Opening a Business in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale sits between Miami and West Palm Beach with 184,000 residents, the world's largest cruise port (Port Everglades — 4 million passengers annually), and a beach district that rivals South Beach for nightlife volume. Commercial rents at $28-$48/sq ft in Las Olas and downtown are 25-35% below Miami proper while sharing the same tourist economy. The Brightline rail station has redefined access to Miami and Orlando markets. Bilingual operations recommended (32% Hispanic, 31% foreign-born).
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