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concentration and disposed of at an approved Broward
County facility. No fish or aquatic life will be harmed by this
process that will result in clean, oxygenated water being
returned to the environment without the use of chemicals or
filters. This is an exciting project that is the first of its kind in
Fort Lauderdale. The two-week pilot program is being
performed at no cost to the City. The program may continue
for an additional two-month period. If you have any questions,
please contact Mike Lambrechts at 954-830-0133 or
operate by injecting microbubbles into the water that bind to mlambrechts@cleanwaterways.net. The City’s 24-hour
any present organic compounds such as bacteria and other Customer Service Center is also available at 954-828-8000
pollutants. The substances are then collected in a foam-like or lauderserv@fortlauderdale.gov.

Celebrating 100 Years
Saint Anthony Parish, the oldest
Catholic Church in Broward County
(901 NE 2 Street), marked its 100th
anniversary with a Centennial
Celebration Mass on June 12. Its
iconic grand vaulted church is widely
recognized as one of the most
beautiful buildings in Fort Lauderdale.
Mayor Dean Trantalis and
Commissioner McKenzie presented an
official proclamation from the city in
honor of the historic occasion and the
parish’s deep ties to the community.
An Honor Guard, many beloved
parishioners, and a host of local
community leaders were in
attendance to mark the milestone.

Crowds gather at Saint Anthony Church in
1922 for the dedication of Saint Anthony,
Broward County's first Catholic church.
(photo Fort Lauderdale Historical Society)

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