Ben Sorensen - Fort Lauderdale

09/04/2026

Save the Date!

Presented by in collaboration with the North Beach Restaurants and Shoppes, the 6th Annual Labor Day Block Party invites the community to gather along NE 32nd Street, between A1A and 33rd Avenue, in celebration of the unofficial end of summer.

More info here: https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/special-events/labor-day-festival -image-0

09/03/2026

Last week, I finally had the opportunity to visit the Daisy Arts Center, a new arts and cultural hub in the heart of the historic Sistrunk community.

The center is fittingly named in honor of Daisy Sistrunk, who was known for opening her home to neighbors and artists and creating a space for connection and community.

During my visit, I also had the chance to see the “Where We Stay” exhibit, which honors the legacies of James and Daisy Sistrunk, the history of the Sistrunk community, and artists’ reflections on home and family.

Thank you to Hued Songs and the Daisy Arts Center for welcoming me. I am looking forward to returning. Stop by for the final showing this Saturday and experience this amazing facility yourself.

09/03/2026

🚗🚙🚐🅿️City of Fort Lauderdale's Transportation and Mobility Department invites all City of Fort Lauderdale residents to apply online for the Resident Parking Rate Program.

This program is designed to provide a special rate for neighbors while parking in City parking lots, garages, and on-street spaces using PayByPhone.

Apply online and more info here:
https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Government/Departments/Transportation-and-Mobility/Parking-Services/Resident-Parking-Rate-Program

09/01/2026

Neighbors,

You are invited to join a virtual discussion on Fort Lauderdale's Vacation Rental Ordinance Friday, Sept. 4. City representatives will provide an overview of the proposed ordinance, answer questions, and collect feedback.

Details and access ➡
https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Explore-FTL/Vacation-Rental-Ordinance-Stakeholder-Discussion

08/31/2026

Thursday, Sept. 3rd the City will have a Stakeholder Meeting to discuss/share updates on the Las Olas Mobility Project- Eastern Corridor (SE 17 Ave to A1A).

Meeting details ➡ https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Explore-FTL/Stakeholder-Meeting-Eastern-Corridor-Las-Olas-Blvd-Mobility-Project

Dedicated Las Olas Mobility Project website ➡https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Government/Departments/Transportation-and-Mobility/Transportation-Division/Programs-Policies-and-Initiatives/Las-Olas-Boulevard-Mobility-Project

08/31/2026

Fort Lauderdale City Commission Special Meetings will be held Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Community Room # 1004 at 5:01pm on the following dates:

9/9/2026 1st Budget Hearing
9/16/2026 2nd Budget Hearing

Meetings are open to the public. Details available online at
https://fortlauderdale.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Learn more about Fort Lauderdale's Office of Management & Budget at
https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Government/Departments/Office-of-Management-and-Budget/Budget-CIP-and-Grants-Division/Annual-Budgets

08/30/2026

Fort Lauderdale City Commission Meetings will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd at Lauderdale Police Department. Meetings are open to the public and materials are available for review ➡ https://fortlauderdale.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

Vice Mayor Sorensen invites residents to join him for a virtual meeting on Monday, August 31 to discuss matters on the agendas. The virtual meeting access can be found here ➡https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Government/Departments/City-Clerks-Office/Upcoming-Public-Meetings/Vice-Mayor-Ben-Sorensens-Virtual-Agenda-Review-08-31-2026

08/28/2026

This November, Fort Lauderdale voters will consider amendments to the City Charter. Any change to the City Charter must ultimately be approved by Fort Lauderdale voters.

The City Charter is like our city’s constitution. It guides how Fort Lauderdale is governed, defines the roles and responsibilities of City leaders, and establishes the framework for how decisions are made.

The City Commission has approved proposed changes to 21 sections of the City Charter, which will appear on the ballot as 10 questions.

Learn more- https://spotlightftl.com/charterreview

We’ve created a webpage where you can review each of the 10 ballot questions, read the proposed ballot language and learn what each change would mean.

08/19/2026

The City of Fort Lauderdale is accepting donations to help with those impacted by the Earthquake in Colombia. We will accept donations until August 31st. Donated supplies will be provided to Global Empowerment Mission to support relief efforts for families and communities affected by the disaster.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is collecting supplies to support communities in Colombia impacted by the recent earthquake.

Priority needs include:
• New tents and tarps
• New sleeping bags and blankets
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Bar soap and shampoo
• Deodorant
• First aid kits

Donations of new, unopened items will be accepted at Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue stations through Aug. 31.

Visit our website for donation locations and additional information:
https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Residents/City-News/Colombia-Earthquake-Relief