Pompano Beach, Florida, is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, just north of Fort Lauderdale. Settled in 1900, the city??????s name comes from the pompano fish which can be found in the Atlantic off the coast of the city. With a population of about 102,000, this city is vibrant and growing and has been listed as one of the country??????s top real estate markets as well as vacation home markets.
Centrally located, Pompano Beach has miles of sandy beaches and acres of nearby golf courses, and is also within easy access of both Gold Coast and Miami attractions. The Pompano Beach Air Park is nearby, and is home to the Goodyear blimp, and Fern Forest Nature Park which is a 250 acre reserve with nature trails and wildlife is also nearby and is a popular attraction. For the more adventurous, Surf World Surf Shop offers free surfing lessons each Sunday morning and are held adjacent to the Pompano Beach Pier. Of course, being on the coast, there is a plethora of water-related activities such as: fishing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, boat rentals and charters and more.
In addition, Pompano Park is the state??????s premiere race track for harness racing, and features live racing and poker. The Pompano Beach Seafood Festival is also held yearly in April, and the Pompano Beach Amphitheater remains a popular venue for live music.
Pompano Beach is a popular tourist destination, but is also home to a vibrant community of people moving into the area for retirement, or just to escape the cold winters of the northern states. As such, there are a variety of types of homes for sale as well as commercial real estate.
Whether living in Pompano Beach or just visiting, you??????ll be stunned by the beauty of the beaches and the warmth of the people who live and work there. |
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