Susannah Bryan
Susannah Bryan writes about news and politics for the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
She joined the Sun Sentinel in 1997.
A graduate of the University of Florida, Susannah has written about the pandemic, hurricanes, record-breaking floods and sewage spills, government waste, land giveaways, development booms, crime, courts, City Hall and election recounts.
She has played an important watchdog role covering cruelty cases involving dogs, cats, ducks, iguanas and horses. She has also penned exposes on controversial practices at the county-run animal shelter, including one that resulted in dogs being turned away from the shelter unless they were sick or injured. After extensive coverage, the practice ended.
Award Winner
Susannah has won numerous top-place awards from the Florida Press Club and the Society of Professional Journalists for in-depth stories on environmental disasters made worse by crumbling or ineffective infrastructure; boondoggle spending by local government; and compelling profiles on people of note, including the âMiracle Boyâ who survived the Surfside building collapse.
Susannah was part of the staff that won the Pulitzer Prize in 2019 for coverage of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
Susannah was part of an investigative reporting team honored with an Esserman-Knight Journalism Award in 2022 for its coverage of the Surfside condo tragedy. In 2018, she was part of an investigative team honored with a Florida Society of News Editors award for its coverage of the nationâs deadliest airport shooting.
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![Inter Miamiâs Lionel Messi waves to the crowd before a Leagues Cup match in Fort Lauderdale on Aug. 2, 2023. (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Inter Miamiâs Lionel Messi waves to the crowd before a Leagues Cup match in Fort Lauderdale on Aug. 2, 2023. (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/TFL-L-inter-miami-orlando-01.jpg?w=132)
Fort Lauderdale to say bye-bye to Inter Miami in 2026. Kind of. But not really.
![Inter Miami Managing Owner Jorge Mas, left, smiles up at Gov. Ron DeSantis during a news conference Thursday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Inter Miami Managing Owner Jorge Mas, left, smiles up at Gov. Ron DeSantis during a news conference Thursday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-l-desantis-inter-miami-0809.jpg?w=123)
DeSantis: Florida to spend $8 million on road to ease gridlock at new Inter Miami stadium
![A homeless man who goes by âYawehâ moves his belongings to a new spot on Fort Lauderdale beach on May 2. âI am a Florida resident and I can sleep on the beach,â he said. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel) A homeless man who goes by âYawehâ moves his belongings to a new spot on Fort Lauderdale beach on May 2. âI am a Florida resident and I can sleep on the beach,â he said. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/tfl-l-homeless-ftl-beach-02.jpg?w=132)
Fort Lauderdale beach still a hot spot for homeless: ‘If they get rid of us, where are we supposed to go?’
![Nautica Residences and Hotel would rise south of the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale under a plan envisioned by developer Asi Cymbal. The three-tower project calls for 560 residential units and a 119-room hotel. (ARQUITECTONICA/Courtesy) Nautica Residences and Hotel would rise south of the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale under a plan envisioned by developer Asi Cymbal. The three-tower project calls for 560 residential units and a 119-room hotel. (ARQUITECTONICA/Courtesy)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TFL-L-nautica-towers-ftl-02.jpg?w=131)
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A growing skyline: 5 new towers planned for downtown Fort Lauderdale
![Drone pilot Doug Thron captured overnight (early morning) video of more than 100 cars stranded in high flood water on Broward Blvd. in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, April 13, 2023. (Doug Thron/Courtesy) Drone pilot Doug Thron captured overnight (early morning) video of more than 100 cars stranded in high flood water on Broward Blvd. in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, April 13, 2023. (Doug Thron/Courtesy)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BJY3FPPN5ZDM7LVXIHLSTLYBMU.jpeg?w=140)
Tall order: Fort Lauderdale tackling ‘wish list’ to prep for next flash flood
![Colman Ryan, a cousin to Dania Beach Mayor A.J. Ryan IV, is running for city commission in the Nov. 5 election. He is one of seven candidates competing for three seats. (Colman Ryan, Courtesy) Colman Ryan, a cousin to Dania Beach Mayor A.J. Ryan IV, is running for city commission in the Nov. 5 election. He is one of seven candidates competing for three seats. (Colman Ryan, Courtesy)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Colman-Ryan.jpg?w=132)
Family ties on the dais? Dania Beach election could put mayor’s cousin in office
![A truck drives through the Port of Miami tunnel on March 7, 2024. Christopher Hodgkins, the expert who oversaw construction of Miamiâs tunnel, says a tunnel might be the best way to get trains past the New River. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) A truck drives through the Port of Miami tunnel on March 7, 2024. Christopher Hodgkins, the expert who oversaw construction of Miamiâs tunnel, says a tunnel might be the best way to get trains past the New River. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TFL-L-fort-lauderdale-tunnel-mia-05.jpg?w=131)
Great tunnel debate not over: Yet another expert says train tunnel will cost $1.5 billion
![A canal running through River Oaks in Fort Lauderdale was once lined with trees that helped hide a shipyard to the west. The canal, shown Monday, is now lined with rocks. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel) A canal running through River Oaks in Fort Lauderdale was once lined with trees that helped hide a shipyard to the west. The canal, shown Monday, is now lined with rocks. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TFL-L-river-oaks-fine-fort-laude-01.jpg?w=132)
Fort Lauderdale and contractor fined $175,000 over blunders during drainage project
![Greg Chavarria, shown at City Hall in April 2023, exited his job as city manager of Fort Lauderdale on June 1. (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Greg Chavarria, shown at City Hall in April 2023, exited his job as city manager of Fort Lauderdale on June 1. (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/X6CEWKRV2ZDN5I6YP3SIUG455U.jpg?w=132)
Inspector general stands by claim that ex-city manager violated Fort Lauderdale charter
![Fort Lauderdaleâs new police headquarters, shown on Wednesday, is expected to open in October 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Fort Lauderdaleâs new police headquarters, shown on Wednesday, is expected to open in October 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TFL-L-flpd-roof-defect2.jpg?w=132)