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Cooper City
The State of Florida is a state in the southeastern United States. Florida is situated mostly on a large peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. It extends to the northwest into a panhandle, extending along the northern Gulf of Mexico. Florida's nickname is the Sunshine State but severe weather is a common occurrence in the state. It is bordered on the north by the states of Georgia and Alabama, and on the west, at the end of the panhandle, by Alabama.
Cooper City is a medium-class city in Broward County, Florida, USA. The city is named for Morris Cooper, who founded the community in 1959. The population was 27,939 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 30,022. The city has a total area of 17.4 square kilometers. 16.4 square kilometers of it is land and 0.9 square kilometers of it is water.
The City of Cooper City is a municipal corporation created by Special Act of the Florida Legislature on June 20, 1959. It is located approximately fifteen miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale, this 7.5 square mile bedroom community has the fourth highest median household income in Broward County. With an estimated population of 29,020, the average age of all residents is 32.5 years. With three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school, as well as several private and religious-affiliated schools, and an abundance of parks, recreational facilities and programs for all ages, Cooper City has long been known as an excellent place to grow families.
Cooper City has earned the reputation of being called someplace special. While the City enjoys remembering its past, it understands the need to focus on the future. Cooper City is a vibrant community and is proud to boast about its strong sense of community, excellent park and recreational facilities and exceptional schools. It is with great pleasure and pride that the Mayor and Commissioners welcome residents and guests to Cooper City.
Cooper City is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in Florida worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of Florida.
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