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Fort Lauderdale and Broward County Employment Broward County (metropolitan Fort Lauderdale) has significantly outpaced the national economic growth rate. One of the best things about Ft Lauderdale and Broward county is the abundance of career opportunities. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a corporate executive, Ft Lauderdale has a position for you. Since there is no state or local income tax, you take home more. That combined with a low cost of living means a better lifestyle. Some statistics: • As of July 2005 per the State of Florida: • Number of workers-733,900 • Median hourly wage $13.16 to $17.06 • Annual wage $35,480 For specific figures by occupation go to http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_2680.htm#b00-0000 The areas largest employers South Florida's large employers are almost entirely service industries. From Supermarkets to Credit Unions, it is the service segment that keeps the area’s residents employed. SOME OF THE AREAS MAJOR EMPLOYERS: • Mem

OVERVIEW MIAMI AND DADE COUNTY Miami like New York and Chicago is a city that never sleeps. Tropical weather, 15 miles of beaches, lots of sun, great nightlife mixed in with world-class restaurants is attractive to people of all ages. From downtown Miami and Miami beach to the neighborhoods of Coral Gables and Kendall on to Key Biscayne and then the city of Homestead, Dade county has a place for you. If you like big city life but like the idea of great weather and outdoor recreation, this could be the place. Although more expensive than most of Florida in comparison to New York or San Francisco it’s still a bargain. Things to consider: • The Miami metropolitan area (Miami-Dade County, which is governed as one entity) has more than 2.3 million residents. • Miami-Dade County has 35 Incorporated cities within its boundaries. • Miami is the financial capital of Latin America and the Caribbean with more than 500 multinational corporations, 40 bi-national chambers of commerce and 100 f

What about Hurricane preparation for a rental home In the event of an impending Hurricane, a handyman or someone else can be hired to put up the storm shutters, bring in the lawn and patio furniture, etc for a fee-most agents have too many homes for them to do it individually. *This agreement should be set up in advance by the homeowner and the handyman. Your agent can find someone to do this.