Why Are There Banana Trees in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Bobby’s 3 Things for September 23, 2026

Pothole banana tree FILE PHOTO: A Florida man has taken a drastic step and planted a banana tree in a pothole. (Nenad Cavoski/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

There are dozens of banana trees growing in a gravel lot right in the middle of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Turns out the developer who owns the $33-million property applied to have it classified as agricultural land -- which can mean a nice tax break. Broward said no. The developer is appealing. So yes, apparently downtown Fort Lauderdale has...a banana farm.

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