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The City of Pleasant Living

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South Miami: Where Charm Meets Progress
Known as the “City of Pleasant Living,” South Miami is a vibrant, upwardly mobile community with deep roots and a bright future. Nestled among tree-lined streets and lush parks, this residential gem blends small-town charm with the energy of a bustling downtown. Trendy restaurants, boutique shops, and family-friendly events make South Miami a favorite for both residents and visitors.
The city’s story began in 1897 when W.A. Larkins, an early settler, founded a post office and built a dairy farm. The area, once called Larkins, grew steadily and officially became the City of South Miami in 1927. While early development was modest, things changed dramatically after World War II. Economic growth and community expansion surged—and that momentum continues today.
Downtown South Miami centers around Sunset Drive, a lively street lined with cafes, independent shops, and colorful storefronts. The Shops at Sunset Place, an open-air shopping destination, adds to the area’s appeal with entertainment options including an upscale bowling alley and movie theater. Just minutes away, you’ll also find Dadeland Mall and Shops at Merrick Park for even more retail therapy.
In addition, the city comes alive throughout the year with signature events such as Santa’s Parade of the Elves, a weekly seasonal Farmers Market, the South Miami Art Festival, and community-wide Fun Runs. These events reflect the city’s welcoming and active spirit.
South Miami is well-connected. It’s served by Metrobus and Metrorail, and conveniently located near Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Kendall via US1. Whether you’re commuting or exploring, getting around is easy and efficient.
Today, South Miami continues to grow, blending its historic roots with modern development, all while maintaining the friendly charm that earned it its name. It’s a place where families thrive, businesses grow, and visitors feel right at home.

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Pinecrest

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The Village of Pinecrest may have been established in 1996 but the community has a colorful history. In 1936, Franz and Louise Scherr opened Parrot Jungle, Franz’s dream of an attraction where parrots could fly free in an environment of undisturbed native vegetation. Over the years, Parrot Jungle evolved into an attraction showcasing birds, animals, native trees and flowers in a beautiful garden setting. Visitors came from all over the world to experience Franz Scherr’s vision. In 2002, the Village of Pinecrest purchased Parrot Jungle with the intention of turning it into Pinecrest Gardens, an incomparable park and pride of the community. In the 1950’s, development in the area ensued with the construction of homes on wooded, acre parcels. With the community growing and thriving in the 1990’s, Evelyn Greer and Gary Matzner encouraged the community to incorporate and Greer became its first mayor.
Families adore Pinecrest Gardens with its verdantly lush scenery and wonderful activities for parents and children including a horticulture series, summer camps, outdoor concerts, and tours. The Green Market, a farmer’s market located at Pinecrest Gardens, is a seasonal open-air market where you can buy locally harvested fruits and vegetables and locally-made, artisanal foods.  Bring your kids to Evelyn Greer Park, a recreational park and sporting facility complete with athletic fields, batting cages, and playgrounds. Nearby Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens, is redolent with the aroma of exquisite, native plants and flowers, and inhabited by large green iguanas and peacocks flaunting their colorful plumage.
While Pinecrest is considered a lush and tranquil residential neighborhood with excellent public and private schools, it is home to a rapidly growing business community, gourmet restaurants, and fashionable boutiques. Browse or shop nearby at some of Miami’s best malls such as Kendall’s Dadeland, Coral Gables’ Merrick Park and South Miami’s Sunset Place and just a bit farther south at The Falls accessible by US1.
Pinecrest is served by Metrobus and by Miami Metrorail and by the Pinecrest People Mover, a fee-free transit service.

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Palmetto Bay

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The Village of Palmetto Bay is a residential, family-focused community newly incorporated in 2002. Situated on the southern part of Biscayne Bay, Palmetto Bay is widely known for its pretty parks and waterfront activities.
The many shops, restaurants, and small businesses serving visitors and residents are located on US1. Palmetto Bay has earned the moniker “Village of Parks” for developing a beautiful park system consisting of six wonderfully maintained and manicured parks. Shopping and dining at Dadeland Mall and Sunset Place are just a few minutes away.
Palmetto Bay is home to the historic 1925 Mediterranean Revival Thalatta Estate, once the stately winter home of the Connett family, located on Old Cutler Road fronting Biscayne Bay. In 2005, the Village of Palmetto Bay purchased this stunning landmark in order to preserve it. It is open to the public and can be reserved for private events.
The Village of Palmetto Bay is proud of its “A” rated public schools and excellent private schools such as Palmer Trinity School. Great schools, pristine parks, and family-oriented neighborhoods make the Village of Palmetto Bay a very desirable community in which to live.
Palmetto Bay is served by the IBUS –Bus Circulator Service and is close to area attractions such as Metrozoo and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens. US1 serves as the main commercial thoroughfare connecting Palmetto Bay with Coral Gables, the Village of Pinecrest, and South Miami.

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Key Biscayne

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Key Biscayne, just east of bustling Brickell Avenue and the frenetic pace of downtown Miami, is a serene and scenic island paradise and premier resort community. Although discovered by Ponce de Leon in the 1500’s, the Key was not developed until the Matheson family, in 1947, donated a large parcel of land to Miami for Crandon Park in exchange for the erection of the Rickenbacker Causeway connecting the island to Miami. Once completed, the island began to take shape attracting affluent residents seeking a low-key tropical lifestyle. President Nixon further popularized Key Biscayne when he purchased a waterfront compound in 1969 frequently referred to as the Florida White House. Key Biscayne was incorporated as its own city in 1991.
Visitors to this Island sanctuary enjoy spectacular palm-tree lined beaches, upscale shops, outstanding restaurants and luxury resort hotels, as well as the many gorgeous parks including Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, listed as one of the best beaches in the U.S., and Crandon Park. Runners and cyclists share the path along Rickenbacker Causeway and out to Key Biscayne for a scenic and challenging route. Golfers rave about the demanding but breathtaking course, the Links at Key Biscayne. Home to the Sony Ericsson Open, Key Biscayne draws the top-ranked professional tennis players and spectators from around the world to its shores. The new recreation and community center with multi-use courts, a musical theater program, and dazzling swimming pool unite families and visitors on the Key.
Every imaginable water sport from kite boarding to wind surfing is indulged on the shores of Rickenbacker Causeway, the main thoroughfare leading to Key Biscayne. Visitors flock to Key Biscayne for its great boating and white sand beaches shaded by mature palm trees as well as its exciting attractions and marine shows at Seaquarium.
Residents of Key Biscayne fondly known as “key rats” commonly list the great learning environments such as Mast Academy and the prestigious Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, the sophisticated tropical ambience, scenic island beauty and the exceedingly safe environment as reasons for living in sunny Key Biscayne.
Key Biscayne is served by Metrobus and is located just east of Coconut Grove.

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Downtown

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Downtown Miami, with its dazzling skyscrapers set against the backdrop of a glistening Biscayne Bay, is iconic as the business, cultural, and sports team hub of South Florida. Population has exploded in Downtown Miami in the past decade thanks in large part to the urban revitalization and the building boom of the early 2000’s .It has seen revitalization in its cultural landscape as well with the addition of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the current construction of the Miami Science Museum and Miami Art Museum. Multi-use parks, state-of-the-art sporting facilities, universities, government offices, hotels, Miami Jewelry District, Port Of Miami, street vendors, and shops and businesses housed in 19th century buildings collectively contribute to a feverishly-paced, vibrant downtown scene.
Downtown Miami is one of the most populous and culturally diverse cities in the nation. In fact, it is estimated that over 500 new residents move to downtown Miami per month! Fans head to The American Airlines Arena and Marlins Park to watch their Miami Heat and Marlin teams play. Just south of the Arena, visitors and residents enjoy waterfront shopping and dining at Bayside Marketplace and live concerts at Bicentennial Park, Bayfront Park, and The Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. Events such as the DWTWN Concert Series, Orange Bowl Parade, Miami Marathon, Miami International Book Fair, and the Miami International Boat Show make Miami the hottest, urban vacation destination in the world and a hip, exciting place to live.
Downtown has over 2,000,000 square feet of office space and is not only the commercial center of South Florida but also the gateway to Latin America. Dozens of consulates and foreign government offices and international chambers of commerce line Biscayne Blvd and Brickell Avenue to the south.
The Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami is one of the stars in Miami’s constellation of organizations pumping tens of millions of dollars into the city and providing hundreds of thousands of jobs to its citizens. The Port of Miami is the “Cruise Capital of the World” and one of the nation’s largest container ports. Cruise lines such as NCL, RCCL, Crystal, Disney Cruise Lines, and Carnival depart from the Port of Miami for exotic ports of call.
Downtown Miami is in close proximity to Parrot Jungle Island, the Miami Children’s Museum, the Miami International Airport and Broward and Palm Beach counties via I-95.
Downtown is served by Metromover, Metrobus, the Biscayne/ Brickell Trolley, and the Miami Metrorail. Tri-Rail links it to Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

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