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The Neighborhood: Naranja - Princeton - East, Homestead

Naranja - Princeton - East sits in southern Miami-Dade County and lies near Homestead. Zoo Miami attracts families with large animal exhibits and educational programs. Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts races, concerts, and event crowds. Everglades National Park provides marshland trails and wildlife viewing to the west. Biscayne National Park offers coral reefs and boating access off the Atlantic coast. Knaus Berry Farm supplies seasonal produce and casual dining during harvest months. Matheson Hammock Park maintains picnic areas and a manmade atoll pool for the public. This district has Metrobus routes that connect to shopping centers and Metrorail stations. Tri-Rail service links commuters to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach areas. Pollo Tropical and McDonald's serve fast meals to local workers and students. Duffy's Sports Grill and similar bars host sports nights and casual gatherings. Small shops and service centers support daily needs in the nearby neighborhoods. Single-family homes and low-rise apartments shape much of the local built landscape. Community centers and churches stage events and youth programs throughout the year. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 15 to 19 years old. Households with 3 people make up the largest part of the local population.