Three former University of Miami football players were selected in the NFL Draft’s first round, led by offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa. The achievement brings pride to the South Florida community, including Pinecrest residents who support the Hurricanes program.
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.
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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 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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Rubio Delivers Remarks at Miami’s Community News Event
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Mrs. Rubio met with community leaders, local small business owners, and delivered remarks at the Miami’s Community News Event in Pinecrest, Florida. Photos courtesy of Senator Rubio’s office
Marco Rubio, Guest Speaker at the Community Newspapers Event
Marco Rubio, Guest Speaker at the Community Newspaper Event U.S. Senator Marco Rubio made a significant impact when he took the stage at the Community Newspapers' luncheon event on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Evelyn Greer Park in Pinecrest, Florida. With over 200...
Fairchild Tropical Gardens
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is an 83-acre (34 ha) botanic garden with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees, and vines. It is located in the city of Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, just...
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