A Charming Seaside Village
|
The Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is home to warm tropical breezes, spectacular ocean views, quaint downtown shops, a pier that extends 876 feet over the ocean, a unique snorkel trail and a coral reef teeming with colorful fish, spiny lobsters and other marine life — all within 100 yards of the beach!
Because the reefs are popular with beach divers, the Broward County Commission in 1997 declared the town the "Shore Diving Capital" of Florida. The Florida Division of Historical Resources in June 1994 also designated the underwater remains of the SS Copenhagen, a 19th century steamer that sank offshore in 1900, as an official underwater archaeological preserve — one of only 10 such preserves in Florida!
The Town isn’t far from the Everglades, the Florida Keys and everything else South Florida has to offer. Take a swim, snorkel over a beautiful reef, drop a baited hook in the water from Anglins Pier or just take a quiet stroll along the shore to collect sea shells.
With a number of fine local restaurants, specialty stores and boutiques within walking distance, there is plenty to do and enjoy in the Town of Lauderdale-By-The- Sea, even if you decide to kick back, relax, and never leave the beautiful beach.
Incorporated in 1947, the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is nestled between the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway in Broward County, Fla., a major metropolitan region on Florida’s southeast coast. The entire Town — 1.5 square miles in size — is on a barrier island about 7 feet above sea level. Unlike many Florida communities on the ocean, where tall condominiums crowd the beach, most of the buildings in the downtown district are under four stories tall, which helps to enhance the Town’s seaside oasis charm.
|
|
Primarily a residential community with a charming commercial district, the Town has under 10,000 full-time residents. The peak winter population is under 15,000. Residents celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade and fireworks show on the beach!
|
|
Many Town residents enjoy living year-round in South Florida’s temperate climate. The average annual temperature is 76 degrees Fahrenheit.
|
|
There are no public schools in the Town, but children attend excellent private or public schools nearby. Broward County Public Schools is the nation’s largest fully-accredited school district.
|
|
The North Broward Hospital District — as well as nearby private hospitals — serve the medical and health needs of Town residents and visitors.
|
|
The Town’s major industries are tourism, retail trade, finance, insurance, real estate and hospitality. Employment is primarily executive/ managerial, professional, sales and hospitality.
|
The closest major airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International. Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, which serves corporate jets and small planes, is a short ride from downtown.
The Town is several miles north of Port Everglades, the nation’s second busiest cruise port. The Intracoastal Waterway, the western border, provides ocean access to recreational boaters via Port Everglades and Hillsboro Inlet.
|
|
|
