Tourism:
Fort Lauderdale's economy relies heavily on tourism. While
the 70s had Fort Lauderdale known as a spring break destination
for college students, the police have cracked down on underage
drinking and other illicit activity. This redirected tourist
dollars toward cruise ships and other nautical recreation
from Port Everglades, though the spring-breakers have been
making a comeback.
While some of these drinkers are underage, many are not.
Anyone who goes out, tourists or spring-breakers, should
make sure that transportation arrangements have been made.
The police are quite vigilant in their efforts to stop people
from driving under the influence. If you are stopped for
drinking and driving, you should consult our offices to
protect your rights and to prevent one incident from having
a major impact on the rest of your life.
The entertainment district runs West to East along Las Olas
Blvd., from the heart of downtown to the beach. The district
is anchored in the West by the Broward Center for the Performing
Arts, and runs through the city all the way to the beach,
where the "Elbo Room" bar is located. It was featured in
the 1960's film Where the Boys Are.
Mega Yachts:
Fort Lauderdale is a major manufacturing and maintenance
center for yachts with over 100,000 jobs relying on the
industry. Fort Lauderdale has many canals and provides easy
access to the Bahamas and Caribbean. This makes it a popular
way station for those traveling from elsewhere in the U.S.
on the way to those destinations. This allows them to replinish
supplies prior to making the journey.
Boat slips numbers have been declining in recent years and
a focus on the large mega-yachts has been the key to the
area industry.
The New River area around Las Olas Boulevard has seen dramatic
growth with new condominiums and offices rising, making
the area popular with businesses looking to relocate. A
few companies now in the area include: AutoNation, Citrix,
DHL, and Spirit Airlines. Fort Lauderdale is also emerging
as a gateway to Latin America, with several companies selecting
the area for their Latin American headquarters.
Click here for the official City
of Fort Lauderdale website.
