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Old 05-09-2011, 06:53 AM
 
Location: Denver
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We just found out we're relocating from Atlanta. My husband's office is adjacent to the Miami Airport. Is it worth the 40 mile commute to stay in Broward for our two young girls (6 and 9 months)? We're starting to think it may be better to live in Pinecrest or Coral Gables. I would appreciate any advice or anyone that has personal experience with this situation. We're not sure what to do.....
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Old 05-09-2011, 11:17 AM
 
Location: Weston, FL
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A lot of people commute from Broward to MIA, I think for this exact reason.
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Old 05-09-2011, 08:12 PM
 
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The commute from Pinecrest wouldn't be a whole lot better since you'd be driving through the thickest Miami traffic. Coral Gables would be a much easier commute. I'm pretty sure the schools there are decent. Anyone know anything about Coral Gables HS? Didn't Janet Reno graduate from there?
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Old 05-09-2011, 09:08 PM
 
Location: Denver
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Thanks for the advice on the traffic. I figured Coral Gables would be better. I really could care less about Janet Reno! What's she, 80? We have a 6 year old and a 9 month old. HS is not a priority right now. Can anyone tell me exactly how the controlled choice works if we decide to go public, since most of the private schools I've contacted at this point in the year do not have space for next fall?
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Old 05-10-2011, 10:57 AM
 
Location: Coral Springs
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When we moved last year I liked Coral Gables which looked like it had a good elementary school. But for the middle & high schools, I heard some mixed reviews & we had one heading into middle school so we made the move to Broward.
Good luck with your move.
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Old 05-10-2011, 06:12 PM
 
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We just found out we're relocating from Atlanta. My husband's office is adjacent to the Miami Airport. Is it worth the 40 mile commute to stay in Broward for our two young girls (6 and 9 months)? We're starting to think it may be better to live in Pinecrest or Coral Gables. I would appreciate any advice or anyone that has personal experience with this situation. We're not sure what to do.....
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Broward public schools are probablythe worst and the us-just 1 notch above mississippi- violence, security calls, poor grades are par for the course. If you can afford a privat school like pinecrest or american heritage(25,000 per year) great. There is a ton of money in coral gables- mostly wealthy latins and I think the public schools there are better. Also there is a private school in coraL GABLES CALLED THE GULLIVER SCHOOL WHERE MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE SEND THEIR KIDS-GOOD LUCK
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Old 05-11-2011, 04:27 AM
 
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My family was in the same situation 3 years ago that you are in now. My husband works in Coconut Grove. We looked in Coral Gables and the Pinecrest/Palmetto Bay area. In the end HE chose the commute and we live in Weston. My kids are in their teens so we were focusing on high schools. There is a big difference from living in Miami/Dad vs Broward. After working, shopping, and just generally getting around before we came down, he knew he did not want to work and live in Miami.
Once the boys and I came down I felt the same way. I think it all comes down to what type of atmosphere you are used to living in. If you used to city life, the Miami area will be fine. If you are used to suburbia, then Broward will work. Good luck with your move. It will all go well.
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Old 05-11-2011, 09:26 AM
 
Location: Denver
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My family was in the same situation 3 years ago that you are in now. My husband works in Coconut Grove. We looked in Coral Gables and the Pinecrest/Palmetto Bay area. In the end HE chose the commute and we live in Weston. My kids are in their teens so we were focusing on high schools. There is a big difference from living in Miami/Dad vs Broward. After working, shopping, and just generally getting around before we came down, he knew he did not want to work and live in Miami.
Once the boys and I came down I felt the same way. I think it all comes down to what type of atmosphere you are used to living in. If you used to city life, the Miami area will be fine. If you are used to suburbia, then Broward will work. Good luck with your move. It will all go well.
Thanks for your insight! We're kind of in the middle between city and suburbia. My husband does not like the idea of being in the car for an hour each way, and with 2 small kids I would like him to get home before 8pm every night. I guess we're just going to have to visit and see what suits us best. We will be renting since we cannot sell our house in Atlanta, so that gives us some flexibility to move around if we change our minds in the future.
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Old 05-11-2011, 02:00 PM
 
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Oh you are so right. If my kids were little and I knew that they would go to a private school in middle and high school there is no way I would want my husband to commute. I would want him home ASAP!
You seem to be looking in the right places for families. I am sure in time you will find a great area. I loved the Village of Palmetto Bay. We found a few houses that we liked. In the end we just couldn't do it and needed to stay in our comfort zone. But once the kids are in college.....I'm moving south!
Good luck and welcome to South Florida!
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Old 05-11-2011, 07:07 PM
 
Location: Denver
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Oh you are so right. If my kids were little and I knew that they would go to a private school in middle and high school there is no way I would want my husband to commute. I would want him home ASAP!
You seem to be looking in the right places for families. I am sure in time you will find a great area. I loved the Village of Palmetto Bay. We found a few houses that we liked. In the end we just couldn't do it and needed to stay in our comfort zone. But once the kids are in college.....I'm moving south!
Good luck and welcome to South Florida!
Thanks for the reassurance - I think that's what we're going to do!
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