City Update 10.13.20 - SpringbrookGardens

Who We Are

Springbrook Gardens was a private residence condominium building in the Central Beach district of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Our Association

Established in 1979, the Springbrook Gardens Condominium Association (Springbrook Gardens, Inc.) is held in a trust by a Termination Trustee as per Section 718.117(10)(a), Florida Statutes.

Redevelopment Opportunity

Springbrook Gardens is available for redevelopment. This premier property offers a blank canvas in a highly sought-after location. It is ideal for visionary developers aiming to create a landmark project. Springbrook Gardens represents a rare chance to reshape local community infrastructure. The site perfectly suits a modern, sustainable development that meets the evolving demands of the local market. Click here for more information.

Where We Are

The property is located in the Central Beach District of Fort Lauderdale Beach at the corner of North Birch Rd and Sebastian St, directly on the Intracoastal waterway and only one block from the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Highway and the Atlantic Ocean.

See the full map.

Our History

The Legacy, Challenges, and Ultra-Luxury Transformation of Fort Lauderdale's Iconic Waterfront Parcel

Learn more.

Mid-Century Modern Design

Erected during Fort Lauderdale's mid-century coastal development wave, the structure served as a foundational luxury fixture two blocks from the beach line. Click here to learn about the design style.

Details: Last Updated: 13 October 2020

Remembering Alan Levy

The Community Foundation of Broward recently lost a beloved member of our philanthropy family with the passing of Alan Levy.

Alan loved this community, stepped up for those in need and provided bold leadership to help make Broward a better place to live. Both Alan and his devoted wife Marsha are former Community Foundation Board members who have helped guide our efforts to shape a brighter future for Broward.

Alan and Marsha are also Fundholders at the Community Foundation. Alan’s legacy of generosity and service will continue through the Marsha and Alan Levy Educational Opportunity Fund, which provides scholarships, support for schools and additional critical resources to help Broward’s disadvantaged youth and others improve their lives.

“Alan Levy was a passionate advocate for education and for children. He gave so much through his time, talent and treasures to make Broward County better and to inspire each of us to do more. He believed in our community's nonprofits and challenged everyone to care for our children and especially those who are vulnerable. I will miss his smile and warmth.”

Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D.

Community Foundation of Broward President/CEO

Building A Better Community

Foundation’s New Leader Sees Philanthropy In Action

Community Foundation President/CEO Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D., got a firsthand look at how local philanthropy is changing lives for hardworking families at A Rick Case Habitat Community in Pompano Beach.

Jennifer this week toured the new neighborhood where 77 affordably priced homes are under construction by Habitat for Humanity of Broward. A $1 million grant from the Mary N. Porter Legacy Fund at the Community Foundation jump-started construction of Habitat’s largest ever Broward neighborhood.

Habitat Broward CEO and Executive Director Nancy Robin and Director of Construction Alex Nesar showed Jennifer the bold impact of Mary’s gift. Mary’s Fund, created with her estate gift, paid for water and sewer lines, electrical lines, roads and other infrastructure. Mary’s grant also helped pour the foundations for 50 homes.

Jennifer’s visit included Chartavia Brown’s future home. Soon, thanks to help from Mary’s gift, Chartavia will become the first homeowner in her family. She and her children will get a fresh start in their own three-bedroom-two-bathroom version of the American dream.

Click here to learn more about how the power of philanthropy made this new neighborhood possible.

Introducing The Newest Member Of Our Team, Dacia Cabo

We are pleased to introduce Dacia Cabo, the Community Foundation’s new Executive Assistant/Office Manager.

Dacia (pronounced DAY SHA) is a Broward native who brings more than 20 years of administrative experience to the Community Foundation, where she works closely with new President/CEO Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D.

Dacia’s enthusiasm and versatility have enabled her to hit the ground running in her work to oversee office operations and serve as a liaison for the Community Foundation’s staff and stakeholders. Welcome, Dacia!

Registration is Now Open for the 19^th Annual Virtual

Joint Tax and Estate Planning Seminar

After 18 years of meeting in person, the 19^th Annual Joint Tax and Estate Planning Seminar will take place online to keep everyone safe and sound.

Join us to hear this year’s keynote speaker, Lauren J. Wolven, J.D., Levenfield Pearlstein, LLC., share “The World Has Changed – Are You Prepared to Successfully Resolve Modern Family Ethical Issues?

CEU credits are also available!

The event is proudly presented each year by the Community Foundation of Broward, United Way of Broward County and Jewish Federation of Broward County.

Click here to register today.

Voting Information

Vote-by-Mail Ballot 'Send' Deadline

The Broward County Supervisor of Elections has mailed vote-by-mail ballots; you should have received yours by now if already requested.

The last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot is October 24.

Early Voting Dates & Times

October 19 Through November 1

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

You can drop off your mail-in ballot from October 19 - November 1 at any early voting location.

Election Day - November 3

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Completed mail-in ballots can be dropped off at early voting sites. They cannot be dropped off at your precinct on Election Day unless you mean to dispose of the ballot and vote in person.

If you plan to mail your ballot, please do so NOW to ensure timely delivery and check the status of your ballot at browardsoe.org.

Please note that, according to the Broward Supervisor of Elections office, 3,302 ballots were rejected in the August 18 Primary. 2,923 of those ballots arrived after 7 p.m. on Election Day. Another 288 mail in ballots had no signatures on the envelopes, 76 signatures were signed by someone other than the voter, and 15 did not match the same voter's signature on file.

Click here to locate an Early Voting Location

Click here to check the status of your mail-in ballot

Click here to request your mail-in ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election

News Article: 24 vote-by-mail drop-off locations will be available in Broward County ahead of Election Day

Census Bureau Announces Operations To Continue Through Oct. 31.

It's not a trick. It's a treat! There's now a lot more time to complete your 2020 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau recently announced that census operations will continue through the original date of October 31, 2020. Read the statement atbit.ly/2SwKxJC.

Census takers will still be visiting households that haven't completed their census. They may also visit your house if you did complete it as a quality check. Learn more about census taker visits and why they may still visit your home even if you’ve responded at bit.ly/2R8U09i or on the City’s website at bit.ly/3j5covo.

So, why wait for a census taker to visit? Take 10 minutes and complete it now. Your response will help the City secure funding for hospitals, schools, nutrition programs, Medicare/Medicaid programs, housing, roads, bridges, emergency response and so much more for the next 10 years.

Three ways to respond to the 2020 Census

- Online: my2020census.gov

- By Phone: 1-844-330-2020 (English), 1-844-468-2020 (Spanish), 1-844-477-2020 (Haitian Creole), 1-844-474-2020 (Portuguese) (toll-free daily 7am-2am) Phone numbers in other languages at bit.ly/3h1CpLM.

- By Mail: Mail back your census questionnaire

Census Self-Response Rates as of October 5, 2020

National 66.7%

Florida 63.5%

Fort Lauderdale 57%

See how your neighborhood is responding in the 2020 Census at bit.ly/3gZQHwG.

You Count. Fort Lauderdale Counts. Everyone Counts. Raise the Count, Neighbors!

Tonight!

News Articles

History Fort Lauderdale’s ‘Ofrendas’ honors departed loved ones' memories in creative ways

Welcome to District 2!

Sneak peek: New Tacocraft coming to downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Victoria Park

Florida reports 1,533 new COVID-19 cases after problems with data

Time to mail your ballot is now, voting group advises

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

& Informational Links

Broward School Coronavirus Updates

Broward Food Resources

Search COVID-19 In Your Area By Zip Code

The greatness of our community starts with passionate citizens like you.

Please do not hesitate to contact our District 2 Outreach Coordinator, Celia Gisleson, with any questions, comments or thoughtful suggestions cgisleson@fortlauderdale.gov or 954-828-5923.