Broward County, Florida
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.
