In 1916, the settlement of "Zona" was renamed Davie in recognition of Robert P. Davie, a land developer who purchased a great deal of reclaimed Everglades land. Broward County began a huge development boom after its incorporation, with the first "tourist hotel", in Fort Lauderdale, opening in 1919. Broward Commission . Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport serves as the primary airport of the Broward County area. Mayor |
[citation needed], The Broward County Charter provides for a separation between the legislative and administrative functions of government. Renew Vehicle Registration Search and Pay Property Tax Search and Pay Business Tax Pay Tourist Tax Apply for Business Tax account Edit Business Tax account Run a Business Tax report Run a Real Estate report Run a Tangible Property report [89] In 2001 the Broward County Legislative Delegation adopted a policy encouraging the annexation of all unincorporated areas in Broward County into municipalities by October 1, 2005. The racial makeup of the total Hispanic and Latino population in Broward County was: 65.8% White, 5.90% Native American, 2.06% Black or African American, 0.33% Asian, 0.86% Pacific Islander, 26.23% were some other race and 4.57% were from two or more races. FLL is classified by the US Federal Aviation Administration as a "major hub" facility serving commercial air traffic. There were 741,043 housing units at an average density of 615 per square mile (237/km2). For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males. Males had a median income of $44,935 versus $36,813 for females. The Tequesta Indians fished, hunted, and gathered the fruit and roots of plants for food, but did not practice any form of agriculture. Contact the Tax Collector directly: revenue@broward.org or at 954-831-4000 The COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR (note: NOT part of our office) mailed the 2020 tax bills during the first week of November. [55], The median income for a household in the county was $51,694, and the median income for a family was $62,619. From 1916 to 1972 it voted Democratic six times and Republican in nine elections. [27], According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 1,323 square miles (3,430 km2), of which 1,210 square miles (3,100 km2) is land and 113 square miles (290 km2) (8.5%) is water.[29]. Broward experienced wind speeds between 80 and 100 mph (130 and 160 km/h) which endured for about five hours. Breaking news headlines from Broward County, Florida, including the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Sunrise and Parkland. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males. On January 19, 1977, snow fell in South Florida for the first time in recorded history.
Florida Counties and County Seats: Alachua County - Gainesville Baker County - Macclenny Bay County - Panama City Bradford County - Starke Brevard County - Titusville Broward County - Fort Lauderdale Calhoun County - Blountstown Charlotte County - Punta Gorda Citrus County - Inverness Clay County - Green Cove Springs Collier County - Naples Tell us what you'd like to do... Toggles the dropdown menu. Each November, the Commission elects a Mayor and Vice Mayor for one-year terms. [20], The effects of a national recession hit the county in 1974 and the population growth finally slowed. There were 654,445 households, out of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. In the year 1980, the US census reported over 1 million people living in Broward County. Boulevard Gardens. Claim this business Favorite Share More Directions Sponsored Topics. In the 1980s the Broward County Commission adopted a policy of having all populated places in the county be part of a municipality. There were 810,388 households, out of which 28.61% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.80% were married couples living together, 15.28% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.67% were non-families. A year later, developers began dredging wetlands in the county to create island communities.[17]. In 2008 and 2012 approximately 67.07% of the electorate voted for Democrat Barack Obama. Snow was officially reported by weather observers in West Palm Beach, LaBelle, Hollywood, and Royal Palm Ranger Station in deep South Miami-Dade County.[23]. Read more. 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