Doral Florida / Doral FL

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Doral Florida west of the Miami International Airport and nestled between the Ronald Reagan Turnpike and the Palmetto Expressway is known for the Doral Golf Resort and Spa. Because of its proximity to the airport, Doral has approximately 9000 businesses and in 2008 was listed in Fortune Small Business' top 100 cities for business and lifestyle appeal. Some 3000 logistics-related companies are located in the area. The Miami Free Zone with more than 750K square feet of duty-free warehouse space is located at the corner of NW 25th street and NW 107th ave. More than 100 thousand individuals work in the city with more than fifty banks and some thirty-four hotels. The 2007 US Census estimated that the Doral area had nearly 38 thousand residents within a 13.6 square mile area. 67% of Doral residents are of Latin descent with Doral having the highest proportion of Venezuelan residents in the US at more than 8%. Median household income is estimated at $80 thousand. The Miami Dade County Transport system does run along 87th avenue but public transportation within the city requires usage of the Doral Trolley. The Doral police department is known to be vigilant at enforcing traffic laws (one reason why it is such a nice place to live) so pay close attention to posted speed limits and street signs. Univision, Telefutura and CBS 4 have studios in the Doral area while other major employers include The Federal Reserve, Perry Ellis International, Pepsi Bottling Company, Brightstar, Carnival Cruises, Dole Flowers, Hellman Worldwide, Goya Foods, Boston Scientific and Teva Pharmaceuticals. Note that 36th street becomes 41st street after one passes the Doral Golf Resort & Spa heading west. Doral was incorporated in 2003.

La ciudad de Doral Florida al oeste del aeropuerto de Miami se encuentra entre el Ronald Reagan Turnpike y el Palmetto Expressway y es conocido por el Doral Golf Resort & Spa. La ciudad de Doral tiene unos nueve mil negocios y en el año 2008 fue nombrada en la revista Fortune una de las mejores ciudades para el negocio y estilo de vida. Doral tiene unas tres mil empresas logisticas y una zona de libre comercio con 750 mil pies cuadrados de bodegas. Más de cien mil empleados trabajan en la ciudad y hay más de cincuenta bancos y más de treinta hoteles. El census de 2007 estimaba que el area de Doral tenía aproximadamente 38 mil residentes. 67% de ellos son Latinos. Los ingresos por familia son estimados en $80 mil. El sistema de transporte del condado de Miami Dade corre por la avenida 87 pero el transporte publico dento de la ciudad requiere el uso del Doral trolley. Univision, Telefutura y CBS4 tienen estudios en el area. Otras empresas grandes en Doral incluyen Perry Ellis, Pepsi Bottling, Brightstar, Carnival Cruises, Dole Flowers, Hellman, Goya Foods, Boston Scientific y Teva Pharmaceuticals. Favor de anotar que la calle 36 se convierte en la calle 41 por el Doral Golf Resort & Spa.   

In the above photo Lorena Barroso Britt relaxes by the pool at Doral Golf Resort & Spa. In the following photo are Lorena Barroso Britt and her mother-in-law (Betsy Britt) at the Fuddruckers in Doral.

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