Star Island (Miami Beach) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Star Island
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Star Island seen from South Beach
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| City | Miami Beach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.134 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.134 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) 0.0% |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 98 |
| Time zone | UTC-05 (EST) |
| ZIP Code |
33139
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786 |
Star Island is a special neighborhood in Miami Beach, Florida. It is built on a man-made island in Biscayne Bay. This island is located south of the Venetian Islands. It is also just east of Palm Island and Hibiscus Island.
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Building Star Island
Star Island was finished in 1922. The Army Corps of Engineers built it by moving sand from the bottom of the bay. This process is called dredging. The land was first owned by a developer named Carl Fisher. He bought many pieces of land that later became Miami Beach.
Why is it called Star Island?
The name "Star Island" comes from its history. Many famous people and celebrities have owned homes there. This gave the island a "star-studded" reputation.
Getting to Star Island
You can reach Star Island by land. It is connected to other barrier islands by the MacArthur Causeway. This road helps people get to and from the island easily.
An Expensive Neighborhood
Star Island is known for being a very expensive place to live. According to Bloomberg L.P., it is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the United States.
Schools for Star Island Students
Students who live on Star Island attend schools in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. These schools include:
- South Pointe Elementary School
- Nautilus Middle School
- Miami Beach High School
Famous People Who Lived on Star Island
Many well-known people have lived on Star Island over the years. Some of them include:
- Sean Combs, a famous rapper and music producer
- Emilio and Gloria Estefan, popular musicians
- Phillip Frost, an entrepreneur and generous giver
- Edward Howland Robinson Green, a businessman and politician
- Enrique Iglesias, a well-known musician
- Don Johnson, an actor
- Shaquille O'Neal, a famous former professional basketball player
- Rick Ross, a rapper and music executive
- Xuxa, a popular children's television presenter
See also
In Spanish: Isla Star (Miami Beach) para niños
