I’m going to disagree with most.
I live IN Ft Lauderdale and I love it. Don’t try to look for country living anywhere in Broward county, it ain’t here. Living in the city of Ft Lauderdale is the only way to go. Look in the rio vista neighborhood, it’s becoming almost affordable. Join the church and a few clubs and it is a small town here.
Besides, there is no where better on the planet for a single male. 2nd street on a Saturday night here is truly an amazing thing.