Surfside homes for a population of about 5,000 are located on a square mile of land in the northeast portion of Miami-Dade County. At the time of incorporation on May 18, 1935, however, all 35 residents of the homes in Surfside Florida were members of Surf Club, a private social club. Over the years, residents and leaders of Surfside’s real estate have exhibited an impressively consistent commitment to ensure the quality of life within the community.
Surfside FL homes and neighborhoods, built throughout the decades, mingle along the quiet streets and waters. Surfside’s oceanfront real estate, including condominiums and hotels, are limited to 12 stories.
After World War II, however, Surfside FL real estate began to boom. By 1957, the vacation Mecca on Florida’s southeast coast outgrew its Town Hall, which underwent expansion. In 2001, a complete renovation of Town Hall makes it the hub of municipal operations. Town Hall houses all public services including the Town Commission chambers, the offices of the Town Manager, Town Clerk, Solid Waste Department, Water and Sewer Department, Public Works Department, and Police Department. Plans are for the widely acclaimed and respected public facility to serve the community for years into the future.
In 1962, a brand new oceanfront Community Center opened to serve the needs of the growing community. The multi-purpose facility houses the Surf-Bal-Bay Library, the Tourist Bureau, and the Recreation Department. It includes an Olympic-size swimming pool, toddlers’ pool, public beach access, a snack bar, meeting rooms, and an auditorium. Other community recreational facilities include the Tennis Center, Surfside Park, and Hawthorne Park Tot Lot. The Town also owns an adjoining parcel for future use.
Enacting zoning policies and ordinances to protect the character of the community, the Town leaders have diligently headed off overdevelopment. They have enacted traffic control measures that draw a circle around the pedestrian-friendly atmosphere. Other local services are efficient and effective including excellent sanitation services and emergency police response. Operating on a balanced budget, the Town has not raised property taxes in a decade.
In addition to looking out for public interests, the community maintains a year-round calendar of social, entertainment, and recreational programs—all reflecting the activities offered at the original Surf Club.
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