Why Miami Gardens
Miami Gardens is a suburban city located in north-central Miami-Dade County, Florida, approximately 16 miles north of downtown Miami. Spanning an area of 20 square miles, the municipality is defined by Broward County to the north, 151st Street to the south, Interstate 95 and Northeast 2nd Avenue to the east, and Northwest 47th and 57th Avenues to the west. Named after Florida State Road 860, which is also called Miami Gardens Drive, the community is a key principal city within the South Florida metropolitan area.
The development of the area accelerated in the late 1960s following the construction of Interstate 95 and the enactment of the Fair Housing Act, prompting many African American and West Indian American families to settle in the district. Miami Gardens was officially incorporated on May 13, 2003, uniting several previously unincorporated census-designated places, including Andover, Bunche Park, Carol City, Lake Lucerne, Norland, Opa-locka North, and Scott Lake. As of 2020, the city registered a population of 111,640 residents, holding the distinction of being Florida's most populous city with a majority African American population.
Sports and entertainment are central to the city's identity, highlighted by Hard Rock Stadium. Situated in the former Lake Lucerne area, this multi-purpose facility seats 64,767 spectators and serves as the home field for both the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League and the University of Miami Hurricanes college football team. The venue hosts the annual Orange Bowl, the Miami Open tennis tournament, and fixture matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Motor racing is also established in the area through the Miami International Autodrome, home to Formula One's Miami Grand Prix, alongside the historical Calder Race Course, which opened in 1971.
In addition to its venues, Miami Gardens hosts educational, cultural, and healthcare institutions. The city is home to higher learning centers such as St. Thomas University, Florida Memorial University, and the Sullivan and Cogliano Training Centers. Public schools include Norland Middle School, which operates an established performing arts magnet program, while private options include Monsignor Edward Pace High School. Local residents and visitors are served by community facilities like the North Dade Regional Library, as well as regional medical centers including Jackson North Medical Center, Concentra Urgent Care, and Chen Medical Center.
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