Plantation is the largest, most densely populated suburb of Ft. Lauderdale. It lies directly west of the city along Broward Boulevard which forms the commercial heart of Plantation. Here, at the intersection of Broward Blvd. and University Drive, there are 2 major shopping malls. When you combine these with an infinite number of strip shopping centers, no one complains about a shortage of shopping options in Plantation.

Be0cause Plantation is situated close to downtown Ft. Lauderdale, it was one of the earlier communities to develop in South Florida. As a result, there are more mature communities to be found there, along with a smattering of new. Within the boundaries of fully developed Plantation is an interesting oasis called Plantation Acres. Here you find just over one-acre home sites, a South Florida rarity, with a wide variety of custom home styles.