Get to know Deerfield Beach

Once upon a time, deer roamed these South Florida fields. In their honor, a nearby town was named Deerfield — the Beach was later appended to highlight the area’s immaculate ocean sands. Early residents of Deerfield Beach farmed pineapples, tomatoes, green beans, and squash. The town experienced much early 1900s growth along with the arrival of Henry Morrison Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railroad. Today’s Deerfield Beach is a full-blown city — primarily part of mainland Florida, with a desirable sliver across the Intracoastal on Deerfield Beach Island. Secluded Deerfield Island Park floats between the two, over 50 acres of natural space only accessible by boat. Per local legend, Al Capone intended to build a home on the remote isle but was arrested for tax evasion before plans could move forward. Across Deerfield Beach is Quiet Waters Park, a hub for activity boasting mountain bike trails, cable water-skiing, a waterpark, and much more.

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Living in Broward County

Florida’s second-largest county by population, Broward fills the gap between Miami and Palm Beach. Its developed portion leans almost entirely suburban, with the remaining majority of its land mass within the Everglades. The county’s namesake, Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, spent much of his gubernatorial term lobbying to reclaim the region’s wetlands for agriculture and development, finding a key ally in Teddy Roosevelt. The resulting land boom transformed Fort Lauderdale, the country seat, into a bustling resort town — a ring of suburbs incorporated soon thereafter. Today’s Broward boasts the obligatory beaches, vibrant shopping districts, and a litany of cultural attractions, along with the weather to enjoy them year-round. While it’s considered part of the greater Miami metro, the area boasts a diverse economy all its own. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has some 700 daily flights, and Port Everglades is one of the country’s busiest. Tri-Rail and Brightline offer commuters an alternative to the highway, linking population centers from Miami to Palm Beach.