The route takes place entirely on urban ground, linking localities such as Coral Springs, Tamarac, Lauderdale Lakes, and Lauderhill, where broad arterials, commercial zones, and residential neighborhoods that emerged during the postwar real estate boom predominate. These cities reflect different stages of the county’s growth, from communities designed as retirement havens to areas marked by strong cultural diversity and profound demographic change.
As the route advances eastward and southward, it passes through enclaves with very distinct identities such as Wilton Manors and Lazy Lake, small municipalities surrounded by the urban fabric, before reaching Oakland Park, one of the region’s historic settlements, closely linked to railroad development and the early expansion of the Atlantic coast. Farther along, the route continues toward North Lauderdale and Margate, cities that grew rapidly from former agricultural and ranching lands.
The final stretch runs through Coconut Creek, a community that combines residential areas with preserved natural spaces, wildlife reserves, and green zones integrated into the urban environment. As a whole, the route offers a comprehensive view of metropolitan Broward, where urban planning, social diversity, and growth pressure coexist with the last remnants of the original natural landscape.
The complete route, together with its detailed historical context, is part of Discovering Florida – Volume 3.
