Lighthouse Point, Florida facts for kids
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Lighthouse Point, Florida
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| City of Lighthouse Point | ||
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| Nickname(s):
LHP
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Location of Lighthouse Point in Broward County in State of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Broward | |
| Settled (Hillsboro Isles Settlement) | c. 1947–1951 | |
| Incorporated (Town of Lighthouse Point) | June 13, 1956 | |
| Incorporated (City of Lighthouse Point) | June 11, 1957 | |
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| • Type | Mayor-Commission | |
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| • City | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.97 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) 4.58% | |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) | |
| Population
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| • City | 10,486 | |
| • Density | 4,545.30/sq mi (1,755.21/km2) | |
| • Metro | 6,166,488 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
33064, 33074
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| Area code(s) | 754, 954 | |
| FIPS code | 12-40450 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285506 | |
| Website | http://www.lighthousepoint.com | |
Lighthouse Point, officially called the City of Lighthouse Point, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It's a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The city got its name from the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, which is a famous lighthouse nearby. Lighthouse Point is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 10,486 people lived there.
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About Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point is located in northeastern Broward County, Florida. It covers about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part is water.
The city is next to other towns:
- To its north: Deerfield Beach
- To its east: Hillsboro Beach (across the Intracoastal Waterway)
- To its west and south: Pompano Beach
Lighthouse Point is very popular for boating. This is because many canals were built there in the 1950s and 1960s. These canals created lots of homes right on the water. This makes boating and fishing very popular activities for residents. From the Hillsboro Inlet, boats can even reach the the Bahamas easily. Bimini is only about 40 miles away!
People of Lighthouse Point
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,453 | — | |
| 1970 | 9,071 | 269.8% | |
| 1980 | 11,488 | 26.6% | |
| 1990 | 10,378 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 10,767 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 10,344 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 10,486 | 1.4% | |
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In 2020, the city had 10,486 people living there. There were 5,475 households and 3,025 families. The population has stayed fairly steady over the past few decades.
News and Media
Lighthouse Point is part of a big media area that includes Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. This means people in Lighthouse Point can get news and entertainment from many different TV and radio stations.
The main daily newspapers for the area are the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and The Miami Herald. There are also Spanish versions of these newspapers.
Every month, homes and businesses in Lighthouse Point receive a special magazine called "Lighthouse Point." It's all about local lifestyle and events.
Schools in Lighthouse Point
The Broward County Public Schools system serves the students in Lighthouse Point. Students living in the city attend specific schools:
- Norcrest Elementary School in Pompano Beach
- Deerfield Beach Middle School
- Deerfield Beach High School in Deerfield Beach
There is also a special magnet school called Pompano Beach High School that students might attend.
A school called North Broward Preparatory School used to be in Lighthouse Point. It opened in 1957, but it has since moved to a different location.
Lighthouse Point Library
The Doreen Gauthier Lighthouse Point Library is an important place for the community. It offers books, digital resources, and programs for people of all ages. The library's goal is to help everyone learn and have fun.
History of the Library
The library started small in 1965. It was just a tiny room in a shopping center. The owner let them use the space for free at first. The library built its collection with donated books and copies from other nearby libraries.
To raise money, they held a fancy "Library Ball" in 1965, which raised over $5,000. This event became a yearly tradition for several years. By 1966, the library had more than 3,000 books. In 1968, it moved into two empty stores in another shopping center. The number of members grew quickly, and so did the number of books borrowed.
In 1972, the City of Lighthouse Point took over running the library. Later, in 1984, the shopping center where the library was located needed more space. The library had to move its books into a large trailer in 1985. Library staff worked from this trailer while the city planned a new building. Finally, in May 1987, the library moved into its current permanent home. It had over 20,000 items and more than 7,000 members by then.
What the Library Offers Today
Today, the Lighthouse Point Library has a huge collection of over 40,000 books. It also offers many modern services:
- Free Wi-Fi for patrons
- Public computers
- Fax machine, scanning, and printing services
- AWE Kids Learning Stations (fun educational computers for younger kids)
- Overdrive eBooks and streaming audiobooks
- Access to the Florida Electronic Library and online research tools
- Audiobooks on CD, DVDs, magazines, and newspapers
- Study rooms (you need to book these ahead of time)
- Exam proctoring (also by appointment)
Notable People
Some well-known people have lived in Lighthouse Point:
- Paul Castronovo, a radio personality
- Bruce Nickells, a professional harness racing driver
- Mike Phipps, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame
- John Spadavecchia, a professional poker player
See also
In Spanish: Lighthouse Point para niños
