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[td]The '''Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple''' is a [[Temple (LDS Church)|temple]] of [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] in [[Davie, Florida|Davie]] near [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale]], [[Florida]]. It is the church's 143rd temple. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 3, 2009, by [[President of the Church (LDS Church)|church president]] [[Thomas S. Monson]], during [[General Conference (LDS Church)|general conference]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-10-03 |title=Five new temples are announced |url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/2009/10/3/23229592/five-new-temples-are-announced-2/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Church News |language=en}}</ref> The temple is the second in Florida, after the [[Orlando Florida Temple]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple |url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/fort-lauderdale-florida/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Church News |language=en}}</ref>[/td]
[td]The '''Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple''' is a [[Temple (LDS Church)|temple]] of [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] in [[Davie, Florida|Davie]] near [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale]], [[Florida]]. It is the church's 143rd temple. The intent to build the temple was announced on October 3, 2009, by [[President of the Church (LDS Church)|church president]] [[Thomas S. Monson]], during [[General Conference (LDS Church)|general conference]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-10-03 |title=Five new temples are announced |url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/2009/10/3/23229592/five-new-temples-are-announced-2/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Church News |language=en}}</ref> The temple is the second in Florida, after the [[Orlando Florida Temple]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple |url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/fort-lauderdale-florida/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Church News |language=en}}</ref>[/td]
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[td]The temple has a single attached end spire with a statue of the [[angel Moroni]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple {{!}} ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org |url=https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/fort-lauderdale-florida-temple/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints}}</ref> The temple was designed by the firm, Architectural Nexus, located in [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple Facts |url=https://newsroom.churchofjesuschris...auderdale Temple is,with the other in Orlando |website=The Church of Jesus Christ}}</ref> A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on June 18, 2011, conducted by Walter F. Gonzalez, of the [[Presidency of the Seventy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-06-25 |title=Groundbreaking for Ft. Lauderdale temple |url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/2011/6/25/23226708/groundbreaking-for-ft-lauderdale-temple/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Church News |language=en}}</ref> [/td]
[td]The temple has a single attached end spire with a statue of the [[angel Moroni]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple {{!}} ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org |url=https://churchofjesuschristtemples.org/fort-lauderdale-florida-temple/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints}}</ref> The temple was designed by the firm, Architectural Nexus, located in [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Fort Lauderdale Florida Temple Facts |url=https://newsroom.churchofjesuschris...auderdale Temple is,with the other in Orlando |website=The Church of Jesus Christ}}</ref> A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on June 18, 2011, conducted by Walter F. Gonzalez, of the [[Presidency of the Seventy]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-06-25 |title=Groundbreaking for Ft. Lauderdale temple |url=https://www.thechurchnews.com/2011/6/25/23226708/groundbreaking-for-ft-lauderdale-temple/ |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Church News |language=en}}</ref>[/td]
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[td]==History==[/td]
[td]==History==[/td]
[td]The temple is on a 16.82-acre plot, and the surrounding landscaping has fountains and a reflection pool, as well as palm trees, flowers, and shrubs.<ref name=":0" /> These elements are designed to provide a tranquil setting that enhances the sacred atmosphere of the site.[/td]
[td]The temple is on a 16.82-acre plot, and the surrounding landscaping has fountains and a reflection pool, as well as palm trees, flowers, and shrubs.<ref name=":0" /> These elements are designed to provide a tranquil setting that enhances the sacred atmosphere of the site.[/td]
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[td]The structure stands almost 100 feet tall,<ref name=":1" /> and is constructed with precast architectural panels.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Florida Mormon Temple Showcases Design Aesthetics {{!}} 2014-11-03 {{!}} ENR {{!}} Engineering News-Record |url=https://www.enr.com/articles/12235-south-florida-mormon-temple-showcases-design-aesthetics |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=www.enr.com |language=en}}</ref> The exterior has β€œa series of arches that lead to the main entrance.”<ref name=":0" /> [/td]
[td]The structure stands almost 100 feet tall,<ref name=":1" /> and is constructed with precast architectural panels.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Florida Mormon Temple Showcases Design Aesthetics {{!}} 2014-11-03 {{!}} ENR {{!}} Engineering News-Record |url=https://www.enr.com/articles/12235-south-florida-mormon-temple-showcases-design-aesthetics |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=www.enr.com |language=en}}</ref> The exterior has β€œa series of arches that lead to the main entrance.”<ref name=":0" />[/td]
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[td]The interior has art glass and murals, centered around a motif of long grass leaf in a color palette of blue, green, and earth tones.<ref name=":2" /> The temple includes two [[Ordinance room|instruction rooms]], three [[sealing room]]s, and a [[Baptism for the dead|baptistry]],<ref name=":1" /> each designed for ceremonial use. [/td]
[td]The interior has art glass and murals, centered around a motif of long grass leaf in a color palette of blue, green, and earth tones.<ref name=":2" /> The temple includes two [[Ordinance room|instruction rooms]], three [[sealing room]]s, and a [[Baptism for the dead|baptistry]],<ref name=":1" /> each designed for ceremonial use.[/td]
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[td]The design has symbolic elements representing Florida’s natural landscape to provide deeper spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function. Symbolism is important to church members and includes the temple’s blue, green, and earth-toned color palette, which was intended to β€œreflect the tropical area.”<ref name=":0" />[/td]
[td]The design has symbolic elements representing Florida’s natural landscape to provide deeper spiritual meaning to the temple's appearance and function. Symbolism is important to church members and includes the temple’s blue, green, and earth-toned color palette, which was intended to β€œreflect the tropical area.”<ref name=":0" />[/td]

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