Why experience, trust, and relationships remain timeless in a changing benefits world Experience doesnât make things rigidâit makes them wiser.- Angel Gonzalez TL;DR â This blog explores how employee benefits have evolved since 1996 while showing why relationships,...
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Pinecrest Gardens Opens a New Season of Sound
Pinecrest Gardens has announced a new season of live music programming at its open-air venue in the VillageâŠ
Sunrise Middle School Launches XR Lab With 50 Immersive Headsets
Sunrise Middle School in Fort Lauderdale has opened a cutting-edge extended reality lab featuring 50 XR headsets toâŠ
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Building Safety Inspections Save Lives After Opa-Locka Incident
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue showcased its commitment to public safety by swiftly assessing a building in Opa-Locka for structuralâŠ
Alex Palou Secures 7th Pole of Season at Freedom 250
Alex Palou claimed his seventh IndyCar pole position of the 2026 season during qualifying for the Freedom 250âŠ
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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, Franzâs 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 Scherrâs 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 1950âs, development in the area ensued with the construction of homes on wooded, acre parcels. With the community growing and thriving in the 1990âs, Evelyn Greer and Gary Matzner encouraged the community to incorporate and Greer became its first mayor.
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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 farmerâs 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 Miamiâs best malls such as Kendallâs Dadeland, Coral Gablesâ Merrick Park and South Miamiâs 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.
Employee Benefits Since 1996: Whatâs Changedâand What Still Matters
Miami Post-Summer AC Maintenance
Miami Post-Summer AC Maintenance: Keep Your Cool This Fall Post-summer maintenance isnât just a checklistâitâs smart business in Miamiâs year-round heat."ââŻRobert Antoncich, Owner, Living Air, Inc. As summer winds down and business routines shift into the...
State of Pinecrest July 2025
Reuniting parrots with Pinecrest Gardens could heal historyâand ruffle feathers. -Wilson Alvarez State of Pinecrest: July 2025 Civic Report Mayorâs Office đ€ Mayor Joseph M. Corradino(Noted in city communications for environment, budget and public safety actions.) The...
Miami Senior Travel Resources
Your Local Matchmaker to All Things for Seniors Safe, Comfortable, and Memorable Travel for Seniors in Miami-Dade Travel doesnât stop at retirement. In many cases, it finally begins. For seniors in Miami-Dade, travel can mean reconnecting with family, exploring new...
State of Pinecrest June 2025
June proved that civic progress demands both vision and vigilance -Wilson Alvarez The Pinecrest June 2025 Update reflects a month of growth, civic innovation, and important community conversations. From the energetic Summer Splash Series to deeper equity concerns...
A Miami Story of Discipline, Family, and Financial Peace
How values, culture, and long-term thinking shape a healthier relationship with money Peace comes from preparation, not perfection. - Angel Gonzalez TL;DR â This blog shares how discipline, family values, and cultural roots shape a healthier approach to money, debt,...
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- 24-Hour Bike Ride for charity with Edison Cruz
by Community News Releases on October 14, 2026 at 8:27 pmDonate here: https://gofund.me/25e9a12ec  The post 24-Hour Bike Ride for charity with Edison Cruz appeared first on Miamiâs Community News.
- Art in Miami
by Carl Rachelson on October 13, 2026 at 6:41 pmIII Points starts next week, and once again Miami can expect one of its signature events to take flight. Being from a different generation â one allegedly more diligent and less obsessed with carrying a designer metal water bottle everywhere â Iâve spent the past week listening to artists Iâve never heard of. Itâs been The post Art in Miami appeared first on Miamiâs Community News.
- Two Nights, 294 Artists, and III Points in Miami
by Carl Rachelson on October 12, 2026 at 2:04 pmIII Points starts next week, and once again Miami can expect one of its signature events to take flight. Being from a different generation â one allegedly more diligent and less obsessed with carrying a designer metal water bottle everywhere â Iâve spent the past week listening to artists Iâve never heard of. Itâs been The post Two Nights, 294 Artists, and III Points in Miami appeared first on Miamiâs Community News.
- Set an End Date: Miamiâs DDA Should Earn a Vote to Continue
by Grant Miller, Publisher on October 11, 2026 at 6:30 pmIf the Downtown Development Authority is doing its job, it should have nothing to fear from a deadline, a public review and a vote. It is time for Miami and Tallahassee to make that happen. Why should the Miami Downtown Development Authority exist indefinitely, with no end date and no required public vote on its The post Set an End Date: Miamiâs DDA Should Earn a Vote to Continue appeared first on Miamiâs Community News.
