City of Fort Lauderdale
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Incorporated on March 27,
1911, the City of Fort Lauderdale is situated on the Southeast
coast of Florida, centrally located between Miami and Palm
Beach. Encompassing more than 33 square miles with a population
of nearly 167,000, Fort Lauderdale is the largest of Broward
County's 30 municipalities and the seventh largest city in
Florida. Embraced by the Atlantic Ocean, New River and a myriad
of scenic inland waterways, Fort Lauderdale truly lives up to
its designation as the "Venice of America."
An advantageous economic climate is helping the City of
Fort Lauderdale establish itself as a world-class
international business center and one of the most
desirable locations for new, expanding or relocating
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Once known strictly as a
tourism-based economy, Fort Lauderdale now supports a diverse
range of industries, including marine, manufacturing, finance,
insurance, real estate, high technology, avionics/aerospace,
film and television production.
Fort Lauderdale also offers an
outstanding quality of life, highlighted by a semi-tropical
climate, rich natural beauty and array of cultural,
entertainment and educational amenities. Blessed with over 3,000
hours of sunshine each year and pleasant year-round ocean
breezes, world-famous Fort Lauderdale Beach offers premier
opportunities for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment. The
picturesque Riverwalk serves as the cornerstone of the City's
arts, science, cultural and historic district which features the
Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and
Science, Museum of Art and Old Fort Lauderdale Village and
Museum. Las Olas Boulevard has gained international acclaim as
Fort Lauderdale's centerpiece of fashion, fine dining and
entertainment. In addition, the City's downtown area is home to
Broward Community College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida
International University, the award-winning Broward County Main
Library, federal, county and school district offices.
Through the cooperative
efforts of residents, businesses and local government, Fort
Lauderdale has evolved into a City that offers the best of both
worlds - an attractive business environment and an outstanding
quality of life. Fort Lauderdale is a great place to live, work
and raise a family, and the City looks forward to continuing to
build upon its success to meet the challenges of the 21st
Century and beyond.
Location Fort Lauderdale is
located in the east-central portion of Broward County, Florida
approximately 23 miles north of Miami and 42 miles south of Palm
Beach. The City shares boundaries with nine other
municipalities, as well as unincorporated areas of the County.
Encompassing more than 33 square miles with a population of
nearly 167,000, Fort Lauderdale is the seventh largest city in
Florida and the largest of Broward County's 30 municipalities.
To obtain information on buying or
selling a home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida please <Click
Here> or call 954-804-1284. |
