History of Doral, Florida in Timeline
Doral, Florida, is a principal city within the Miami metropolitan area, situated in Miami-Dade County. It's located approximately 5 miles west of Miami International Airport and 13 miles west of Downtown Miami. Covering 15 square miles, Doral is bordered by major expressways and the Everglades. The city has experienced significant population growth, reaching 75,874 residents in 2020, a notable increase from 45,704 in 2010.
2 hours ago : Trump's 'Shield of the Americas Summit' in Florida focuses on reshaping Western Hemisphere.
Donald Trump is hosting the 'Shield of the Americas Summit' in Doral, Florida, aiming to reshape the Western Hemisphere with right-wing leaders. The summit focuses on ideological alignment and Trump's policies.
1989: West Dade Federation of Homeowner Associations Organized
In 1989, Morgan Levy helped organize the West Dade Federation of Homeowner Associations, which successfully advocated for a police station instead of a jail and improved development standards.
1996: First Community Council Elected
In 1996, the community elected its first community council: Jose "Pepe" Cancio Sr., Mario Pita, and Barbara B. Thomas were elected, and three other members were appointed.
2000: Languages Spoken in 2000
In 2000, 16.2% of Doral residents spoke only English at home, while 74.5% spoke Spanish, 5.0% spoke Portuguese, 1.0% spoke Chinese, 0.6% Tamil, 0.5% Japanese, and 0.5% Arabic.
2000: Age Distribution in 2000
In 2000, 25.1% of the city's population was under the age of 18, 7.7% were between 18 and 24, 43.6% were between 25 and 44, 18.7% were between 45 and 64, and 4.8% were 65 or older.
2000: Household and Family Composition in 2000
In 2000, 38.0% of Doral residents had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families.
2000: Income and Poverty Levels in 2000
In 2000, the median household income in the CDP was $53,060, and the median family income was $57,193. About 9.5% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line.
2002: Cancio Appointed Miami-Dade Commissioner
In 2002, Governor Jeb Bush appointed Jose Cancio to fill the remainder of Miami-Dade Commissioner Miriam Alonso's term of office.
January 2003: Voters Approve Incorporation
In January 2003, 85% of Doral's voters voted in favor of incorporation.
2005: Businesses in Doral
In 2005, Doral had over 10,000 businesses including Carnival Cruise Lines, Ryder, and Univision.
February 1, 2008: City of Doral Trolley Launched
On February 1, 2008, the City of Doral Trolley was launched, offering free travel for residents and visitors.
June 2, 2008: Doral Police Department Started
On June 2, 2008, the Doral Police Department was established with 93 officers.
2010: 2010 United States Census
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 45,704 people, 13,462 households, and 10,583 families residing in the city.
January 20, 2015: Shaquille O'Neal Sworn In as Reserve Officer
On January 20, 2015, former basketball star Shaquille O'Neal was sworn in as a reserve officer for Doral's police force.
September 2017: Comprehensive Economic Study Published
In September 2017, Doral published a comprehensive economic study noting the city's high productivity and economic output, with 6,802 establishments employing 102,235 workers.
2017: 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Doral's 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report provided insights into the city's finances.
June 2019: Doral Branch Library Moved to Downtown Doral
In June 2019, the Miami-Dade Public Library System's Doral Branch was moved to Downtown Doral.
2019: All-America City Award Finalist
In 2019, Doral was named as an All-America City Award finalist.
August 2020: Miami Herald Vacates Doral Facility
In August 2020, The Miami Herald (along with El Nuevo Herald) vacated its headquarters facility in Doral.
November 2020: Mayor Bermudez Reelected
In November 2020, Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez was reelected with 69.85% of votes for four more years.
2020: 2020 Census Data
As of the 2020 United States census, the population of Doral was 75,874 with 18,791 households, and 15,311 families.
December 13, 2022: Christi Fraga Elected First Female Mayor
On December 13, 2022, Doral elected its first female mayor, Christi Fraga, with 54.5% of the votes.
2026: Doral to host the G20 Miami summit
In 2026, Trump National Doral Miami was chosen to host the G20 Miami summit.
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