“S.M.R.C.A.” stands for “South Middle River Civic Association.” and is a 501 (c)(3), not-for-profit organization representing the interests of the neighborhood known as South Middle River. South Middle River is bound on the North by the South Fork of the Middle River, on the West by NW 9th Avenue (Powerline Road), on the East by NE 4th Avenue, and on the South by the North Side of Sunrise Boulevard. If you rent or own in this neighborhood then you are part of the largest neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale. We have more potential voters, and more taxpaying households than any other neighborhood in the City.

The “Mission” and “Purpose” of S.M.R.C.A. include enhancing our quality of life, building on the strengths of our diversity, and bringing serenity to our lives by creating a community characterized by goodwill among neighbors. The membership and Board of Directors of South Middle River Civic Association are concerned with neighborhood improvement, safety, and security, and our community image and lifestyle. SMRCA is there to help members and residents with structure, and to find and use a common voice. SMRCA is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. If you are not already a member, and rent or own in this neighborhood, please join today, and become a part of your future.

After a long, successful process several years ago, the South Middle River Civic Association obtained its 501c3 (non-profit) status. Not every civic association has this status or acquires it automatically. To achieve this status, S.M.R.C.A. showed a history of minutes, records, qualifying information, and other pre-requisites that had to be met. It is a great responsibility to maintain this prestigious standing and S.M.R.C.A.’s members should educate themselves about its meaning.