Fort Lauderdale is rapidly evolving into South Florida’s newest luxury real estate destination, positioning itself as a less hectic alternative to Miami and Palm Beach. Capital from national developers is driving this shift, with New York firms accounting for 4.6 million square feet of downtown construction—representing 45 percent of active projects compared to just 13 percent completed between 2021 and 2024. Major luxury brands including St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton, and Viceroy are ...