Homestead is a city in Miami-Dade County in the US state of Florida, between Biscayne National Park in the east and Everglades National Park to the west. Homestead is primarily a suburb of Miami and a major agricultural area. This is the main city in the Miami metropolitan area, which is home to about 6,012,331 people at the 2015 census.
Homestead was founded in 1913 and is the second oldest city in Miami-Dade County next to the city of Miami. Located about 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Miami, and 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Key Largo. The name comes from when the Florida East Coast Railway extension to Key West is under construction. The railway passes an open area to homiliading, and since the construction camp at the end of the track has no particular name, building materials and supplies for workers submitted to "Homestead Country", shortened to "Homestead" by engineers mapping the area that. The population is 60,512 at the 2010 census. Homestead and South Miami-Dade County community neighbors bore the brunt of Hurricane Andrew on August 24, 1992.
Homestead Town is located near the southern end of the Homestead Extension at Florida's Turnpike where it ends at the intersection with US 1. Homestead immediately north and east Florida City, and both cities comprise the larger Homestead-Florida City area. Some unknown communities in the area are Redland, Leisure City, Naranja, and Princeton.
The race track is the annual finals of the NASCAR Cup Series Energy Monster as well as two small NASCAR championships.
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Geography
Homestead is located on 25Ã, Â ° 28? 16? N 80Ã, Â ° 28? 5? W (25.471190, -80.468122).
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has an area of ​​14.4 square miles (37 km 2 ). 14.3 square miles (37 km 2 ) of it is ground and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km 2 ) of it (0.63%) is water.
Homestead is a small town. At its greatest north-south point - along SW 137th Avenue (Speedway Boulevard) - the city limits only 4 miles (6 km) - from SW 288th Street (Biscayne Drive) on the north end to SW 352nd Street (theoretical) at the southern end. At its greatest east-west point - along SW 328th Street - the boundary of its city extends 6 miles (10 km) - from (theoretical) SW 132nd Avenue on the east end to SW 192nd Avenue on the western end. 1 AS - known as Homestead Boulevard within city limits - extends through the rather narrow northeast/southwest corridor of SW 304th Street (Kings Highway) on the north end to SW 328th Street (Lucy Street) at the southern end. At this point on the south end the Homestead and Florida City share common borders. (North north end of SW 304th Street known as Miami-Dade County, but locally known as the Leisure City community).
Jalan timur-barat utama dalam Homestead termasuk SW 304th Street/NE & amp; NW 15th Street (Kings Highway), SW 312th Street/NE & amp; NW 8th Street (Campbell Drive), SW 320th Street (Mowry Drive), SW 328th Street/SE & amp; SW 8th Street (North Canal Drive/Lucy Street), dan SW 344th Street/SE 24th Street (Palm Drive).
The original Homestead Air Force Base was once located a few miles northeast of Homestead, but due to the previous annexation of land unconnected directly to the east and northeast of the original city limits during the late 1990s cities and perimeters far southwest of the (now) Homestead Air Reserve Base sharing a common border for a fraction along SW 137th Avenue (Speedway Boulevard).
The noteworthy tourist attraction in Leisure City is the Coral Castle, built by Little Lover, Edward Leedskalnin, for 28 years from 1923 to 1951. The Fruit and Spice Park is also interesting.
Climate
Homestead undergoes a tropical monsoon climate (climate classification KÃÆ'¶ppen Am ) bordering the tropical savanna climate. Summer is hot and humid and high temperatures average between 88 Â ° and 92 Â ° F (31 Â ° to 33 Â ° C). Winter is warm and dry. The record of high temperatures over time was 100 ° F (38 ° C), on July 21, 1942. Lows in summer averaged between 70 ° C and 75 ° F (21 ° to 24 ° C), with low temperatures throughout the year average 5-15 degrees colder than coastal Miami, largely due to its inland and rural location. In winter, this region sees cold fronts bringing cold weather for short periods from November to March. The lowest temperature ever recorded was 26 Â ° F (-3 Â ° C), on December 13, 1934, recorded at Homestead Air Force Base, about 10 miles east of the city. In agricultural areas to the west of the city center, frost and frost are usually 5-10 times per year. The high temperatures in winter averaged between 68 ° and 80 ° F (18 ° to 26 ° C), and average lows between 57 ° and 64 ° F (8 ° to 14 ° ° C). Summer is the season when most of the rain happens. Homestead has a rainy season that runs from mid-May to early October. The dry season is only minimal if it rains, with most coming with the passage of cold fronts. The snowfall was recorded once at the Homestead Air Force Base, on January 20, 1977, and marked the furthest deepest snow ever reported in the United States.
The storm poses a threat to the area, and although it is not located on a direct beach, Homestead has been affected by previous hurricanes. The only strong one recently was Hurricane Andrew, in 1992, which destroyed the city. It took five to ten years for the city to recover. Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma in 2005 and Hurricane Irma in 2017 were brushed by, but not directly passing Homestead.
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Demographics
In 2010, there were 23,419 households in which 18.9% were vacant. In 2000, 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 22.4% had married women without a husband present, and 29.1% is not a family. 20.9% of all households are individuals and 6.9% have a self-sufficient 65 or over. The average household size is 3.10 and the average family size is 3.54.
In 2000, the urban population spread by 33.2% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% aged 65 years or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 women, there are 107.1 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 108.2 men.
In 2000, the average income for households in the city was $ 26,775, and the average income for families was $ 26,409. Men have an average income of $ 23,118 compared to $ 20,261 for women; The per capita income for the city is $ 11,357. Approximately 29.1% of families and 31.8% of the population are below the poverty line, including 43.9% of those under the age of 18 and 20.0% of those aged 65 years or older.
In 2000, Spanish speakers as the first language accounted for 51.10%, while English at 43.22%, and Haitian Creole comprised 4.71% of the population.
Media
Homestead Town is served by the Miami market for local radio and television. Homestead has its own newspaper, South Dade News Leader who has been serving the South Dade community since 1913. News Leader published on Friday.
"Inside Homestead TV" is a television program where viewers can find out about all the happenings in Homestead. Every month, news events are released that offer Homestead residents updates on local events as well as other developments across the region. Also, the program has in-depth interviews with local Mayor & amp; City and Council staff, special event coverage, and instructional videos.
This monthly news report varies in topics every month. For example, a March 2015 video depicts news of the City Hall, education, and the new National Park.
Government and infrastructure
Florida Department of Corrections operates the Dade Penitentiary and Homestead Correctional Institution in an unrelated area near Homestead. Dade CI was originally the Annex of the Dade Penitentiary, and Homestead CI was originally the Dade Penitentiary; both received their current name on July 1, 2003.
The United States Postal Service operates the Homestead Post Office.
The Homestead Police Department is located at 4 South Krome Avenue in Homestead.
Transportation
The main highway connecting Homestead with other Miami-Dade areas is US 1, Florida Turnpike and State Road 997. Florida Turnpike has three exits (6, 5 and 2) as it travels south through eastern Homestead before finally ending in the US. 1 in Florida City. US 1 (Homestead Blvd.) runs northeast to southwest approximately through downtown, and is the only way to proceed to the Florida Keys. State Road 997 (Krome Ave.) runs north-south through the western end of Homestead and through the historic downtown district.
Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) runs several Metrobus routes connecting the Homestead/Florida City area to the entire Miami-Dade region. The Express route runs along the South Miami-Dade Busway, connecting the area with Metrorail and the entire Metrobus network and to the Tri-Rail, Amtrak, and Miami International Airport. In addition, MDT operates the Dade-Monroe Express service from Florida City to the Upper Keys.
The City of Homestead operates two local Homestead Trolley circuses. This free service operates daily and transit key residential, business and commercial areas, as well as the historic downtown district and the Homestead Miami-Dade College Campus. The trolleys connect with Metrobus on Busway and other Metrobus stops across the city.
Starting in 2014, the Homestead Troy begins seasonal services to Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park. The free Homestead Garden Trolley is offered by City of Homestead in partnership with the National Park Service. Operating on weekends between January and April, this service is the only public transportation option available for these two parks.
General Aviation Homestead Airport is located northwest of the city's central business districts.
There is a public marina at Homestead Bayfront Park and Marina, in Biscayne Bay east of the city and adjacent to the Convoy Point Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park, and at Black Point Park and Marina in the northeast. Convoy Point also has a limited number of slip marinas for day visitors to the dock.
Most national car and truck rental companies have rental locations in Homestead or surrounding areas.
Destination
- ArtSouth Artist community in Homestead, Florida
- Biscayne National Park
- Coral Castle
- Everglades Alligator Farm
- Everglades National Park
- Flagship Cinemas Homestead 14
- Fruit and Spice Park
- Homestead Bayfront Park and Marina
- Homestead General Airport
- Homestead Historic Downtown District
- Homestead Seaboard Air Line Train Station
- Homestead Hospital Baptist Health South Florida
- Miami-Dade Public Library System - Homestead Branch
- Homestead Pavilion
- Homestead Championship Rodeo
- Homestead-Miami Speedway
- Homestead Sports Complex
- Homestead Air Reserve Base
- Knaus Berry Farm
- Monkey Jungle
- Robert Is Here Fruit Stand and Farm
- Schnebly Redland Distillery
- Seminole Theater
- South Dade Train Line
- Turkish Nuclear Power Station
Famous people
- Lacey Sturm, former American rock band vocalist, Flyleaf
- Tommy Tate, American singer and songwriter
- Jeff Zucker, current President of CNN Worldwide, former President of NBC Universal
- Alan Campbell, American Actor
- Chrissy Metz, American actress and singer
- Dexter Lehtinen, former US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida
- Scott Maddox, former mayor of Tallahassee, Florida
- John Brown, wide NFL receiver for Baltimore Ravens
- James Burgess, an NFL linebacker for Cleveland Browns
- Herb Waters, NFL cornerback for Green Bay Packers
Education
Homestead is located in the Miami-Dade County Public School district.
Homestead is categorized into the following primary, secondary and K-8 schools:
- K-8 Center Air Center
- Avocado Primary School
- Campbell Drive K-8 Center
- Campbell Drive Secondary School
- K-8 Palm Oil Academy
- K-8 Learning Center Environment Center
- Homestead Secondary School
- Irving & amp; Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center
- Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
- K-8 City Recreation Center
- Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy
- Miami MacArthur South
- Neva King Cooper Education
- Redland Elementary School
- High School Red
- Redondo Elementary School
- School for Further Study-Homestead
- South Dade Middle School (Class 4-8)
- West Homestead Elementary School
- William A. Chapman Elementary School
- MAST (Academy of Medicine for Science and Technology) @ Homestead
Most Homestead are categorized into Homestead High School, while the northwest part is categorized into South Dade High School, located outside the city limits of Miami-Dade County.
Homestead is categorized into Dade South Education Center.
Homestead is also home to Miami-Dade College (Homestead Campus).
Homestead also has the following charter schools:
- School Gate Charter
- The Waterstone Charter School
- Rise-Academy South Dade Charter School
- Academy of Advantages of Mathematics and Science at Waterstone
- Everglades Preparatory Academy
- ASPIRA South Youth Leadership Charter School
- Mavericks High of South Miami Dade County
- The City of Somerset Arts Conservatory
- Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (Southern Homestead)
- Somerset Academy (Silver Palms)
- Somerset Oaks Academy
- Summerville Profit Academy
- School for Integrated Academic and Technology (SIATech)
- Miami Charter Art School
Parks and recreation
- Angelo Mistretta Park
- Audubon Park
- Biscado Park
- Blakey Park
- Camp Owaissa Bauer
- Ernestine Jackson Seymore Park
- Harris Field Park
- Homestead Air Reserve Park
- James Archer Smith Park
- JD Redd Park
- Recreation Park
- Leisure Lakes Park
- Losner Park
- Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park
- Modello Wayside Park
- Musselwhite Park
- Naranja Lakes Park
- Palmland Park
- Phicol Williams Community Center
- Roby George Park
- Royal Colonial Park
- Seminole Wayside Park
- South Dade Park
- William F. Dickinson Community Center
- Wittkop Park
References
Nearby
- Ã, Unrelated Miami-Dade County, Leisure City, Homestead Base
- Ã, Miami-Dade County Homestead Base
- Not Associated with Miami-Dade County, Florida City Ã, Homestead Base, Miami-Dade Area Uncertain
- Ã, Florida City Unrelated to Miami-Dade Region
- Ã, Florida City, Not Canceled Miami-Dade County
External links
- Official website
- Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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