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through in a single day. Our City’s continued popularity as a With an eye toward the future, Fort Lauderdale has more
“must see” vacation destination was confirmed when AAA than 20 infrastructure improvement projects currently
Travel named Fort Lauderdale the #2 Domestic Vacation underway in every corner of our City, and another $200
Destination and AMG/Parade media ranked us as one of the million in planned infrastructure investments are on the way.
Top 10 Best Florida Beaches for Families. A citywide stormwater master plan is also underway, as are
numerous initiatives to combat the effects of climate change
The marine industry is thriving after hosting one of its most
and sea level rise, while strengthening our resiliency.
successful Boat Show’s in history. The Fort Lauderdale
International Boat Show brought more than 1,000 Our City has achieved all of these accomplishments while
exhibitors; $4 billion worth of boats, yachts, and successfully keeping our millage rate unchanged for 11
merchandise; and an astonishing economic output of $857 consecutive years and continuing to deliver quality, cost
million. As one of our leading economic engines, Fort effective services to our neighbors. According to the latest
Lauderdale remains committed to preserving, supporting, data, our current millage rate of 4.1193 continues to rank
and enhancing this mega event that truly symbolizes the as the lowest among the 25 largest cities in Florida.
spirit and character of our great City.
As we look forward to new and exciting opportunities that lie
Activity is bustling on Fort Lauderdale Beach with major ahead, we remain steadfast in our commitment to leave no
projects including the Four Seasons, Paramount, Gale, neighborhood behind, and we remain passionate about
Auberge, and Las Olas Ocean Resort. A $49 million working cooperatively with all of you to make Fort Lauderdale
improvement project is underway in the central beach area the best place to live, work, play, visit and raise a family.
that will bring us two new waterfront parks. In addition, a
$25 million marina complex is being planned for our
world famous beach that will enhance our reputation as John P. “Jack” Seiler
the yachting capital of the world! Mayor

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