Surfside is a town in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. Surfside is a primarily residential beachside community, with several multistory condominium buildings adjacent to Surfside Beach on the Atlantic Ocean. The town is bordered on the south by the North Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach, on the north by Bal Harbour, on the west by Biscayne Bay, and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean. It also serves as part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. The population was 5,689 as of the 2020 census.[4]
Surfside, Florida | |
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 Harding Avenue commercial district | |
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 Location of Surfside in Miami-Dade County, Florida. | |
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| Coordinates: 25°52′42″N 80°07′32″W / 25.87833°N 80.12556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| Founded | May 18, 1935 |
| Incorporated | May 18, 1935 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | Charles W. Burkett |
| • Vice Mayor | Tina Paul |
| • Commissioners | Ruben A. Coto Nelly Velasquez Gerardo Vildostegui |
| • Town Manager | Peter M. Jankowski |
| • Town Clerk | Sandra N. McCready |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.564 sq mi (1.461 km2) |
| • Land | 0.557 sq mi (1.444 km2) |
| • Water | 0.007 sq mi (0.181 km2) 1.9% |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 5,689 |
• Estimate (2023)[5] | 5,472 |
| • Density | 9,820/sq mi (3,791/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC–5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC–4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 33154 |
| Area code(s) | 305, 786, and 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-70075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0291892[3] |
| Sales tax | 7.0%[6] |
| Website | townofsurfsidefl.gov |
History
editBetween 1923 and 1925, the Tatum Brothers subdivided the land on what is now Surfside.[7]
Starting in 1924, Henri Levy developed Biscaya Island and a portion of land from 87th to 92nd Streets.[7]
In 1929–1930, Russell Pancoast, built the Surf Club 90th Street and Collins Avenue.[7]
In 1935, fearing annexation by the city of Miami Beach, Florida, 35 members of the privately-owned club incorporated the Town of Surfside and financed the venture with a $28,500 loan.[7]
Spearman Lewis was the first mayor of Surfside.[7]
In 1956, Surfside purchased the Lehman Estate on the northeast corner of 93rd Street and Collins Avenue. It acquired additional land via eminent domain and then built a community center.[7]
In 1960, Hawthorne Park was dedicated.[7]
On March 1, 1973, Surfside signed a contract with Miami-Dade County to outsource fire/rescue services.[7]
In 1983, The Shul of Bal Harbour was established at 9540 Collins Avenue.[7]
Condominium building collapse
editOn June 24, 2021, at 1:22 a.m. EDT, Champlain Towers South, a 12-story condominium building at 8777 Collins Avenue, partially collapsed, causing 98 deaths, in one of the deadliest structural failures in United States history.[8][9][10][11][12] The building's 40-year recertification was in progress and the roof was being repaired. The cause of the collapse of the structure has not been established.
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.564 square miles (1.46 km2), of which 0.557 square miles (1.44 km2) is land and 0.007 square miles (0.02 km2) is water.[2]
Surrounding areas
edit- Bal Harbour
- Bay Harbor Islands
Atlantic Ocean - Bay Harbor Islands, Indian Creek
Atlantic Ocean - Miami Beach
Atlantic Ocean - Miami Beach
Street names
editAvenues in Surfside are named for British and American authors and run in alphabetical order from east to west. In 1979, 95th Street in Surfside was renamed "Isaac Singer Boulevard" to reflect the residency of the famous Yiddish author Isaac Bashevis Singer on that street from 1977 until his death in 1991.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 295 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,852 | 527.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,157 | 70.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,614 | 14.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,763 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,108 | 9.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,909 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,744 | 17.0% | |
| 2020 | 5,689 | −1.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,472 | [5] | −3.8% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[13] 2020 Census[4] | |||
2020 census
edit| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2010[15] | Pop 2020[16] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 2,880 | 2,717 | 50.1% | 47.76% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 53 | 59 | 0.9% | 1.04% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.0% | 0.04% |
| Asian (NH) | 75 | 79 | 1.3% | 1.39% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 16 | 69 | 0.3% | 1.21% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 46 | 248 | 0.8% | 4.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,673 | 2,512 | 46.5% | 44.16% |
| Total | 5,744 | 5,689 | 100.0% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 5,689 people, 2,302 households, and 1,551 families residing in the town.[17] The population density was 10,213.6 inhabitants per square mile (3,943.5/km2). There were 3,675 housing units. The racial makeup of the town was 59.8% White, 1.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.0% from some other races and 31.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.2% of the population.[18]
2010 census
editAs of the 2010 census, there were 5,744 people, 2,609 households, and 1,521 families residing in the town. The population density was 10,067.9 inhabitants per square mile (3,887.2/km2). There were 3,890 housing units. The racial makeup of the town was 94.6% White, 1.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from some other races and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 46.5% of the population.
Languages
editAs of 2000, Spanish was spoken as a first language by 49.41% of residents, while English was spoken by 42.11% of the population. Other languages spoken included Portuguese 2.36%, Russian 2.04%, German and Yiddish were both tied at 1.40%, and French was the mother tongue for 1.29% of the populace.[19]
Jewish population
editAs of 2021, approximately one-third of the population of Surfside are Jews.[20][21][22] It is also the most Jewish community in the Miami metropolitan area. Around 2,500 Jews reside in Surfside.[23] Including neighboring areas, 34% of Jews describe themselves as Orthodox, 24% as Conservative, 18% as Reform and 24% as "just Jewish".[24]
Education
editResidents are assigned to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K–8 Center in Bay Harbor Islands serves as the local elementary and K–8 school. Residents who want to have a conventional middle school may instead choose the zoned middle school,[25] Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School.[26] Miami Beach Senior High School is the senior high school serving Surfside.[27]
Notable people
edit- Philip B. Hofmann, former CEO of Johnson & Johnson
- Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump and Senior Advisor to the President between 2017 and 2021.[28][29]
- Rudolph W. Riefkohl, officer in United States Army
- Isaac Bashevis Singer, Yiddish writer, lived in Surfside from 1977 until his death in 1991
- Sid Tepper, songwriter, lived in Surfside from 1970 to 2004
- Ivanka Trump, daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump and Senior Advisor to the President between 2017 and 2021[28][29]
In popular culture
editIn 2018, Josh's Deli offerings of "Jewban" and "Spicy Tuna Latke" were featured in Food Paradise (season 17).
References
edit- ^ "Town Commission". Town of Surfside, Florida. September 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "2024 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Surfside, Florida
- ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". United States Census Bureau. September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "Surfside (FL) sales tax rate". Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Town of Surfside 75th Anniversary" (PDF). Surfside.
- ^ Howard, Giulia; Mazzei, Patricia; Burch, Audra D. S. (July 26, 2021). "Final Victim of Surfside Condo Collapse Is Identified". The New York Times.
- ^ Holcombe, Madeline; Vera, Amir (July 15, 2021). "The death toll in the Surfside condo collapse has risen to 97". CNN.
- ^ Gross, Samantha J.; Flechas, Joey; Weaver, Jay (July 6, 2021). "After demolition of Surfside condo, more victims are being found in original rubble". Miami Herald.
- ^ Brown, Julie K.; Neal, David J.; Rabin, Charles; Chang, Daniel (June 28, 2021). "Death toll hits 10 in Champlain condo collapse on fifth day of search for 151 missing". Miami Herald.
- ^ Luscombe, Richard (June 27, 2021). "Miami condo collapse: death toll rises to nine as crews search pile for survivors". The Guardian.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Surfside town, Florida".
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Surfside town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Surfside town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "How many people live in Surfside town, Florida". USA Today. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "MLA's Data Center Results of Surfside, FL". Modern Language Association.
- ^ Karabelnicoff, Shaked (June 25, 2021). "Surfside: Miami's 'most' Jewish community". Unpacked. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ SALES, BEN (June 25, 2021). "The deadly building collapse in Surfside struck a growing, diverse Jewish community". Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
- ^ KAMPEAS, RON (July 11, 2021). "How the world's Jewish community came together to bring aid to Surfside". The Jerusalem Post.
- ^ DUNST, CHARLES (July 9, 2018). "Miami's most Jewish area is home to 'aggressively' un-kosher deli". The Times of Israel.
- ^ Reiley, Laura; Shammas, Brittany (June 30, 2021). "Surfside's Jewish community grows closer after tower collapse: 'It's three degrees of separation'". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
- ^ "Miami Beach Nautilus MS Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
- ^ "Miami Beach SHS Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
- ^ a b Parsley, Aaron (February 15, 2022). "Inside Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's Life in the Tiny Beach Town Where They Avoid the Spotlight". People.
- ^ a b Hartmann, Margaret (February 9, 2022). "Ivanka and Jared Can't Escape Neighbor Drama". New York Magazine. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
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