City of Fort Lauderdale

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

In Fort Lauderdale, there are many paths to leadership. Some team members bring fresh experience to help the city serve the community, while others grow into new roles from within. 🎉 Here are the most recent leadership promotions within Team FTL! Please join us in congratulating: - Steve Greenlaw (Fort Lauderdale Police Department - Assistant Police Chief) - Gary Martin, Ed.D., MBA (Fort Lauderdale Police Department - Assistant Police Chief) - Jermaine Frazier (Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue - Deputy Fire Chief, Strategic Services Bureau) - Jason Miller (Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue - Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal) - Ekaete Ekwere (Transportation & Mobility - Deputy Director) - Todd Hiteshew (Public Works - Deputy Director) - Ella Parker, AICP (Development Services Department - Deputy Director) - Parth Patel (Office of Management & Budget - Assistant Director) From keeping FTL moving to public safety missions, the impact of their work touches every corner of our city. Read more in the article.

Big changes are happening behind the scenes at the City of Fort Lauderdale. As part of the City’s broader restructuring in our FY 2026 Budget, we’ve launched six new departments to better serve our neighbors and prepare Fort Lauderdale for the future.   These changes aren’t just about structure. They’re about creating a bolder, BRIGHTER Fort Lauderdale.   We’re proud to announce the directors who will guide these new departments forward: Community Services: Porshia Garcia, MPA Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE): Rufus James Procurement Services: Glenn Marcos Strategic Communications: Ashley Lowell-Doussard   Please join us in congratulating the new directors! 🎉 Read more in the article.

Looking for your photos from last night’s 2025 State of the City? 📸 Take a look at the highlights and join us in recognizing the behind-the-scenes effort (especially from our Strategic Communications team) that makes these moments possible. Behind every detail of the evening, from logistics to production, was fine-tuned by Team FTL. This event is more than tradition; we worked hard to showcase our progress and plans for the future to our Fort Lauderdale neighbors. Head over to 🔗 ftlcity.info/soc2025recap to view the album & watch the full address.