Area Information

Situated on 31 square miles in southwestern Broward County, Miramar is sandwiched between two major cities, with Ft. Lauderdale 14 miles to the north and Miami 20 miles to the south. With a name meaning 'Look at the Sea' in Spanish, Miramar was historically an exclusive suburb of Havana in pre-Castro Cuba. Today, it boasts the largest commerce park in the region.

Who's There?

Miramar is known as a family-oriented community with something for everyone. With a population of about 122,000, Miramar is considered a white-collar city with an ethnically diverse base. There are eight institutes of higher learning, including Broward College, Nova Southeastern University and Ana G. Mendez University. Because of its central location, it has become a preferred locale for some major corporations and Fortune 500 companies, including telecommunications giant Alcatel-Lucent.

What's Around?

Miramar is less than 30 minutes away from major airports and seaports. Most residents find owning a car useful, with the Florida Turnpike and I-75 in Miramar, and I-95 and the Sawgrass Expressway just minutes away. For those without a personal vehicle, the Miramar Community Bus has four routes that serve the area. Nearby municipalities include Hollywood, Sunrise, Plantation and Pembroke Pines. You'll also find the home of the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers nearby as well as a training camp for the National Football League's Miami Dolphins.

What Do You Do?

The area has 22 neighborhood parks and five community parks where residents can play basketball, tennis and racquetball, among other sports. The Miramar Regional Park is the city's largest, encompassing 173 acres. The Miramar Civic Center is home to annual events like September's Caribe Fest and October's Halloween Masquerade Dance. Broward County is rich in attractions such as the Museum of Discovery and Science, and features interesting historical sites such as the Stranahan House, Broward's first trading post. The Miramar Cultural Arts Center offers a venue for artists, teachers and students to perform, rehearse and exhibit.

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2400 Centergate Dr #202

4681 SW 131st Ter

8750 N Sherman Cir #406

8600 N Sherman Cir #408

19428 SW 27th St

5362 SW 125th Ave

4435 SW 160th Ave #214

2433 Centergate Dr #107

13196 SW 29th St

4404 SW 160th Ave

2573 SW 121st Ter #2003

6948 SW 36th Ct #16-Z

2103 Renaissance Blvd #104

2103 N Renaissance Blvd #308

6613 Evergreen Dr

2280 Preserve Way #307

8938 SW 19th St #904

8550 N Sherman Cir #205

8059 SW 21st Ct #8059

3400 Foxcroft Rd

2761 SW 82nd Ave #102

6943 SW 40th St #11-R

8246 SW 27th St #103

2071 Renaissance Blvd #104

4506 SW 160th Ave #1138

12800 SW 7th Ct #306G

12232 SW 25th Ct #1609

5085 SW 37th St #5085

17507 SW 43rd St

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