Fort Lauderdale is a city that is found in Broward County, Florida. The city covers a total area of about 36 square miles and is the county seat of Broward County. Fort Lauderdale borders Lauderhill, Cooper City and Lauderdale Lakes to the West, Sea Ranch Lakes and Lauderdale by the Sea to the East, Hollywood and Dania Beach to the South and Deerfield Ranch, Pompano Beach and Wilton Manors to the North.

Originally home to the Tequesta Indians, the city was incorporated in 1911 and substantial development was witnessed in the 1920s.

It is presently a major center for yacht manufacturing as well as maintenance. The economy of this city is also largely dependent on tourism.

Among the notable people from Fort Lauderdale are actresses Catherine Hickland as well as Bailee Madison.

For those getting married in Fort Lauderdale and searching for wedding venues, there is Celebrations Wedding Chapel of Fort Lauderdale where the ceremony can be held. There is also Victoria’s Bridal Couture where the bride can browse through many wedding dresses.  Couples who want wedding invitations can get them from Fort Lauderdale Invitations.

The climate in Fort Lauderdale is the tropical rainforest climate. This means the city has little variations in terms of temperature.

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