What are some good places to live in South Florida?

I am hoping to pursue graduate studies after I receive my bachelor's degree this December. After researching universities, and getting feedback from other people in my field of study (urban planning), it appears that Florida Atlantic University is a good choice (I currently live in Texas) So I am wondering: What are some affordable places to live in Palm Beach, Broward, or Dade Counties that have many things to do regarding outdoor activities, places to eat, etc.? Also, if anyone can recommend some places to eat or shop, that would be a plus.

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1. Well in broward county miramar, pembroke pines, and davie, also fau has a campus in davie. So you wouldn't be too far from school but in any of those cities you would be close to tons of shopping like the sawgrass mills mall, pembroke lakes mall, also the hard rock hotel and casino. Miramar is an up and coming area too. But i definitely say try to visit first and see how you like it. I would say don't go to far down into miami maybe aventura, miami lakes thats it the more you go south in miami the more congestion and crazy driving, it be like going to a third world country!