Florida’s Gold Coast stretches for 23 miles of Atlantic beach front. Sandwiched between Palm Beach to the North and Miami to the south. Ft. Lauderdale encompasses 1,200 square miles, the size of Rhode Island.The city is named for a fort that Major William Lauderdale built in1838 during the Seminole Indian Wars. Downtown Ft. Lauderdale is cementing its position as a financial and commercial hub. Located in Broward county the population exceeded 1.4 million in 1990. Broward County has a growing concentration of high-tech industries, including computer manufacturing, data processing, and electronics. Port Everglades the major deep-water seaport handles cargo and petroleum products. The cruise terminal caters to numerous luxury liners. Ft Lauderdale emphasizes year-round family tourism focused on a wide assortment of sports and recreational activities, an extensive cultural calendar, artistic and historical attractions, plus fine shopping and dining possibilities. Prices for residences range from affordable to high end. An assortment of housing options is available for permanent residents or “snow birds”. Check us out!
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