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Fort Lauderdale emerges as a quiet investment hub, inspired by Huizenga's legacy

Fort Lauderdale is emerging as a significant hub for long-term business investment, drawing inspiration from its homegrown billionaire H. Wayne Huizenga. The city, known for its extensive waterways and waterfront development, is attracting executives and global brands seeking discretion and a strong business environment. Its urban core boasts a high concentration of jobs in finance, law, technology, and professional services, with ongoing mixed-use redevelopments further enhancing its appeal. AI

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Fort Lauderdale emerges as a quiet investment hub, inspired by Huizenga's legacy

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jenni Morejon ·

    Ken Griffin has Miami. Stephen Ross has West Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale had Wayne Huizenga — and it’s been winning ever since

    I've spent spent 26 years building Fort Lauderdale's future and we don't need a billionaire champion — we already had one.