Davie
Davie is a larger city in in Broward County, located on the east coast of Southern Florida. The population in Davie is near 90, 300, though it is nestled within the larger metropolitan area of south Florida, where the population is nearing 5.5 million. Davie is located approximately 10 miles west of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and 20 miles north of Miami, FL.
Davie is popular for its “western” feel, with the area being populated with western style horseback riding barns and western style restaurants. Horse lovers can live in sunny Florida with access to the beautiful, long stretches of beaches while still living in a ranch style neighborhood. Equestrian barns and facilities adorn this area, making it a favorite residential spot for outdoorsmen. Davie is also home to the Miami Dolphins Training Facility, located on the Nova Southeastern University campus. This area provides easy access to the airport and sporting events. Basketball lovers will have access to the Miami Heat. Don’t forget the Florida Marlins if you happen to like baseball, too.
Davie is home to Flamingo Gardens, Miami Dolphins Training Facility, Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, and Bamford Sports Complex. Sawgrass Mills, the well known indoor shopping outlet, is conveniently located only 7-8 miles away on Sunrise Blvd.
Those looking for homes for sale will find an abundance of moderately priced homes in the Davie area ranging from single family homes to condo units. Short sales and foreclosures in this area present an opportunity for many new homeowners to begin living in Davie, FL. Short sales and foreclosures in the Davie area are generally within the average range for the state of Florida. Davie is a very ethnically-diverse city, with the population comprised of a variety of different races and ancestries.
The best public schools in Davie are Silver Ridge Elementary School, Fox Trail Elementary School, Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary, Somerset Academy Davie Charter, Indian Ridge Middle School, McFatter Technical High School, Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School, Nova Middle School, Davie Elementary School, Nova High School, Pine Island Ridge, Playland Village, and Nova Southeastern University. The best private schools are known to be St. David Catholic Elementary/Middle School, St. Bonaventure School (Catholic Elementary/Middle), The Master’s Academy, University School of Nova Southeastern University, Kentwood Preparatory School, (a school for children with AD/HD and similar learning problems), Summit-Questa Montessori School, Apple Tree Montessori School, Conservatory Prep Senior High (an arts-integrated school for grades 8 – 12), Parkway Christian School (Christian Elementary/Middle), and Sunset Sudbury School.
Sports lovers will find plenty of entertainment for each season. The Miami Dolphins practice nearby in Davie, FL at Nova Southeastern University and plan weekly during football season in Miami, FL. The Florida Panthers, the NHL team, practice and play locally in Sunrise, FL, at the Bank Atlantic Center. Baseball lovers can attend a Florida Marlins game at the Sun Life Stadium nearby off of I-75. Last but not least, the Miami Heat practice and play just south of here in Miami.
Popular areas located close to Davie are Boca Raton, Weston, Coral Springs, Cooper City, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hillsboro Beach, Lighthouse Point, Mission Bay, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Las Olas/Downtown, Plantation, Pompano Beach, and Whisper Walk.
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