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Pompano Beach having its birth as farming and fishing community is now popularly known as "the Heart of the Gold Coast." It has derived its name from the local marine fishes called the Pompanos. For divers and snorkelers this place is considered to be a best place. Besides, Boating and fishing are the attractive recreational opportunities one can take advantage of to the fullest.

Pompano Beach located in Broward County, Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean to the north of Fort Lauderdale, is a city of wonder. It falls between Palm Beach and Miami due to which the title "the Heart of the Gold Coast" suits it most. Here you not only get to indulge yourself into typical beach activities but can also bask in the kaleidoscopic features of this place.

Pompano Beach celebrates various events like Halloween Fun Fair, "Una Sera Riempita Pasta" (A Pasta Filled Evening), Doll, Toy & Bear Show, Yuletide on Atlantic Boulevard, Breakfast With Santa, and Holiday Ballroom Dance at a very high scale. So almost every month especially from October to the last month of the year, you can be a part of those larger than life celebrations.

To add more, Shopping, dining and plentiful entertaining options are there to provide you the most exciting outdoor refreshment opportunities. Holiday Boat Parade, Seafood festival and fishing exhibitions are the special annual programs which draw a large number of viewers from around the world.

And if you like any of these activities, then don't worry because being there you can also have the same pleasure as others. Apart from these, if you are a sports freak then again I must say yours this aspect will also be taken good care of as Pompano has 19 local parks to offer to its sport freaks.

Pompano Beach, however best known for its recreational activities and celebrations, has one more gem added to it for you. This is 'The Hillsboro Lighthouse'. This light house is a precious gem in the Broward County and can be seen from Pompano's roadways and paths along 3.5 miles of golden beachfront.

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