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Neighbor Support Night: A night dedicated to Fort Lauderdale's neighbors!
Save the date: Thursday, February 15th
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Neighbor Support Night, sponsored by the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations, is set for Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fort Lauderdale City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Avenue.
Neighbor Support Night provides an opportunity for Fort Lauderdale's neighbors to join together with their City to strengthen community ties, elevate public spirit, and build civic awareness in a fun, casual, exciting block party type of atmosphere.
Join us for an interactive, exciting event with fun for the entire family. Make sure to check the web page periodically as it will be updated as new activities and door prizes are announced. You can also follow the City on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
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Input Needed for State Hurricane Irma Evacuation Survey
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is conducting a short survey to gather information on how people in Florida responded to Hurricane Irma and local evacuation orders.
Please considering taking a few minutes to help out FDEM by sharing your input. The information gathered will be used to assist with future local and statewide evacuation planning and modeling.
Remember, it's never too early to start preparing for hurricane season, which begins June 1, 2018 (just four months away). Review the City's hurricane preparedness information to start mapping out your 2018 plan.
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City Introduces New Rideshare Pickup and Drop-Off Zones on Las Olas Boulevard
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The City of Fort Lauderdale, in partnership with Lyft, Uber, Yellow Cab, and the Las Olas Boulevard Association, has launched a six-month safety demonstration project on E. Las Olas Boulevard to introduce designated rideshare pickup and drop-off zones.
The pickup and drop-off zones were created as part of the Six-Month Safety Improvements Demonstration Project on Las Olas Boulevard to offer safer areas for drivers and those sharing a ride, as well as to prevent unsafe practices such as double parking or stopping in the travel lane to pick up or drop off passengers.
The City of Fort Lauderdale will evaluate the designated rideshare pickup and drop-off zones this summer and make any necessary adjustments at that time.
Read the entire press release here.
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FXE Launches WebTrak Flight Tracking System
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If you want to see historical and near real-time flight tracks or noise levels near Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), check out WebTrak, FXE's new web-based flight tracking system.
As part of FXE's comprehensive Noise Compatibility Program, the Airport recently launched WebTrak, which is used in 13 countries across four continents at 77 airports, including FXE, to provide aircraft information to the public as transparently as possible.
Through a user-friendly, interactive map, neighbors and businesses can self-investigate flight tracks to see which aircraft is flying where and when, how much noise it is making, and which aircraft may be responsible for excessive noise. WebTrak users may also enter their address into map to see their location in relationship to FXE, noise monitoring locations, aircraft noise levels, flight directions, the number of aircraft near FXE at any given hour, and even local weather.
Executive Airport was the first airport in the world to have a fully integrated Airport Noise Monitoring and Management System (ANOMS
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FXE Aircraft Noise Reporting
Executive Airport operates an Aircraft Noise Reporting Line, 954-828-6666, that is available 24 hours a day to report excessively loud aircraft. Noise reports may also be made via FXE's web-based Noise Reporting Form.
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Lobby Art Gallery: Black History Month Featured Artist Adrian Pickett, Jr.
Artist Adrian Pickett Jr. developed a style of artistry that allows his charcoal renderings to exude soulfulness and his use of hues and shadows creates a colorful presence. The eminently talented self-taught artist has a unique stroke that awakens the canvas. Gifted in the use of many mediums including acrylics and oils, Picketts' current passion for charcoal stems from the challenges it presents.
Adrian Pickett has been creating his entire life and has an extensive evolving career. He created the Junior Jax Arts Festival (2011), an event that featured young artists in a youth inspired arts competition and festival. Whereas, Pickett personally mentored all of the young artists and led them throughout creating a beautiful public mural that adorned the walls of the Jacksonville Landing until 2013.
A multiple award-winning artist himself, including the 'Living Legends Artist' of the 2011 Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival and featured artist of the 2012 National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta, GA., the former Fine Arts Instructor at The Potters House Christian Academy, led the school to receive its' First National Arts Award. Jr FACCS Fine Arts Competition.
Adrian Pickett is currently a full-time artist and serves to adjudicate national art award competitions for student and professional artists.
Please visit the City Hall lobby to view the artwork of Adrian Pickett, Jr. during the month of February.
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St. Patrick's Parade and Festival Returns on March 10
Get ready to paint the town green! The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Parade and Festival returns on Saturday, March 10.
The fun begins at 7:30 am with the Shamrock 4-Mile Run down Las Olas Boulevard.
The St. Patrick's Parade begins at noon and travels west along Las Olas Boulevard from S.E. 5th Avenue to Las Olas Riverfront featuring more than 100 floats, pipe and drum corps, classic automobiles, bagpipers, marching bands, Veterans groups, and more.
Following the parade, stick around for the best Irish celebration in town at the St. Patrick's Festival, which runs until 7:00 pm at Huizenga Plaza and along the Riverwalk. Highlights will include live bands, Irish dancers, interactive entertainment, an expanded Kids Zone, cultural attractions, and plenty of Irish food and beverages.
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Residential Refuse Collections: Cart set-out information
To help the City provide safe, efficient service, please follow these rules:
- Place your carts roadside by 7 a.m. on your pickup day, but no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening prior to your scheduled collection.
- Place your bulk trash pile roadside by 7 a.m. on your pickup day, but no earlier than 24 hours prior to your scheduled collection.
- The lids on all carts must be able to close completely.
- When placing carts roadside, make sure the handles face your property and the lid openings face the street.
- On the same day, after service, all carts must be removed from the roadside and secured behind the front face of the property or screened from view.
- Place carts and trash piles at least 2 feet apart and away from parked cars, fences, mailboxes, trees, overhead wires, storm drains, utility poles, or other large objects so that collection vehicles may safely access them.
- Never place carts in a bike lane.
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City of Fort Lauderdale to Chlorinate Water System
Preventive Maintenance Scheduled for
February 13 - March 20, 2018
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The City of Fort Lauderdale will temporarily return to using free chlorine in its drinking water system. This preventive maintenance procedure will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2018 and will end at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
Free chlorination is a common practice for water systems using combined chlorine disinfection
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The chlorination period is anticipated to be transparent to water customers;
however, some may notice a slight change in the taste or smell of their tap water.
Some customers may also see water running from fire hydrants in their neighborhoods, which is part of the normal maintenance process.
This procedure will affect the City of Fort Lauderdale, as well as Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Port Everglades, Village of Sea Ranch Lakes, Wilton Manors, and sections of the Town of Davie, Oakland Park, and Tamarac (east of State Road 7/441).
The City of Fort Lauderdale maintains the highest standards to ensure clean, high quality drinking water is delivered to its customers. The City's drinking water meets all federal, state, and local drinking water quality standards.
For more information, Fort Lauderdale utility customers may contact the 24-hour Neighbor Call Center at (954) 828-8000 or online at
www.fortlauderdale.gov/lauderserv
. Customers who receive a utility bill from other municipalities or entities should call their respective water provider's customer service phone number for more information.
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Enjoy Noon Tunes Concerts February 7 - March 28
Free Noon Tunes lunchtime concerts are scheduled for Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m., February 7 through March 28, 2018 at Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Boulevard.
Breathe in the fresh air as you listen to live music from some of Fort Lauderdale's favorite musical talent. Bring your bagged lunch and enjoy the sounds along the beautiful Riverwalk. For details, visit
www.fortlauderdale.gov
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2017 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Sets New Records
The Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program documented a total of 3,587 nests in 2017, which surpassed the previous record of 3,567 nests set in 2016. This increase in nesting is largely a reflection of the increase in green turtle nesting activity, nearly twice the historic average. The County began monitoring Broward beaches for sea turtle nests in 1981, and local nesting numbers have been steadily increasing. Sea turtle nesting season runs from March 1st to October 31st annually.
2017 nesting by species:
Loggerheads (Caretta caretta) laid 2,898 nests
- Slightly above the five-year average of 2,875 nests per season
- 502 fewer nests than 2016 (record year)
Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) laid 665 nests
- A record year for the species - 170 more nests laid than the previous record year (2013)
- Above the five-year average of 378 nests per season
- 528 more nests than 2016
Leatherbacks (Dermochelys coriacea) laid 12 nests
- Below the five-year average of 26 nests per season
- 15 fewer nests than 2016
12 additional nests were laid, but the species were unconfirmed.
Artificial lighting poses one of the biggest threats to hatchlings in Broward; it can cause the hatchlings to disorient and crawl toward land instead of the sea. Reducing artificial lighting can be easily accomplished by following these guidelines:
- Turn off unnecessary lights
- Use red or amber LED bulbs
- Close curtains or move interior light sources away from windows
- Shield lights that are visible from the beach
- Only light what is needed; reduce decorative lighting
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