LOCATION
Miramar is the second largest city in Broward County. It spans most of the southern border of the county. Miramar is ideally located for both commerce and recreation it is minutes away from downtown Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, which also have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There is also easy access to Interstate 75, I-95, and the Florida Turnpike, which are major arteries to all of Florida and the rest of the country.
Weston is the northern most town of the three located just southeast of the junction of route 27 and interstate I-75; it is still only minutes from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. In addition, all the amenities of Miami Beach to the south and Ft. Lauderdale to the north, restaurants, cultural attractions and shopping galore. The town of Weston is bordered by the everglades on the northwest side and the combination of small business and growing industry give Weston a hometown feeling.
TRANSPORTATION
Miramar is within 30 minutes of Miami International Airport and Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades, and the Port of Miami. Weston and Pembroke Pines are also within this approximate distance. There are major interstates coming into and leaving the area. I-75, I-95, and the Florida Turnpike.
BRIEF HISTORY
Miramar
The City of Miramar was incorporated on May 26th 1955. Many towns start out as a vision of a group of men with a plan for a particular form of development. Miramar had the same intention but was started by just one man, A. L. Mailman, and his vision was one of a bedroom community between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.
He purchased 2.9 square miles of land from H.D. Perry and built 56 homes. Mr. Perry's contribution to the development of Miramar as a city did not stop there. He is known as one of the founding fathers and gave much of himself to the town.
The city planners were and are very careful with the development of Miramar. It is a little known fact that Miramar is one of the largest cities in the state but only 2/3 of its land has been developed.
Weston
Arthur Davis was the original owner of 15,000 acres and the primary developer ARVIDA that later became the city of Weston. The development itself was originally known as Indian Trace, which went through many changes before deciding on a development plan for the town.
In 1884, the first homes were completed and in 1991 with over 5000, residents Weston needed some of them to reside on the board of supervisors. In 1995, the board decided that Weston residents would be better served by becoming a town of its own rather than annexing to another neighboring city. In 1996, the residents voted that just that should happen.
POPULATION
Weston- 57,161
Miramar-72,739
Pembroke Pines- 137,427
ABOUT EDUCATION
Miramar, Weston, and Pembroke Pines are all located in the Broward County School District, which is the 5th largest school district in the United States.
The prestigious Five Star School Award was given to 66 Broward County schools in the 2002/2003 school year. This award is given to schools for their involvement in the community, including family, and school. Each school must have a documented record of exactly how they model excellence through specific community involvement programs. This award is not given lightly and must be truly earned by the school.
In the Council of the Great City Schools' report, Beating the Odds III, Broward County is one of only seven districts across the United States that has met or exceeded state averages in reading and math.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine issues a report on the nutritional quality of school lunches every year and Broward County Schools topped the list of any district nationwide this year.
The motto of the school board is "Transforming Education One Student at a Time."
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