From mangrove shores to world-class city
Named after a series of forts built during the Second Seminole War, Fort Lauderdale was incorporated in 1911. Population booms of the 1920s and after World War II turned the “New River Settlement” into today’s busy and beautiful metropolis. Fort Lauderdale is the city’s perfect combination of beach and city. Its sea breeze and diverse landscape make it easy to live a balanced, active life and raise a family.
This city has many distinct neighborhoods, each with its own real estate gems. For example, Las Olas is considered the Beverly Hills of Fort Lauderdale, while there's a golf course living in Coral Ridge. Rio Vista is a tranquil oasis, and Wilton Manors is the fashionable place to be with hip streets, cafes, and lofts. Classic estates with original wood flooring can be found in Victoria Park, and Harbor Beach has villas in gated communities. Multi-million dollar waterfront properties and quaint cottages lend this city classic Floridian charm.