Pembroke Pines Florida in the Miami / Fort Lauderdale area has a
population of approximately 155 thousand residents (41.4% of Hispanic origin per 2010 US Census) and has been named
one of the best cities to live in the U.S. The city of Pembroke Pines's rapid population growth in the 1990s led it
to rank among the top ten fastest growing cities in the U.S (received the All-American city award in 2004). This
led to an increase in the need for schools and in 2001 the six-lane by six-lane intersection at the corner of
Flamingo Road and Pines Blvd was ranked as the most dangeous intersection in the U.S. by State Farm (nearly 200
thousand cars use the intersection daily but I have walked & driven across numerous times over the last 10+
years and so far so good ). Major neighborhoods in central Pembroke Pines FL include
Pembroke Lakes, Pembroke Falls, and Silver Lakes. The 2010 US Census indicates there are approximately
61.7 thousand housing units in Pembroke Pines. Neighboring cities include Hollywood, Miramar, Cooper
City, Davie and Southwest Ranches. Median household income is estimated at $61 thousand and the percentage of
Spanish-speaking residents estimated at 28%. Pembroke Pines' CB Smith Park hosts numerous special events which
attract visitors from outside South Florida. The city of Pembroke Pines is an ideal location for working
families as it is accessible to both the Miami and Fort Lauderdale job markets as well as area beaches and the
numerous cultural attractions of South Florida. Pembroke Pines was named in 2010 by Bloomberg Business Week as
the best Florida city to raise kids. Hollywood Beach Florida is approximately twelve miles east of Pembroke
Lakes Mall. While the aftermath of hurricane Andrew in 1992 led many south Miami-Dade residents to move
to Pembroke Pines, the threat of a hurricane is common in the summer months. In 1999 Hurricane
Irene dumped so much rain (16 inches) that the parking lot where I live flooded as the drainage
system couldn't handle the intense rainfall. Then in 2005 Hurricane Katrina hit and so many
trees fell that many streets were impassible, power was out for days and lines built as
few gas stations were opened (no power). Hurricane Wilma a couple months later had even
stronger winds. Palm trees are resilient to strong winds but other varieties are more prone to
topple over. The landscape was changed considerably after these two hurricanes. Note
that while this site is devoted primarily to Pembroke Pines FL, many residents in adjacent areas also utilize
and enjoy the many amenities the city of Pembroke Pines has to offer. Likewise, Pembroke Pines FL residents
often visit restaurants and parks in neighboring communities so this site will also venture into select
communities which border the city of Pembroke Pines.
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