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South Florida Neighborhood Guide
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MIAMI BEACH A Cosmopolitan Beach-Front Destination Miami Beach’s Mid-Beach area is an eclectic neighborhood all its own. From the magic of the Faena District to the fun, playful vibe just a few blocks north at the Confidante Hotel or a modern spin on retro cocktails at Circa39’s cozy Wunderbar, you will find a bounty of incredible restaurants, nightlife, attractions, and hotels as well as renown sandy beaches. Stop by “America’s Best Hotel Bar,” The Broken Shaker for a craft cocktail made by a master mixologist, then take a short walk over to Faena for a decadent dinner and show. If you still aren’t ready to end your evening, head over to Liv at the Fontainebleau for some late-night clubbing the Miami way. No matter what your pleasure is, Miami Beach’s Mid-Beach will leave you with lasting memories.
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SOUTH BEACH Art Deco Architecture & Historic Hotels A tropical, world-famous neighborhood encompasses southern Miami Beach, from South Pointe Park to 24th street. With its picture-perfect beaches, art deco architecture, historic hotels, vibrant nightlife, shopping, and fine dining, South Beach has everything Miami has to offer with flexible price points suited for anyone s lifestyle. There are two major parks in South Beach: Flamingo Park (36 acres) includes amenities such as tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer as well as a swimming pool and children’s water playground. The second, South Pointe Park, is positioned south of Fifth street with approximately 17 acres, surrounded by water views along the city’s most active shipping channel. Here you can enjoy cruise ships around the Port of Miami, watch the sunrise from the ocean, or admire the sunset over the city skyline. South Pointe Park is a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
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FISHER ISLAND America’s Richest ZIP Code per Forbes Magazine An ultra-exclusive 216-acre private island situated off the southern tip of Miami Beach. Accessible only by ferry, boat, or helicopter, allowing you to be leisurely secluded on a tropical paradise Island. World-class amenities including a private beach club, full-service marina, fine dining, world-class Tennis Center, 9-hole Golf course, Spa & Wellness Center, and more.
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VENETIAN ISLANDS Live in the Mix while Maintaining Privacy The Venetian Islands consist of six man-made islands, becoming one of the most soughtafter neighborhoods in Miami. Positioned between Miami and Miami Beach, the islands offer a convenient lifestyle whether you like to walk, run, bike, or drive around town. The waterfront homes here enjoy breathtaking views in every direction. Convenient, upscale, and active, the Venetian Islands are a hot spot for the wealthy investor who prefers to live in the mix while maintaining privacy. With its peaceful ambiance, limited traffic, and beautiful landscape, the Venetian Islands are popular with runners and cyclists looking for a safe place to exercise while enjoying the views.
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SUNSET ISLANDS Bayfront Family Living One of the most sought-after residential addresses in all of South Florida, the Sunset Islands are comprised of four man-made islands along Biscayne Bay in Miami Beach. Residents love Sunset Islands for the premium living experience, convenient walkable location, and direct boat access. A variety of architectural styles can be found on the Islands, with modern, Mediterranean, and classic styles all in an exclusive gated community. Sunset Islands have recently seen an increase in interest for its premier location walkable to the Sunset Harbor neighborhood.
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DOWNTOWN Urban City Center Downtown is one of the fastest-growing areas in South Florida with a variety of attractions, including vibrant nightlife, financial institutions, commerce, media, arts, museums, entertainment, and worldwide trade. Due to its high demand, developers have targeted this area and built ultra-luxury buildings, including 1000 Museum designed by Zaha Hadid, the first woman to win a Pritzker Prize. Top developers collaborated to get nearly 30 acres of land in the heart of Downtown Miami to create the second largest mixed-use urban development in the US, which will be known as Miami World Center. Once completed, this project will put downtown Miami on top of the tourist and local destination. It will include a 1,000ft tall observation tower, making it the second tallest observation tower in the nation, restaurants, member-only club, ballroom, retail, and movie theater. The condos towers along Biscayne boulevard overlook Bayfront and unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It has that New York Manhattan feel in Miami.
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EDGEWATER Fresh Bayfront One of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods is also one of its newest. Edgewater, along a sleepy and overlooked waterfront enclave of early Miami homes and small apartment buildings, has been transformed in less than twenty years into the area of towering luxury highrises that it is today. Lining Biscayne Bay and Biscayne Boulevard, the area takes advantage of spectacular bayfront views while offering convenient access to Downtown Miami and Miami Beach. Margaret Pace Park is a community hub, as is the community park at Icon Bay. Edgewater is also adjacent to many of the great arts institutions that have made Miami the intentionally renowned cultural destination it is today, such as the Adrienne Arsht Center, the Perez Art Museum Miami, the National YoungArts Foundation at the Bacardi Building, and of course neighboring Wynwood, famous for its public murals.
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CORAL GABLES Mediterranean Style One of the first communities in America, Coral Gables is a charming suburban city situated about eight miles southwest of Downtown Miami. “The Gables” caters to those seeking a more family-oriented lifestyle in proximity to plenty of schools, green spaces, and activities. There are pedestrian-friendly components, with many upscale retailers and restaurants along the main retail strip known as “Miracle Mile.” Coral Gables’ architecture is known for its Mediterranean revival architecture. There are several landmarks in the city, such as the Biltmore Hotel, a National Historic Landmark, Fairchild Tropical Garden, an 83-acre natural preserve exhibit, and Matheson Hammock Park, which offers a lagoon-style beach, marina/ boat launch, restaurants, nature trails. These are just some of the gems this community has to offer.
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BRICKELL International Financial Center of Latin America Brickell is known for its luxury condos in gleaming urban towers and premium office buildings with prestigious Brickell Avenue addresses. A mix of hotels, from high-end to cutting edge trendy, and vibrant dining, shopping, and nightlife make Brickell one of the most exciting neighborhoods in Miami and a true 24-hour destination. Highlights include Brickell City Centre, a collection of towers connected by multilevel high-end retail that integrates with the street. Meanwhile, enjoy classic Italian fine dining at the Icon Brickell outpost of Cipriani. Luxurious hotel offerings include the SLS Lux, the Four Seasons, and the East Miami Hotel, among a plethora of others. The Underline is an exciting urban park beginning in the heart of Brickell, which has quickly become a center of community life. The densest neighborhood south of Manhattan, Brickell is dynamic and urban, while maintaining the quality of life Miami is known for.
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BAL HARBOUR The Crown Jewel One of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Miami and occupying less than one square mile, Bal Harbour is known as a fashionable beach destination for upscale tourism for its abundance of high-end designer retail shops. This wealthy suburb has international recognition from the rich and famous who consider it the perfect place to enjoy a lavish yet private, comfortable, and pampered lifestyle. Impeccable lush landscape and tropical Miami palms surround this beautiful village. Bal Harbour is the crown jewel of South Florida, maintaining its high standard coupled with its charm, elegance, and sophistication.
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SURFSIDE Tranquil Coastal Town Neighboring the city of Miami Beach to the South and the Village of Bal Harbour to the north, Surfside is a prestigious, one-mile-long beachside town with a sparkling white sand beach and a pedestrian-friendly oceanfront boardwalk. The town offers complimentary shuttle buses that transfer residents to and from Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor.
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AVENTURA Ready for Adventure Aventura is ideal for those looking for a Suburban feel. Situated 12 miles north of Miami and 12 miles south of Fort Lauderdale, it is perfect for those commuting in either direction. A safe and relaxed place to raise a family with award-winning charter schools and aboveaverage public schools. Aventura has the third-largest shopping mall in the US, as well as a community recreation center, liberal arts theater, parks, golf courses, and beautiful nearby beaches.
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GOLDEN BEACH Truly Exclusive Golden Beach is a truly exclusive, jewel of a town covering approximately 1.8 square miles, bounded by the Atlantic ocean to the East and the Intracoastal Waterway on the West. Small, quiet, desirable community maintaining its family lifestyle offering 9 parks, 1 1/8 mile long private beach with historic resident-only pavilion. Golden Beach is one of the most wealthy, private, and elite neighborhoods in South Florida offering 364 single-family homes with breathtaking water views. The town was founded and still remains based on purely singlefamily homes, with most homes located on the Intracoastal and its waterways or directly on the Atlantic Ocean. The town Charter protects the Town from any kind of commercial activity and forbids the construction of high-rise condominiums which makes it truly unique.
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HOLLYWOOD Pristine Beaches and Iconic Street Art With Miami to the south and Fort Lauderdale to the north, the City of Hollywood, Florida, is in the heart of South Florida, with quick and convenient airport and seaport access, and proximity to major attractions, such as Hard Rock Stadium and the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. Despite its easy accessibility, and offering everything from towering condos to intimate boutique properties, Hollywood Beach somehow manages to retain the feel of a small beachfront town, with a much more relaxed atmosphere than most other parts of South Florida. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is the heart of community life here, with its oceanfront bandshell, lively beach bars, and an impressive number of pizza parlors. For a more eclectic setting, walk across A1A to the famous Le Tub, with its award-winning burgers that you can eat surrounded by creatively recycled bathtubs.
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BOCA RATON Idyllic Resort Town Only 50 miles north of Miami, Boca Raton is an idyllic resort town of luxurious homes fronting the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The area’s picturesque waterways, often brimming with impressive leisure yachts, all seemto converge at Lake Boca Raton, a protected lagoon and yacht basin. Sprawling along the lake, the Boca Raton Resort & Club, operated by Waldorf-Astoria, is a pink Mediterranean Revival palace designed by iconic South Florida architect Addison Mizner. The affluent city is a bastion of old-world elegance on the Atlantic Ocean, offering beaches, luxurious shopping and dining, and prestigious cultural offerings, such as the Boca Raton Museum of Art. Boca is also known for its fantastic collection of parks and nature preserves, including Spanish River Park and Red Reef Park, where the Gumbo Limbo Marine Center is located. The second-largest city in the Palm Beaches, Boca Raton is in convenient distance to the billionaire enclave of Palm Beach, while practically being on the doorstep of the Village of Wellington, known as an international center of polo.
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