libraries Miami-Dade Public Library System operates the North Dade Regional Library, which opened in September 1979. Notable people Denzel Curry, rapper and songwriter Diamante, professional wrestler known also known as "Angel Rose" Andre Johnson, retired professional NFL football player for Houston Texans Trayvon Martin, shooting victim of George Zimmerman Peter O’Brien, professional baseball player Jo Marie Payton, actress and singer Omar Jeffery Pineiro, rapper, songwriter and producer known by his stage name "Smokepurpp" Lil Pump, rapper and songwriter Flo Rida, rapper and songwriter Rick Ross, rapper and songwriter Earl Sampson, convenience store worker notable for being arrested 288 times in five years Surrounding areas Broward County (Miramar) Broward County (Miramar) Broward County (West Park) Country Club, Miami Lakes Ives Estates, Ojus, North Miami Beach, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County Miami Lakes Unincorporated Miami-Dade County Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, North Miami Beach References External links City of Miami Gardens official website Miami-Dade County Miami Gardens 2003 establishments in Florida Cities in Miami-Dade County, Florida Populated places established in 2003 Cities in Florida Cities in Miami metropolitan area