How do people feel about Miami Lakes? (Miami Beach, North Miami: apartments, rental homes)

[esantana]

I posted about a month ago that my husband may take a job in North Miami Beach, well he took it and starts after labor day. I want to thanks everyone for their input on places to live. Right now we are concentrating on Miami Lakes - EAST of the Palmetto. I wanted to get some opinions of how people feel about that area, likes and dislikes, etc.. I am moving from NJ and have some family in that area but wanted and unbiased view.

Thanks!!!

[HGONZ001]

I live in Miami Lakes. During my more than 20 years residing in South Florida, I have lived in all areas of the county. I have been a resident of Miami Lakes for more than a year now. I currently rent in one of the many apartments that the Graham family owns in the town.
In my honest opinion, I really enjoy living in this area. There are many parks, lakes and trees. Most of the streets are not straight and are under a canopy of trees, something that is very rare in Miami. Housing can be very expensive, but the area is pretty safe. It is so nice, that it feels like it does not belong in Dade County.
Most residents are hispanics, like the rest of Miami, but there is also a big white American percentage living in Miami Lakes. The town's government really cares for the public areas and keeps it very clean. The Palmetto Expressway (one of Miami's North to South and East to West highways) is located right next to Miami Lakes.
The Main Street area is very cute, with small boutique like stores and restaurants. There is also a movie theather, the Don Shula Steakhouse, Golf Course and Hotel.
If you want more information, you can visit the town's website at Town of Miami Lakes.
Good luck!

[blackklight]

miami lakes is one of the nicer places in dade, good choice i'd say.

[jeffw]

we stayed in miami lakes as a temp rental till we found a house. its ok. its a small town with lots of people in it, the apartments are overrated and priced on the high side. we are living in pembroke pines west of 75 and love it. its like a vacation every day, renting a full 3br home with pool for 2000. gated community as most are and lots of things to do here. nice and quiet too. there are rental homes up here for 1600 without pool but all communities have lots of things pools parks tennis ect.

miami lakes is crowded but there is plenty to do. the drive from miramar or pembroke pines would be a easy run to north miami. i drive to haileah every day and it is a good ride using the 75 to the gratigny parkeway.

[stat3man]

esantana,

miami lakes is an excellent place to live, especially for people with children. the town's elected officials really have done - and continue to do - anything possible to improve the schools, which are already excellent at the elementary level. it's quiet and green and pretty self-contained. just make sure you're actually in the TOWN of miami lakes. a lot of realtors and sellers in the surrounding area try to pass off those areas as miami lakes, but they are NOT, and the difference is striking. good idea to live EAST of the palmetto also, by the way. i used to live west of the palmetto, and rush hour traffic to get from one side to the other is just disastrous.

welcome to miami (lakes)!

[Valwpcc9w6]

I have lived in Miami Lakes for five years and love it. I live near Main Street and could not be happier. I can go to the beach if I must; I can take a walk; and most importantly to me, I can see all types of birds from my window. If Miami Lakes is good enough for a Senator of Florida and his brother, it should be good enough for anyone.

[THASPECIAL]

I love Miami Lakes.....I went to middle school way back in th 90's there but American high was a ghetto school compared to non Dade county schools even though it was close to Miami Lakes, but overall Miami Lakes has its own vibe and is small enough to feel like its own little community but has enough to do and is close to all the roads that lead to different areas of South Florida......There used to be an amazing Italian resturant in that plaza by the Palmetto Expressway near that Burger king...It was a mom and pop kind of place...the people were from Sicily......dont know if that is still there or not?

Well good luck with your move

[Miami Vice]

If it's the one I'm thinking of, it was called Roman's pizza. In the same shopping center as the Shell gas station and the bank. I worked there for a few years. It's been closed for many years now. I think that there's a bakery now.

[THASPECIAL]

Originally Posted by Miami Vice

If it's the one I'm thinking of, it was called Roman's pizza. In the same shopping center as the Shell gas station and the bank. I worked there for a few years. It's been closed for many years now. I think that there's a bakery now.

Thanks for the response....i don't think it is the same one ....the one i was talking about was north of the Palmetto across the street from Dade Christian in that plaza where Burger King and Canton chinesse resturant is...but thanx for the info on the other place though

[lauralei2]

If it is still there, check out Tony's Place in PSN at 17721 N.W. 78 ave, where the old shopping center is. I used to live a block away. It's a great family restaurant.