Miami
Florida
City of Miami
About Us:
The City of Miami known as the "Magic City" is located in Southeast Florida, in Miami-Dade County on the Miami River, between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. Since its incorporation in 1896, the City has grown tremendously, transforming it into one of the world's renowned centers where people can work, live and play while enjoying a high quality of life.
The City of Miami, known for its diverse culture and ethnicity is the largest municipality in Miami-Dade County. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 362,470. By the year 2010 the population in the City is projected to rise to 390,191. Miami which is known as the Gateway to Latin America attracts a tremendous amount of foreign born people, resulting in a large Latin American population that includes Cubans, Nicaraguans, Colombians, Venezuelans, Puerto Ricans, Argentineans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Dominicans, Haitians and Mexicans. According to the 2000 U.S. census, the City has a 60 percent Hispanic population , a 22.3 percent African-American population and a 11.9 percent White or other population.
Recognized worldwide as an international hub, Miami successfully hosted the 4th annual Latin Grammy Awards show, the visit of the Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, the celebration of the Free Trade of the Americas Conference , FTAA and the MTV Music Video Awards.
Whether you are a resident, visitor or business owner the City of Miami welcomes you to the shiny City under the Sun. Centrally located in a bustling urban area that is bursting with new developments, residential homes and eye catching attractions, Miami is truly a world class destination. Rich with history ,Miami has 13 different neighborhoods that contain several historical locations and landmarks. Each neighborhood is fully equipped with full service parks,fire and police stations and a Neighborhood Enhancement Team center where residents and business owners can go to obtain answers to their questions and help with City services. The NET team works together with the various departments through the City to coordinate resources and resolve problems.
Recent News
City Of Miami To Open Application Period For Senior Rental Assistance Program On Friday, December 1, 2023
Miami, FL - The City of Miami Senior Rental Assistance Program will reopen for new applications on Friday, December 1, 2023 through Tuesday, January 2, 2024. This initiative, established by the City of Miami Commission, aims to support low-income…
Read More »MIA Welcomed a Record Number of Thanksgiving Travelers
MIAMI-DADE, FL -- Miami International Airport welcomed 1.86 million passengers during the 12-day Thanksgiving Day travel period from Friday, November 17 to Tuesday, November 28, shattering its previous record of 1.73 million travelers in 2021 by…
Read More »Miami-Dade Tax Collector Launches Kids Tag Art Program
Miami-Dade Tax Collector launches Kids Tag Art Program to fundraise for art education MIAMI-DADE ( August 11, 2023 )– Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector has launched the Kids Tag Art Program, an educational fundraising project…
Read More »Miami-Dade County News - August 10, 2023
$5 admission to Deering Estate on Labor Day weekend Deering Estate is offering $5 general admission on Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4, 2023. Enjoy wildlife viewing, bay vistas and self-guided access of the museums. Full Story Miami-Dade…
Read More »Miami-Dade County News - August 7, 2023
National Association of Counties awards 75 achievement awards to Miami-Dade County Miami-Dade County has been recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) as part of the 2023 Achievement Awards issued to local governments for…
Read More »Miami-Dade County News - June 16, 2023
Department: Internal Services | Release Date: June 21, 2023 Miami-Dade County Internal Services Department receives three awards for innovation The Miami-Dade County Internal Services Department has been awarded three 2023 achievement awards…
Read More »Miami-Dade County Juvenile Services Department To Host Danish National Officials
Miami-Dade County Juvenile Services Department to host Danish national officials and the City of Philadelphia officials in a peer exchange MIAMI, June 13, 2023– This week, the Miami-Dade County Juvenile Services Department (JSD) will…
Read More »Statement by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava on the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
Statement by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava on the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitis MIAMI-DADE ( May 25, 2023 )– Today, President Biden announced the first ever national strategy to combat antisemitism?focused on the following four…
Read More »Miami-Dade County News - May 10, 2023
Miami-Dade - With rainy season almost upon us, Miami-Dade County is promoting Fertilizer Awareness Week May 8-12, to educate residents and businesses on the annual fertilizer use restrictions that begin on May 15. Rainy season typically produces…
Read More »Fourth Grade Students to be Recognized for Winning Miami-Dade GO Electric Bus Naming Contest
Fourth grade students to be recognized for winning Miami-Dade GO electric bus naming contest The winning students and their teachers will be recognized at the Stephen P. Clark Center on Wednesday, April 26, at 2:30 p.m. and media is invited to…
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