Guide to Pembroke Pines

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Guide To Pembroke Pines

Pembroke Pines history, food, things to do, schools, community, and real estate

In between South Beach and Fort Lauderdale lies one of the happiest cities in the country, Pembroke Pines. And it's no surprise why. Pembroke Pines has everything you could want in a city and more. Think of amazing public schools, exceptional restaurants, countless things to do, affordable homes, a city government that really cares about its residents and combine it with a charming small-town feel. That's paradise...I mean Pembroke Pines.

Pembroke Pines is located in Broward County between two of the hottest cities in South Florida. Living in Pembroke Pines allows you the convenience of living near two major commercial airports — only 18 miles southwest from the Fort Lauderdale Airport and 24 miles northeast of the Miami International Airport— while offering the luxury of life at a slower pace.

Today, Pembroke Pines is home to around 170,000 residents. A quarter of its population under 18, so it's a family-friendly city. In fact, the city of Pembroke Pines has two public early development centers and its own set of highly-rated charter schools, notorious for their commitment to academic excellence. But that's not all.

In 2004, Pembroke Pines was recognized as an All-American City Finalist for its community programs and civic involvement. And more recently, Pembroke Pines ranked #32 in the top 50 "Best Places to live in 2014" by Money Magazine. And in the same year, Wallethub named Pembroke Pines as "2014's Best City of Hispanic Entrepreneurs."

Living in Pembroke Pines, residents have the privilege of an expansive park system made up of 28 parks with various features like outdoor fitness stations, well-groomed walking paths, and recreational fields. Residents can also enjoy the public golf course, tennis complex, and the city's many arts and culture centers like the Fletcher Arts & Culture Center and the Frank.

Outside of city amenities, there's still much to do in Pembroke Pines. Spend all day canoeing and spot some of South Florida's wildlife. Or check Pembroke Gardens Shops or Pembroke Lakes Mall. You can spend all day shopping and still not see everything. Or grab a bite and take advantage of the best happy hour deals in Pembroke Pines. If nothing else, Pembroke Pines is only a short drive away from some of Florida's most pristine nature and impressive cities.

This may be your first time ever hearing about Pembroke Pines, but after a drive through the city admiring its palm tree-lined streets, you'll never forget it. To experience what living in Pembroke Pines may feel like, contact the best Pembroke Pines realtors, AV Home Experts with Keller Williams Realty.

Pembroke Pine’s History

Pembroke Pines is one of Florida's fastest-growing cities

Pembroke Pines's origins are storied. The city's name can be traced back to Sir Edward J. Reed, a member of the British Parliament for the County of Pembroke. In 1882, Reed bought a huge tract of land that would later become dairy farms and eventually Pembroke Pines. The land that Reed bought would only carry his namesake of Pembroke, until 1960 when Mayor Walter Kipnis suggested that the city be named Pembroke Pines, paying homage to pine trees throughout the area.

Fast forward to 1943, when a dairy farmer named Henry D. Perry sold 640 acres of his land to the United States Navy to use as a flight training field. Since then, Pembroke Pines has grown to the 10th largest municipality in all of Florida, and it's still growing today.

In 1950, Broward County acquired the airport and land from the Navy in the midst of the post-WWII population boom. As more and more citizens moved to Florida and expanded their families, there was a need for more highways and interstates. Thus, in 1957, the Florida Turnpike finally snaked its way to the edge of Pembroke Pines. With the additional construction in the following years, the Village of Pembroke Pines steadily grew into the city of Pembroke Pines, becoming incorporated in 1960. Throughout the next few decades, Pembroke Pines would continue to undergo massive developments that have contributed to its spot in the top 40 in Wallethub's "Best Places to Raise a Family."

In the 1970s, Pembroke Pines began to expand westward. And with this expansion also came the Southwest Focal Point Senior Center, which would be the national prototype for the delivery of senior service in the 1990s.

In the next decade, the city would double its size. New districts and four more commissioner seats were added into the city's charter, as officials speculated how Pembroke Pines would have to evolve to accommodate more residents in the future.

Following Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Pembroke Pines experienced an increase in its population like it had never seen before. Thousands of Miami-Dade residents moved north and settled into the quaint community. With the new residents came additional development, as Pembroke Pines started to become a major retail center with a variety of shops and restaurants.

And while Pembroke Pines may get its name from British nobility, it's anything but stuffy. It's a relaxed South Floridian community that reminds you why you wanted to move to Florida in the first place. Many celebrities like notable rapper Kodak Black and former NBA player Kenny Anderson have also found an escape in Pembroke Pines. To find your personal Pembroke Pines paradise, contact the best Pembroke Pines realtors, the AV Home Experts with Keller Williams Realty.

Get Involved in Pembroke Pines

Learn more about the Pembroke Pines Community

The best way to become more involved in any community is to first learn more about the community. And Pembroke Pines is no exception. The municipality of Pembroke Pines is governed by the Pembroke Pines City Commission, comprised of one mayor and four elected city commissioners.

The mayor and commissioners serve four year terms. Each of the commissioners represent a different geographic district. Commissioner terms are staggered, with two commissioner seats being up for election every two years. The next Pembroke Pines municipal election will occur in 2022, with district seat 1 and 4 being up for election.

The current Pembroke Pines mayor Frank C. Ortis has lived in Miami Lakes for nearly 44 years. Ortis has a long history of serving Pembroke Pines residents. He first started out his political career in 1996 as a city commissioner. After serving two terms as city commissioner, Ortis ran for mayor in 2004 and was elected. Since 2004, Ortis has served as Pembroke Pines's only mayor, being reelected in 2008, 2012, 2016, and finally in 2020. This will be Ortis's fifth term, so it's safe to say that Ortis is popular among residents.

Aside from having 24 years of experience serving Pembroke Pines as an elected official, Ortis is also very involved in the community, serving on a multitude of boards and committees such as the Board of the Broward and Florida League of Cities; Chair of the United States Conference of Mayors Committee on Jobs, Education and the Workforce; and the USCM Vice Chair for Sports and Recreation, Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment and Sports. Ortis has also been honored for his contributions to the city, being named the winner of E. Harris Drew Municipal Official Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013 and the Cities of Excellence "Mayor of the Year" by the Florida League of Cities in 2012.

For more information about Ortis or any of the other city commissioners, check out the city's website for their full biographies and contact information. To see the schedule for upcoming commission meetings and to attend check out the city's website for the calendar and the meeting link.

To get more involved in the Pembroke Pines community, attend commission meetings and frequently contact the commission members to stay informed about upcoming issues for discussion at the next meeting. As a resident, you have the right to speak at commission meetings if you register by sending your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number to publiccomments@ppines.com.

Or if you want a more hands-on approach to getting involved, take one of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification classes that the fire department and the police department host several times a year. You could also volunteer at the Pembroke Pines Animal Assistance Program. And to volunteer at the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, call (954)-392-2116.

Pembroke Pines Real Estate

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