Doral residents have decided that they can have it all. This means that beautiful, stately suburban homes reside among tropical palms and blossom-filled trees. Horses graze in green fields near custom-built homes. While the community maintains its rural feel, residents are just minutes away from work at companies such as Ryder System, Carnival Cruise Lines, Univision and other important company headquarters in the area.

Residents also have access to top-quality public schools and nearby colleges such as University of Miami, Saint Thomas University, Barry University, Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University.

Locals can shop for all their needs - and wants - among myriad malls and centers. Among these are the Miami International Mall and recently inaugurated Dolphin Mall. Also, an established "Publix" supermarket in the Doral Plaza on NW 36 Street is found some blocks east of the "Winn-Dixie" neighborhood mall.

Time for pleasure doesn’t mean just time for shopping -- there are also a multitude of sports activities in and around Doral. The legendary Blue Monster is ranked by Golf Magazine as one of America's Best Resorts and its 18th hole as being one of the Top 100 Holes in the World. Residents can also brush-up on their game at the Jim McLean Learning Center. There are five championship courses where players of varying skill levels can indulge in rounds of golf. Plus, the award-winning Spa at Doral provides an opportunity to partake of traditional fitness and beauty treatments, or join innovative stress management and wellness programs.

Because Doral Park is near Miami, locals can also go and visit its many sites. These include: Metrozoo, Vizcaya Museum and Garden, Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit, Little Havana, Police Hall of Fame Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Miami Seaquarium, Bayside Marketplace, Aventura Mall and Bal Harbour Shops.

Sports enthusiasts can cheer on teams in different sports, such as the Marlins (NL), Dolphins (NFL), Heat (NBA), Sol (WNBA), Fusion (Major League Soccer). Parks such as the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Biscayne National Park and Barnacle State Historic Site give everyone the opportunity to escape into a realm of tranquility and natural beauty.

Music is also important to people in and around Doral. They can catch shows at the Miami Reggae Festival, Subtropics New Music Festival and the Florida Grand Opera. Musical events and shows can also be seen at the Miami-Dade County Fair. It covers more than 80 acres of fairgrounds, a mile-long midway, and boasts 100-plus rides -- and growing.

If you’re looking for the best of all worlds, Doral is the place to be.