Get to know Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea more than earns its name, wedged between two massive bodies of water on its western and eastern flanks — the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, respectively. As such, a single day here isn’t complete without indulging in aquatic activities like kayaking, swimming, or paddleboarding. There’s also an underwater archaeological preserve in the form of the SS Copenhagen shipwreck awaiting divers right off the Atlantic shore. This is the kind of town where flip-flops are the preferred footwear, and you’ll never want to go anywhere without a spare bathing suit — presuming you’re not already wearing a t-shirt or shorts over one. Locally-owned jewelry and clothing boutiques, ice cream shops, bakeries, and sit-down eateries line the appropriately named Commercial Boulevard between LBTS’ twin coasts. Local laws keep downtown buildings at low-rise levels, while local architectural taste built them in a mainly mid-century modern style.

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Living in Broward County

Florida’s second-largest county by population, Broward fills the gap between Miami and Palm Beach. Its developed portion leans almost entirely suburban, with the remaining majority of its land mass within the Everglades. The county’s namesake, Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, spent much of his gubernatorial term lobbying to reclaim the region’s wetlands for agriculture and development, finding a key ally in Teddy Roosevelt. The resulting land boom transformed Fort Lauderdale, the country seat, into a bustling resort town — a ring of suburbs incorporated soon thereafter. Today’s Broward boasts the obligatory beaches, vibrant shopping districts, and a litany of cultural attractions, along with the weather to enjoy them year-round. While it’s considered part of the greater Miami metro, the area boasts a diverse economy all its own. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has some 700 daily flights, and Port Everglades is one of the country’s busiest. Tri-Rail and Brightline offer commuters an alternative to the highway, linking population centers from Miami to Palm Beach.