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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Population: 152,397
Located in Broward County

Known as the Venice of North America, Fort Lauderdale contains numerous canal neighborhoods with direct access to the Intracoastls waterway. Residents can choose between oceanfront, canal front, downtown, or suburban communities. Fort Lauderdale is most known for its beautiful beaches, where you are able to enjoy the sun and friends. Las Olas is great place to enjoy the Fort Lauderdale nightlife, with amazing restaurants, great shops, and a relaxing atmosphere.

Broward County is conveniently located between Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties, in Florida's southeast region. It's 1,211 square-miles of tropical landscape and 23 miles of Atlantic Coast beaches, with an average temperature of 83 degrees, makes the Greater Fort Lauderdale area a desirable place to live and work. Broward County is home to 1.6 million residents, and another 3.4 million reside in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties.

Golfing, fishing, and boating are among the many leisure activities enjoyed by both visitors and residents. Several cultural, historic, and scientific resource facilities are located in the Fort Lauderdale area including the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Broward County has the nation's largest fully accredited school system, eleven colleges and universities, and four career and technical centers. Close to 40 hospitals serve the medical needs of our community.

Our workforce is diverse, our atmosphere is pro-business, and our tax structure is one of the nation's most advantageous. The region is well equipped to serve international markets with 3 international airports and 4 deep-water seaports.

Florida's elected officials work regularly as partners with business to expand the state beyond its tourism wellsprings, and as a result, it has become a major player in many high-tech industries. Several incentive programs have been developed to draw IT businesses to the state. High-tech infrastructure has earned Southeast Florida the name "Internet Coast".

Top Corporate Sector Employers

American Express, Motorola, JM Family Enterprises, Nova Southeastern University, Sun-Sentinel, Bank of America, University Hospital, Holy Cross Medical Group, Ed Morse Automotive Group  

Top Public Sector Employers

Broward County School District, Broward County Government, North Broward Hospital District, Memorial Healthcare System, City of Fort Lauderdale

Courtesy of the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce

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