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Incorporated on March 27, 1911, the City of Fort Lauderdale is framed on the east coast of Florida by seven miles of golden sand beaches and bordered on the west by the Everglades. Between the two, the Intracoastal Waterway, the New River and a canal system reminiscent of Venice winds through the interior. Encompassing nearly 36 square miles with a population of168,615, Fort Lauderdale is the largest of Broward County’s 31 municipalities and the seventh largest city in Florida. The City is centrally located between Miami and Palm Beach.An advantageous economic climate has helped the City of Fort Lauderdale establish itself as a world-class international business center and one of the most desirable locations for new, expanding or relocating businesses.Once known strictly as a tourism-based economy, Fort Lauderdale now supports a diverse range of industries,including marine, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, high technology, avionics/aerospace, as well as film and television production.Fort Lauderdale also offers an outstanding quality of life,highlighted by a semi-tropical climate, rich natural beauty, and an array of cultural, entertainment and educational amenities.Blessed with over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and pleasant year-round ocean breezes, world-famous Fort Lauderdale Beach offers premier opportunities for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment.The picturesque Riverwalk serves as the cornerstone of the City’s arts, science, cultural and historic district that features the Broward Center for the Performing Arts,Museum of Discovery and Science, Museum of Art and Fort Lauderdale History Center. Las Olas Boulevard has gained international acclaim as Fort Lauderdale’s centerpiece of fashion, fine dining and entertainment.The City’s downtown area is home to many corporate headquarters, government offices and educational institutions, including Broward College, Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.Through the cooperative efforts of residents, businesses and local government, Fort Lauderdale has evolved into a City that offers the best of both worlds –an attractive business environment and an outstanding quality of life.Fort Lauderdale is a great place to live, work and raise a family, and the City looks forward to continuing to build upon its success to meet the challenges of the 21st Century and beyond.
