This guy was caught in what's now the far eastern part of Pembroke Pines, near the border with Hollywood -- the majority of the population spread further west past I-75, which areas are very nice and even upscale. This was in large part due to Hurricane Andrew, and these western areas have boomed since. Happily, the city fathers happened to have the unusual foresight to provide good infrastructure. Because of I-75, these western areas are as close to downtown Miami as they are to downtown Fort Lauderdale.
It's the opposite of a sewer, and with the schools, larger houses, and tons of amenities and services, actually one of the more desirable places to live in Broward County.