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Hallandale Beach Celebrates 99th Anniversary on May 14
Staff Writer
May 30, 2026
Hallandale Beach will mark its 99th anniversary on May 14, 2026.
Railroad magnate Henry Flagler recruited Luther Halland to establish a settlement south of Dania in the late 19th century. Halland, along with Swedish immigrant Olaf Zetterlund, promoted the area's frost-free climate and affordable land.
Halland built a trading post and became the community's first postmaster. The settlement, initially named Halland, later became Hallandale. Early residents farmed the area and used the beach for recreation.
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