City Update 10.15.20 - 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.

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Our History

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

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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: 16 October 2020

The United States Supreme Court ruled that the Census 2020 can not continue through the end of this month. Please go to my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020; today is the last day to be counted!

Fort Lauderdale Launches Coronavirus Relief Fund Program

Eligible City Households Can Get Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance

The City of Fort Lauderdale has launched the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) program, which offers assistance with rent, mortgage, and utility payments for residents living within the City's limits.

Program Overview

· Eligible households requesting rent and utility assistance may receive up to a maximum of $7,000 in total combined benefits.

· Eligible households requesting mortgage and utility assistance may receive up to a maximum of $10,000 in total combined benefits.

· The program offers assistance with outstanding payments that fall within the grant performance period from March 2020 to December 2020 and that can be directly attributed to the impacts of COVID-19.

· Priority will be given to individuals who did not receive assistance under the COVID-19 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program.

· Fully completed applications will be accepted and reviewed on a first-ready, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. The program will not maintain a waiting list.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Housing Foundation of America website and complete the personal details section (e.g., name, address, email, phone number, etc.) to access the application packet.

2. Download and complete the application.

3. Once the applicant’s residential address is verified as being located within the city limits of Fort Lauderdale, an email will be forwarded to the email address provided by the applicant with directions on how to upload the completed application and supporting documents to a ShareFile account.

4. Individuals needing assistance may call 1-800-579-4119, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note: If your residential address is located within the city limits of Fort Lauderdale and you do not receive the email with directions on how to submit the completed application to the ShareFile account, please email Grace at the Housing Foundation of America at hfaprgf@gmail.com.

This program does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law.

Today!

Find out more about how Art Fort Lauderdale Co-Founders Andrew Martineau & Evan Snow utilize the arts to help revitalize communities through Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week (FTLADW) & Zero Empty Spaces!

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

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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.