Miami
The City of Miami is located in South Florida in Miami-Dade County. Known as the “Magic City,” Miami is home to a thriving art and fashion scene and an abundance of nightlife options. With miles of beautiful beaches, incredible temperatures during most parts of the year, and an incredibly diverse population, Miami has much to offer locals and tourists alike.
The city is home to multiple professional sports teams, including the Miami Heat, the Florida Marlins, the Miami Dolphins, and a bevy of semi-pro and collegiate athletic teams, including University of Miami and Florida International University. Miami is also the “Gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean” for both business and tourism purposes.
City Administration
Miami’s City Hall is located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133. The city’s main phone number is 888-311-DADE, or local residents can dial 311 for general city information. The City of Miami’s non-emergency police number is 305-579-6111.
Demographics
Miami is home to an estimated 390,000 residents, many of whom are foreign born. Although the median household income in Miami is below the state average, the estimated median house or condominium value is well above the Florida norm.
Crime and Housing Market Data
Miami’s unemployment rate in October 2009 was 12.5 percent, above both the state and national averages. City-Data.com ranked Miami’s crime index level at 632.3 in 2008; the national average is around 321. Despite a decrease in the value of homes and condominiums in recent years, indicators point to an eventual rebound in Miami’s housing market.
Places of Interest in Miami
Miami Children's Museum - 980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami Seaquarium - Rickenbacker Causeway on Virginia Key
Jungle Island - 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Virginia Key Beach - 400 Northwest 2nd Avenue
Downtown Miami
Brickell - Business, Shopping and Entertainment District near Downtown Miami
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens - 3251 South Miami Avenue
Bayfront Park - 301 Biscayne Blvd
Miami Art Museum - 101 West Flagler Street
Bayside Marketplace - Biscayne Blvd. near Port of Miami
James L. Knight Center - 400 Southeast 2nd Avenue
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts - 1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Manuel Artine Theater - 900 Southwest 1st Street
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts - 174 East Flagler Street
American Airlines Arena - 601 Biscayne Blvd.
Port of Miami – Port Blvd.
About LaBovick Law Group
At LaBovick Law Group, our attorneys and professionals help people throughout the State of Florida. In our Personal Injury Division, we handle all types of serious personal injury cases, including Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Truck Accidents, Brain Injuries, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, and Mass Torts.
Our Employment Law Division handles employment-related cases including Unpaid Overtime - Wage and Hour Claims, Family Medical Leave Act, Workers’ Compensation, and Whistleblower Retaliation.
In our Mortgage Modification / Foreclosure Defense Division, we help homeowners through various services, including Mortgage Modification, Foreclosure Defense, and Bankruptcy Protection.
Through our Financial Services Division, we help clients with financial-related legal matters, including Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation and Arbitration, and Stockbroker Fraud.
The city is home to multiple professional sports teams, including the Miami Heat, the Florida Marlins, the Miami Dolphins, and a bevy of semi-pro and collegiate athletic teams, including University of Miami and Florida International University. Miami is also the “Gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean” for both business and tourism purposes.
City Administration
Miami’s City Hall is located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133. The city’s main phone number is 888-311-DADE, or local residents can dial 311 for general city information. The City of Miami’s non-emergency police number is 305-579-6111.
Demographics
Miami is home to an estimated 390,000 residents, many of whom are foreign born. Although the median household income in Miami is below the state average, the estimated median house or condominium value is well above the Florida norm.
Crime and Housing Market Data
Miami’s unemployment rate in October 2009 was 12.5 percent, above both the state and national averages. City-Data.com ranked Miami’s crime index level at 632.3 in 2008; the national average is around 321. Despite a decrease in the value of homes and condominiums in recent years, indicators point to an eventual rebound in Miami’s housing market.
Places of Interest in Miami
Miami Children's Museum - 980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami Seaquarium - Rickenbacker Causeway on Virginia Key
Jungle Island - 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Virginia Key Beach - 400 Northwest 2nd Avenue
Downtown Miami
Brickell - Business, Shopping and Entertainment District near Downtown Miami
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens - 3251 South Miami Avenue
Bayfront Park - 301 Biscayne Blvd
Miami Art Museum - 101 West Flagler Street
Bayside Marketplace - Biscayne Blvd. near Port of Miami
James L. Knight Center - 400 Southeast 2nd Avenue
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts - 1300 Biscayne Boulevard
Manuel Artine Theater - 900 Southwest 1st Street
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts - 174 East Flagler Street
American Airlines Arena - 601 Biscayne Blvd.
Port of Miami – Port Blvd.
About LaBovick Law Group
At LaBovick Law Group, our attorneys and professionals help people throughout the State of Florida. In our Personal Injury Division, we handle all types of serious personal injury cases, including Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Truck Accidents, Brain Injuries, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, and Mass Torts.
Our Employment Law Division handles employment-related cases including Unpaid Overtime - Wage and Hour Claims, Family Medical Leave Act, Workers’ Compensation, and Whistleblower Retaliation.
In our Mortgage Modification / Foreclosure Defense Division, we help homeowners through various services, including Mortgage Modification, Foreclosure Defense, and Bankruptcy Protection.
Through our Financial Services Division, we help clients with financial-related legal matters, including Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation and Arbitration, and Stockbroker Fraud.
