Fort Lauderdale Health and Medical

Residents enjoy state of the art facilities and healthcare.
Healthcare Facilities:

Hospitals, 26
Assisted living, 244
Adult Day care, 18
Health Care clinics, 281
Skilled Nursing facility, 34
For addresses and more information regarding the above and other facilities, see http://facilitylocator.floridahealthstat.com/
See partial Hospital listings below.

o ATLANTIC SHORES HOSPITAL
o 4545 N FEDERAL HWY CAPACITY:72
o FORT LAUDERDALE , FL 33308 TELEPHONE#:954 771-
o BROWARD GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
o 1600 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE CAPACITY:716
o FORT LAUDERDALE , FL 33316 TELEPHONE#:954 355-
o CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL
o 3100 WESTON ROAD CAPACITY:150
o WESTON , FL 33326 TELEPHONE#:954 689-5000
o CORAL SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER
o 3000 CORAL HILLS DRIVE CAPACITY:200
o CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065 TELEPHONE#:954 344-3121
o FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER
o 5000 WEST OAKLAND PARK BLVD. CAPACITY:459 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33313-
o FORT LAUDERDALE HOSPITAL
o 1601 EAST LAS OLAS BLVD. CAPACITY:100
o FORT LAUDERDALE , FL 33301TELEPHONE#:954 463-4321
o HOLLYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
o 3600 WASHINGTON ST
o HOLLYWOOD , FL 33021 TELEPHONE#:954 966-4500
o HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL, INC.
o 4725 N FEDERAL HWY
o FORT LAUDERDALE , FL 33308 TELEPHONE#:954 771-8000
o IMPERIAL POINT MEDICAL CENTER
o 6401 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
o FORT LAUDERDALE , FL 33308 TELEPHONE#:954 776-8500
o KINDRED HOSP-SO.FLA-FT LAUDERDALE 1516 EAST LAS OLAS BOULEVARD
o FORT LAUDERDALE , FL 33301 TELEPHONE#:954 764-8900
o MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PEMBROKE
o 7800 SHERIDAN STREET
o PEMBROKE PINES , FL 33024 TELEPHONE#:954 963-
o MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
o 3501 JOHNSON STREET
o HOLLYWOOD , FL 33021 TELEPHONE#:954 987-2000
o NORTH BROWARD MEDICAL CENTER
o 201 EAST SAMPLE RD
o POMPANO BEACH , FL 33064 TELEPHONE#:954 941-8300
o NORTH RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
o 5757 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
o FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33334 TELEPHONE#:954 776-
In conclusion, The Broward County area has some of the best Hospitals and health care facilities and clinics in the Country. Additionally, you are only an hours drive from Miami and its world class facilities, such as Baptist hospital and the palmer Eye Institute.

Fort Lauderdale Schools and Education

Southwest Florida has some of the best schools in the country.
Broward is the 5th largest school district in the country with over 270,000 students.
In addition to this Broward counties adult education program is second to none. There are over 25 learning, technical centers that currently accommodate over 200,000 students.

More information on each of the counties' public schools can be obtained by phone or from their Web sites. For a comparison of schools and school districts on a variety of criteria, view Florida School Indicators Reports at the Florida Department of Education's Web site. http://www.fldoe.org/
Broward county school specifics:

137 Elementary Schools
41 Middle Schools
29 High Schools
5 universities
1 community college
5 Alternative Schools
29 Charter Schools. Charter schools are public schools holding state or local contracts to meet special student achievement goals.
21 Trade schools
150 private schools
Higher Education-Colleges and trade Schools

There are 21 in all, teaching everything from Law, Health care to Business.

For more specifics go to

http://www.switchboard.com/Schools-Vocational_&_Trade/Fort_Lauderdale/FL/17331-/yellowpages.htm

and http://www.trade-schools.net/locations/florida-schools-directory.asp

In conclusion, whether you have school children or are looking for higher education and/or vocational assistance, Broward County can help. In addition, Miami and it’s trade schools and Higher education facilities are just an hours drive away.

Fort Lauderdale Arts and Culture

Ft Lauderdale, Broward County has a serious commitment to the arts. Whether its, theatre, visual arts, art exhibitions, film festivals, museums or entertainment venues, Ft Lauderdale is a great place to be creative. So if you’re a writer, musician, artist, photographer or actor, Ft Lauderdale welcomes you.

Riverwalk is the Downtown Fort Lauderdale center for Arts, Entertainment, Events, Shopping, Dining and Nightlife. This website provides a guide to the attractions, events and activities along Riverwalk, and offers information on parking, directions, special offers and exclusive membership. Take your time to explore the pages of our virtual home, and don't forget to check back regularly for up-to-date information on the many exciting events and happenings on the world famous Riverwalk in beautiful Downtown Fort Lauderdale
General Infornation:

Art Galleries
There are currently over 130 galleries in Ft Lauderdale.
Theatre:
There are 24 Live Theatre facilities, associations.
A few examples below

Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Box Office
201 Southwest 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954 462-0222
Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Box Office
201 Southwest 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954 462-0222
Community Performning Arts Center Inc
4433 Bougainvilla Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954 202-2666
Dimond Productions
954 557-1482
email: events@dimondproductions.com
Florida Theatrical Association
500 East Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
954 462-7396
Florida Theatrical Association
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954 462-7570
Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre Inc
640 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Museums
There are 18 in the Ft Lauderdale area.
A few below

Museum of Art
1 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954 525-5500
Museum of Discovery and Science
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954 467-6637
Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts Inc Smofa
7080 Northwest 4th Street, Plantation, FL 33317
Other;
Ars Flores Symphony orchestra. For scheduling and more info go to http://www.arsflores.com/
For more information on general art and culture go to The Broward Cultural Division Website at http://bcegov2.broward.org/cultural/list.asp?Name=Music

ArtServe, Inc.
An arts supporting organization that provides an auditorium, dance studio, the JM Family Enterprises Gallery featuring exhibitions, office rental space, a computer lab, meeting rooms, as well as technical business support, the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts and other programs at affordable costs.
1350 East Sunrise Boulevard (954) 462-9191
www.artserve.org

Broadway in Fort Lauderdale
Presents the best of Touring Broadway at both the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the Parker Playhouse. Subscription packages available.
1-800-764-0700
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Multi-theater, waterfront complex, home to Broadway in Fort Lauderdale touring shows, Florida Grand Opera, Florida Philharmonic, the Concert Association and Miami City Ballet.
201 SW 5 Avenue
1-800-764-0700, Box Office (954) 462-0222
www.browardcenter.org

Broward County Cultural Affairs
Searchable database of cultural events in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area, a directory of more than 450 cultural organizations, a public art tour, listings of cultural attractions and museums and much more.
100 South Andrews Avenue
(954) 357-7457, 24-hour Arts Line (800) 249-ARTS
www.broward.org/arts

Broward County Main Library
A service of the Board of County Commissioners.
100 South Andrews Avenue
(954) 357-7444
www.co.broward.fl.us/library

Cinema Paradiso
Cinema Paradiso opened officially in January 2001 as the year-round arthouse of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The Cinema is opened seven days a week featuring independent films from around the world most enjoying their U.S. premiere. The intimate 210 seat (stadium seating) Cinema features a cafe that serves wine, beer, champagne and snacks.
503 SE 6th Street
(954) 525-FILM
www.fliff.com/cinemaparadiso.html

Concert Association of South Florida
Internationally acclaimed organization that has enriched the quality of life in South Florida while championing its cultural stature throughout the world, presenting an impressive array of stars from the classical music and dance world to South Florida audiences.
(877) 433-3200
www.concertfla.org

Cultural Information Center (CIC)
Located on the first floor of the Broward County Main Library and operated by Broward County Commission's Cultural Affairs Division, the CIC is a one-stop shop for quick and easy cultural information and tickets in South Florida. Includes gift shop, cultural concierge booth, online ticketing system and First Moon Cafe. http://www.co.broward.fl.us/arts/cic/index.html
100 South Andrews Avenue
(954) 357-7979
www.co.broward.fl.us/arts/cic/index.html

Curtain Call Playhouse
Touring theater company that includes productions at the Broward County Main Library.
(954) 784-0768

Florida Grand Opera
South Florida's award winning opera company.
221 SW 3 Avenue
Box Office 1-800-741-1010
www.fgo.org/home.htm

Florida Philharmonic Orchestra
Performing throughout South Florida, the Florida Philharmonic showcases the best in classical music by the well-known masters and the most talked-about composers of today.
(954) 930-1812 (tri-county area) 1-800-226-1812 (all other areas)
www.floridaphilharmonic.org

Fort Lauderdale Children's Ballet Theater
(954) 491-4668

Fort Lauderdale Children's Theater
640 North Andrews Avenue
(954) 763-6882
www.flct.org

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
Enclave of historical houses dating back to the early 1900’s known as Old Fort Lauderdale. The Old Fort Lauderdale Museum of History and King Cromartie House showcase the Society’s permanent collections and changing exhibitions reflecting the history and heritage of the Fort Lauderdale community.
219 SW 2 Avenue
(954) 463- 4431
www.oldfortlauderdale.org

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival presents the most compelling and thought-provoking international films, hosts special tributes and seminars and introduces some of the greatest talents to South Florida audiences. The 28-day festival screens over 100 films from Boca Raton to Miami and is the longest film festival in the world. Considered one of the most important regional film festivals in the U.S., the Festival’s commitment to first-time filmmakers and innovative programming make it the perfect test market for filmmakers.
503 SE 6 Street
(954) 525-FILM
www.fliff.com

Gold Coast Jazz Society
Gold Coast Jazz is a not-for-profit organization that celebrates the creativity and artistry of jazz, the music of America. Mainstage concerts at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, a jazz festival, member events and free community programs.
(954) 524-0805
www.goldcoastjazz.org

Miami City Ballet
Under the artistic leadership of legendary dancer Edward Willella, Miami City Ballet is a must-see, world-acclaimed dance company, performing a full season of dance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
(305) 929-7010 Toll Free (877) 929-7010
www.miamicityballet.org

Museum of Art
This beautiful facility, designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, has rotating exhibitons and a permanent colleciton: Masterworks from the Meyer and Golda Marks CoBrA Collection: Art Amaze.
1 East Las Olas Boulevard
(954) 525-5500
www.moafl.org

Museum of Discovery and Science / Blockbuster IMAX Theater
A hands-on science museum for children and adults. Seven interactive exhibit areas. Powerful 3D IMAX® cinema puts you in the center of the action.
401 SW 2 Street
(954) 467-6637 or (954) 463-IMAX
www.mods.org

South Florida JAZZ
Performance-oriented nonprofit organization focusing on the modern jazz idiom. The principal activities include production and presentation of the annual Hollywood Jazz Festival and "Jazz Impressions," an six-concert monthly series held in the auditorium of the MUSEUM OF ART - Fort Lauderdale from January through June.
(954) 779-3032; 1-877-877-7677
www.southfloridajazz.org

Stranahan House
Tiny, beautifully restored, turn-of-the-century, riverside home of Fort Lauderdale's founder is the oldest residence in Fort Lauderdale, and is furnished in period antiques.
335 SE 6 Avenue
(954) 524-4736
www.stranahanhouse.com

Symphony of the Americas
The Symphony of the Americas is a classical symphonic orchestra enriching the cultural environment of South Florida. The Symphony annually presents Summerfest with an international orchestra performing concerts in 5 counties in Florida and 6 countries of the Americas.
(954) 545-0088
www.symphamer.com

¡Viva Broward!
Viva Broward! sponsored by Bank of America is a countywide celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and features 33 events in 12 cities with 75 organi-zations. The calendar includes the cultural contributions and traditions of art, music, dance, the visual arts and education.
(954) 527-5346
www.vivabroward.com

In conclusion the Beach areas, Las Olas Blvd and the River walk areas look like works of art. Public fountains and statues can be found throughout the city. In addition to all this, you’re an hours drive from Miami and all of its options.

About Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach holds a captivating history because it played an important role of the expansion of Southern Florida. Dominated by the Seminole Indians as the early quest for American soil increased, forts, including Fort Lauderdale, were built for protection of early settlers.

Located approximately 33 miles from both Miami and Palm Beach, Pompano Beach is in the center of activity and fun! The city is only 12 miles from Ft. Lauderdale Airport and surrounded by an abundance of attractions and shopping centers. Living in Pompano Beach affords the enjoyment of a tranquil seaside atmosphere with the benefits of close by city life. It’s a perfect, win-win way to live!

Pompano Beach offers all the water attractions you can imagine. Boating, fishing, swimming, and diving are available at the tip of your fingers. Over 2,000 places to stay, eat, and entertain are accessible for tourists. 3 ½ miles of perfect beaches are only a stroll away!

Pompano Beach has everything you could need or want. What are you waiting for? Come join the fun!

General Information

• 24.2 square miles of landmass
• Time Zone: Eastern
• Median age range: 42
• Median household income: $39,011
• Median house value: $215,700
• Average property taxes on houses owing a mortgage: $2,148
• Average rent: $1,034
• Average travel time to work: 25 minutes
• Over 21% of residents carried their education to a college degree
• 46% of residents are married
• Average summer temperature: 92degrees
• Average winter temperature: 76 degrees
• Average yearly precipitation: 58 inches

Employment Industries

• Construction (15%)
• Accommodation and food services (8%)
• Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
• Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
• Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)
• Finance and insurance (4%)
• Health care (4%)

Employment Occupations

• Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
• Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
• Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
• Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
• Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
• Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
• Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)

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About Hollywood Florida

Hollywood sits on Florida's Gold Coast, just south of Ft Lauderdale and just north of Miami. The population estimate for 2003 was 143,400. The median age is 39.

The weather averages 77 degrees year round and that combined with miles of waterways makes it a great place to enjoy all types of water-sports. There are 46 parks, 7 golf courses and professional sports nearby including the Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins, Miami Heat and the Florida Panthers. There's also Gulfstream Racetrack, Caulder Racetrack, Hollywood Greyhound Track and Dania Jai-Lai
Hollywood is easily accessible from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and 1-95 or the Florida Turnpike. Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami are less than twenty-five miles away.

The area has substantial educational opportunities, including Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, the University of Miami and a number of smaller private universities, colleges, and a community college system.
Hollywood has seven miles of sand beaches and Florida's only Oceanfront Broadwalk (a 27-foot wide path where no cars come between you and the beach).
The boardwalk is dotted with restaurants, music and shops. Personally, I’ve found that spending an evening at the boardwalk is really a great way to relax and take in the “Florida Lifestyle.”

In addition to the beaches, there are art galleries, festivals, restaurants, hotels and nightlife in a downtown with a European atmosphere.

Economic data:
Hollywood, though very distinctive, is just one of several small towns and cities within the Boca Raton-Ft.Lauderdale-Miami metropolitan area, so it is difficult to break out economic data that is explicitly Hollywood.
If you are considering starting a new business, or relocating an existing business to Hollywood, you should know that there are important incentives available. You can find these summarized at this online link: http://www.hollywoodbizcouncil.org/incentives.htmLocal taxes

For other related and relevant information please consult:

The city’s Website is at http://www.hollywoodfl.org/
Another very good site covering general information is: http://www.hollywoodfl.org/living_hollywood.htm
In conclusion
Hollywood has it’s own identity. Just driving into the beach area or the downtown will tell you that. In other words although it’s close to Miami and Ft Lauderdale, Hollywood has its own ambience. There are few places in Florida with such a distinctive identity.
So if you want easy access to the big city life but want to retreat to a quieter area, Hollywood could be the perfect spot.

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About Fort Lauderdale

Blessed with a semi-tropical climate and outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities, Ft Lauderdale is indeed a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Ft Lauderdale offers a vibrant business environment, good jobs and a great quality of life. From Fortune 500 companies to small Art galleries,

Ft Lauderdale is one of the fastest growing areas in Florida. It is also home to a largely upscale, diverse, multiethnic population that helps create its cosmopolitan, international flavor. Its own major international airport connects it to the world. If you never went anywhere else in Florida, Ft. Lauderdale would suffice – it’s that good!

“The Venice of America”
More than 300 miles of navigable inland waterways wind through Ft Lauderdale, accommodating boats of all sizes. Lots of sun and great weather. Take a water taxi, bus service downtown to shop or your favorite restaurant. For schedules and stops go to http://www.watertaxi.com/FortLauderdale/FLLMap.Asp

Ft. Lauderdale is also frequently regarded as the yachting capital of America, at least the East Coast USA variety. It’s a boating “jumping-off” place for cruising the Bahamas, as well as the fabulous American Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), which you can take through protected inland water, all the way to the Keys or the Carolinas.

The Hinterlands
Nobody really thinks about a Ft. Lauderdale “backcountry,” but there is one: the fabulous Everglades National Park. The Park and the preserve areas north of it provide opportunities for hiking, biking, airboating, and driving adventures.

There are even Indian reservations and casinos! And while Miami probably wouldn’t be regarded as a hinterland (!), it is if we’re talking about Ft. Lauderdale. Miami complements Ft. Lauderdale’s own impressive list of cultural and nightlife offerings, and adds the dimension of major league professional sports with the NBA football and MLB baseball.
Finally, the Florida Keys and Key West are an easy drive south.

General Information.

Located in the east-central portion of Broward County, 23 miles north of Miami and 42 miles south of Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale is the seventh largest city in Florida
Area in Square Miles 1285
Average Temperature 76°F
Average Annual Precipitation 53 in
Average Rain Days 131
Population projection 2005 -1,793,500
Average home cost-June 2005-$378,000
Cost of Living-103-3rd in the state
Median age-25-44 years old or approximately 1/3 the population
Major Employment by Industry in order of numbers

Education, Health, Social Services
Retail Trade
Administrative, Waste Management Services
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, Food Services
Professional, Scientific, Management, Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Rental and Leasing
Construction
Manufacturing
So, if you’re interested in life in a Metropolitan area mixed in with great weather, and you like the outdoors, you should check out Ft Lauderdale.

For specifics in general categories please see the links to the left. See the google map to the upper right.

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