Fort Lauderdale has begun using its red-light cameras, but police won't be issuing "gotcha" tickets to people turning right on red.

Drivers elsewhere in the region have found themselves unwittingly receiving tickets based on the cameras by making a rolling right turn on red. Sgt. Frank Sousa, spokesman for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, said that won't be the case in the city.

Poinsettia Heights resident Jack Hanna stands in his workshop, where he hand crafts objects from wood, including bird and bat houses. Bat houses, like bird houses, are simple wooden structures hung in trees to house bats. "If enough people did that in the neighborhood, they wouldn't have to worry about insecticides and spraying because the bats will take care of that for you," Hanna said.

FPL will be mailing a letter informing customers that an FPL authorized line clearing contractor will be working in your neighborhood (see map) in the coming months. This notification also states that “if trees or vegetation on your property require trimming away from power lines, a contractor representative will contact you, either in person or by leaving a notice on your door, 1 to 4 days prior to work beginning”.

City Manager's Message for Proposed FY2010/2011 Budget

July 7, 2010

Mayor John P. "Jack" Seiler
Vice-Mayor Romney Rogers
Commissioner Bruce G. Roberts
Commissioner Charlotte E. Rodstrom
Commissioner Bobby B. DuBose

Honorable Mayor and Commissioners:

It is my privilege to present the proposed budget for fiscal year 2011 for your review, as is my duty under the City Charter.

Mango Festival this Sunday, June 27th at 9:30 AM, 1700 North Victoria Park Road. Bring some mangos to share!

The South Middle River Road Closure Clean-up and Landscape Project is scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 8:00AM.

Download the Civic Packet. It contains news and information about events and programs available to residents, businesses and visitors in the City of Fort Lauderdale, including:

• Register Your Hours for "Volunteer Challenge - A Year of Giving Back
  
• Mayor Seiler to Deliver State of the City Address on May 25 at Huizenga Plaza
  
• City of Fort Lauderdale Launches "Pay by Phone" Parking Service
  
• Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch

Location: ArtServe
Address: 1350 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

Check out the the Urban Market at Esplanade every Saturday at 8AM-1PM. The market is west of the RR tracks through the historic area all along the Riverwalk Park. Parking is available in the lot on SW 3 Ave and along the street on SW 2 Street. The market features unique and unusual products including organic produce, seafood, soaps, pastries, fruit drinks, specialty coffees, granola, jams, jellies, oils and spices, olive mixes, pastas, sauces, mozzarella, breads, doughnut muffins, orchids, ceviche, guacamole, teas, organic healing herbs and more.