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Broward County Convention Center

1991 establishments in FloridaBuildings and structures in Fort Lauderdale, FloridaConvention centers in FloridaEvent venues established in 1991

The Broward County Convention Center or Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center (sometimes Fort Lauderdale Convention Center) is a convention center located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with an adjecent Omni Hotels & Resorts facility. It is located adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway. The long-term calendar management for the Convention Center has been the responsibility of The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Broward County Convention Center
Southeast 20th Street, Fort Lauderdale

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Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center

Southeast 20th Street
33316 Fort Lauderdale
Florida, United States
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