I am part of a grass roots group of swimmers who are trying to keep the rebuild of the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex on track with the City Commissioners. The final vote will occur on February 3rd.
Recently, an alternative use for the money earmarked for the pool has been embraced by a very vocal part of our community, and if they have their way, there will be no pool at all.
We are going to present our case to the City Commissioners, and one thing I would like to address is how deep and far reaching is the history of swimming in Fort Lauderdale. It would be helpful to share your comments about your own memories and experiences while swimming in Fort Lauderdale, either as a youthful swimmer or a masters swimmer.
Comments will be anonymous, but it would be helpful to our emphasis if you would share your geographic location. Thanks in advance for your help!
Linda Webb
My mother is a snowbird in that area and for the past 7 years when visiting her I have swum at the Ft. Lauderdale Aquatic Center pool. The thought of swimming outside at that facility keeps me going through the Chicago winters and trudging to the pool through the snow. It is a beautiful location: with every breath you can see a palm tree. There is quite a community there as the Ft. Lauderdale ocean rescue is based there. I have seen the fire department practicing rescues there also. All ages swim at the pool. Lots of folks can walk to the facility because it is in a good location. The staff is always nice. The whole place does need renovation and I am quite disappointed to hear that it might not be built.
My mother is a snowbird in that area and for the past 7 years when visiting her I have swum at the Ft. Lauderdale Aquatic Center pool. The thought of swimming outside at that facility keeps me going through the Chicago winters and trudging to the pool through the snow. It is a beautiful location: with every breath you can see a palm tree. There is quite a community there as the Ft. Lauderdale ocean rescue is based there. I have seen the fire department practicing rescues there also. All ages swim at the pool. Lots of folks can walk to the facility because it is in a good location. The staff is always nice. The whole place does need renovation and I am quite disappointed to hear that it might not be built.
