MIAMI LAKES - A Great Town ! - Part 1

February 18, 2008 by Griselda comment

Miami Lakes : A great Town!

The town of Miami Lakes is located in the Northwestern part of Miami-Dade County, Florida. This city has a small town atmosphere and it’s about 6.5 miles. The streets are lined with trees, and as it should be expected, there are indeed many lakes here.
This prosperous town is the project of former Florida’s governor Bob Graham and his family. It was incorporated in the year 2000, and now it has approximately 27,000 residents. It has many green areas, parks and sidewalks that make it easy to go for a walk.

Location, location, location! The Town is near expressways such as the Palmetto (826), I75 and the Turnpike. This fact and its closeness to Broward County make Miami Lakes a strategically convenient place to live in a time when traffic has become a nightmare for many South Floridians.

Miami Lakes is a town that has something to offer to everyone. The schools are excellent. There is a great Community Center that offers free classes for seniors and children. The city has is own newspaper, The Miami Laker, that offers information on everything local. There are clubs and associations that allow and encourage much interaction within the community. One of them is the one I belong to, the Zonta club. There is a Civic Association that helps maintain and improve the city. The Civic Association is also responsible for the organization of various events, such as the Veterans Parade. There is an active Chamber of Commerce that is an asset to the business community and to the community in general. For those who favor the "greens" there is a Championship Golf Course at the Don Shula's Hotel and Golf Club. There is also a good variety of excellent restaurants. There are various shopping centers and then there is Main Street. At Main Street you can just go for a walk, or do your shopping. You may want to stop by the ice cream shop or you might meet a friend for coffee or a for a drink.

Margaritas anyone?

You also may decide to watch a movie, or have dinner, or both... Main Street offers a range of amenities and entertainment. It is the heart of the Town.

Miami Lakes Real Estate: there is an offer of homes that varies in size and in style, from the small condo to the luxurious residence. The city is also known for its town home communities, and most of these have been developed around lakes. Many single family homes have wonderful views of lakes, like those below. They have access to the lake and some have mini beaches on their backyards.

If you are thinking "What a great place to live in!"

You are right!

Miami Lakes IS a wonderful city. I should know. I live, work and play here. It’s been my home for the last 8 of the 28 years that I have lived in Miami.