91-year-old city employee celebrates nearly 25 years of service in Fort Lauderdale

At an age when most people have long settled into retirement, 91-year-old Richard Lundstrom is still starting his mornings with a walk to work and a smile.

For nearly 25 years, he has been a constant presence at the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Community Center, and for many, he’s the heart of the building.

Lundstrom first began working at the center when the facility opened its doors in 2001. Nearly a quarter-century later, he still works at least 30 hours a week and does a little bit of everything, from greeting residents at the front desk to helping with event rentals, cleaning, painting, and even handling repairs…

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