Area guide · Broward County, Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Broward’s county seat and the Venice of America: canals, Las Olas Boulevard, the New River and seven miles of Atlantic beach.
Know the place
Fort Lauderdale at a glance
Incorporated March 27, 1911, and named for the forts built during the Seminole Wars, after Major William Lauderdale
About 165 miles of inland waterways, the reason for the Venice of America nickname
Las Olas Boulevard runs from downtown to Fort Lauderdale Beach and A1A (my Compass office is on it)
About 7 miles of Atlantic beaches
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, about 180 acres along the beach
Bonnet House, built in 1895, on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984
The Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District along the New River
Port Everglades, one of the busiest cruise ports in the world
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Homes in Fort Lauderdale
Waterfront single-family homes on canals and the Intracoastal, historic neighborhoods, downtown and beach condos, and townhomes.
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Questions about Fort Lauderdale
Where is Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is a city in Broward County, Florida, incorporated in 1911. The 2020 Census counted 182,760 residents.
What kinds of homes are in Fort Lauderdale?
Waterfront single-family homes on canals and the Intracoastal, historic neighborhoods, downtown and beach condos, and townhomes. Ask me for current listings and recent sales.
How do I check flood zones and property taxes in Fort Lauderdale?
Use the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for flood zones and the Broward County Property Appraiser for assessed values, exemptions and taxes. I check both on every home we consider.
Can Daniel Uribe help me buy, sell or rent in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Daniel Uribe is a Compass agent based on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and works across Broward and Miami-Dade, in English, Spanish and Italian. Call or WhatsApp 646-573-2921.
Sources: population from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (data.census.gov); incorporation dates and places from the City of Fort Lauderdale and public records. Checked November 7, 2026. Facts are objective and public; please do your own research about any area that matters to you.