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Fort Lauderdale is not just shaped by water— it’s fueled by it. With 165 miles of navigable waterways, a globally connected marine economy, and billions in waterfront development, this city is redefining what it means to be a modern coastal capital.
Welcome to the
Waterway Capital of the World.
$36B
global superyacht
hub
50%
of residents live near
water
$12B+
in new waterfront
investment
$12B
marine industry
supporting 111,000+ jobs
With 22 million annual visitors,
270 acres of waterfront greenspace,
and the world’s 3rd busiest cruise port, Fort Lauderdale, is a global hub
where water drives lifestyle,
economy, and opportunity.
AT A GLANCE
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