Fort Lauderdale leaders seek new safety measures in nightlife district following crime concerns

Fort Lauderdale leaders have voted to make some changes to the city s nightlife hub. The city s Riverwalk Arts Entertainment District has been under fire following concerns about crime and underage drinking in the area. Tuesday night, Fort Lauderdale city commissioners moved forward with parting ways with a company called One Eleven Properties—a company that no longer exists. The city had an agreement with One Eleven Properties that allowed some businesses to operate under special Entertainment District rules, including letting businesses along Himmarshee Street stay open an hour later. With commissioners having their first meeting to terminate this relationship with One Eleven Properties, these businesses will have to close an hour earlier than they re used to. The Fort Lauderdale mayor said this is part of the authorities continued effort to make the area safer. Recently, this push by city leaders and law enforcement to crack down on wrongdoing in the area has