Fort Lauderdale is the county seat of Broward County. It is named after a series of forts built by the U.S. during the second Seminole War. Major William Lauderdale was commander of the soldiers who built the first fort. The beautiful city of Fort Lauderdale sits on Florida’s southeast coast between the cities of Miami and Palm Beach. With a population of 180 thousand, it is the seventh largest city in the state of Florida. Residents of the city enjoy having access to the ocean via the beach and numerous inland waterways; so much so, in fact, that Fort Lauderdale is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of America.”

Home to the world’s third largest boat show is the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which brings over 125,000 people to the city every year. Fort Lauderdale is also home to the world’s largest drive-in movie theater, with 13 screens. In recent years, Fort Lauderdale has shifted from an economy largely based on the tourism industry to one with a booming business base that includes manufacturing, marine, technology, aerospace and entertainment.

In a thriving business environment, people are going to get hurt. If you or someone you know has been hurt in a work related injury, car accident, medical malpractice injury, or any other accident, and require a Fort Lauderdale injury lawyer or need other legal services to protect and defend your rights, then contact Diana Castrillon today.

To learn more about the Fort Lauderdale government, services, and programs visit http://www.fortlauderdale.gov.