South Miami Private, Gated Communities

South Miami, known as The City of Pleasant Living, was incorporated on June 24, 1927. The city’s founder, Wilson Alexander Larkins, brought his family to South Florida, where he started a small dairy and later established a post office near what is now Cocoplum Circle. Native Americans (Tequesta, Calusa and Jaega) had roamed the area for centuries. The City of South Miami is bordered by the City of Coral Gables to the east, the Village of Pinecrest to the south and unincorporated Miami Dade County to the west and north. South Miami's central business district is directly served by the Miami Metrorail at the South Miami station on Sunset Drive, connecting the suburb to downtown Kendall, Downtown Miami, and Miami Central Station at Miami International Airport. In the City of South Miami, there are many places to visit such as The Shops at Sunset Place, a grand outdoor mall featuring shops, movies, dining, and entertainment for everyone. There are restaurants in every corner catering to all types of cuisine. Small local boutique shops and well known retailers, as well as other businesses are also available. This area is pedestrian friendly and everything is walking distance. It is a great area to live for families with great schools in a small town atmosphere.