What's Happening In Miramar (WHIM)

Do you have a WHIM to find out what's happening in #OurMiramar?  Find out all the latest events, programming, cultural happenings, business pulse information, tech savvy tips and much more in the City of Beauty and Progress!

Aug 22

WHY IS THE CITY OF MIRAMAR RIGHT FOR YOU?

Posted on August 22, 2016 at 3:23 PM by Giovanni Castiglione

TOP TEN REASONS WHY THE CITY OF MIRAMAR IS RIGHT FOR YOU!
  1. Gateway to the Americas
  2. Minutes from two International Airports and Major Seaports
  3. Foreign Trade Zone
  4. Center of the Nation's 8th Largest Metropolitan Area
  5. Leading Aviation and Health Care Industry Hub
  6. Aa3 Bond Rating
  7. World Class Arts, Cultural and Recreational Facilities
  8. Multiple listings on Money Magazine's Top 100 Places to Live
  9. Population has doubled over the last 10 Years
  10. State-of-the-Art Business Infrastructure
Aug 18

Improving Your City

Posted on August 18, 2016 at 1:34 PM by Shalima Mohamed

MIRAMAR POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Ready to Roll
The new Miramar Police Headquarters was completed in June and opened to the public on June 15 at the conclusion of the ribbon cutting. The Headquarters facility is three levels totaling
80,029 sq. ft. of floor area. 

FAIRWAY PARK 
All Lit Up!
The Fairway Park Lighting project comprised the installation of 35 new light poles, including 6 poles placed around the Christmas Tree area with additional electrical outlets on the top of
the poles to provide sufficient lighting during holidays, festivals and special events.

MAKE A SPLASH THIS SUMMER AT VIZCAYA PARK
The Vizcaya Park Phase 3 construction project included the addition of a new soccer field and a
grass overflow parking area, along with two new pavilions and a water splash pad area. 

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Aug 18

Parks and Recreation Month

Posted on August 18, 2016 at 1:29 PM by Shalima Mohamed

The City of Miramar celebrated Parks and Recreation Month in July by highlighting the importance of health, exercise and socialization. Public parks and recreational facilities offer countless benefits. You can get fit, learn new abilities and make new friends. In fact, studies show that living close to parks and other recreation facilities is consistently related to higher physical activity levels for both adults and youth. Parks and recreation facilities are on the frontline in the battle against the obesity epidemic and other chronic health issues. Between 2000 and 2012, more than 85 studies have been published that link parks to better physical and mental health. In effect, higher levels of green space were associated with lower symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress.

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