Few cities of such youth can claim a
history as eventful, significant, and tumultuous as that of Miami. From its beginnings as
a tiny settlement along the Miami River to the robust international city of today, Miami
has represented for multitudes of new residents a place to begin anew, a gateway to a
better tomorrow. And at no time has this been more true than the present.
Today Miami contains approximately 375,000
residents. One hundred fifty-thousand of them are Cuban; other Hispanics number about
100,000. More than one-half of Dade Countys two million residents are Hispanic,
making it the largest county in the nation with a Hispanic majority. With their wide array
of cultures, languages, lifestyles, and festivals, multicultural Miami and Dade County
represent one of Americas most vibrant, colorful communities.
Miami has made extraordinary progress in
its brief century as an incorporated entity. All indicators point to its growing
importance as a nexus of trade and finance for the Americas, and as a hallowed sanctuary
for peoples fleeing tyranny in our hemisphere in the twenty-first century. A major
ingredient for its continued success over unprecedented challenges and obstacles will come
from its willingness to draw comfort, direction, and inspiration from its proud past.
I have provided pages with community
information for the cities and towns of Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Doral,
Key Biscayne and Miami. These pages also have links to other sites with local information.
If you have questions about neighborhoods, home values or other details please contact me.