Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida

About Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is a close-knit town located in southeastern Florida with an estimated population of 6,365.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.88 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,233 residents per square mile.

📰 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea News Today

• Mayoral race in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea comes down to current mayor, vice mayor WPLG Local 10 · Sep 23
• Authorities investigating ‘suspicious' boat fire in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea NBC 6 South Florida · Sep 23
• Guide to Broward County’s 2026 election races, candidates and questions Sun Sentinel · Oct 9
• Investigation continues after “suspicious” fire destroys boat in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea CBS News · Sep 23
• ‘Answering the call’: Michael Ferguson debuts second ad toward bid to flip HD 100 in Broward Florida Politics · Oct 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

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What Makes Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Unique

• The only place in America named Lauderdale-by-the-Sea — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Deep South Florida location — tropical climate and no winter to speak of.
• Positioned in southeastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,365.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

• Da Vinci's Pizza — pizza
• El Mar Cafe — american
• Greek Islands Taverna — greek
• Lokos Tako Taqueria
• Mastro's
• NY Deli — american
• Pier 14
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar
• Village Grille

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

• Bay View Drive Park reviews ★
• Friedt Park reviews ★
• Mangurian Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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