Welcome to Plantation
Plantation, a destination city known for its thousands of lush palm-shaded trees and mint colored cypress, is a dreamy neighborhood and lends itself to the perfect fit for a budding family. Located in Broward County, Plantation is bordered by Lauderhill to the northeast, Sunrise to the north and west, Davie to the south, and Fort Lauderdale to the east.
Named after the previous part-owner of the land, the Everglades Plantation Company, Plantation tells the narrative of a rich history, with its first chapter beginning with its attempt to form a rice plantation. Today, more than fifty years since Plantation was incorporated in 1952, this stunningly beautiful town has transformed into an expansive city faceted with residential neighborhoods, classic golf courses, and a strong business and retail community.
One of the top addresses in the state to invest in real estate due to its commercial strength and family-friendly environment, Plantation has become one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the county, attracting a diverse population. Potential buyers looking to sow down new seeds in Plantation will find an abundance of large estates, smaller townhomes and residential apartments, ranging from all different price points.
Gated communities are also a pendant of popularity, with residents given the opportunity to experience resort-style living at its finest. Hawks Landing, Lago Mar, Westport, Historic Plantation, Jacaranda Cay, Plantation Harbor, Plantation Park, and Jacaranda Cay Country Club are the most luxurious communities in Plantation.
Attracting pro-golfer players, Jacaranda Country Club (a single-family home non-equity country club community) offers homeowners unparalleled amenities, including two award-winning 18-hole golf courses. However, of all the communities in the neighborhood, Plantation Acres presents for utmost serenity, coined as one of the largest residential areas in the city, resting on over 2,048 acres of country terrain.
Known as an equestrian community, its peaceful country-like backdrop makes for a blissful place to ride horses, with homes varying in architectural aesthetics from classic plantation mansions to sprawling ranch estates with square footage of up to 6000 square feet and featuring 10 bedrooms. And with some of the most breathtaking equestrian sanctuaries in South Florida growing roots, riders can now experience a plethora of equestrian parks nearby, such as the Plantation Equestrian Center, set amidst 85 acres.
A horseback rider's oasis, this spacious park is complete with two stables that house 96 stalls, one lighted main ring and two additional show rings, two practice rings (one lighted), turn-out paddock areas, and bleachers to accommodate approximately 300 spectators. Plantation is also home to the Heritage Horse Show.
A family-oriented neighborhood, there is a profusion of top-ranked public and private schools nearby. World-class parks and after-school activities punctuate the neighborhood with summer camps and athletic programs. And for those looking to explore a vast trove of shopping, dining and entertainment on the weekends, there are over 10 open air shopping plazas and traditional shopping malls to discover including The Fountains Shoppes of Distinction, Westfield Broward Mall and East Sawgrass Shopping District.
Many of these multi-use developments also house large companies and medical centers like Sheridan Healthcare and Motorola Solutions. Fort Lauderdale International Airport is located 11 miles away from the center of Plantation. Nearby bustling communities comprise of Davie, Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Miami.
