Lauderhill in the Past

The City of Lauderhill was established on June 20, 1959.  The “Founding Father” was a builder/developer -Herbert Sadkin. 

The first officers of the City, appointed by the Governor of Florida, were Harold Wolk, who later became the first Mayor.  Early Council Members included David Shapiro, Herbert Sadkin, Nathan Ringler and Jerome Wolk. They held office until the first general elections in the city on November 2, 1965. Click to read more...

Lauderhill Today

Change is coming to Lauderhill, festivals, new urban planning and redevelopment of our almost built-out city.  The culturally diverse population offers the opportunity to learn about other traditions, backgrounds and customs through the selection of foods, shopping and just saying “Hello” to a neighbor. Read more...

A Brighter Future

Lauderhill makes good sense for business purposes.  Our city is located in Central Broward County, less than one mile west of the City of Fort Lauderdale.  Your business location is just a short ride from air transport facilities located at the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, as well as, the shipping facilities of Port Everglades, the deepest seaport south of Norfolk, Virginia.  In addition to Federal post offices located nearby, a substantial UPS shipping and distribution facility is also located in Lauderhill.  If your business requires easy access to the major Florida highways, the Florida Turnpike, Interstates 75, 95 and 595 and the Sawgrass Expressway all are within close proximity to our city. Read more...