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Miami Shores, FL

Miami Shores or Miami Shores Village is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The village is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,567, up from 10,493 in 2010.

Miami Shores is located in northeastern Miami-Dade County at 25°51′55″N 80°11′18″W. It is bordered to the north by Biscayne Park, to the west by unincorporated Pinewood, to the southwest by El Portal, to the south by the city of Miami, to the east by Biscayne Bay and, across the bay, by the city of Miami Beach.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.78 square miles (9.79 km²). 2.49 sq mi (6.45 km²) of it are land, and 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km²) of it (34.19%) are water.

By the early 1900s, the area encompassing today's Miami Shores was occupied by a starch (coontie) mill, a tomato packing plant, a saw mill, a pineapple plantation and a grapefruit grove. These were the various enterprises in which the early pioneers were engaged, and with the coming of the railroad and its stop at the Biscayne station, they were able to live off the land. Two of the most successful growers were Major Hugh Gordon and T.V. Moore. T.V. Moore owned the land in what is today's commercial district, while the Gordon Tract bordered the bay. By 1922, Lee T. Cooper, who had amassed his wealth from a patent medicine by the name of Tanlac, purchased T.V. Moore's land holdings. Cooper planned to develop the area and named it "Bay View Estates". In 1924, the Shoreland Company purchased the Gordon Tract, Bay View Estates and other scattered acreage in order to create Miami Shores, "America's Mediterranean".

In 1928, the New Miami Shores Corporation purchased the Shoreland Company's holdings. This corporation was controlled by Bessemer Properties, part of the interests of the Wolstenholme family of New York. Roy H. Hawkins, the general manager of Bessemer Properties, proceeded with the plans for the community. He is credited as being the "principal founder" of Miami Shores. In 1931, under his leadership, a request to grant a charter creating the Miami Shores Village was presented in the state legislature.

The present Miami Shores roughly corresponds with the original "Biscayne" neighborhood of the city of Miami. With the arrival of the Great Depression, Miami gave up its jurisdiction and the area incorporated under the name "Miami Shores Village" in 1932. Previously, part of the area that now comprises the city of North Miami had been known as Miami Shores. Under the leadership of Roy H. Hawkins, a request to grant a charter creating Miami Shores Village was presented in the state legislature. On January 2, 1932, the village became official at a council meeting. 

Health and wellness are integral to the Miami Shores community. The town prioritizes the well-being of its residents, offering various healthcare services and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando, Grande Lakes offers a luxurious retreat with a range of treatments including massages, facials, and body therapies. The Breakers Palm Beach is situated in Palm Beach, this historic resort features a lavish spa offering ocean-inspired treatments, wellness programs, and beauty services. Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts a stunning design and a wide array of services such as massages, body scrubs, and hydrotherapy. Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton offers a tranquil setting with personalized treatments, relaxation lounges, and a full-service salon. The Spa at Naples Grande provides a peaceful atmosphere with services like massages, facials, and body wraps, along with a private outdoor meditation lounge. Acqualina Spa by ESPA focuses on holistic wellness with treatments inspired by European traditions and natural ingredients.

Top Sites in Miami Shores, FL are Miami Shores Country Club, North Bayshore Park, and Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center.

Population: 11,569 (2022). ZIP Codes: 33138. Area codes: 305, 786, and 645. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Area: 3.78 sq mi (9.79 km²).

FAQs

What is Miami Shores, FL known for?

A neighborhood armed with a hundred-year-old history, Miami Shores is a lush residential village and a great bastion of Art Deco architecture. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to "The Village Beautiful." A mile south of North Miami and six miles north of Miami proper, Miami Shores is right in the middle of everything metropolitan, albeit most say there's nothing big city about it.

Is Miami Shores, FL a good neighborhood?

Miami Shores is in Miami-Dade County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Miami Shores offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Miami Shores there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Miami Shores and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Miami Shores are above average.

Is Miami Shores, FL expensive to live in?

Miami Shores's housing expenses are 102% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 6% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 8% higher than the national average. Miami Shores has grocery prices that are 20% higher than the national average.

Sources

Miami Shores Village

Wikipedia

Niche

Payscale

All in Miami

Ritz-Carlton Spa

Breakers Palm Beach

Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton

The Spa at Naples Grande

Acqualina Spa by ESPA

Miami Shores Country Club

North Bayshore Park

Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center

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