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Venice of America. Boaters' paradise. City living at a relaxing pace. 

Though less than 25 miles apart, Fort Lauderdale feels a world away from its southern neighbor Miami. Rather than the latter’s position as the supercharged gateway to Latin America, Fort Lauderdale falls more in line with classic Americana and still manages to hold onto its Old Florida heritage.

Its abundance of stunning waterways strikes newcomers most. The Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal, New River and vast canal network intertwining finger streets offer infinite waterfront opportunities for avid boaters or those who just appreciate the serenity of the view. Most daily activity from exercising to yacht clubs to dining takes place on or near the water. It’s a truly unique setting even within Florida.

Incorporated in 1911, the city steadily developed throughout the 20th century for a sweeping overview of architectural styles including Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco, midcentury-modern, 1950’s ranches and more. There are numerous exclusive communities such as Harbor Beach, Hillsboro Mile, Bay Colony, Las Olas Isles and Coral Ridge with luxury homes and condominium buildings of varying heights. Downtown’s Riverwalk has seen tremendous growth in upscale high rises with every amenity, and the oceanfront has undergone gentrification from the city’s Spring Break heyday to sophisticated, minimal designs such as the W hotel.

Elite private schools, notable hospitals and ample greenery thanks to a large park system make this a top destination for professionals, families and snowbirds. Other attractions are its thriving beachfront and downtown scenes, Las Olas’ shops and restaurants, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale, Coral Ridge Country Club, two yacht clubs including Coral Ridge and Lauderdale, Galleria Mall, the historic Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and miles of pristine beaches.

Residents appreciate shooting down to Miami for business or leisure, spending a weekend in Palm Beach or trying hot spots in Delray Beach all within an hour’s drive.
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  • Riverwalk

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Bayview Elementary School

Type: Public

Level: Elementary

Bennett Elementary School

Type: Public

Level: Elementary

Sunrise Middle School

Type: Magnet

Level: Middle

Lighthouse Christian Academy

Type: Private

Level: Middle,High

Jam Youth Connection School

Type: Private, Special Program Emphasis

Level: Middle,High

Fort Lauderdale High School

Type: Magnet

Level: High

St Mark's Episcopal School

Type: Private

Level: Elementary,Middle

North Side Elementary School

Type: Public

Level: Elementary

Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School

Type: Magnet

Level: Elementary

St Anthony School

Type: Private

Level: Elementary,Middle

Little Flower Montessori School

Type: Private, Montessori

Level: Elementary

Wilton Manors Elementary School

Type: Magnet

Level: Elementary

Oakland Park Elementary School

Type: Public

Level: Elementary

Pace Center for Girls, Inc.

Type: Alt.

Level: Middle,High

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Type: Magnet

Level: Elementary

St Clement Elementary School

Type: Private

Level: Elementary,Middle

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