Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA A TRUE COASTAL EASURE IN SOUTH FLORIDA A s Broward County’s first city, incorporated in 1904, Dania Beach is a coastal treasure, steeped in history and beckoning visitors with a unique blend of tradition and modern allure. Situated just south of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades, and the Broward County Convention Center, this city of approximately 30,000 residents is rich with welcoming charm, a coastal haven, where sun-soaked beaches meet a thriving cityscape, promising an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors alike.. As a fourth-generation resident of the city, Mayor A. J. Ryan IV recounts, “My family has been here for over 100 years. To be raised here and to work here now as a professional, I would say it’s very unique in the whole South Florida atmosphere.A lot of people, when they come to Dania, don’t even realize what type of city we are. When people think of South Florida, they think of Miami. It’s nice to see people be surprised when they come into our city. We still have that small-town feel, yet we are in the middle of all the action.” 112 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01