The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida, with a population of over 150 thousand, Pembroke Pines has been called one of the best places to live in America. As further proof of it being a wonderful place to live, in 2004, the city was awarded the National Civic League’s “All-America City Award.” The city started out as an agricultural community but started growing in the 60′s into a business community. However, it was Hurricane Andrew in 1992 that precipitated the city’s rapid growth the last two decades. The hurricane drove thousands of Miami-Dade County residents north, many to Pembroke Pines. Pembroke Pines was named from its location along Pembroke Road and the many pine trees in the area. But the name Pembroke dates back much further. The official motto is “Join Us and Progress With Us”. Pembroke Pines has been ranked #1 in Florida more than once for the Best Place to Raise Your Kids.

In 2001, Pembroke Pines was home to the most dangerous road intersection (Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road) in the U.S. The intersection has since been expanded. Though, still thousands of people are injured in auto accidents in Florida every day. If you’ve been involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, a Pembroke Pines Florida injury lawyer, Diana Castrillon, will work hard to get the maximum compensation you deserve.

To learn more about the Pembroke Pines government, services, and programs visit http://www.ppines.com.