<h1 style="text-align: center;">Aventura, <em>Miami</em></h1>
<p>Located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Aventura is a city set on the waterfront. With over 37,000 residents, Aventura boasts a variety of attractions and amenities, including the Aventura Mall, beaches, a number of exclusive, lushly-landscaped parks, and the Turnberry Golf Course, which includes a paved promenade overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. In 2010, the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center was built, offering residents of all ages a stylish 300-seat facility for the performing arts and cultural programs.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Aventura was first developed in the early 1970s, when it was called Turnberry. It acquired the name Aventura, Spanish for &ldquo;adventure,&rdquo; when a mall developer from Pittsburgh remarked to his father, &ldquo;What an adventure this is going to be.&rdquo; Incorporated in 1995, The city has become known for its high-rise condominiums, large retirement community, and picturesque waterfront. It is centrally located between Miami International Airport to the south and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport to the north. Other attractions include an acclaimed public charter school, close proximity to major hospitals, and an abundance of restaurants, shopping, and special events.</p>