FORT LAUDERDALE SUBURBS 55+ Communities
In the early 1920s, investor J.C. Turner coined Fort Lauderdale the "Venice of America" - a phrase that stuck, still etched on the city seal today. Fort Lauderdale is the largest city and seat of Broward County, offering 165 miles of navigable waterways, which the city works diligently to protect. The 10th largest city in Florida, as of April 1, 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau noted Fort Lauderdale as home to 182,760 residents. Located around 25 miles north of Miami, Fort Lauderdale neighbors Dania Beach and Hollywood to the south, Plantation and Lauderhill to the west, and Oakland Park and Pompano Beach to the north. By population, Fort Lauderdale is the third-largest city in the Miami Metropolitan Area - the 7th largest urban agglomeration in the United States. There are a variety of architectural styles and designs within each of the Fort Lauderdale Suburbs 55+ Communities. There are midcentury co-ops, waterfront buildings with units displaying direct views of the ocean, and charming two-story villas mapped throughout canals, to name a few. Additionally, there are dozens of all-age, single-family homes and condos to explore.
Fort Lauderdale offers a thriving art scene, live performance theaters, museums, shopping malls, farmer's markets, watersports, and waterfront dining options. The city's central location within Broward County provides proximity to big-city amenities in the Fort Lauderdale Suburbs. Each suburb offers a unique setting. Whether you are looking to retire in a close-knit seaside community with Old Florida Charm, a town with plenty of green space and nature preserves, an area with lots of new construction in gated communities with first-class amenities, or a rural setting with equestrian properties and great farmer's markets, you are sure to find what you are looking for in the Fort Lauderdale suburbs. No matter where you land in Broward County, you will always be a 30-minute drive or less to the pristine waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
COCONUT CREEK
Coconut Creek is known as the "Butterfly Capital of the World". As of the 2020 Census, the population was 57,833 with 17.9% of residents age 65 or older. The city comprises just under 12 square miles west of Pompano Beach. While Coconut Creek is considered West Broward County, the beach is only seven miles from the center of the city, allowing residents to drive to the crystal clear water of the Atlantic Ocean in thirty minutes or less. The city is ideal for nature lovers with Butterfly World, the largest butterfly park in the world, 18 parks, and 9 greenways. Coconut Creek is also home to the Seminole Casino with over 250 slots, eight live table games, 5 restaurants, and an outdoor concert venue. The Promenade, an open-air shopping mall, provides a great venue for shopping and entertainment with over 45 stores, diverse dining options from Greek to Japanese, bars with microbrews and live entertainment, salons, and an 11-screen luxury theatre. Despite these big-city amenities, Coconut Creek maintains a hometown feel. The community comes together for special events and regularly scheduled activities and programs. Click here to browse homes for sale in Coconut Creek 55+ Communities.
DAVIE
With plentiful ranches and equestrian properties, Davie provides a more rural setting than surrounding cities. The town is located in the Southwest region of Broward County between Plantation and Hollywood on the western border of Fort Lauderdale. As of the 2020 Census, the population of this 35.72 square mile town was 105,691. Known as "Cowboy Town, USA," Davie features a weekly rodeo, horseback riding, and the RoundUp Nightclub with line dancing, dance lessons, and country music concerts. Flamingo Gardens delights nature enthusiasts with a 60-acre botanical garden that features over 3,000 species of exotic plants and a wildlife sanctuary with the largest collection of Florida native species. Living an active lifestyle comes naturally in Davie with multiple recreation trails and sports facilities. The Davie Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course with very affordable rates. Davie is the perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a hometown ambiance! Click here to browse homes for sale in Davie 55+ Communities.
DEERFIELD BEACH
Deerfield Beach offers a wide array of parks and facilities for an active lifestyle including an aquatic center, tennis center, a 976-foot international fishing pier, and parks with nature trails that are teeming with diverse wildlife. Blue Wave Beach, a one-mile stretch of shoreline that is known for dining, shopping, and water sports, received an award from the Clean Beach Council for water quality, habitat conservation, and safety. This pristine beach is a sea turtle habitat with loggerhead, leatherback, and green sea turtles hatching along the shore each season from March through October. As of the 2020 Census, the population of Deerfield Beach was 86,859 with 22.7% of the population 65 years of age or older. This is a popular retirement destination for ocean enthusiasts, but the city's slogan is "More than just a pretty beach" for a reason. The Deerfield Beach Health & Social Services Department provides a wide array of supportive activities and services to improve the quality of life for senior residents. Click here to browse homes for sale in Deerfield Beach 55+ Communities
HOLLYWOOD
Hollywood exudes Old Florida Charm! The city comprises over 27 square miles with a population of 153,067 as of the 2020 Census. Nestled between Fort Lauderdale and Hallandale Beach in South Broward County, Hollywood provides easy access to Miami. However, residents don't need to travel outside of the city limits for entertainment and recreation. The 2.5-mile Hollywood Beach Boardwalk boasts over 50 restaurants, 30 boutiques, free weekly concerts, and 3 oceanfront parks. Downtown Hollywood features Young Circle with a large amphitheater and a Visual Arts Pavilion. The historical downtown district offers a quaint walkable setting with bustling nightlife, live music, craft cocktail bars, art galleries, year-round festivals, boutiques, and diverse cuisine. Hollywood is also home to one of the best farmer's markets in South Florida. The Yellow Green Farmers Market is lined with a wide variety of booths offering artisanal crafts, delicious ethnic cuisine, tea, olives, honey, cosmetics, jewelry, home goods, local produce, and so much more. Nature lovers enjoy the serenity of the Anne Kolb Nature Center, a 1,501-acre park with nature trails overlooking coastal mangrove wetlands, an observation tower, a boat dock, and picnic areas. Whether you are looking for a quiet area for bird watching, a laid-back tiki bar to sip margaritas, or a wild night out on the town you are sure to find what suits your fancy in Hollywood. Click here to browse homes for sale in Hollywood 55+ Communities.
LAUDERHILL
Lauderhill is a small city of just 8.6 square miles that had a population of 74,482 as of the 2020 Census. Lauderhill active adult communities offer affordable, low-maintenance condo living near Fort Lauderdale's thriving art scene, premium shopping, and dining. However, residents have some great entertainment choices in their city too including the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, the Ilene Lieberman Botanical Garden, and the Cultural Museum. The Sadkin Senior Center Program is dedicated to providing a better quality of life for senior residents through a wide variety of services and activities including fitness classes, arts and crafts projects, health seminars, walking programs, travel trips, bingo, dominoes, and meals on wheels. Click here to browse homes for sale in Lauderhill 55+ Communities.
PLANTATION
Plantation is a city on the western border of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County where "the grass is greener." The population in this 22 square mile city was 91,750 as of the 2020 Census. The active adult residences are a mix of single-family homes around 1,300 SqFt with a Mid Century Modern design and affordable condos with one to two bedrooms. Plantation offers abundant green space with 42 parks totaling 642 acres and six golf courses. The city features great public transportation and proximity to major interstates as well as the Fort Lauderdale/Holywood International Airport. Broward Mall includes a movie theater, over 100 specialty stores, and 22 eateries. Residents have a plethora of dining options including Italian, Mediterranean, Peruvian, Mexican, Cuban, Japanese, Thai, and classic American fare. Plantation is a great place to retire with a strong sense of community and regularly scheduled events such as senior cinema days, bingo, senior game days, golf tournaments, farmer's markets, hump day food trucks, and yoga in the park. Click here to browse homes for sale in Plantation 55+ Communities.
POMPANO BEACH
Pompano Beach is located along the northern border of Fort Lauderdale. The city comprises just under 25 square miles extending from the shoreline to the Turnpike. As of the 2020 census, the population was 112,046 with 19.3% of the population 65 years of age or older. Most Pompano Beach 55+ Communities are condos located on or near the beach. Leisureville is the exception with single-family homes situated near I-95. While Pompano has long been considered a more affordable option compared to Fort Lauderdale, the Community Redevelopment Agency has been hard at work revamping the city in recent years. Aside from plans for a new Downtown Innovation District, new restaurants and shops have been popping up, luring new residents and tourists.
While residents enjoy proximity to the rich arts scene and nightlife in Fort Lauderdale, there is plenty to do in Pompano. Known as the "Wreck Diving Capital of the World," Pompano is a popular diving destination. Shipwreck Park is home to sixteen sunken ships that serve as artificial reefs where divers can observe a wide variety of marine life. Aside from beautiful beaches and great diving, Pompano also offers the Isle Casino Pompano, Festival Marketplace, and the Pompano Beach Amphitheater. The city hosts regularly scheduled community events including the Annual MLK Golf Championship, Caribbean Fest, the monthly Amplify Wellness Market, and Music Bingo. Click here to browse homes for sale in Pompano 55+ Communities.
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