- Fort Lauderdale is quietly thriving on collective, long-term investment — not one headline-grabbing mogul — rooted in the legacy of Wayne Huizenga and a culture that values discretion over spectacle.
- It’s a water-first city: 165 miles of navigable waterways, $12B+ in waterfront investment, more superyachts than Miami or West Palm, and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show draws 100k+ visitors.
- The downtown core packs serious economic punch ($43B annual impact), with strong finance/tech/legal job concentration, new office and luxury projects, and an 83% rise in families with kids under 13 since 2018.
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