Broward College, Fort Lauderdale

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Broward College is a public college in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. It was established in 1959 as part of a move to broaden Florida's two-year colleges. In 2008 it adopted its current name, reflecting that it is one of the schools designated a "state college", meaning it can offer four-year bachelor's degrees. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1959 (65 years ago)Coordinates: 26°4'44"N, 80°14'7"W

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3501 Davie RdDavieFort Lauderdale United States

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Broward College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, Davie School, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Broward College Buehler Planetarium.

0.7 miS
Outdoor activities, Arenas and stadiums, Entertainment
Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, Davie
18 min walk • The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds were founded in the early 1940s. They are located in the historical western theme downtown district of Davie, Florida. They serve as Davie's main tourist attraction.
1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Davie School, Davie
26 min walk • The Davie School is a historic school in Davie, Florida, USA. It is located at 6650 Griffin Road. It was designed by August Geiger. It opened its doors in 1918 to 90 students, and was in continuous use as a school until 1978. On March 29, 1988, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
1 miN
Cemetery
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Davie
26 min walk • Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, South is a cemetery in Plantation, Florida, founded in the early 1960s. It is a member of Dignity Memorial, a division of Service Corporation International, and occupies approximately 30 acres.
~540 ftNE
26°4'48"N • 80°14'5"W
Broward College Buehler Planetarium, Davie
3 min walk • Museum, Laboratory, Observatories and planetariums
1.1 miN
Canal
Lock No. 1, Davie
29 min walk • Lock No. 1, North New River Canal, which opened in 1912, is a historic lock on the North New River Canal located between Davie and Plantation, Florida, United States. It is located south of Plantation on SR 84. On February 17, 1978, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
~330 ftN
26°4'47"N • 80°14'7"W
FAU Broward Student Wellness Center, Davie
2 min walk • Library
0.4 miW
Library
Alvin Sherman Library, Fort Lauderdale
12 min walk • The Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, is one of the largest library buildings in the state of Florida. The Alvin Sherman Library is a unique joint-use facility serving the residents of Broward County as well as Nova Southeastern University students, faculty, and staff members.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
Nova Southeastern University, Davie
15 min walk • Nova Southeastern University is a private research university with its main campus in Davie, Florida. The university consists of 18 total colleges, centers, and schools offering over 150 programs of study.

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Nearby attractions include FAU Broward Student Wellness Center, Davie (2 min walk), Broward College Buehler Planetarium, Davie (3 min walk), Alvin Sherman Library, Fort Lauderdale (12 min walk), Nova Southeastern University, Davie (15 min walk).