The Neighbourhood: West Sweetwater

West Sweetwater sits near Miami suburbs and the University of Miami area. Tropical Park offers sports fields, walking trails, and open grass for local use. Zoo Miami attracts visitors for animal exhibits and outdoor shows. Dolphin Mall hosts many shops and casual restaurants for nearby shoppers. Versailles serves Cuban food and draws people from across Miami. Ball & Chain offers live music and a bar scene in Little Havana. Restaurants such as La Carreta and Pollo Tropical appear in the local mix. Metrobus routes run through the area and serve shoppers and students. Metrorail and Tri-Rail give regional links to the wider county. Parks and small plazas give spots for dog walks and sports. Small businesses and strip centers supply shops, bakeries, and services. This district supports both older homes and recent rental buildings near schools. Buses and shuttles link to Miami International Airport and to central Miami. Community centers and libraries host classes, youth programs, and local meetings. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 45 to 49 years old and that households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.

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West Sweetwater sits near Miami suburbs and the University of Miami area. Tropical Park offers sports fields, walking trails, and open grass for local use. Zoo Miami attracts visitors for animal exhibits and outdoor shows. Dolphin Mall hosts many shops and casual restaurants for nearby shoppers. Versailles serves Cuban food and draws people from across Miami. Ball & Chain offers live music and a bar scene in Little Havana. Restaurants such as La Carreta and Pollo Tropical appear in the local mix. Metrobus routes run through the area and serve shoppers and students. Metrorail and Tri-Rail give regional links to the wider county. Parks and small plazas give spots for dog walks and sports. Small businesses and strip centers supply shops, bakeries, and services. This district supports both older homes and recent rental buildings near schools. Buses and shuttles link to Miami International Airport and to central Miami. Community centers and libraries host classes, youth programs, and local meetings. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 45 to 49 years old and that households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.