Written by Here is a little information about the Town of Davie, Florida.
The Town of Davie Florida in within Broward County, located about 5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 1bout 15 miles north from Miami. Davie is surrounded by Plantation and Sunrise to the North, Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood to the East, Cooper City, South West Ranches and Pembroke Pines to the South, and Sunrise, South West Ranches and Weston to the West.
The town of Davie has approximately 35 square miles, with a estimated population of 92,000.
Here is some History on the Town of Davie:
Davie was founded by a group of settlers composed of workers from the Panama Canal Zone, therefore the original name of the town was Zona. Then Randolph P. Davie, a developer, bought about 27,000 acres in the area and the town name was changed to “Davie.”
Davie has always had a reputation as a “Western” town. It boasts a significant horse-owning population and once was home to many herds of cattle. In recent years, commercial and residential development has discouraged such practices but Davie still tries to maintain a “Western” feel. Pioneer City, a western theme park, was located across the street from Flamingo Gardens. It was built in the 1960s and closed a few years later.
Points of Interest in Davie:
- Flamingo Gardens
- Miami Dolphins Training Facility
- Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
- Bamford Sports Complex
- Davie Broncos Tackle Football and Cheerleading
