Famous tree-lined median on Las Olas needs to go, Fort Lauderdale commission agrees

Say goodbye to those pretty black olive trees on Las Olas. The fate of Fort Lauderdale’s famous tree-lined median on its equally famous boulevard was sealed Tuesday night when the commission decided the median must go to make way for wider sidewalks and outdoor cafes. Today, four blocks of olive trees line the shops section of Las Olas. Construction will not begin on the long-planned redesign ...