their hard work and dedication continue to bring positive recognition to the City of Fort Lauderdale. 👏👏👏 👏 Daphnee Sainvil, who was named a finalist for the 2025 Haitian American Young Professional Award (U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Inc.) 👏 Von Howard, who was selected for the NFBPA - National Forum for Black Public Administrators' (NFBPA) Mentor Program 👏 Nikki Austin-Shipp, who was accepted into the Advanced Economic Development Leadership (AEDL) Program Join us in congratulating Daphnee, Von, and Nikki on these achievements! Read more in the article.

Looking for a powerful way to bring your work team together? 💪 Join us for 2025 Make A Difference Day! 🗓️ Sat 10/25 📍 Various locations, see 🔗 ftlcity.info/madd2025 for full list. Pick a project, lend a hand & make a difference!

Fort Lauderdale is a city where innovation meets OPPORTUNITY. 💡 This week, Team FTL will host Building Businesses with Impact, a live pitch competition featuring local entrepreneurs from our StartUp FTL Ideation Cohort: 🗓️ Friday, October 10, 9 AM - 1 PM 📍 LA Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center (1409 NW Sistrunk Blvd) Each participant will present their business concept to community leaders for one of five opportunities to win up to $1,000 in seed funding. Events like this are made possible in collaboration with the National League of Cities (through the Advancing Mobility Rapid Grant) and #TeamFTL's Economic Development division. Register at: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/etDrnppT

Fort Lauderdale has always been a city in motion. From our beaches to our boulevards, we’re a city that’s always moving, always growing, always reaching. We’re a community that NEVER settles, constantly evolving, creating something new and innovative. And we’re doing it all, together. Together, we’re moving forward toward a bolder, brighter future. And TOGETHER, #WeAreFTL