Why Fort Lauderdale?

Whether you're a sun worshipper or just looking for a warmer year-round climate, Fort Lauderdale is the perfect place to call home. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, both in terms of lifestyle and leisure, to satisfy everyone from retirees to young professionals.

Fort Lauderdale features an outstanding quality of life, highlighted by a semi-tropical climate, rich natural beauty, and array of cultural, entertainment, and educational amenities. Blessed with more than 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and pleasant year-round ocean breezes, the world-famous Fort Lauderdale Beach offers premier opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment. The picturesque Riverwalk area serves as the cornerstone of the City's arts, science, cultural, and historic district which 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 has gained international acclaim as Fort Lauderdale's centerpiece of fashion, fine dining, and entertainment. In addition, the City's downtown area is home to Broward Community College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, the award-winning Broward County Main Library, as well as offices for the school district and federal, county, and city government.

An advantageous economic climate is helping 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, and film and television production.

Through the cooperative efforts of residents, businesses, and the 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.  Fort Lauderdale looks forward to continuing to build upon its success to meet the challenges of the 21st Century and beyond.