Located in central Broward County, the City of Plantation is the 4th largest city in the county with a population of about 87,000 residents; limits with Sunrise to the northwest, to the south with Davie and to the northeast with Lauderhill. At only 8 miles from Ft. Lauderdale airport, Plantation has is all; a beautiful city with tremendous growth, stunning recreation areas, large corporations, and the most striking parks in Broward County.
The City officially adopted the slogan "The Grass is Greener" in 22.8 square miles of the greenest yards conceivable. The houses are picturesque and well maintained the architectural style in most cases, are as varied as its population. Originally was part of the City of Ft. Lauderdale until 1953 when it became incorporated with only 500 residents. The development the city has experienced in little over 50 years is amazing! But you can still find native cypress trees? result of a planned and orderly expansion, the streets of Plantation are full of manicured green yards, incredible parks and striking homes.
Plantation hosts many community events like the Winter Wonderland Parade, Art in the Park fair and sports events are everywhere, features hunting and fly fishing lodges for corporate events regularly. Parks like the Plantation Botanical Gardens or the Pine Island Park are just a mere example of the prettiness of the land, in addition they host an Equestrian Center, within 85 acres of subtropical gorgeous setting, welcomes fans and enthusiast providing quiet peaceful nature treks, auditory sculptures and natural wetlands.
Plantation is the ideal community for those who are looking to find an involved community with good employers with a large variety of housing possibilities and the lure of exciting dining and entertainment venues.