Davie, Florida

About

Davie is a town located in the county of Broward in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 91,992 and a population density of 994 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 106,621 inhabitants.

The town was created 116 years ago in 1908.

Davie is a town located in Broward County, Florida, just west of Fort Lauderdale. With a population of around 105,000, it offers a small town feel in a metro area.

History of Davie

The area was originally inhabited by the Seminole tribe. In the early 1900s, the town was established by Tamara Toussaint and Jake Tannebaum. They named the town after Robert P. Davie, a Colorado developer who had purchased land in the area.

Davie was officially incorporated as a town in 1925. Much of its early growth was fueled by the construction of railroads that connected South Florida.

Features and Attractions

Some key features and attractions of Davie include:

• The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds that host the annual South Florida Professional Rodeo
• The popular Flamingo Gardens with botanical gardens and Everglades wildlife
• Old Davie School Historical Museum housed in a 1918 schoolhouse
• The Pine Island Ridge, an area with many horse farms
• The Nova Southeastern University campus

Things to Do

Popular activities in Davie include:

• Attending rodeos and events at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds
• Exploring the nature and gardens at Flamingo Gardens
• Learning about history at the Old Davie School Museum
• Horseback riding through the many trails and farms
• Visiting Young at Art Museum which has interactive children's exhibits

In summary, Davie has preserved its historic small town roots while growing into a vibrant suburban community known for equestrian activities, western lifestyle, and educational institutions.

Quick Facts about Davie

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Geography

Davie is located at 26°3'46"N 80°13'59"W (26.0628700, -80.2331000).

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People born in Davie, including actor Alex Weisman, football player, running back Giovani Bernard, baseball player Nicholas Castellanos, .

List

• Stefan Jerome (American soccer player) he was born in 11/08/1992
• Richard Bleier (American professional baseball pitcher) he was born in 16/04/1987
• Brandon Doughty (American football player) he was born in 06/10/1991
• Jon Feliciano (American football player) he was born in 10/02/1992
• Calvin Rezende (US association football player) he was born in 21/01/1993
• Nick Additon (American baseball player (1987-)) he was born in 16/12/1987
• Tyler Gaffalione (American jockey) he was born in 12/09/1994
• Gwen Svekis she was born in 07/07/1993
• Tyler Strafaci (American amateur golfer) he was born in 23/07/1998
• Miguel Baeza (fighter) (American mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 23/08/1992