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Information when moving to the City of Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate canal system (165 miles of waterways within the city limits), is a city in Broward County, Florida. Fort Lauderdale, FL is a principal city of the South Florida metropolitan area, which is home to over 5,413,212 people. The City of Fort Lauderdale is situated on the Southeast coast of Florida, centrally located between Miami and Palm Beach. With a population of nearly 200,000 according to 2010 / 2011 census, Fort Lauderdale is the largest of Broward County's municipalities.

Fort Lauderdale has a total area of 36.0 square miles, 31.7 square miles of which is land and 4.3 square miles of which is water.

The city of Fort Lauderdale has 7 miles of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and borders the following municipalities:

East: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Sea Ranch Lakes

South: Hollywood, Dania Beach

Southwest: Davie

West: Plantation, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Cooper City

Northwest: North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Tamarac

North: Wilton Manors, Pompano Beach

With millions of visitors in 2010 / 2011 the tourism industry is the most important for Fort Lauderdale's economy. The annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show alone brings over 160,000 people to the city each year. Cruise ships and nautical recreation provide the basis for much of the revenue raised by tourism thus being a major manufacturing and maintenance center for yachts. Fort Lauderdale is home port for 42,000 boats and 100 marinas and boat yards. Fort Lauderdale is also a popular yachting vacation stop due to the proximity to the Caribbean and the Bahamas and its network of canals.

However, Fort Lauderdale's economy is no longer strictly based on tourism or marine. Today Fort Lauderdale is home to a diverse range of industries, including finance, manufacturing, avionics/aerospace, insurance, film and television production, high technology, real estate. Its climate is helping the City of Fort Lauderdale establish itself as a world-class international business center.

The city of Fort Lauderdale was known as a spring break destination for college students. Nowadays Fort Lauderdale attracts a more sophisticated and affluent tourist, while largely ignoring the dwindling college crowd. There is the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center located west of the beach and southeast of downtown, where approximately 30% of the city's 10.35 million annual visitors attend conventions at the Center.

Fort Lauderdale's semi-tropical climate (over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and pleasant year-round ocean breezes), rich natural beauty and an array of cultural, entertainment and educational amenities offers its residents an unique quality of life. Fort Lauderdale Beach offers outstanding opportunities for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment.

Fort Lauderdale's Arts and Entertainment District runs east-west along Las Olas Boulevard, from the beach to the heart of downtown. The district is anchored on the east by the intersection of Las Olas and A1A, which is the "ground zero" of Fort Lauderdale Beach, and on the west by the picturesque River walk, the center of  the city's arts, science, cultural and historic district. The Historic District features the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and Science, Museum of Art and Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museum. Las Olas Boulevard is considered as Fort Lauderdale's centerpiece of fashion, fine dining and entertainment. Downtown Fort Lauderdale area is home to Broward County Main Library, federal, county and school district offices, Broward Community College, Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

Among other Fort Lauderdale's attractions you will find:

Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop, a large indoor/outdoor flea market and 13 screens drive-in movie theater, the world's largest.

The International Swimming Hall of Fame, located on Fort Lauderdale Beach, houses a large aquatic complex as well as a museum, theater, and research library.

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a 180-acre park along the beach.

The Henry E. Kinney Tunnel on US Route 1, the only tunnel on public land in the state of Florida, was constructed in 1960, it is 864-foot length and runs underneath the New River and Las Olas Boulevard.

Fort Lauderdale River walk is considered "Florida's Most Beautiful Mile," linking boutiques, restaurants, shops and museums with lush,tropical scenery. The River walk reflects Fort Lauderdale past and present; it stretches from the Historic District, including the 1901trading post now called the Stranahan House, to the Arts & Science District with the Museum of Discovery and Science and its IMAX Theatre.

Numerous major events including the Air and Sea Show, 4th of July Family Celebration, Greater Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Beachfest, Oceanfest and other festivals and special events are held annually at the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Water sport activities such as wind surfing, jet skiing, snorkeling, boating, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, roller blading and volleyball are the most popular forms of recreation in the 7 miles of beaches and 165 miles of local waterways of Fort Lauderdale. From the South Beach Picnic Area up to and including the beach in front of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, the 2 miles of continuous public beach are supervised by the Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue. In addition to all that, a $26 million renovation, complete with wide brick walkways,luxuriant landscaping, and a "wave wall" with neon accent lighting, has given Fort Lauderdale's famous beach new style and sophistication. Strolling along the Fort Lauderdale Beach and its array of shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and entertainment venues is a must for any visitor to enjoy.

Blue Wave Beaches are designated by the Clean Beaches Council and have met 22 specific criteria, including passing a monthly water quality test, having emergency care nearby and environment preservation. All five of Florida's South Atlantic Blue Wave Beaches are in Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale Beach (the others are Danny Beach, Deerfield Beach, Hollywood Beach and Pompano Beach).

Fort Lauderdale Beach Conditions Hotline: 954-828-4597

Fort Lauderdale’s attractions: Bonnet House Museum & Gardens,  Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fort Lauderdale Fire Museum, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, Museum of Art, Museum of Discovery and Science, River walk, Fort Lauderdale Trust, Stranahan House, War Memorial Auditorium, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Florida Grand Opera, Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre, Fort Lauderdale Film Festival, Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, Downtown Himmarshee Association, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Las Olas Boulevard Association, Port Everglades, River walk Arts & Entertainment District, Sun Trolley Community Bus.

According to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fort Lauderdale is "America's top gay resort area." The city is also home to a large year-round population of gay residents. The city's Stonewall Library & Archives is the largest-circulation LGBT library in the southeastern United States. Neighboring Wilton Manors was the second city in the country (after West Hollywood, California) to elect a gay-majority city council.

Four railroads serve Fort Lauderdale: Florida East Coast Railroad (FEC) and CSX Transportation are freight lines, Amtrak provides passenger service to other cities on the Atlantic coast, and Tri-Rail provides commuter service between Palm Beach County, Broward County (including two stations in Fort Lauderdale), and Miami-Dade County.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, in neighboring Dania Beach, Florida, is the city's main airport. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood is an emerging international gateway for the Caribbean and Latin America. Miami International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport also serve the city.

Fort Lauderdale is home to Port Everglades, the nation's third busiest cruise port. It is Florida's deepest port, and is an integral petroleum receiving point. Broward County is served by three major Interstate Highways (I-75, I-95, I-595) and U.S. Highways such as U.S. 1, US 27 and US 441. It is also served by Florida's Turnpike and State Highway 869, also known as the Sawgrass Expressway.