Land Area: 31.4 square miles in Broward County

Population: 160,097

Population Density: 5,096 people per square mile.

General Characteristics: The homes in Fort Lauderdale are every style and size that you can imagine -- from high rise condos to stately water front estates.

Median Income: Median annual income in Greater Fort Lauderdale: $30,751 6591 SW 45th St

Median Home Value: $99,239

Location: 28 miles north of Miami.

Nearby Access Routes: I-95, I-75, US 441, US 27, US 1

Education: Broward County Public School District
Board of Education; 600 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Phone: (954) 765-60001

Recreation: When there's rarely a rainy day and it never snows, it's difficult to find an excuse not get out and see and take part in what Greater Fort Lauderdale has to offer. With more than 50 golf courses, 550 tennis courts and 288 parks. The city also boasts professional baseball, football, basketball, hockey, rugby and lacrosse teams.
And while you are here visiting, don't miss the many Cultural Events, Festivals and Attractions our fair city has to offer. And of course if things get a bit hot for you, finding a beach to take a dip is only a stones throw away

For Information: Fort Lauderdale City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Ave.,


		*INFORMATION VILLE DE FORT LAUDERDALE*

	*Land Area:* 31.4 square miles in Broward County *Population:* 160,097 Population Density: 5,096 people per square mile. *General Characteristics: The homes in Fort Lauderdale are every style and size that you can imagine -- from high rise condos to stately water front estates. Median Income:* Median annual income in Greater Fort Lauderdale: $30,751 6591 SW 45th St *Median Home Value:* $99,239 Location: 28 miles north of Miami. Nearby Access Routes: I-95, I-75, US 441, US 27, US 1 *Education:* Broward County Public School District *Board of Education; 600 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Phone: (954) 765-60001 Recreation:* When there's rarely a rainy day and it never snows, it's difficult to find an excuse not get out and see and take part in what Greater Fort Lauderdale has to offer. With more than 50 golf courses, 550 tennis courts and 288 parks. The city also boasts professional baseball, football, basketball, hockey, rugby and lacrosse teams. And while you are here visiting, don't miss the many Cultural Events, Festivals and Attractions our fair city has to offer. And of course if things get a bit hot for you, finding a beach to take a dip is only a stones throw away *For Information:* Fort Lauderdale City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Ave.,

	City Of Fort Lauderdale Greater Fort Lauderdale where temperatures rarely drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite its subtropical location, the region is blessed by year-round ocean breezes that keep summer mercury in the 80s and 90s and winter temperatures a toasty 65 to 75 degrees. Occasional cold snaps (of 40 degrees) sometimes occur in late December or early January, but below-freezing temperatures have occurred on only a few days in 50 years. Fog is also rare. Each year the region has about 3,000 sunny hours. Most precipitation falls in June and September, which average nine and eight inches of rain, respectively. Winter months from December to April are the dry season. Fort Lauderdale, the "Venice of America," is a city of islands held together by an intricate web of canals, rivers, bays and waterways hundreds of miles long. Needless to say, boating is a favorite city pastime, whether zooming along on a speedboat, enjoying a relaxing fishing charter, or cruising the coastline by yacht. Beautiful homes of every size and style make up the bulk of this primarily residential area. Twenty-three miles of sun-kissed shores stretch along shimmering Atlantic waters. By the beach, a leisurely stroll can be taken along the new landscaping wavewall design of the beachfront promenade. Nearby, charming Lauderdale by the Sea is home to one of the only living coral reefs in the United States accessible from shore. Divers who explore Greater Fort Lauderdale's artificial reef system are likely to see angelfish, barracuda and octopuses. Once a spring break hot spot, Fort Lauderdale still has an energetic and colorful nightlife. Las Olas Boulevard, a shopper's paradise, is a chic shopping and dining area of downtown Fort Lauderdale. If sports are more your inclination, dozens of golf courses and hundreds of public parks allow you to absorb the great Florida outdoors. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Museum of Discovery and Science (with an IMAX theater), the Museum of Art, Old Fort Lauderdale, the Florida Grand Opera, the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival and the Stranahan House, all within walking distance of each other, encourage you to explore this treasure trove of cultural arts. Water taxis bring theatergoers from throughout the city to the Performing Arts Center on the water. Shoppers can peruse many upscale retail areas, including Sawgrass Mills Mall, the world's largest outlet mall. From relaxed waterfront cafés to upscale haute cuisine restaurants, the variety of dining options will satisfy any taste or budget. Strategically located between the bustling metropolis of Miami and the luxurious locale of Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale has evolved into a sophisticated yet casual resort town, sure to please any visitor.