Florida City, Florida

Florida City is a city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,843. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 8,363 .

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Miami-Dade County, Florida - 2000 - 2004 - U.S. Census Bureau

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The city lies to the west of, and is contiguous with, Homestead. Both cities suffered catastrophic damage in August 1992, when Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida.

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Homestead - August - 1992 - Hurricane Andrew

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It has a small historic area, but much of the city is hotels and other tourist facilities.

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The city is at the eastern end of the only road running through the Everglades National Park, which terminates at Flamingo. Florida City is the southernmost city in the United States which is not on an island.

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Everglades National Park - Flamingo - United States

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