Plantation, Florida, is a small suburb east of Ft. Lauderdale on the beautiful East Coast of Florida. The city has enjoyed a population boom over the last 20 years, nearly doubling its population to 85,000 people.

Today, the city sports a good mix of people and busienss. Some 55 different cultures share the city's streets, while major companies like American Express, Motorola, Florida Power and Light, lantation General Hopsital, and Westsdie Regional Medical Center employ thousands throughotu the city.

In a distinct move, Plantation is one of the only municipal libraries in the county that is regionally operated. Other important civic institutions include 400 acres of parkland and many recreational programs for tennis, swimming, glf, basketall, baseball, football, soccer, and jogging.

City services are top notch, with city-run Police, a volunteer fire department, and EMS services. Though there are 6 public schools, 2 middle, and 2 high schools, private schools dominate the city with a total of 18.

Shopper can rejoice as there are some 1.6 million square feet of shopping in three major shopping malls and districts. Boward Shoppnig Mall, the Fountains Shoppes of Distinction, and East Sawgrass Shopping District are all major shopping areas.