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Plantation, Florida

Located in Broward County, Florida, Plantation was established in 1953. Plantation is one of the largest planned communities in Broward County. Home to DHL's Americas headquarters and other major companies.
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Founded 1953 | Population 95,000 | Peak 95,000 (2024) | County Broward County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Plantation, Florida

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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Plantation's identity and economy.
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1953 Planned Community: Frederick Peters develops community.
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1970 Broward Suburb Growth: Fort Lauderdale suburban expansion.
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2010 Corporate Hub: Major companies establish offices.
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Latest News in Plantation

Jan 1, 1970
Southwest Flight 2094 Diverted Over Bomb Threat Claim
Southwest Airlines Flight 2094, en route from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, encountered a harrowing situation late last n…
Jan 1, 1970
Oregon Democrats Block ICE Notification for Felony Convicts
Oregon Democratic senators have unanimously blocked a bill that would have mandated state authorities to notify U.S. Immigration a…
Jan 1, 1970
Grandpa Opens Fire On Armed Criminals During Home Invasion – His Granddaughter Orchestrated The Whole Heist
Among those arrested was the homeowner’s granddaughter, the orchestrator of the crime.
Jan 1, 1970
Dad And Son Charged With 216 Counts Of Incest, Pay The Price
A father and son in West Virginia has been charged with over 216 counts of incest, sexual assault and sexual abuse that involved t…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump Admin Mocked Over This Small Detail In Venezuela ‘Situation Room’ Photo
In the wake of a bold and controversial U.S. military operation in Venezuela…
Jan 1, 1970
Students Trump Movement Spreads Across Us
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Back in March 2016, a wave of student support for Donald Trump’s presidential bid was picking up steam,…

Complete Historical Timeline

1942 Government
Military Presence
1953 Business
Planned Community
1970 Business
Broward Suburb Growth
2010 Business
Corporate Hub

Did You Know?

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Plantation is one of the largest planned communities in Broward County.
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Home to DHL's Americas headquarters and other major companies.
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Named for the tropical plantings throughout the community, not historical plantations.
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Plantation was founded in 1953.
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Plantation has a population of approximately 95,000.

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