Broward County is Florida’s 2nd largest county with 31 cities and municipalities. It’s largest city of Fort Lauderdale is probably its best known. There you will find the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport as well as the cruise ship hub of Port Everglades. Fort Lauderdale is made up of a mix of older historic style homes as well as Mediterranean style houses along its intra coastal waterways and beach coastlines. High end condos can be found with sweeping city or ocean views. In its western and northern communities such as Weston, Pembroke Pines, Plantation and Coral Springs you will find neighborhoods with newer homes and townhomes in gated communities. Additionally, there are many apartment complexes located in just about every city throughout the county from modest 1 and 2 story structures to luxury multi-unit resort style communities. Some of Broward County’s largest employers are American Express, Motorola, JM Family Enterprises and Spirit Airlines. Broward County’s population is 1,952,778 with a median income of $57,278. Places of interest include Anne Kolb Nature Center, Broward Center for Performing Arts, Museum of Art-Fort Lauderdale, Museum of Science and Discovery, Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, Galleria Mall, Las Olas Shopping District, Gulfstream Racetrack, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Sawgrass Mills Outlet Stores, Winterfest Boat Parade, BB and T Center Home of the NHL Florida Panthers and Dania Jai-Alai. Colleges and Universities include Broward Community College, Florida Atlantic University, Nova Southeastern University, Kaplan University, DeVry University, Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and Florida College of Natural Health.
