No longer the Spring Break capital it once was, Fort Lauderdale has shed its past to become one of the nation's most sought after places to live. Included in this redevelopment are world renowned names such as Donald Trump, W Hotels, The Related Group, Hilton, and The St. Regis Hotel & Residences. Condo prices range from $500,000 to $9 million in these new developments. Flourishing condo development has increased the density of affluent residents and tourists in Beach Place's immediate vicinity.
Fort Lauderdale Beach features an array of shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and entertainment venues. The area is home to the Las Olas Marina and Fort Lauderdale Aquatics Center, as well as numerous major events including the Air and Sea Show, Greater Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Beachfest, Oceanfest and numerous other festivals and special events. Through the cooperative efforts of residents, businesses and local government, Fort Lauderdale Beach has been successfully transformed into a beautiful, friendly, and exciting destination that families can enjoy year round.
Additionally, Fort Lauderdale is considered the yachting capital of the world. Beach Place is steps away from Bahia Mar which holds 100 mega-yacht berths, more than any other marina in Florida, accommodating vessels up to 250 feet!
In 2005, Ft. Lauderdale welcomed a record number of 10.35 million annual visitors to the area, who spent an estimated $8.76 billion. Ft. Lauderdale Beach draws tourists because of its concentration of large-scale hotels and its famous beachfront, which is unquestionably the region's most popular beach. The typical tourist profile is increasingly affluent, and primarily from the northeastern US and Canada, with a growing representation of European and South American visitors.