Margate

The City of Margate encompasses approximately 9.2 square miles and is located roughly 15 miles north west of Fort Lauderdale. It is home to nearly 105 acres of parks.  The City recently celebrated its fiftieth anniversary (in 2005) and has evolved from a sleepy retirement town to a bustling city, which is now home to more than 56,000 residents and 2,340 businesses.  

Margate has developed into a diverse, friendly, family oriented community that is a desirable place to live, work, and visit.   To visit the City of Margate website, please click here.  For information regarding economic development programs and assistance in the City of Margate, please click here.

Major Employers:  JM Lexus, Northwest Medical Center, Wyndham Resorts, Maroone Ford, PRC, Communication Service Center, City of Margate, Allstate Insurance, Wal-Mart, Penn Dutch, Volvo Lincoln Mercury, Publix