Villa Portofino West

The Neighborhood: Homestead, Homestead

Homestead sits near the southern edge of Miami-Dade County. Zoo Miami offers a large outdoor zoo and brings many visitors to the area. Coral Castle attracts people who like carved stone art and strange local history. Florida City hosts markets and acts as a local gateway to the parks. Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park provide water and wetland areas for boaters and hikers. Black Point Park and Marina give spots for boat launches and bay views. Redland Market Village hosts farmers and craft vendors on weekends. Local farms in Redland supply many of the fruits and vegetables sold nearby. Robert Is Here serves fruit shakes and sandwiches to families and travelers. Ball & Chain operates as a live music bar in Miami and serves the wider county scene. Miami-Dade Transit buses connect the district to other parts of the county. Small shops and markets support the food and farm trade in the area. Local schools and health clinics serve daily needs for residents. Census data shows that the most common age group falls between 0 to 4 years old and households with 5 people make up the largest part of the local population.