Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County is located in the southeastern tip of Florida just south of Broward County. Along with Broward and Palm Beach Counties, Miami-Dade is part of the South Florida metropolitan area and its County Seat is Miami. According to 2005 census estimates, it has a population of 2,253,362. In terms of population, it is the largest county in Florida and the eighth largest in the United States.

Miami-Dade is named for Francis L. Dade, a soldier killed in 1835 while fighting in the Second Seminole War. Formerly Dade County, voters chose to change its name to Miami-Dade in 1997.

Miami-Dade is probably best known as a playground for the rich and famous and for its phenomenal year round climate. Many well-known stars, singers, designers and models own luxurious mansions along the bay and more are buying into the South Florida lifestyle. Golf, boating, deep-sea fishing or just relaxing, no matter what your passion, the weather here in Miami-Dade is usually perfect. Anyone who could would surely love to own a piece of real estate in this tropical paradise.

Beaches in Miami-Dade, especially world-famous, South Beach are usually packed with locals and visitors. Boutiques and retail centers are a hive of activity and restaurants here represent every conceivable culinary style imaginable.

Some of South Florida's natural attractions include Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami Seaquarium, Discover Bay, Dolphin World, Dolphin Swim, Everglades, and Gator Park.

Real Estate offerings in Miami-Dade are as diverse as its community. Whether you are looking to buy or sell an apartment, condominium, single-family home, golf course home, waterfront home or bay front home, it is important to find the best person to represent your interests. If you are currently buying or selling real estate in the Miami-Dade or Broward areas, please check my featured properties listing or contact me for more information and professional real estate services.