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	Ft. Lauderdale City Information Population: 152,397 Elevation: 8 feet above sea level Land Area: 31.7 square miles Location: Located in the southeastern area of Florida, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, half way between Miami and West Palm Beach. Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (when it's noon in Fort Lauderdale, it's 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles). Fort Lauderdale observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October. Local Seasons: Fort Lauderdale is a complete city offering year round enjoyment, regardless of the season. Winter tends to be the busiest time of year when people from the north come to experience the beautiful beaches, with swaying palm trees and warm ocean breezes, not to mention theater, festivals, great shopping, and a host of sports activities. However, at any time of year, the city is alive with tourists from throughout the world. When summer arrives there is an influx of visitors from both South America as well as Europe, making this truly an international destination. Spring and fall tend to be less crowded and are wonderful for enjoying all the city has to offer with a few less people. With temperatures during this time hovering in the 80's F during the day and the 70's at night; visitors can work on the perfect tan during the day, and then enjoy a splendid meal while dancing the night away, or taking in one of the numerous cultural events taking place year round. Whatever the reason for visiting and regardless of the time of year, Fort Lauderdale offers its visitors warm sunny days and nights to remember. How to Get There: By Car Fort Lauderdale is easily accessible via Interstate 95 or the Florida Turnpike from the north or south and Interstate 595/75 from the west. By Plane Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport 320 Terminal Drive Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 954-359-6100 Conveniently located just south of the city and approximately 3 miles from the beach, 1 mile from Port Everglades. The airport is served by many of the national airlines, a host of charter airlines as well as many of the regional and local carriers. By Train Amtrak 200 S.W. 21 Terrace Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 800-USA-RAIL By Bus Greyhound 515 NE 3RD ST Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-764-6551 Car Rental Alamo 800-GO-ALAMO Avis 800-831-2847 Budget 800-527-0700 Dollar 800-800-1000 Enterprise 800-736-8222 Hertz 800-654-3131 National 800-227-7368 Payless 800-PAY-LESS Royal 954-768-0222 Thrifty 800-367-2277 Taxis Yellow Cab 866-457-4141 Getting Around Town By far the best way to see the city and enjoy all it has to offer is by either personal or rental car. In addition, there are various other means of transportation available. Broward County Transit 954-357-8400 Public buses serve 410 square miles with 40 routes. Tri-Rail 800-TRI-RAIL A 67-mile commuter line links Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, with free shuttles to the airport. Port Everglades 954-468-3539 Port Everglades is a favorite for more than 35 cruise ships and the US Navy. Water Taxi/Water Bus 954-467-0008 Hop aboard one of Water Taxi's boats and step ashore at major stops along the waterways. National Holidays New Year's Day, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January President' Day, the third Monday in February Memorial Day, the last Monday in May Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, the first Monday in September Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25 New Year's Eve, December 31