We can't take credit for the world-famous climate and attractions that make South Florida such a special place. But, we can take advantage of them...and so can you when you join Baptist Health South Florida. Our hospitals and facilities are located in some of the best parts of South Florida, including Coral Gables, South Miami, Kendall, Homestead and the Upper Florida Keys. We're close enough to enjoy downtown Miami, South Beach, and Coconut Grove, but far enough for the quiet suburban life (if that's what you're looking for).

A place to call 'Home'
You and your family can choose from an incredible range of great neighborhoods to call home, from the exclusive area of Aventura in the north to the farm and horse area of the Redland/Homestead in the south. Wherever you decide, you can choose from a wide variety of home styles, including Mediterranean, waterfront, art deco, and contemporary single-family homes.

School is always in
To go with the great neighborhood, South Florida offers plenty of excellent schools and universities. For the kids, Dade County Public Schools offer magnet programs from K-12, and both the public and private schools continuously produce some of the best high school seniors in the nation.

For the college students, South Florida offers five outstanding universities and the top-rated community college in the nation, Miami-Dade Community College. All of the universities and colleges have campuses located throughout the county to make attending classes easier.

Places to go, people to see, things to do
Finding something exciting and different to do in South Florida is never a problem, and you might even bump into Madonna, Gloria Estefan, or any of the other celebrities who call South Florida home. Take a look at just some of the things to be seen and done:

• Attractions - Miami MetroZoo, an internationally award-winning zoo; Miami Seaquarium; Fairchild Tropical Gardens; Historical Museum of Southern Florida; the world's only Fruit and Spice Park; Villa Vizcaya, a 17th century mansion; Parrot Jungle and Gardens; and the Museum of Science are just a few.
• Festivals - South Florida is rich in ethnic and cultural diversity, and it has the festivals to prove it. There's Carnaval Miami, recognizing the many Latin American cultures; and the African-American Kwanzaa Fest. Other events include the King Orange Jamboree, Dade County Fair & Exposition, the Miami Film Festival, the Renaissance Festival, Coconut Grove Arts Festival, and the Three Kings Day Parade, just to name a few.
• Outdoor and Spectator Sports - 40+ golf courses, 500 public parks, thousands of miles of paths to bike, walk or run down; that's South Florida. And when you add the miles of beaches and the many marinas, South Florida is truly an outdoor-lovers' dream.

  With some of the hottest professional sports teams playing in the newest and most modern facilities, South Florida has something for everyone. The area is home for a team in every major professional sport, which includes football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer. South Florida is also the host for other sporting events, including the Ericsson Tennis Tournament, the PGA Doral Ryder Open, and NASCAR and Indy car auto racing at the Miami-Dade Homestead MotorSports Complex. Lastly, you can check out the local culture watching horse racing, dog racing and Jai-Alai, all in tropical settings.

• Arts & Culture - Whether it's music, theater or art, South Florida has it all. See the internationally acclaimed Miami City Ballet, the Florida Philharmonic or the New World Symphony Orchestra, all at beautiful and historic venues. World-class art exhibitions are always on display at the Miami Art Museum of Dade County, the University of Miami's Lowe Art Museum, or at one of the more than 100 art galleries on Miami Beach and Coral Gables. Concert tours for major performers, from rock to classical, make stops in South Florida year-round.
• Shopping & Dining - There's no where better for shopping than South Florida. Looking for the upscale shopping experience? Visit the elegant Bal Harbour Shops. If you're seeking the outdoor tropical shopping experience, visit The Falls or Shops of Sunset. There's hundreds of top name stores in Dadeland, Aventura and International Malls. Or head south to the Prime Outlet Mall in Florida City or north to Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall.

  Since shopping makes people hungry, there is no shortage of fine dining in South Florida. Restaurants that cater to all tastes in food and walks of life are everywhere, and help make the South Florida nightlife so unique.