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Leonard County - Version 11 vs Version 12
Sep 23, 2026, 07:54 AM
Removed an unrelated image that did not match the article
Sep 28, 2026, 11:49 PM
Kept the Trailer 2 sign evidence; removed unconfirmed coastline, points of interest, border description and the neighbouring-counties direction table
11Overview22Leonard County is an eastern county in Leonida that appears to lie directly north of Vice-Dale County. A northbound Interstate 97 sign in Trailer 2 points toward Waning Sands and Leonard County, and a Leonard County Sheriff vehicle appears in the same trailer. Rockstar has not published a county map, so its borders are unconfirmed. It represents the suburban sprawl that extends beyond the dense urban core of Vice City, offering a landscape of residential subdivisions, strip malls, mid-rise developments, and quieter neighborhoods. Leonard County provides a different atmosphere from Vice City's high-energy streets while remaining closely connected to the metropolitan area.3+Leonard County is a county in Leonida that appears to lie north of Vice-Dale County. A northbound Interstate 97 sign in Trailer 2 points toward Waning Sands and Leonard County, and a Leonard County Sheriff vehicle appears in the same trailer. Rockstar has not published a county map, so its borders are unconfirmed. It represents the suburban sprawl that extends beyond the dense urban core of Vice City, offering a landscape of residential subdivisions, strip malls, mid-rise developments, and quieter neighborhoods. Leonard County provides a different atmosphere from Vice City's high-energy streets while remaining closely connected to the metropolitan area.44Real-World Inspiration66Leonard County is based on Broward County, Florida. In real life, Broward County is the second most populous county in Florida, home to Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, and numerous other suburban municipalities. The county sits immediately north of Miami-Dade County and forms part of the greater South Florida metropolitan area. Broward County is known for its mix of beachfront communities, inland suburbs, and commercial corridors.7+Leonard County appears to be based on Broward County, Florida. In real life, Broward County is the second most populous county in Florida, home to Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, and numerous other suburban municipalities. The county sits immediately north of Miami-Dade County and forms part of the greater South Florida metropolitan area. Broward County is known for its mix of beachfront communities, inland suburbs, and commercial corridors.88The name "Leonard" may be a play on Broward's naming convention, substituting a similarly styled personal name.1010Geography and Landscape1212Leonard County's terrain is predominantly flat, consistent with the real Broward County's topography. The eastern portion has a developed coastline with beaches, condominiums, and waterfront restaurants, while the central and western sections are filled with sprawling residential developments, golf courses, shopping plazas, and schools.13+Rockstar has not described Leonard County's landscape. Its likely real-world model, Broward County, pairs an Atlantic coastline of beaches and condominiums with inland suburbs, golf courses and shopping plazas.1414The county lacks the towering skyline of Vice City's downtown, instead presenting a more horizontal urban landscape where two- to five-story buildings predominate. Wide boulevards lined with palm trees, chain restaurants, and retail stores create a distinctly suburban American feel.16-Waning Sands1816Waning Sands is the most prominent suburb within Leonard County. Based on real-world cities like Aventura and Pembroke Pines, Waning Sands features planned residential communities, large shopping centers, and a general atmosphere of middle- to upper-middle-class suburban life.17+Waning Sands is listed on the same Interstate 97 sign as Leonard County and is thought to lie within it. Based on real-world cities like Aventura and Pembroke Pines, Waning Sands features planned residential communities, large shopping centers, and a general atmosphere of middle- to upper-middle-class suburban life.2018The name "Waning Sands" evokes both the coastal erosion that affects South Florida's beaches and the sense of fading opulence that characterizes some of the region's aging suburban developments. The suburb provides opportunities for side activities encounters that differ from the criminal intensity of Vice City proper, including more domestic and community-oriented scenarios.2220Points of Interest2422LocationTypeDescriptionWaning SandsSuburbPlanned residential community with shopping centers and parks, based on Aventura/Pembroke PinesBeachfront stripCoastal areaEastern coastline with condos, restaurants, and a less crowded beach compared to Ocean BeachSuburban shopping plazasCommercialStrip malls and big-box retail centers typical of South Florida suburban developmentGolf coursesRecreationMultiple courses scattered through the county's inland areasResidential subdivisionsHousingGated communities and planned neighborhoods with uniform architecture23+LocationTypeDescriptionWaning SandsSuburbPlanned residential community with shopping centers and parks, based on Aventura/Pembroke Pines2624Relationship to Vice-Dale County2725Leonard County shares its southern border with Vice-Dale County, and the transition between the two is gradual. As players drive north from Vice City's urban core, the density of buildings decreases, the road layout becomes more grid-based and less congested, and the architecture shifts from high-rises and art deco structures to suburban tract homes and commercial plazas.26+The northbound Interstate 97 sign in Trailer 2 suggests Leonard County lies north of Vice City, as Broward County lies north of Miami-Dade. Rockstar has not shown the boundary between the two counties or how the city thins out towards it.2927This transition mirrors the real-world experience of driving north from Miami into Broward County along I-95 or US-1. The game's map captures this gradual shift effectively, creating a natural sense of leaving the city behind without any hard boundary or loading screen.31-Neighboring Counties33-Rockstar has not published a county map, so the directions below are approximate.35-CountyDirectionCharacterVice-Dale CountySouthUrban, dense, metropolitanAmbrosia CountyNorthRural, agricultural, more remoteKelly CountyWestRural, swampland, less developed3728Key Facts3829DetailInformationNameLeonard CountyReal-world basisBroward County, FloridaLocation in LeonidaEastern region, north of Vice-Dale CountyCharacterSuburban, residential, commercialMajor suburbWaning SandsReal-world population (Broward County)Approximately 1.95 million (2020 census)30+DetailInformationNameLeonard CountyReal-world basisBroward County, FloridaLocation in LeonidaProbably north of Vice-Dale CountyCharacterSuburban, residential, commercialMajor suburbWaning SandsReal-world population (Broward County)Approximately 1.95 million (2020 census)4031Trivia4132Broward County, Florida, is named after Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, who served as Governor of Florida from 1905 to 1909. He was known for his efforts to drain the Everglades.Fort Lauderdale, the county seat of Broward County, is known as the "Venice of America" due to its extensive canal system. Whether Leonard County has a similar canal network has not been confirmed.The suburban character of Leonard County provides opportunities for different types of vehicle encounters compared to Vice City. Expect more minivans, SUVs, and sedans on its wide suburban roads, in contrast to Vice City's sports cars and luxury vehicles.Broward County's real-world mix of wealthy coastal enclaves and more modest inland communities is reflected in Leonard County's range of neighborhoods, from beachfront condominiums to working-class residential streets.33+Broward County, Florida, is named after Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, who served as Governor of Florida from 1905 to 1909. He was known for his efforts to drain the Everglades.Fort Lauderdale, the county seat of Broward County, is known as the "Venice of America" due to its extensive canal system. Whether Leonard County has a similar canal network has not been confirmed.