Compare Pembroke Pines, Ft Lauderdale and Miramar?

[vr2]

Originally Posted by katdesign24

You're absolutely right, Chelsea 1075, my daughter isn't going anywhere without her Pitty, bad commute or not. Since we've been driving in the Boston and New York areas for years, we're trying to keep the proper perspective on the whole traffic thing.
Thanks for your tips on where to live. My daughter and I will be flying down in a couple of weeks to check things out and hopefully get a lease signed.
If anyone out there knows/has used a reputable realtor, I'd appreciate a name, especially if he/she is familiar with PP/Miramar/Hollywood or other south Broward areas. Best, k.

Out of Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Miramar? West Pembroke Pines easily. Hollywood is a dump and Miramar has been on a VERY bad downward slide the last 15 years and just getting worse every day.

[formerfire]

Thanks for your info guys - gr8

[StilltheSame]

Originally Posted by vr2

Out of Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Miramar? West Pembroke Pines easily. Hollywood is a dump and Miramar has been on a VERY bad downward slide the last 15 years and just getting worse every day.

To clarify - Pines is fine but has alot of retail and commercial that makes the roads quite busy. Far west Miramar 172 and west - is really nice and a good way to be close to all the amenities of the area without paying the traffic price. It makes a huge difference in taking a walk - riding with kids etc.

By the way VR2 -take a look at the price of homes in Pines west of 172nd and then compare those to Miramar in the same area. Enlightening.

[retrogal]

shoegal you MUST be from NYC... love the detail and directness!!!

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[Radiance7]

I lived in West ppines 1999-2001, then in West Miramar 2001-20011, and now I live in Fort Lauderdale.
West I mean West of 75... Loved it, it is suburban living. so green, so clean. So well eqquiiped with all you need. I did hear a few cases of bulglary but it was so uncommon that we talked about each case for weeks!
Now I live in Ft. Lauderdale (renting), but my only kid is three so I still have a couple of years before I decide on where to live for when he starts elementary, I think it will be plantation, they seem to have the best schools for my parenting style.
I love Fort Lauderdale, well, I love living 2 blocks from the beach. I go there each monring, I go there almost each evening, I looooove the ocean.
Yes, people drink, but the madness happens, in my opinion, mainly in beach place. I am in sunrise and I never have a problem, I feel safe. there is always people, couples, kids, late at night enjoying pizza, ice cream, etc.
I love the atmosphere and there is always something going on. I have a strong spiritual practice and Ft. Lauderdale has it all for that too. Plenty of yoga and wellness places. When I feel like drinking and dancing, which i do, I grab two girlfriends and off we go. Never had a problem.
It is noisy, so I will move a little northern next year (And not by a main street!) . But other than that, love it! going to riverwalk, las olas. Federal

I guess it depends, but I do feel much better and lighter in Fort Lauderdale than I do in Weston.

Now, I do go to Weston for a fancy night, but I also do the same in Miami.
I still go to west ppines/miramar often as I have many friends there. And I love many of the places like the pembroke mall and Pembroke gardens mall.

I thought I would provide my view since I have lived in the 3 places listed.