PEMBROKE PINES, FL. HONOR

The city of Pembroke Pines, Fl in Southeast Florida was recently named among the best for raising a family as reported in the Sun-Sentinel on 11/19/09. Following is the article:

Pines is top place to raise your kids

Pembroke Pines has been named one of the best places in the country to raise children by Business Week magazine. Tamarac & Sunrise were runners up. The city was noted for its low crime, the Pembroke Lakes Mall and schools. "It is a selling point for the city," said Commissioner Iris Siple. The results, released this week, were based on an analysis of affordability, safety, and school test scores. The cities considered for the list had populations above 45,000 and median incomes between $40,000 and $125,000.