With a population of almost 5.5 million people, Fort Lauderdale is a huge Florida city—arguably the most famous in the state—located in Broward County. Named after Major William Lauderdale and the forts he commanded in the Second Seminole War, Fort Lauderdale is sometimes now also dubbed the “Venice of America” due to its large and complex system of canals.
Naturally, Fort Lauderdale is a major tourist destination, and though it originally gained its reputation as a spring break spot for college students, it has now become a place that attracts a crowd both rich and sophisticated. Nautical recreation—it is a major center for yachting—and cruise ships are Fort Lauderdale’s most prominent pastimes. The boating industry, in fact, makes up much of the city’s revenue. It is home to around 100 marinas, and is also a major center for yacht manufacturing and maintenance.
Special annual events include the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest of its kind in the world, and an annual festival of music, Langerado.
Unlike most cities, Fort Lauderdale officially recognizes distinct neighborhoods under its Neighborhood Organization Recognition Program. A recent tally has Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods at a number of at least 60 and growing.
Fort Lauderdale is also proud to be home to a large, thriving gay population and vacation spot, which actively seeks them out. Its own visitor’s bureau calls it “America’s top gay resort,” and PlanetOut, a gay website, labeled the city the “best gay resort town.” It is also the location of the largest LGBT library in the southeastern portion of the country, The Stonewall Library & Archives.
Fort Lauderdale has more than 4100 restaurants for its citizens and tourists’ dining pleasure, including Asian places such as Mai-Kai, Jade Garden, Lemon Grass, Musashi Sushi Café, and Galanga, Italian places like Vincent! Restaurant and Wine Bar, Serafino Waterfront Bistro, Café Martorano, Big Louie’s, Casa d’Angelo Ristorante, and Ponte Vecchio, Latin places such as Café Seville, Zona Fresca, Canyon, Cabo Blanco, and Jalisco, and steak and seafood places like Morton’s, Charlie’s Crab, Aruba Beach Café, the Capital Grill, and Shula’s on the Beach. In addition, Discovery Cruises offers dinner cruises, for a fun dining option.
It also has a bustling nightlife, with over 120 night clubs, including Culture Room, Revolution Live, Blue Martini, Club Premiere, The Poor House, a jazz and blues club, and Casablanca Café. Gay and lesbian clubs include Club Boom, Scandals, and Manhattan South.
Fort Lauderdale also has a thriving arts and entertainment community. Running along Las Olas Boulevard, the district has such famous theatres as the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Other attractions include the beaches (of course), museums such as The Museum of Discovery and Science, The Antique Car Museum, and The Young at Art Children Museum, the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop—a huge flea market and a 13-screen drive-in movie theatre complex, the largest in the world—the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, the Henry E. Kinney Tunnel, and the James Randi Educational Foundation.
Fort Lauderdale has 23 public schools, as well as 7 colleges, namely The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Broward Community College, City College, Florida Atlantic University (satellite campus), Florida International University (satellite campus), Nova Southeastern University (satellite campus), and the University of Phoenix (Cypress Creek Learning Center).
As far as transportation goes, Broward County Transit provides local buses, along with connections to the Metrobus in Miami-Dade and Palm Tran in Palm Beach. Meanwhile, Tri-Rail connects Fort Lauderdale to Florida’s other major cities, and Amtrak connects it to other cities up and down the Atlantic. Airplane transportation is provided via the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Ship transportation is also available from Port Everglades, one of the country’s busiest cruise ports.
Fort Lauderdale (pronounced /fɔrt ˈlɔːdərdeɪl/) is a city in the U.S. state of Florida, along the Atlantic Ocean. It is the county seat of Broward County. According to 2007 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 183,606. It is a principal city of the South Florida metropolitan area, which is home to over 5,413,212 people.
The city is a popular tourist destination, with 10.35 million visitors in 2006. Fort Lauderdale is sometimes known as the "Venice of America" because of its expansive and intricate canal system. The city is a major yachting center, with 42,000 resident yachts and 100 marinas and boatyards. The city sits 28 miles north of Miami, Florida. Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area host over 4100 restaurants and 120 nightclubs.
Fort Lauderdale is named after a series of forts built by the United States during the Second Seminole War. The forts took their name from Major William Lauderdale, who was the commander of the detachment of soldiers who built the first fort. However, development of the city did not begin until 50 years after the forts were abandoned at the end of the conflict. Three forts named "Fort Lauderdale" were constructed; the first was at the fork of the New River, the second at Tarpon Bend, in what is now known as the Sailboat Bend neighborhood, and the third near the site of the Bahia Mar Marina.
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![]() | $2,200,000 | Great multiplex investment opportunity ! 1118 NW 31st Avenue Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2400321 $2,200,000 3560 sq ft Multi-Family Commercial | |
![]() | $2,950 | Penthouse private and secure. 915 Middle River Drive 600 Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2400315 $2,950 3260 sq ft Rental Commercial | |
![]() | $149,500 | Great investor unit rented till March 31, 2023 at 1350 per month. 3710 NW 21st Street 305 Ft. Lauderdale Lauderdale Lakes WebID# 2399260 $149,500 2 BR 2 bath 3560 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $170,000 | Investors ! ! Very well kept 2 2 condo with pool view. 4200 NW 3rd Court 241 Ft. Lauderdale Plantation WebID# 2399458 $170,000 2 BR 2 bath 3680 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $1,550,000 | Beautiful Waterfront 3 bed 2. 1521 SW 5th Court Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2399258 $1,550,000 Furnished 3 BR 2 bath 3470 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $365,250 | This incredible single family home is perfect for an investor looking to invest in a property with an already established rental income. 1041 NW 7th Avenue Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2390623 $365,250 Furnished 3 BR 1 bath 3390 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $1,447,997 | BOATERS PARADISE ! NO HOA OCEAN ACCESS DEEP WATER 65' WATER FRONT WITH NO FIXED BRIDGES. 2424 Sugar Loaf Lane Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2390461 $1,447,997 3 BR 2 bath 3580 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $859,000 | 4020 Galt Ocean Drive Condo Palm Beach 4020 Galt Ocean Drive 109 Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2390878 $859,000 2 BR 2 bath 3150 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $379,000 | This gem of a building provides the Florida life you've been looking for. 3015 N Ocean Boulevard 4h Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2390771 $379,000 2 BR 2 bath 3160 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $899,000 | BEAUTIFUL HOME BUILT IN 2014, TONS OF UPGRADES. 1133 NE 3 Avenue Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2390650 $899,000 3 BR 2 bath 3860 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $649,000 | Rarely available, very large two story townhouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale ! 920 SW 2 Court Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2390321 $649,000 2 BR 3 bath 3470 sq ft Townhouse For Sale | |
![]() | $799,000 | Amazing Victoria Park location ! 717 NE 17th Terrace Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2390763 $799,000 2 BR 1 bath 3270 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $479,000 | This spacious single family home is perfect for an investor looking to invest in a property with an already established rental income. 1045 NW 7th Avenue Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2390666 $479,000 Furnished 4 BR 2 bath 3390 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $569,001 | The best views in the building. 110 N Federal Highway 1113 Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2390360 $569,001 2 BR 2 bath 3270 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $2,575,000 | LOCATION ! LOCATION ! LOCTION ! 3006 NE 40th Court Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2390302 $2,575,000 3 BR 3 bath 3625 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $375,000 | Adorable home in a woodsy setting. 728 NW 19th Street Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2390649 $375,000 2 BR 1 bath 3390 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $276,000 | AIRBNB Immediately ! This unit is NOT in the hotel program, it's an investors dream ! 2670 E Sunrise Boulevard 415 Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2379809 $276,000 Furnished 1 BR 1 bath 3260 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $599,900 | East Fort Lauderdale location Huge Corner Double Lot is currently run as an airbnb 3 Bd 2 Bth open floor plan with a huge backyard and Magnificent pool. 1329 NW 7th Court Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2378913 $599,900 Furnished 3 BR 2 bath 3780 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $989,900 | Rare development opportunity with RD 15 Zoning in highly sought after Coral Ridge neighborhood. 2716 Middle River Drive 1-2 Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2379908 $989,900 3260 sq ft Triplex For Sale | |
![]() | $750,000 | One of the newer community in Plantation, consists only 16 homes. 5202 SW 11th Street Ft. Lauderdale Plantation WebID# 2379161 $750,000 4 BR 3 bath 3770 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $899,999 | 10, 000 towards closing costs and NEW full sized washer dryer combo with full price offer ! 508 NW 30th Court Ft. Lauderdale Wilton Manors WebID# 2379346 $899,999 3 BR 3 bath 3390 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $650,000 | Create your own boaters paradise with this rarely available, stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bath intracoastal condo with a private boat dock. 2751 NE 15th Street 302 Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2379103 $650,000 2 BR 2 bath 3260 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $839,000 | Completely renovated condo in highly desirable location ! 200 S Birch Road 504 Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2379186 $839,000 1 BR 1 bath 3160 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $737,930 | Under construction in the heart of Ft. 3173 Tamarind Drive Ft. Lauderdale Lauderdale Lakes WebID# 2363126 $737,930 3 BR 2 bath 3550 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $925,000 | AMAZING OPPORTUNITY. Two Duplexes on one massive 10, 133 sf lot. 1033 NW 3rd Avenue Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2362996 $925,000 3390 sq ft Quadruplex For Sale | |
![]() | $717,055 | New construction home built by Pulte Homes in the heart of Ft. 3080 Geiger Terrace Ft. Lauderdale Lauderdale Lakes WebID# 2363033 $717,055 5 BR 3 bath 3550 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $450,000 | Check off every item on your wishlist in this beautifully renovated home located in the Roosevelt Gardens neighborhood just minutes from the waterfront. 1200 NW 29th Terrace Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2363304 $450,000 4 BR 2 bath 3560 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $1,950,000 | Outdoor Living at its best ! 5590 NE 31st Avenue Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2363049 $1,950,000 3 BR 3 bath 3240 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $839,000 | Incredible waterfront condo in desirable location just steps away from the beach. 200 S Birch Road 1005 Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2352027 $839,000 Furnished 1 BR 1 bath 3160 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $500,000 | Great Location ! Amazing views ! 315 NE 3rd Avenue 1505 Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2352738 $500,000 2 BR 2 bath 3700 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $555,000 | This stunning 3 3 property in plantation is finally for sale. 390 NW 48 Ter Terrace Ft. Lauderdale Plantation WebID# 2352419 $555,000 3 BR 3 bath 3680 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $1,380,000 | MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION ! Priced to sell ! 2250 SW 28th Avenue Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2353252 $1,380,000 5 BR 3 bath 3580 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $1,850,000 | Location and Potential. Only 1 of the 4 Unit is listed as a rental on Airbnb ''SeaSide Hide Away'' Alway full. 4137 Bougainvilla Drive Ft. Lauderdale Lauderdale By The Sea WebID# 2344930 $1,850,000 3130 sq ft Quadruplex For Sale | |
![]() | $1,249,000 | This home is unlike any other in Fort Lauderdale ! 2197 NE 61st Court Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2344031 $1,249,000 3 BR 2 bath 3350 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $849,950 | Must see extra large lot recently renovated with outstanding curb appeal landscaping. 1641 SW 52nd Av Avenue Ft. Lauderdale Plantation WebID# 2344582 $849,950 4 BR 2 bath 3690 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $315,000 | UNIT 403 IS A BEAUTIFUL UNIT ON A LOWER FLOOR. 2670 E Sunrise Boulevard 403 Ft. Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale WebID# 2337102 $315,000 Furnished 1 BR 1 bath 3260 sq ft Condo | |
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