Meaning “look at the sea” in Spanish, and named for the Miramar suburb of Havana, Cuba, the City of Miramar abides by the motto “beauty and progress.” Located in southwestern BrowardCounty and incorporated in 1955, Miramar is regarded for its strong sense of community and family orientation, featuring a variety of parks, recreational facilities, schools and outstanding public safety departments.
Miramar is also the site of eight institutions of higher education including NovaSoutheasternUniversity and BrowardCollege. Its lucrative position between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, along with its commerce park and foreign trade zone, make it a preferred location for corporations and Fortune 500 companies.
