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The city of Fort Lauderdale is located in Broward County Florida, bordered by Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, and Lauderdale by the Sea to the north; the Atlantic Ocean, Dania Beach and Laderdale by the Sea to the East; Dania Beach and Hollywood to the South; and Town of Davie and city of Plantation to the West. The city is comprised of approximately 36 square miles, with an estimated population of 185,000.

Zip Codes in Fort Lauderdale are: 33301, 33302, 33303, 33302, 33305, 33306, 33307, 33308, 33309, 33310, 33311, 33312, 33313, 33314, 33315, 33316, 33317, 33318, 33319, 33320, 33321, 33322, 33323, 33324, 33325, 33326. 33328, 33329, 33330, 33331, 33332, 33334, 33335, 33336, 33337, 33338, 33339, 33340, 33345, 33346, 33348, 33349, 33351, 33355, 33359, 33388 and 33394

Fort Lauderdale is sometimes known as the "Venice of America" because of its expansive and intricate canal system. Fort Lauderdale is a major manufacturing and maintenance center for yachts. The boating industry is responsible for over 109,000 jobs in Broward County, most of which are in Ft. Lauderdale. The many canals, and proximity to the Bahamas and Caribbean, the city also a popular yachting vacation stop. The city serves a the home port for approximately 42,000 boats, and approximately 100 marinas and boatyards.

Ft. Lauderdale is a popular tourist destination with over 10 million yearly visitors, as such there are over 4100 restaurants and 120 nightclubs in the sorrounding areas.

The city of 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. The city was incorporated in 1911, and in 1915 was designated the county seat of the then newly formed Broward County.

Fort Lauderdale's first major development began in the 1920s, but the Hurrincane of 1926 and the Great depression brought a halt to construction. It was not until after WWII ended and the soldiers returned to the area that development would start. This brough on an enormous explosion of it's population and construction boom, more than doubling it's population from the 1950 to the 1960's.

In recent years the downtown area, especially around Las Olas Boulevard, has seen development in the past decade, and now hosts many new hotels and high-rise condominium developments. The Fort Lauderdale downtown area is the largest in Broward County. Office buildings and highrises include Las Olas River House, Las Olas Grand, 110 Tower , Bank of America Plaza, One Financial Plaza, Broward Financial Center, Barnett Bank Plaza, New River Center, One Corporate Center, SunTrust Centre, 101 Tower, and SouthTrust Tower.

The City of Fort Lauderdale real estate boasts more than seven miles of sparkling beaches that offer residents and visitors premier opportunities for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment. The City’s award-winning wavewall and signature beachfront promenade highlight Fort Lauderdale’s world famous coastline, which is punctuated by an array of shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and entertainment venues. Beachgoers can participate in a wide range of activities from boating, wind surfing, jet skiing and volleyball to snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and rollerblading. Or, if relaxation is what you desire, simply sit back, unwind and enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue supervises the two miles of continuous public beach from the South Beach Picnic Area up to and including the beach in front of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. In the guarded areas of the beach, there are 15 year-round, permanently staffed lifeguard towers spaced between 200 and 400 yards apart. There are also as many as 10 temporary-auxiliary stands that are used during the peak season, special events and holidays.

Have you ever gone scuba diving or snorkeling in the Ft. Lauderdale beaches? I have, and I love it. On several occassions and during lobster season (state license required), you can go just a few yards of the beach, dive down about 15 feet and grab fresh lobsters from the coral beds. There is a huge abundance of corals formations and tropical fishes to enjoy.

Fort Lauderdale public schools are provided by Broward County Schools.

Fort Lauderdale has

Points of Interest in Ft. Lauderdale

  • Nightlife
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach
  • Swap Shop
  • International Swimming Hall of Fame
  • Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
  • Henry E. Kinney Tunnel
  • New River
  • Las Olas Blvd

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