Fort Lauderdale Florida Information

Fort Lauderdale is known for its extensive network of canals and is an especially popular destination for fishing. Fort Lauderdale's economy is very reliant on tourism, and used to be a notorious spring break destination. Residents of the area became upset with the damage done during the season, however, that they passed laws that made partying harder. Partygoers started attending the much more liberal Daytona Beach for spring break. Ft. Lauderdale suffered an enormous recession as a result of the self-imposed boycott. The Ft. Lauderdale hotel industry survived by starting to cater to the retired population. The downtown area, especially around Las Olas Boulevard, has seen dramatic growth in the past decade, and now hosts many new hotels and high-rise condominiums.

The city's main airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport located in Dania Beach, Florida between the cities of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, about 20 miles north of Miami.

Several large companies are based in Fort Lauderdale, including Blockbuster Video Blockbuster and AutoNation USA.