About Plantation
Set in the southern part of Florida, Plantation is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Plantation is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.2 square miles.
📰 Plantation News Today
- GOP redistricting tests the strength of Florida’s pro-Israel Democrats The Times of Israel · Aug 18
- 4271 NW 5th St Apt 122, Plantation, FL 33317 Realtor.com · Aug 18
- Red tide alerts issued near Kingsley Plantation, Fort George Inlet in Duval County News4JAX · Aug 14
- Red tide alert issued for St. Marys Inlet 104.5 WOKV · Aug 17
- Owner of Plantation day care says father of toddler found dead inside SUV ‘never dropped off’ son WSVN · Jun 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Plantation Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Plantation
- Applebee's — american
- Banyan House Restaurant
- Foxtail Coffee Co. — coffee shop (café)
- Oak and Stone
- Snook Haven
- IHOP — breakfast
- Irma's Tacos, Craft Beer, and Tequila Bar — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeCDP
Mayor🏛️ Nick Sortal
Population (2024)—
Land area2.2 sq mi
Coordinates27.0683, -82.3705