Fort Lauderdale's premier dining and shopping destination can be found along Las Olas Boulevard. This beautiful tree-lined promenade runs west to east from Andrews Avenue in the Central Business District all the way to A1A on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The “Rodeo Drive” of Fort Lauderdale, the commercial portion of this famous boulevard features courtyards and breezeways alive with nightclubs, upscale bars and restaurants, shops, boutiques, and art galleries. Las Olas Boulevard is sometimes referred to as the “Riverfront" area of Downtown Fort Lauderdale as it sits along the banks of the eastern stretch of the New River. There are a number of newly built luxury condominiums that rise above Las Olas along the river, making this area of Downtown a desirable place to call home.

Much of Fort Lauderdale - including the Las Olas area - is interlaced with canals that showcase beautiful waterfront properties. The city of Fort Lauderdale is often referred to as "The Venice of Americas" because of its expansive system of canals and waterways. It is for this ubiquitous access to water that Fort Lauderdale has attracted a large boating community, and waterfront homes are always in high demand.

Just off of Las Olas Boulevard, past the bustle of the shops and restaurants as you drive east, sits a quiet, affluent area known as Las Olas Isles. Las Olas Isles was created in the 1920’s when W.F. Morang, a Developer from Boston, dredged the area around Las Olas Boulevard in order to create buildable lots with canals interlaced. The perfect paradise for any boating enthusiast, Las Olas Isles is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the city, flaunting gorgeous waterfront mansions and luxury town homes, many with magnificent yachts docked right at their doorsteps. Water frontage of these properties can range from 50 to 600 feet, all offering deepwater and non-fixed bridges to facilitate quick access to the open water. Private dockage is available for Las Olas Isles residents and the neighborhood is monitored by private security patrol.

Residents of Las Olas Isles live in close proximity to the marina, two yacht clubs and the Coral Ridge Country Club, with beautiful Fort Lauderdale beach just minutes down the boulevard. Shopping and dining on Las Olas are within walking distance, giving this coveted area the best of all that Fort Lauderdale has to offer.

Whether living on the waterfront or in the heart of Downtown, residents of the Las Olas area are part of a rich, vibrant community that enjoys beautiful architecture and an infinite number of activities in which to indulge. This is part of why Las Olas and Las Olas Isles Real Estate are in high demand. For the latest information on both, call Gayle Borden - South Florida’s leading expert on Fort Lauderdale Real Estate - at 954-525-3355.