Fort Lauderdale’s Centennial in 2011 also marked the 25th anniversary of the City’s long-range planning (“visioning”) process, started in 1982, and the bond issue passed in 1986 (the City’s 75th Birthday), which planned and funded many of the things that make Fort Lauderdale special today.

Robert A. Dressler President Emeritus The Fort Lauderdale ForumBack by popular demand, Part 2 of our Fort Lauderdale History Quiz may well surprise you. This issue's quiz will focus on a variety of organizations and people who have had an impact on our community, for better or worse.

The year 2011 marked the celebration of Fort Lauderdale’s Centennial. The historic milestone offered us an opportunity to observe and honor our City’s past. It was a time when neighbors young and old could reflect upon how Fort Lauderdale began, recognize the challenges we had overcome, and appreciate the accomplishments we had achieved.