Aventura, Florida
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Aventura is a planned suburban city in northeastern Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, Template:Convert north of Miami and part of the Miami metropolitan area. The city is especially known for Aventura Mall, the third largest mall in the United States by total square feet of retail space and the largest mall in Florida.
The city name is from the Spanish word for "adventure", and was named "Aventura" after the developers of the original group of condominiums in the area, Eddie Lewis and Don Soffer, who had remarked "What an adventure this is going to be."<ref name="herald">Template:Cite news</ref>
As of the 2020 census, the city population was 40,242,<ref name="Census 2020"/> up from 35,762 in 2010.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
History
[edit]Initially referred to as "Turnberry", Aventura began to be developed during the early 1970s and became an incorporated city in 1995. The Aventura Police Department was formed in 1997.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The city is home to the luxury resort Turnberry Isle, where the yacht Monkey Business was docked during the Gary Hart/Donna Rice incident, which contributed to Hart's ending his 1988 bid for the presidency.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Aventura is also home to the Aventura Mall, the fifth-largest shopping mall in the US. Built in 1983, it is a joint venture of Turnberry Associates and Simon Property,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and brings a major source of income to the city.
In early 2001, former US President Bill Clinton delivered one of his first speeches after leaving the White House at Aventura-Turnberry Jewish Center.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Geography and climate
[edit]Geography
[edit]Aventura is located in northeastern Miami–Dade County at Template:Coord.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref> It is bordered to the east by Golden Beach and Sunny Isles Beach, to the south by North Miami Beach, and to the west by unincorporated Ojus. It is bordered to the north by Hallandale Beach in Broward County. U.S. Route 1 (Biscayne Boulevard) runs along the western edge of the city, leading south Template:Convert to Downtown Miami and north Template:Convert to Fort Lauderdale.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of Template:Convert. Of that, Template:Convert are land and Template:Convert (24.73%) are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/> The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Dumfoundling Bay form the eastern border of the city, while the southern border is within Maule Lake.
Surrounding areas
[edit]- Template:Pad Hallandale Beach
- Template:Pad Hallandale Beach File:Up arrow left.svg File:Up-1.svg File:Up arrow right.svg Hallandale Beach
- Template:Pad Ojus File:Left.svg Template:Pad File:Right.svg Golden Beach, Sunny Isles Beach
- North Miami Beach File:Down arrow left.svg File:Down arrow.svg File:Down arrow right.svg Sunny Isles Beach
- Template:Pad North Miami Beach
Climate
[edit]Aventura has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification Am)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> with hot and humid summers and short, warm winters, with a marked drier season in the winter. The city sees most of its rain in the summer (wet season) and is mainly dry in winter (dry season). The wet season, which is hot and humid, lasts from May to September, when it gives way to the dry season, which features mild temperatures with some invasions of colder air, which is when the little winter rainfall occurs-with the passing of a front. The hurricane season largely coincides with the wet season.
In addition to its sea-level elevation, coastal location and position just north of the Tropic of Cancer, the area owes its warm, humid climate to the Gulf Stream, which moderates climate year-round. A typical summer day does not see temperatures below Template:Convert. Temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s (30–35 °C) accompanied by high humidity are often relieved by afternoon thunderstorms or a sea breeze that develops off the Atlantic Ocean, which then allow lower temperatures, although conditions still remain very muggy. During winter, humidity is significantly lower, allowing for cooler weather to develop. Average minimum temperatures during that time are around Template:Convert, rarely dipping below Template:Convert, and the equivalent maxima usually around Template:Convert.
Hurricane season begins June 1 and is officially over November 30. Aventura was severely hit by Hurricane Wilma on October 24, 2005, and was still undergoing recovery as of November 2011. The library was destroyed and has been rebuilt. Terraces flew off of high-rises and condos on high floors were flooded with many of their walls exploding into next-door apartments and adjacent hallways. Countless high-rise windows exploded and electricity stopped.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Demographics
[edit]2010 and 2020 census
[edit]| Race | Pop 2010<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Pop 2020<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 20,711 | 19,899 | 57.91% | 49.45% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,211 | 1,101 | 3.39% | 2.74% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 31 | 21 | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Asian (NH) | 619 | 828 | 1.73% | 2.06% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 6 | 8 | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Some other race (NH) | 85 | 324 | 0.24% | 0.81% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 301 | 1,836 | 0.84% | 4.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12,798 | 16,225 | 35.79% | 40.32% |
| Total | 35,762 | 40,242 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 40,242 people, 17,770 households, and 9,341 families residing in the city.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 35,762 people, 16,795 households, and 8,980 families residing in the city.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2000 census
[edit]As of 2000, 11.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.2% were non-families. 45.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.79 and the average family size was 2.45.
In 2000, the city population was spread out, with 10.1% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 35.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males.
As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $44,526, and the median income for a family was $59,507. Males had a median income of $50,791 versus $37,682 for females. The per capita income for the city was $41,092. About 5.6% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Language and culture
[edit]As of 2000, speakers of English as their first language accounted for 59.92% of the population, while Spanish accounted for 22.63% of residents. Due to its large Jewish population, Hebrew and Yiddish speakers were respectively 3.66% and 2.78% of the population. Other languages spoken include Portuguese 2.65%, French 2.40%, Russian 1.75%, and German at 1.46% of city residents.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Transportation
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Aventura's partnership with Freebee offers free, on-demand, electric ride-sharing for anyone who wants to get around the city. The service runs from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The Aventura Express shuttle bus is a city-run public bus service, free to anyone in Aventura. The service runs three routes (North, Central, and South). Miami-Dade Transit's Metrobus and Broward County Transit bus systems also run through the city. Metrobus provide connections to Metrorail and Metromover at Government Center via Biscayne Boulevard/US 1. Over the last 30 years, travel infrastructure in Aventura has been heavily funded and influenced by developers of the many highrise condominium projects near the beach. Efforts to mitigate traffic impacts associated with increased travel demand to and from these projects led to the majority of principal road, bridge and structure designed primarily to accommodate automobile travel. This, coupled with single-use zoning and a general lack of connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists and similar modes has contributed to heavy traffic congestion on and near Biscayne Boulevard (US 1), despite this highway having up to ten travel lanes at points. Moreover, costly road improvements have not effectively mitigated traffic increases. A grade separation at the intersection of Ives Dairy Road and Biscayne Boulevard was constructed to facilitate westbound travel leading to Interstate 95 and free flowing eastbound right turns, but traffic signal phasing of the remaining approaches was unchanged, and the intersection continued to experience regular long queues.
The main north–south road in the city is Biscayne Boulevard (US 1), and the main east–west route is the William H. Lehman Causeway. Although no interstates run through the city, I-95 is Template:Convert to the west, with access from Exit 16 (Ives Dairy Road).
Brightline is an inter-city rail service operating between Miami and Orlando. The Aventura station, located adjacent to the Aventura Mall, provides service along the route.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Tri-Rail commuter rail service has also been proposed to run on the FEC line.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Another proposal would extend the Miami Metrorail along the US 1 corridor from Downtown Miami to the Broward County line, which would pass through Aventura and Hallandale Beach.
Area attractions
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The most famous shopping attraction is Aventura Mall, a Template:Convert indoor shopping center.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The outdoor malls are "Aventura Town Center", "Aventura Shopping Center", "Aventura Commons", "The Promenade Shops", and "The Shoppes at the Waterways".
The city also has its own exclusive parks and recreation department which operate Founders Park, Founders Park Bayside, Waterways Park, Waterways Dog Park, Veterans Park, The Community Recreation Center, and the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center (AACC).
At the geographical center of Aventura is the Turnberry Golf Course, encircled by Aventura's Country Club Drive. The Turnberry Golf Course is a three-mile walking/jogging paved promenade which overlooks a multi million-dollar horticultural exhibit, lakes, opulent residential high rises, yachts and the Atlantic Ocean.
Education
[edit]Aventura is served by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) system. Aventura Waterways K–8 Center serves as the public K–8 school of MDCPS which serves Aventura. The school is outside of the city limits but all children that live in Aventura are in the boundary for that school. Dr. Michael Krop High School in Ives Estates is currently the sole MDCPS high school serving North Miami-Dade County residents, including those of Aventura. Krop is considered to be a magnet school because it has a "Students Training in the Arts Repertory (STAR)" program, and has a total student body population of 2,833.
There are also charter schools established with sponsorship from the municipal government, Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES), a K–8 school. It was for years the only public school within the City of Aventura. It is operated by a private charter school company called Charter Schools USA. Built and opened in 2003,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> ACES was ranked in the top 10 of all schools in Florida in 2006.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Construction on the Don Soffer Aventura High School, the other charter school, began in 2018. Opened in August 2019, the Charter School initially accepted ninth grade students in its first year and added grades 10 through 12 in subsequent years.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The Northeast Branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library System serves Aventura<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> as a means of accessing information for all education alike.
Regional universities and higher education institutions include:
- Florida International University: Biscayne Bay Campus (North Miami)
Media
[edit]Aventura News is Aventura's own newspaper, which is published weekly and is part of the Miami Community Newspapers, The Voice of the Community. Aventura is served by the Miami–Ft. Lauderdale market for local radio and television. The city has a magazine named Aventura Magazine and is served by The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2022, Aventura became the first city in Florida to offer the opportunity for the public to text its city government.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The city monitors the text messages and responds to questions and concerns.
Notable people
[edit]- Lucille Ball, actress best known for the television series I Love Lucy<ref name="form">Frenkiel, Nora (February 21, 1982) "Turnberry Isle - an expensive form". The Miami Herald. p. 14SL.</ref>
- Bobbi Kristina Brown, American reality television personality, singer and actress, daughter of singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown<ref name=burn>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Bobby Brown, American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor, husband of Whitney Houston<ref name=burn/>
- James Caan, actor<ref name="form" />
- Edgar F. Codd, computer scientist<ref name="form" />
- Jimmy Connors, tennis player<ref name="form" />
- Caroline, Princess of Hanover, hereditary Princess of Monaco<ref>Werne, Jo (June 1, 1980) "He Designed an Apartment Fit for a Princess". The Miami Herald. p. 91.</ref>
- Jim Courier, American tennis player<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Billy Cunningham, NBA basketball player and coach<Ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Suarez, Leo (July 16, 1988) "South Florida Better Off with Billy C. staying". The Miami Herald. p. B1.</ref>
- Morton Downey Jr., singer, songwriter, and television talk show host of The Morton Downey Jr. Show<ref>Tasker, Fred (January 11, 1989) "Q: Borrow a cup of sugar? A: Get lost!". The Miami Herald. p. 3D.</ref>
- Vitas Gerulaitis, Lithuanian-American professional tennis player<ref name="form" />
- Whitney Houston, singer and actress<ref name=burn/><ref>Johnson, Richard (February 27, 1989) "Houston buys Miami condo". The Miami Herald. p. 2E.</ref>
- Jimmy Johnson, NFL football coach for Dallas Cowboys and later the Miami Dolphins, former Dallas Cowboys two-time Super Bowl champion<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Alan King, actor and comedian<ref>Strauss, Valerie (November 28, 1982) "It's a buyer's market for luxury condos". Tampa Bay Times. p. 3F.</ref>
- Sophia Loren, Italian actress<ref name=Time>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Sid Luckman, NFL Hall of Fame football player<ref>Ding, Kevin (July 6, 1998) "Hall of Fame QB dies after heart attack". The Miami Herald. p. 2D.</ref>
- John McEnroe, tennis player<ref name="form" />
- Howard Metzenbaum, U.S. senator representing Ohio in 1974, and again from 1977-1995<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Carlo Ponti, Italian film producer<ref name=Time/>
- Carlo Ponti Jr., Italian orchestral conductor, son of Carlo Ponti<ref name=Time/>
- Edoardo Ponti, Italian director, son of Carlo Ponti<ref name=Time />
- Sid Raymond, actor and comedian<ref>Martin, Douglas (December 11, 2006) "Entertainer's career spanned early radio, TV and movies". The Miami Herald. p. 4B.</ref>
- Dennis Rodman, Basketball Hall of Fame, five-time NBA world champion, and two-time NBA All-Star
- Jeffrey Rosen, billionaire businessman<ref>Carmona, Sergio (June 30, 2011) "International basketball team hosts local tryouts". South Florida Sun Sentinel. p. 5.</ref>
- Donald Soffer, real estate developer<ref>Lubove, Seth (October 8, 1984) "Office-space gap above North Miami being filled". The Miami Herald. p. 5.</ref>
- Fred Stolle, Australian tennis player, two-time major winner<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Sandon Stolle, Australian tennis player<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Frankie Valli, pop singer<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Alain Vigneault, head coach for the NHL Philadelphia Flyers<ref>Isaac, Dave (April 20, 2019) Fletcher found a coach, new what?. p. B1.</ref>
References
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