The Top Guide To Miami Springs

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Top Guide to Miami Springs

History, food, things to do, schools, community, and real estate in Miami Springs  

There are 34 incorporated cities in Miami-Dade County. However, you don’t hear much about them. From an outsider’s perspective, all Miami is, is partying, beaches, fancy cars, designer labels, and Pitbull. But, what you don’t know is that Miami-Dade County has so much more than that. Miami-Dade County has some of the best cities and residential areas to live in, in the United States. Miami-Dade County has great communities, great schools, and great places to raise your family in. Miami-Dade County has Miami Springs.  

Miami Springs is a lovely, close-knit community that borders one of Miami’s most infamous Cuban neighborhoods, Hialeah. But don’t confuse it with Hialeah because even though Miami Springs is close by, it’s a lot more laid-back and relaxed. 

Living in Miami Springs is a unique experience. It’s one of those places in Miami-Dade County where you can escape the loud cars and flashing lights of South Beach and Downtown. It’s a place where you feel comfortable letting your kids play outside in the front yard. It’s a place where you can grow and raise a family. However, it’s still close enough to the city where you can easily have a night out on the town in one of the United States’ greatest party cities. And don’t forget, Miami Springs is close to the Miami International Airport, making international and domestic travel a breeze. 

Today, Miami Springs is home to roughly 14,000 people. It’s a small city with a small home-town feel that prides itself on caring for its residents and listening to their concerns. In fact, most of the Miami Springs city council members have listed their phone numbers and personal emails, so that residents can easily contact them.   

Another great thing about Miami Springs is that it’s been recognized as a Tree City USA since 1993 for its efforts in preserving and maintaining a natural tree canopy. Miami Springs has also been named a Preserve America City for its commitment and efforts to… well, preserve its environment, honor its history, and foster a better quality of life for all of its residents.  

Aside from its awards and recognitions, Miami Springs also has a pretty decent food scene. It might not compare to the Michelin Star restaurants of Brickell or the trendy, cutting-edge gastronomic taco shops and sushi bars of Wynwood, but Miami Springs does pretty well. You can rest assured that by moving to Miami Springs, you’re not sacrificing good food because I can promise you there’s plenty of it in Miami Springs. 

If you’re alReady sold on Miami Springs or want to hear a little more about the area, do yourself a favor and contact the best realtors in Miami Springs, the AV Home Experts with Keller Williams Realty. They can help you find a great home in Miami Springs in your price range and give you some tips about the area. 

History of Miami Springs

Miami Springs, a city of aviation

If it weren’t for the “father of Naval Aviation,” Miami Springs might not exist. Like much of the rest of South Florida, Miami Springs’ history follows a particular path, but Miami Springs’s story is a little different than other cities in Miami-Dade and Broward County.

In the 1920s, Glenn Hammond Curtiss came to the area that would one day become Miami Springs. By that time, Curtiss was already recognized as the United States’s foremost expert on aviation, and he was known for making the first long-distance flight in the United States. Alexander Graham Bell even thought of Curtiss as the "the greatest motor expert in the country" and invited him to join the Aerial Experiment Association. 

And as soon as Curtiss saw the soon-to-become Miami Springs area, he had big ideas. Curtiss and James Bright began developing the city in the early 1920s. The area was then called the Country Club Estates. Country Club Estates was meant to be a small, somewhat exclusive residential area. Curtiss and Bright wanted to create somewhere where they could live, relax, and raise their families. 

In 1923, they built the Miami Springs Golf & Country Club which is now the oldest golf course in Miami. And in 1926, the Country Club Estates area transformed into Miami Springs and was officially incorporated as a city in Miami-Dade County.  

Curtiss definitely left his mark on Miami Springs because the city has always been closely connected with the aviation industry. The Miami International Airport is just south of NW 36th Street, and one of Miami Springs's neighboring cities, Opa Locka has a small airport as well. Today, both airports help support the Miami Springs community and employ many of its residents. 

Over the years, more and more people and families have moved to Miami Springs. Like many other cities in South Florida, Miami Springs experienced a population boom following WWII in the 1950s and 1960s. And while Curtiss's vision of a residential area was achieved, today Miami Springs is anything but exclusive. It has transformed into a welcoming city that accepts all members of its community. If you’re thinking of moving to Miami Springs, contact the best realtors in Miami Springs, the AV Home Experts with Keller Williams Realty. They know everything about the area and can give you great tips on anything from community to best homes in Miami Springs. 

Miami Springs Community 

Get involved and learn more about the Miami Springs Community  

Moving to anywhere new and finding your place in its community can seem overwhelming and intimidating. It was hard enough being the new kid when you were in school, but now, being the new kid as an adult? Even scarier. Luckily, Miami Springs is a warm and welcoming city full of residents who are involved and care about their community. However, if you want to get a head start, the best way to integrate yourself into any new community is to learn a little bit more about how the community works, starting with the municipal government. 

In Miami Springs, the mayor and four other council members make up the Miami Springs City Council. The Miami Springs City Council acts as the city’s legislative body, voting on ordinances and resolutions and establishing various city policies. Each member of the council has equal voting power in all issues; this includes the mayor. The mayor of Miami Springs has no special power over the other council members. Instead, the mayor acts as a ceremonial head of the city, representing the city in a larger sense by attending ribbon-cutting ceremonies and conventions for Florida mayors. However, the city manager who is appointed by the city council acts as the chief administrative officer of the city, overseeing about 125 full-time and 110 seasonal or part-time employees among eight major departments. 

The current Miami Springs Mayor Maria Puente Mitchell has lived in Miami Springs since 1985. Before becoming mayor, Mitchell was elected as a council member in 2017, but her service to Miami Springs began long before that. In 1989, Mitchell contacted the Miami Springs Junior Woman’s Club about starting the Miami Springs Bike Path Project. Mitchell wanted to create more bike paths to encourage exercise and healthy habits while increasing the connectivity of Miami Springs. Mitchell’s proposal was a success and made Miami Springs one of the first bike-friendly cities in South Florida. Mitchell also has experience working in the government as the former Manager of Risk Management and Safety for Miami-Dade County. Her connections to Miami-Dade County have also allowed her to foster several important partnerships between Miami Springs, Miami-Dade County, and other organizations. Overall, Mitchell is known for efforts to promote sustainability and health in the Miami Springs community,  

For more information about Mitchell or any of the other council members, check out the city’s website for their full biographies and contact information. Miami Springs has a reputation for being a transparent city with a municipal government that is active and involved, so it’s fairly easy to get in contact with any of the council members. To see Miami Springs’s council members in action, check the city’s website for a schedule of upcoming meetings. Council meetings are held every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the city hall.  

If you want to get even more involved, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer in Miami Springs. Go to Miami-Dade County’s website to see how you can help maintain various Miami Springs parks. Volunteer with Engage 305 to foster a grandparent, help feed the homeless, or work with Habitat for Humanity. Also, check out the Community Improvement Organization, an organization that aims to improve living conditions for underprivileged members in the community. And, be sure to go to  Volunteermatch.org: it’s another great resource to stay updated on new and upcoming volunteer opportunities in Miami Springs. You can also check the city’s calendar to stay updated on upcoming community events. 

Miami Springs Real Estate

Find the best homes in Miami Springs 

To move or not to move, that is the big question. However, if you’re thinking about moving to Miami Springs, the decision should be easy. It’s a great community where your neighbors actually know each other and might plan a neighborhood barbeque or two throughout the year. It’s a place where you can take a walk in the park and relax, enjoying the magnificent South Florida weather. It’s a place where you can raise your family and get involved in the community, and if you still need convincing, it’s a place with great Greek food. If you’re thinking of moving to Miami Springs or just want to know a little bit more about the area, contact the AV Home Experts with Keller Williams Realty. They’re the foremost experts on everything Miami Springs offers, from the best homes in Miami Springs to the best happy hours in Miami Springs.