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.

7140 Grandview Blvd

3142 SW 173rd Ter

12136 Standrews Pl #104

2280 Preserve Way #307

2641 SW 83rd Ave #102

4904 SW 166th Ave

2677 SW 83rd Ter #102

13196 SW 29th St

8209 SW 25th Ct

18631 SW 39th St

27XX Miramar Blvd

4860 SW 161st Ln

17407 SW 36th St

7648 Alhambra Blvd

16826 SW 51st St

18281 SW 22nd St

2779 SW 82nd Ave #105

18860 SW 25th Ct

17374 SW 47th Ct

2707 SW 135th Ave

12420 SW 50th Ct #1-ID25

2400 SW 87th Way

5028 SW 170th Ave

8740 N Sherman Cir #305

7817 Fairway Blvd

5331 SW 159th Ave

12112 Saint Andrews Pl #205

8936 SW 18th St #8936

18560 SW 44th St

Atlantico at Miramar