In April, Pinecrest sowed seedsânow it must tend to growth -Wilson Alvarez Mayorâs Office: Spring Initiatives and Tech Outreach Mayor Alexandria Cruz led with civic pride: The Good: Launched the âSpring Clean Pinecrestâ campaign with over 300 volunteers clearing...
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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.
State of Pinecrest April 2025
Infinite Banking and Retirement: A Smarter Way Business Owners Prepare
How long-term control and flexibility reshape retirement planning Retirement confidence comes from preparation, not predictions. - Angel Gonzalez TL;DR â This blog explains how business owners use Infinite Banking as a flexible, long-term tool to support retirement...
State of Pinecrest March 2025
March revealed Pinecrestâs ambitionâbut also its execution gaps. -Wilson Alvarwez Mayor Alexandria CruzThe Good: Launched the âGreen Streetsâ initiative: 200 trees planted along major corridors. Hosted a well-attended budget town hall with over 150 citizens. The Bad:...
Voluntary Benefits Explained Without the Insurance Jargon
How optional benefits empower employees without overwhelming employers Benefits feel valuable when people understand them. - Angel Gonzalez TL;DR â This blog explains what voluntary benefits are, how they work, and why they give employees flexibility and peace of mind...
Infinite Banking Explained for Business Owners Who Want Control
 A clear, pressure-free introduction to becoming your own banker Control feels different when you finally understand where your money lives. - Angel Gonzalez TL;DR â This blog explains the Infinite Banking Concept in simple terms, showing how business owners use it...
State of Pinecrest February 2025
In February, Pinecrest faced the friction between promise and practice -Wilson Alvarez Mayorâs Office: Community Revitalization and Communication Lapses đ€ Mayor Alexandria Cruz The Good:Mayor Cruz oversaw the launch of new beautification zones and additional funding...
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