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Miami Beach
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Area Information for Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach is a coastal resort city that maintains a high level of attraction for interested South Florida home buyers.
Located in Miami-Dade County, Miami Beach was first incorporated in 1915. Since then, the city - which is located on a barrier island between the ocean and Biscayne Bay - has become an increasingly desirable address.
According to the 2010 Census, nearly 90,000 people call Miami Beach home.Â
Continue reading to learn more about this incredible city and what makes it so special.
Miami Beach History
As with much of Florida, Miami Beach was first settled by the Spaniards. Although the Spanish never established a permanent colonial settlement there, they established several settlements involved with trading and fishing.
The community didn’t really see major growth until after 1821, when the Americans took Florida from Spain and established it as a U.S. Territory. In 1845, Florida was granted statehood.
Since then, Miami Beach has morphed into a burgeoning cosmopolitan city that touts a diverse population, vibrant local economy and impressive residential neighborhoods and resorts at every turn.
Today, the city is comprised of several distinctive areas, including South Beach as well as Downtown Miami. Each of these communities offers its own unique culture and way of life.
Education in Miami Beach
As with all communities located within the county, Miami Beach is served by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, including such high-performing schools as:
- North Beach Elementary
- South Pointe Elementary
- Biscayne Elementary
- Feinberg/Fisher K - 8 Center
- Treasure Island Elementary
- Ruth K. Broad/ Bay Harbor Elementary
- Nautilus Middle School
- Miami Beach Senior High School
If you’d prefer to give your children a private school education, there are also a number of award-winning private schools in the area:
- Alexander S. Gross Hebrew Academy
- St. Patrick Catholic School
- Mechina High School.
In addition, Miami Beach is conveniently located near such higher education facilities as the Florida International University School of Architecture.
There’s Always Something to Do in Miami Beach
Perhaps one of the most famous recreational attractions in Miami Beach is its Art Deco District, which has been featured in such movies as Scarface and The Birdcage.
The Art Deco District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, features the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world. Other architectural styles, including Mediterranean and Streamline Moderne, are also featured in this area.
Then there’s Lincoln Road, which is a Mecca for bicyclists, roller-bladers and the like. Located between 16th and 17th Streets, Lincoln Road is also a fantastic place to go for shopping and art crawls.
Miami Beach is also well-known for its vibrant arts scene. Every December, the city hosts Art Basel Miami Beach, which is considered by many to be one of the largest art shows in the country.
Plus, the city is home to the New World Symphony Orchestra.
Here’s a look at just some of the many other recreational amenities available to Miami Beach residents year-round:
- The Miami City Ballet
- The Miami Beach Festival of the Arts
- Sleepless Night, a multi-media art festival
- Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre
- Flagler Monument Island
- Holocaust Memorial
- Miami Beach Botanical Garden
- Ocean Drive
- Wolfsonian-FIU Museum
What’s more, Miami Beach boasts an incredible public transportation system thanks to Miami-Dade Transit. And although the city doesn’t have any direct Metrorail stations, it is served by several Metrobus lines, including the Airport-Beach Express.
Miami Beach is also well known for being a very bicycle-friendly community, and many residents make use of that fact.
Investing in Miami Beach Real Estate
Miami Beach’s reputation speaks for itself: This truly is an amazing place to live!
If you’re interested in taking that next step toward owning your dream Miami Beach home, then contact us at Prestige Realty Group today.
We’ll be happy to tell you even more about what it’s like to live in Miami Beach as well as answer any questions you might have.
In the meantime, feel free to browse some of our helpful Miami Beach home buying resources, such as our mortgage calculator and featured properties!
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