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HollywoodHollywood sits on Florida's Gold Coast, just south of Ft Lauderdale and just north of Miami. The population estimate for 2003 was 143,400. The median age is 39.The weather averages 77 degrees year round and that combined with miles of waterways makes it a great place to enjoy all types o...

Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood - Boca Raton Home PageBlessed with a semi-tropical climate and outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities, Ft Lauderdale is indeed a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.Ft Lauderdale offers a vibrant business environment, good jobs and a great q...

Stuart, Ft Pierce, Port St Lucie and Martin County Cost of LivingThe cost of living index is based on the composite price of groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, health care, clothing and entertainment.Cost of living indexes will generally be higher in areas that offer access to beaches...

Stuart and Ft Pierce and Port St Lucie Arts and CultureStuart its surrounding areas are definitely not a metropolis, but due to their strong economy and tourist base, the Arts are a primary here are definitely a primary part of the culture.Stuart is home to55 antique shops72 art galleries14 museu...

Port St LuciePort St Lucie is approximately 120 miles southeast of Orlando and 120 miles north of Miami, along the Atlantic coast. A convenient highway network--including Interstate 95, the Florida Turnpike and State Road 70--makes it easy to travel throughout Florida.To the east of the city lies...

Fort PierceThe city of Fort Pierce is a historic waterfront city, incorporated in 1901.Quick facts:It is located in the Port Saint Lucie metro area, just a short distance from the hustle and bustle of both West Palm Beach and Orlando. It is a diverse city, taking on a rich historical heritage com...

A small town feel with the amenities of an upscale metropolitan area.  That is an apt description of Stuart.Stuart and St. Lucie (St Lucie and Martin counties) are commonly called, “The Treasure Coast” (after the Spanish treasure galleons sunk offshore hundreds of years ago, whose coins still was...

Expanding Business:A manufacturer that adds a minimum of ten new employees and increases employment by 10% or increases productive output by a minimum of 10%. A business with more than 50% of its sales outside the State that adds a minimum of 25 new employees and increases employment by 10% or in...

Sales and Use Tax ExemptionSilicon technology-based industry transactions involving manufacturing or research equipment  Purchases of machinery and equipment used by a new or expanding Florida business to manufacture, produce or process tangible personal property for sale  Labor, parts and materi...

The market and potential:Total Population Tampa area   1,073,000 (2003 per census bureau)Population Forecast (2010) 1,228,000Population Growth (2000 to 2003) 7.5%Median Age 41    Median Household Income  $40,663Business Assistance:Hillsborough County Economic Development council.The Economic Deve...