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Pembroke Pines, FL

Pembroke Pines is a city in southern Broward County, Florida, United States. The city is located 22 miles (35 km) north of Miami. It is a suburb of and the fourth-most populous city in the Miami metropolitan area. The population of Pembroke Pines was 171,178 at the 2020 census.

Pembroke Pines was officially incorporated on January 16, 1960. The city's name, Pembroke Pines, is traced back to Sir Edward J. Reed, a member of Britain's Parliament for the County of Pembroke from 1874 to 1880, who in 1882, formed the Florida Land and Mortgage Company to purchase from Hamilton Disston a total of 2 million acres of mostly swampland located throughout the southern half of Florida. A road put through one of the tracts came to be known as Pembroke Road. When incorporating the city, Walter Smith Kipnis, who became the city's first mayor, suggested the name Pembroke Pines because of the pine trees growing near Pembroke Road.

The first inhabitants of the area were Native Americans, who first appeared about 4,000 years ago. Skeletal remains of animal hunters dating back about 10,000 years were found around Broward County, showing that perhaps human beings had lived in the area even earlier.

The community started as agricultural land occupied by dairy farms, and grew after World War II as service members were retiring, including large eastern sections that were part of the Waldrep Dairy Farm, including the present-day Pembroke Lakes Mall. The first two subdivisions were called Pembroke Pines. One of the first homes in the city belonged to Kipnis, the city's first mayor, and was built in 1956. It was then known as the "Village of Pembroke Pines" and was incorporated into a village in 1959. Builders contested the incorporation, so a legal battle ensued concerning the boundaries of the new municipality. City services were added in the 1960s with the building of the first fire department building near North Perry Airport. University Drive was then the western edge of habitable land for residents.

In January 1960, Pembroke Pines held another election, and the village became a city. This small property was less than a square mile between Hollywood Boulevard and SW 72nd Avenue and had the Florida Turnpike to the east. Pembroke Pines sought to give citizens involvement, so they organized the Pembroke Pines Civic Association. The square-mile city was unable to expand due to North Perry Airport and the South Florida State Hospital. Joseph LaCroix, a developer, had his 320 acres (1.3 km²) of land north of Pines Boulevard annexed to the city. This gave a new pathway to proceed westward. In 1977, a maximum security prison known as the Broward Correctional Institution was built in the northwestern part of town. This facility closed in 2012. In 1980, property from Flamingo Road to U.S. 27 was incorporated into Pembroke Pines, doubling the size of the city. This expansion included the property that is currently C.B. Smith Park as well as what was once the Hollywood Sportatorium and the Miami-Hollywood Motorsports Park. Also, in 1980, construction began to extend Interstate 75 from U.S. 27 toward Miami, passing through the new western part of the city. By 1984 the expressway reached Pines Boulevard, the main east-west arterial road in the city.

The approximate coordinates for the City of Pembroke Pines is located at 26°0′45″N 80°18′49″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.8 square miles (90.2 km²), of which 33.1 square miles (85.8 km²) are land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²) (4.88%) are covered by water, making it one of the largest cities in Broward County. A 2017 study put the city in third place for US cities most vulnerable to coastal flooding, with 116,000 residents living within FEMA's coastal floodplain.

Pembroke Pines prioritizes the well-being of its residents, reflected in its commitment to health and wellness. Acqualina Spa by ESPA focuses on holistic wellness with treatments inspired by European traditions and natural ingredients. Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando offers a range of services including massages, facials, and body treatments in a serene Italian-themed setting. Massage Envy offers a variety of massage services including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and more. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massage therapy services such as hot stone massage, couples massage, aromatherapy massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction. Bliss Spa offers a range of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages, as well as specialty treatments like their "Blissage" and "Betweeny" waxing services.

Top sites in Pembroke Pines, FL are C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Lakes Mall, Pines Ice Arena, and Nexus Escape Room.

Population: 174,694 (2023). ZIP codes: 33023-33029, 33330-33332. Area codes: 954, 754. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Area: 34.76 sq mi (90.03 km²).

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Is Pembroke Pines, FL a good place to live?

Pembroke Pines is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 170,472. Pembroke Pines is in Broward County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Pembroke Pines offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Pembroke Pines, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Pembroke Pines and residents tend to lean liberal.

Is it expensive to live in Pembroke Pines, FL?

Pembroke Pines is ranked 34 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Pembroke Pines is 117.8% of the national average. The median household income in Pembroke Pines is $73,024, which is 18% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $41,881, which is 21% more than that of the state.

What is Pembroke Pines, FL known for?

Pembroke Pines, incorporated in 1960, is a safe and desirable community. The recipient of many awards including “All-America City,” Pembroke Pines is known for its commitment to the arts and culture, its outstanding schools, its exciting South Florida lifestyle for all ages, cultural diversity, numerous parks, and forward-thinking in an ever-changing world.

Sources

City of Pembroke Pines

Wikipedia

Niche

Fly Homes

Acqualina Spa by ESPA

Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Massage Envy

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Elements Massage

Bliss Spa

C.B. Smith Park 

Pembroke Lakes Mall 

Pines Ice Arena 

Nexus Escape Room

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