Bordering Southeast Florida’s Atlantic coastline, Broward County is the nation's seventeenth most populous county in the nation and the second largest in Florida, with over 1.9 million residents. Located between Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, it is central to South Florida’s 6.1 million-resident metropolitan area. Spanning 1,200 square miles with 31 municipalities and much of the Everglades conservation area, Broward’s seat is Fort Lauderdale. Its 23 miles of beaches and tropical climate attract over nineteen million visitors annually. Broward offers a high quality of life with diverse demographics, a strong economy, top-rated schools, advanced healthcare, and excellent transportation. It features world-class dining, theater, nightlife, shopping, and recreational