Located at the crossroads of Tropical South Florida, Homestead serves as a gateway to the
area’s many popular attractions. Only a few miles to the north is Miami,
"Gateway to the Americas." This cosmopolitan city offers all the glitz and
glamour of the stars that roam South Beach, the hip, artsy atmosphere of Coconut Grove,
and the Cuban flavor given by this international city’s many immigrants. Ten miles to
the west the vast Everglades sprawl in subtropical splendor, offering visitors and
residents a chance to explore nature in the only
ecosystem of its kind in
the world, deemed an International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site.
Florida’s ubiquitous alligators roam these murky waters, as do manatees, fish and
waterbirds of every kind. The marshland, mangrove islands and sawgrass prairies are also
home to rare wildlife such as Florida panthers, alligators, crocodiles, manatees and
waterbirds of every description. Just to the south the alluring Florida Keys’
tranquil lagoons and sun drenched sands curve toward sunset, reaching far out into the
Gulf.
Besides an abundance of family-oriented attractions, the Homestead/Florida City area’s economy is growing every year. The new Park of Commerce, Redland Industrial Park, the Enterprise Zone and other areas of business growth attract new businesses every year. The workforce of Homestead/Florida City is among the youngest in the county, with a median age under thirty and under ten percent of the residents over sixty-five. Top-notch schools, health care and a burgeoning arts and culture scene all contribute to making this area a top destination for those who desire small-town charm with big-city offerings.