The Neighbourhood: Paradise Gardens

Paradise Gardens sits in a suburban part of Broward County near Fort Lauderdale. The area contains parks like Flamingo Gardens and Tree Tops Park for walking and nature. Flamingo Gardens hosts a botanical collection and wildlife exhibits. Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive-In offers games, shopping, and a drive-in movie screen. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park provides beachside trails and picnic areas. Restaurants such as Panera Bread, McDonald's, and local diners serve a range of meals. Bars like The Wharf Fort Lauderdale and Riverside Market host casual drinks near the river. Sawgrass Mills draws shoppers to large stores and food court options. Tri-Rail connects commuters to Miami and West Palm Beach. Broward County Transit runs bus lines across the district. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport serves regional and national flights. Parks and greenways offer sports fields, dog areas, and shaded paths for families. Local shops and malls provide groceries, services, and jobs close to homes. This district shows mixed housing types with apartment buildings and single homes. Census data shows that the most common age group falls between 65 to 69 years old and households with 2 people make up the largest share.

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Paradise Gardens sits in a suburban part of Broward County near Fort Lauderdale. The area contains parks like Flamingo Gardens and Tree Tops Park for walking and nature. Flamingo Gardens hosts a botanical collection and wildlife exhibits. Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive-In offers games, shopping, and a drive-in movie screen. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park provides beachside trails and picnic areas. Restaurants such as Panera Bread, McDonald's, and local diners serve a range of meals. Bars like The Wharf Fort Lauderdale and Riverside Market host casual drinks near the river. Sawgrass Mills draws shoppers to large stores and food court options. Tri-Rail connects commuters to Miami and West Palm Beach. Broward County Transit runs bus lines across the district. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport serves regional and national flights. Parks and greenways offer sports fields, dog areas, and shaded paths for families. Local shops and malls provide groceries, services, and jobs close to homes. This district shows mixed housing types with apartment buildings and single homes. Census data shows that the most common age group falls between 65 to 69 years old and households with 2 people make up the largest share.