About the Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County and Hollywood, Florida Area 

Steeped in history, the Broward County area is a wonderful place to live and work. Residents of this county enjoy the benefits of a vibrant regional economy, charming, family-friendly neighborhoods, and unparalleled natural resources.  

In less than a century, the land once known as "unfit for human habitation" has been turned into the home of over a million people as well as the winter residence for tens of thousands more. 

Today's Broward county is very much a product of the industrial age. With the founding of the railroad and air conditioning, south Florida and Broward county became ripe for settlement. Henry M. Flagler, the railroad's founder, needed to find prospective buyers to reap a return on the state and private lands which he'd been given in return for laying the rails. He sought immigrants both in the North and the South. 

He found them easily. Swedes from the Northeast formed the nucleus of Hallandale, and Danes from the Midwest founded Dania. Southern farmers, lured by better land and milder winters, joined the Swedes and Danes, and founded the cities of Pompano and Deerfield. 

In 1911, Fort Lauderdale became the area's third community to incorporate, following Dania and Pompano. All three pre-date Broward county itself, which was formed from portions of Dade and Palm Beach counties in 1915 and named for former Florida governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward. Early in 1926, Hollywood absorbed both Dania and the unincorporated Hallandale community. 

On December 19, 1939, the British cruiser "Orion" chased the German freighter "Arauca" into Port Everglades, where she remained until 1941 when seized by the United States. The area came close to combat in the week beginning May 4, 1942, when German submarines off southeast Florida torpedoed seven ships, one of which limped into Port Everglades. Watch towers were set up along the ocean. The beaches were closed at night and patrolled by mounted Coast Guardsmen with attack dogs. When peace came, thousands of service men recalled how nice it had been in Broward, and they later returned with their families. In the 30 years from 1940 to 1970, Fort Lauderdale's population shot from 17,996 to 139,590. Hollywood went from 6,239 to 106,873.  

When growth finally paused in 1974, South Florida was just one more victim of the recession which was sweeping the nation. By 1976 the building industry began to revive. Since that time, growth has been strong for Broward county. The population continues its steady rise and the building continues.  

Currently there is less then five percent of buildable land left in Broward county. As a result, many older buildings are giving way to new luxury high rise apartment buildings. Ft. Lauderdale and the beach areas are being revitalized, with the new construction leading the way.  

Life in Broward, however, is not all business. There's also relaxation, warm winters and first class entertainment. Broward County is blessed with great beauty: the Atlantic Ocean to the east, world-famous Everglades to the west, and in between, swaying palm trees, tons of sun and numerous canals. It is a community with a richly woven tapestry of people, neighborhoods, cuisines, and entertainment.

Ft. Lauderdale has a well-deserved reputation as an ideal place to live. Because it is rich with waterways, it is known as the "Venice of America", with the Intercoastal Waterway and Las Olas area being the heart of Venice.
 

Ft. Lauderdale Beach has just undergone a $26 million renovation, adding brick walkways and lush landscape. With seven miles of beautiful beaches and 185 miles of local waterways, water based activities are the most popular forms of recreation in this South Florida location. The Atlantic Ocean offers the perfect opportunity for divers to observe tropical underwater life, sunken ships and coral reefs. 

If you want a fun-filled day, just choose among any of the dozen parks in the area. Broward county has some of the best parks in South Florida, with plenty of places to swim, jog, exercise or just enjoy a day in the sun.  

If you enjoy a carnival atmosphere, there are over twenty fairs, including the Broward County fair, Seafood Festival, Irish Festival, Art in the Park, Las Olas Art Festival, Cajun Festival, German Octoberfest, International Film Festival and the Florida Renaissance Festival just to name a few. If theater is more your style, there are also many venues for shows, including Broward County Center for the Performing Arts and over thirty regional and local theaters.  

When it comes to sports, Broward County is home to many teams from any arena, from the Panther’s hockey team to the Marlins for baseball. Travel just a little farther and you can take in a football game featuring the Miami Dolphins.  

One of the most unique features of Ft Lauderdale and Broward county is that we are situated between two other major counties - Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. This enables you to have triple the amount activities and amenities -three airports and sea ports from which to depart and triple the concerts and theater venues - all within a thirty minute drive. 

You'll find the community offers a variety of appealing residential areas attractive to young families, professionals, retirees, and seasonal residents. With housing options ranging from affordable condominiums to exclusive oceanfront communities, there is something for almost any homebuyer in Broward County. Yes, Broward county is the premier place to live, work and bring up a family. 

Situated between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is the city of Hollywood. Newcomers are drawn to Hollywood because of it’s small town appeal and beautiful beaches. Strolling along the main boulevard brings you back to yesteryear. Indeed, the feel of downtown has not changed much since its development in the 1920s. Though the feel is the same, Hollywood has been revitalized, adding new shops, galleries, and clubs. This has made Hollywood the new quaint hot spot that brings people from around the world. Live music plays along Hollywood Boulevard as travelers sample a variety of cuisines at sidewalk cafes after an all day beach adventure. Rollerbladers, bikers and walkers will love the boardwalk that extends along the beach decked with novelty shops and native flair. There are even weekly outdoor concerts on the beach with music for people of all ages.  

Families can also spend the day at one of the area’s 20 parks or exploring the Seminole Indian museum on the nearby reservation. Here they can camp out at the village in native dwellings, encounter alligators at the Swamp Buggy Eco tours or air boat rides, or sample native delicacies in the Swamp Water Café.  

Guests with a taste for adventure can bet at the neighboring Greyhound Dog track. Water lovers can rent a boat and steer it up the Intracoastal Waterway, dive, sport fish, or jump on a jet ski. Residents can also travel on a Tri-Rail to see their neighbors in nearby Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.  

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