Fort Lauderdale is one of Florida's most popular tourist destinations. According to a 2006 estimate, more than 10 million people visit the city every year. Less than 180 years ago, however, the area that is Fort Lauderdale was home to a mere 70 people. The city boasts an active and thriving cultural life. If you are looking for a great shopping excursion, walk along Las Olas Boulevard either into downtown or all the way to the beach. Fort Lauderdale is one of the epicenters of college Spring Break. As such, the city is renowned for its 4,000-plus restaurants and 120-plus clubs and bars.

You can also check out lots of sporting action here. The Florida Panthers play at the Bank Atlantic Center. You should also take the opportunity to tour (or take a swim at) the city's Aquatic Complex. Perhaps you might catch a glimpse of America's most decorated Olympian, Michael Phelps, training in the lane beside you! If you are interested in people-watching, you can roam around the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop – an enormous flea market that even boasts its own drive-in movie theater. If, on the other hand, you want to get away from it all, head down to the Hugh Taylor Birch State Recreation Area, a vast beach park with trails, water sports and lots of fun nature activities.

Whether you’re on Spring Break to Fort Lauderdale or you’re a new proud owner of a condo downtown, you can use this site to help you navigate the pleasures and treasures of the city. Get regularly refreshed information on everything from the latest excitement on the beach to critical services, like lawyers, hospitals, schools, and public transportation.