Pompano Beach

 

Pompano Beach

 

Incorporated in 1908, this historically important town played a major part in the development of South Florida. The city of Pompano Beach is home to over 100,00 people and covers about 25 square miles in Broward County along the coast of the Atlantic just to the north of Fort Lauderdale.

Beach goers, fishermen, and golfers find living in Pompano Beach a dream come true. Pompano Beach is a city with sandy beaches where the fish are still abundant and is a city that exudes a small town feel. With over three miles of white pristine beaches combined with an abundance of some of the world’s most beautiful and challenging golf courses just minutes away, Pompano Beach real estate is truly desirable.

In addition to an unlimited supply of outdoor recreational activities, the city hosts a number of annual events and festivals, including the Pompano Seafood Festival and the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, a week-long May event attracting anglers from around the world who participate in one of the largest sport fishing tournaments in South Florida.

The city of Pompano Beach is a quiet seaside community with all the benefits of a major metropolitan area. Among the city’s other attractions are the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre, an open-air venue which has served as host site for numerous outdoor concerts. Also in town is the Goodyear Blimp Base, home of the famous blimp and one of only four blimp bases in the world.

Those whose fun consists of spectator sports won’t be disappointed with the Pompano Beach area. The city offers year-round horse racing at the world famous Pompano Harness Track. You?ll have access to endless opportunities to support your local major league teams as they are all within reach. Not to mention, you?re within a 15-to 30 minutes of two major international airports for easy accessibility.

Pompano Beach is the place to call home if you want to enjoy miles of beautiful white beaches, unwind with the warm sands between your toes, play golf in some of the world’s most beautiful courses or enjoy some of the world?s best sport fishing all in your own backyard.

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Helpful Information:

• Home of the Goodyear Blimp “Spirit of Innovation”
• 25 square miles in Northern Broward county
• Only 12 miles from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International airport and Port Everglades
• 101,400 population (permanent) 150,000 more in season
• Pompano Beach enjoys one of the smallest tax rates in the county.

Local Government Websites:

• City of Pompano Beach
• Broward County
• Broward School District
• Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce

Local Attractions:

• Sand and Spurs Equestrian Park
• Pompano Beach Civic Center and Amphitheatre

Local Annual Events:

• Music Under the Stars Concert Series
• Pompano Seafood Festival
• St. Coleman Italian Festival

Population in July 2007: 83,713.

Males: 41,288	(49.3%)
Females: 42,425	(50.7%)

Median resident age:	42.2 years
Florida median age:	38.7 years

Zip codes:
33060, 33061, 33062, 33063, 33064, 33065, 33066, 33067, 33068, 33069,
33071, 33072, 33073, 33074, 33075, 33076, 33077, 33093, 33097.
County: Broward County

Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,811 (it was $36,073 in 2000)

Pompano Beach:	$36,811
Florida:	$44,736

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $24,812

Pompano Beach:	$185,900
Florida:	$182,400

Hospital/medical center in Pompano Beach:

• North Broward Medical Center (201 E Sample Rd)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Pompano Beach:

• North Ridge Medical Center (about 4 miles; Fort Lauderdale, Fl)
• Northwest Medical Center (about 6 miles; Margate, Fl)
• St. John?s Rehabilitation Hospital  (about 8 miles; Lauderdale Lakes, Fl)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pompano Beach:

• Keiser College (about 5 miles; Ft. Lauderdale, Fl)
• Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale (about 10 miles; Fort Lauderdale, Fl)
• Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (about 11 miles; Boca Raton, Fl)
• Broward Community College (about 11 miles; Fort Lauderdale, Fl)
• Nova Southeastern University (about 13 miles; Fort Lauderdale, Fl)
• Barry University (about 24 miles; Miami, Fl)
• Palm Beach State College (about 27 miles; Lake Worth, Fl)

Read more: http://www.city-data.com/city/Pompano-Beach-Florida.html#ixzz1I0dxh1VA

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