"South Beach was named as America's Top Urban Beach according to a nationwide environmental study conducted by the Surfrider Foundation."

    South Beach, Florida is one of the most captivating areas in Florida. In South Beach, when the sun goes down and the neon lights turn on excitement fills the air. South Beach, or "Sobe" as the locals call it, is located on the southern end of Miami Beach. There are approximately 3,500 residents in South Beach, and over 100,000 in Miami Beach.

The streets of South Beach are filled with the sounds of music and laughter. The incredible number of night clubs, stores, and cafes keeps the unemployment rate for the city extremely low; a nationally acclaimed 1.8%. The average annual income exceeds $100,000, and the average home value is $375,000.

South Beach is one of the few places in the world you might run into Sharon Stone, Wesley Snipes, Sylvester Stallone, Marisa Tomei, or any one of the many film stars who frequent the area. Whether you love jazz, dancing the night away in one of the famous clubs, or just sitting at a sidewalk café, there is something for everyone in exciting South Beach.

The restaurant scene in South Beach, which covers a 300 kilometer area, has evolved in recent years from its humble beginnings of kosher delis and seafood shacks. The terms heard today to describe area eateries are "New World Cuisine," "Nuevo Latino," and "Eurasian." The chefs creating the elegant cuisine in South Beach are among the top ranking chefs in the country; many have received accolades from respected publications.

South Beach is located in the Miami area where there are several shopping malls, and hundreds of stores. There are a variety of boutiques, specialty shops, women's apparel stores, antiques, home goods, music, and everything else available for the shopper. There are also the standard large company stores including Wal-Mart and Super Target.

The schools in South Beach belong to the Miami-Dade School District. This massive district maintains 350 schools, teaching over 360,000 students per year. The district employs some of the best teachers in the nation, and many have won academic awards. There is a comparably low student-to-teacher classroom ratio which provides students with an excellent learning environment. The scores rate very highly on a national average. There are also seven institutions for higher learning in the area, including the University of Central Florida and University of Miami.

Similar to other famous cities, South Beach is a city that never sleeps. In the day one can shop, hang out at the beach, and go surfing or kayaking. Locals enjoy taking out a boat to fish all day in the cloudless sunshine. An night residents enjoy the night clubs and restaurants. South Beach is vibrant and exciting any time of the day or night, making it a fun place to live and work. The excellent schools and affordable housing make it a great place to raise a family.

South Beach is a wonderful community that welcomes its newcomers. If you are thinking of moving into the area, feel free to select a "free relocation package."