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Broward County,
Florida, formed in 1915, sprawls across
more than 1,300 square miles along the
stunning Gold Coast. Broward County, along
with the counties of
Miami-Dade and
Palm Beach, comprise the massive
South Florida Metropolitan area. The
scenic subtropical area is home to more than
5.4 million individuals.
Broward County, according to the
2000 Census, boasts more than 1.6
million people, making it the second most
populated county in FL. Estimates in 2005
indicate the population now exceeds 1.7
million residents. Numerous cities, towns
and unincorporated areas make up Broward
County, FL. The largest urban areas include
Coral Springs,
Fort Lauderdale,
Hollywood,
Miramar,
Pembroke Pines,
Plantation,
Pompano Beach and
Sunrise.
Fort Lauderdale, home to 170,823 (2005
estimate), serves as the seat of Broward
County. Fort Lauderdale, known as the
“Venice of America”, is a favorite
destination for fishing and yachting, and is
the site of an extensive canal system.
Facilities for higher learning serving the
Greater Fort Lauderdale area include the
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale,
Broward Community College,
Florida Atlantic University and
Nova Southeastern University. This
dynamic city boasts a vibrant nightlife with
numerous bars, clubs and venues for live
entertainment that add to the celebratory
atmosphere.
Fort Lauderdale also abounds with sites
suitable for the whole family. These
include
Adventure World,
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens,
Butterfly World,
Everglades Holiday Park,
Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museum
and the
Sawgrass Recreation Park. Popular sites
of interest elsewhere in Broward County, FL
include the numerous stunning “Blue
Wave Beaches”,
Flamingo Gardens,
Gulfstream Park and the
Hall of Fame for Sport Fishing.
Visitors also enjoy day cruises, golfing,
museums, world-class spas and a wide range
of diverse shopping opportunities.
Broward County, Florida and the entire
Greater Fort Lauderdale region boast an
extremely prosperous economy that relies
heavily on its booming tourist industry.
Fort Lauderdale serves as a major center for
yacht manufacturing and is the home of
several large companies. These include
AutoNation USA,
Citrix Systems,
DHL Express and
Spirit Airlines. The area also benefits
from its close proximity to
Miami and continues to emerge as an
ideal location for companies in
Latin America.
Port Everglades, the “world’s finest
cruise port”, hosts more than 6,000 ships
annually. Home to a burgeoning
containerized cargo business, the Port
serves as a significant petroleum
distribution and storage facility. Port
Everglades is also a favored liberty port
for the
U.S. Navy. This premier seaport creates
22,500 jobs in Broward County, FL, while it
generates more than $2 billion to the region
and $670 million in personal income.
Broward County,
Florida features miles of sparkling blue
Atlantic Beaches, with warm ocean
breezes and soft golden sands. Whether
seeking a sun-kissed vacation destination or
a place to call home, Broward County has the
answer.
Aventura, Florida
Cooper
City, Florida
Davie,
Florida
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Plantation, Florida
Sunrise, Florida
Weston,
Florida
Areas We Serve:
Broward County, Florida
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