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Welcome to Pinecrest

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.

Pope Leo XIV Honors St. Cabrini as Model for Caring for Migrants

Pope Leo XIV honored St. Frances Cabrini, the first American saint, as a model for Christians in caring for migrants during a ceremony in her Italian birthplace. His message called on the faithful to follow Cabrini’s example of compassion and service to the displaced.

Chicken Parmesan Pizza Recipe You Can Make at Home

WSVN 7News’ Bite with Belkys shares a simple and delicious Chicken Parmesan Pizza recipe perfect for any night of the week. This crowd-pleasing mashup combines classic Italian-American flavors on a golden pizza crust.

State of Pinecrest April 2026

by | May 2, 2026 |

State of Pinecrest – April 2026 A Monthly Review of Leadership, Community Progress, and Civic Development April 2026 was a month focused on infrastructure coordination, public safety planning, and continued resident engagement throughout Pinecrest. Village leadership,...

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  • Palmer Trinity Senior Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
    by Community Press Releases on June 22, 2026 at 9:22 pm

    Palmer Trinity School senior Brynne Sullivan has been selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Sisterhood, dedicated to supporting women’s education. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter A of Miami, which has served the community since 1923. The P.E.O. Sisterhood was founded in 1869 at Iowa Wesleyan College in The post Palmer Trinity Senior Awarded Prestigious Scholarship first appeared on Miami's Community News.

  • ChamberSOUTH News Briefs — June 20 to July 31, 2026
    by Community News Releases on June 22, 2026 at 8:59 pm

    *If you believe this article contains an error, omission, or outdated information, please contact Michael Miller, Publisher of Miami’s Community Newspapers, for review and correction. ChamberSOUTH International Relations & Business Committee Meets July 1 via Zoom ChamberSOUTH opens its July calendar with a working session for members focused on global business, holding its International Relations The post ChamberSOUTH News Briefs — June 20 to July 31, 2026 first appeared on Miami's Community News.

  • Positive people in Pinecrest : Catalina Valdes
    by Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld on June 18, 2026 at 10:34 am

    Saint Brendan’s High School 2026 graduate Catalina Valdes won $5,000 from the Publix Carole Jenkins Barnett Community Scholarship. Valdes will use her scholarship money to go to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She will major in interior design with a minor in Historic Preservation. “I’ve always had an interest in art,” she says. “I’ve The post Positive people in Pinecrest : Catalina Valdes first appeared on Miami's Community News.

  • Positive people in Pinecrest : Gabrielle Kushner
    by Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld on June 18, 2026 at 10:23 am

    Miami Palmetto High School rising senior Gabrielle Kushner has garnered well over 1,000 community service hours in just three years of high school, and she is on track to earn many more. Her strong commitment to community service earned her the Mark Light Temple Beth Am Outstanding Service Award given at Temple Beth Am. At The post Positive people in Pinecrest : Gabrielle Kushner first appeared on Miami's Community News.

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