Aventura is one of Miami-Dade's newest communities. A young, vibrant area with a diverse demographic base, it was incorporated in 1995 as the county's 28th municipality. Today it has established its niche as an enclave of condo high-rises and upscale single-family homes surrounded by tropical landscaping and the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway. It is internationally recognized as a premier location in which to live, shop and play.

Aventura's population is approximately 30,000. Extending for 3.2 square miles, it is conveniently located between two major South Florida airports, Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale International Airport. It is also situated between two of the largest cruise ship in the world, Port Everglades and the Port of Miami. Downtown Fort Lauderdale and downtown Miami are just 20 minutes away.

Aventura has a wide range of restaurants, movie theaters and shopping centers. The immense Aventura Mall attracts shoppers from all over the world with its six department store anchors and 250 shops.

Aventura Founders Park located in the center of the city features a bayside path, a playground, tennis courts and a multi-purpose athletic field.

Since Aventura's incorporation as a municipality, millions of dollars have been spent on infrastructure improvements including streets, sidewalks, lighting, park development, beautification projects, drainage, and pedestrian safety. Some other major improvements include:

• A state-of-the-art Government Center that houses all governmental operations including Commission chambers, police station and administrative offices
  
  
• A new $4 million Community Recreation Center. It is located on 2.8 acres of land in a park setting on the waterfront. A 25,000 sq. ft. facility, it includes a gym, meeting rooms, computer lab, and exercise and aerobic facilities.
  
  
• The first municipal-run charter school in Miami-Dade County. Doors opened to the Aventura City of Excellence School in the fall of 2003. It is adjacent to the new Community Recreation Center. The 45,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art school serves Aventura school children from kindergarten to fifth grade.

Nearby Aventura and just a few steps from Biscayne Landing is the impressive Oleta River State Park. This 1,043-acre park located along Biscayne Bay offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including kayaking, camping, swimming, fishing and picnicking. It also features over 17 miles of trails for mountain biking, roller blading and hiking.