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Broward County Main Library, federal, county and school district offices and corporate headquarters. Fort Lauderdale is a great place to live, work, raise a family and visit, and the City is committed to building on the success of its first 100 years as it meets the challenges of the 21st Century and beyond. City of Oakland Park The City of Oakland Park is approximately 8.6 square miles in land size with a population of more than 42,000 residents. Named for a massive stand of trees that once lined the Middle River, Oakland Park stands where Floranda once stood before the 1926 hurricane destroyed the area. The City prides itself on its deep-rooted traditions and history. Its library is one of the few remaining city-owned libraries and a center for community activities. The local Oakland Park Elementary School is the oldest functioning school in Broward County and was declared a national landmark in 1988. At the same time, Oakland Park is a “city on the move” with beautiful parks, outstanding recreational opportunities, excellent dining and a dynamic main street and downtown district that is just minutes from the beaches, superior shopping, institutions of higher learning and the airport. Never resting on its laurels, the City continues to revitalize itself through a comprehensive “renaissance” program designed to improve the vitality and connections to downtown, strengthen neighborhoods, increase green space and expand attainable housing options that will change Oakland Park’s landscape and its future for the next generation. City of Weston
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Incorporated on March 27, 1911, the City of Fort Lauderdale is the largest of Broward County’s 31 municipalities and the seventh largest city in Florida. Situated along the Atlantic Ocean, New River and a myriad of scenic inland waterways, Fort Lauderdale is often described as the “Venice of America.” An advantageous economic climate is contributing to Fort Lauderdale’s growing reputation 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, information
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technology, avionics/aerospace, and film and television production. Blessed with over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and pleasant year-round ocean breezes, world-famous Fort Lauderdale Beach hosts millions of visitors and residents each year with its premier opportunities for recreation, relaxation and enjoyment. The picturesque Riverwalk 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
Weston is a family-oriented, master-planned community that strives to embrace each and every resident. Weston’s well managed growth has given rise to one of South Florida’s most desirable communities, both residential and corporate. Approximately 27 square miles in land size, with a population of 61,840, Weston is located in southwestern Broward County, Florida. Initially conceived as a master-planned community, Weston was incorporated in 1996. Well managed growth has given rise to one of South Florida’s most desirable communities, both residential and corporate. Weston’s culturally diverse population enjoys a vibrant community, whose lifestyle, appearance and management style is often benchmarked from cities around the world. Weston also encompasses a diverse corporate and retail climate that includes Fortune 500 companies,