Florida, Roodepoort

Florida is a small suburb located in South Africa's Gauteng Province. The area's defining feature is the beautiful Florida Lake, which is widely considered to be Roodepoort's finest freshwater fishing site. The main types of housing in Florida are free-standing residential and flats, making it a great area for families, couples, retirees and investors alike.

A brief history of the area

Vogelstruisfontein and the farms Roodepoort and Paardekraal were established as mining camps after the discovery of gold in 1881. The suburb was laid out in 1889 and then proclaimed the following year on 14 April 1890. By 1904, it became a suburb of Roodepoort. It was either named after Florida in the USA or the suburb's originator Hendrik van Hoven whose late niece was called Florrie.

Distance from key points

O.R Tambo International Airport is a 39-minute drive (50 km) from Florida via the N12 and Johannesburg CBD is 17 km (26 minutes) away via Main Reef Road.

Climate

The climate in Florida is generally warm with the average daily temperature around 28 °C. The summers have a good deal of rainfall in comparison to the winters. With approximately six days of rainfall each month, the remaining days can be spent outdoors.

Schools in the area

Florida has some great schools for you to enrol your child in. Some of the top primary schools in the area include Little Scholars Nursery School, Laerskool Florida, Florida Primary School and Kersten College.

For the older kids, you could look into Hoërskool Florida, Daybridge International and Hoërskool Roodepoort.

If you'd prefer to send your child to a combination school, you should consider Victory House Private School, St Catherine's Convent School, Royal College and Royal Kings School.

Healthcare in the area

When choosing an area to live in, knowing which hospitals are closest to you is essential. Florida is home to Life Flora Hospital so you will be covered should an emergency arise.

For your day-to-day needs, you could visit Goldman Medical Centre or First-Line Healthcare.

If your beloved pet is in need of medical assistance, you could take them to Florida Veterinary Hospital or Horison Park Animal Clinic.

Shopping centres

There are plenty of shopping malls in Florida for you to get all the retail therapy you need whether it's for jewellery, clothing, groceries or electronics. Some of the best shopping centres include Flora Shopping Centre, 14th Avenue Shopping Centre and Clearwater Mall.

Restaurants

When you'd love to go out and get a bite to eat, Florida's food scene will be sure to tantalise your tastebuds. The area has great restaurants that never cease to impress. Key places to try include MyFish, The Huguenot, The Blazing Grill and The Porterhouse Family Restaurant & Steakhouse.

Special attractions

When moving to a new area, you want to know the activities and special attractions the town offers. Florida is rich with excursion options for the whole family to enjoy. Here are a few of the best ones to explore:

Len Rutter Park is a great place for the whole family to enjoy whether it's having a picnic or going on a scenic train ride.

You could always spend the day at the acclaimed Florida Lake.

Animal lovers will have a blast at Hamerkop Bird Sanctuary.

Make Florida your home. Let it be your story.

Florida is a family-oriented area that provides a clean and safe suburb allowing peaceful living. Whether it's a townhouse, flat or free-standing home you're after, Seeff has a wide variety of properties for you to choose from, so contact one of our property practitioners today.