Wilton Manors is surrounded by the North and South Forks of the Middle River just minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Atlantic Ocean. The approximately two square mile area, known as the "Island City" was once a sleepy backwater community. Today it is experiencing tremendous economic growth with an array of new commercial and residential construction and revitalization.

Wilton Drive is the main street and commercial center of this small town urban village with an eclectic mix of restaurants and shops reflective of its extremely diverse population. During the day, you'll find people enjoying a cup of coffee at Java Boys or lunching at Simply Delish or Hamburger Mary's near the five points intersection. At night, people flock to Georgie's Alibi, a video bar and restaurant or Boom Nightclub, a dance bar located in The Shoppes of Wilton Manors.

Just a step north of The Shoppes of Wilton Manors is Belle Isle. A brand new townhouse community with a handful of live/work units right on Wilton Drive. Island City Lofts, currently under construction will also offer retail space on the Drive. Off the drive, in more residential areas, many new townhouse developments have sprouted out of the ground or are in the works like Old Florida Village, Lofts of Wilton Manors, Mallory Square and Pine Island Village to name just a few of the projects. There is also the new Wilton Station, a collection of condominiums, lofts and brownstones under construction just off the five points intersection on 26th Street.

Wilton Manors is also home to several outdoor recreational facilities including the 9.3 acre Colohatchee Nature Park, the Island City Park Preserve and Hagen Park. The facilities include a mangrove preserve, naturewalks, boat ramps onto the Middle River, tennis courts and venues for cultural and performing arts.

The neighborhoods of Coral Gardens, Edgewater Estates, Highland Estates, Hillbrook, Jenada, Tropical Manors, Wilton Estates and Wilton Landings are some of the subdivisions that make up this Island City with a small town feel. Wilton Manors is an ideal place to live and work in an environment rich with diversity. The professionals at Ocean Crest Realty Group would be glad to assist you in finding real estate opportunities in this Island City.