About Living in Pembroke Pines

Our Story

A Community Guide Built With Local Love

Discover the story behind Living in Pembroke Pines — who we are, what we believe, and why we built this guide to restaurants, events, parks, and local businesses in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

What We Believe

Pembroke Pines Is More Than a City — It's a Community

Pembroke Pines is a vibrant South Florida community of nearly 180,000 residents. It offers highly regarded schools, welcoming neighborhoods, 28 city parks, a thriving dining scene, and a rich, diverse culture. But whether you're new to the area or have lived here for years, discovering the best local places, events, and businesses can sometimes feel like a treasure hunt.

Living in Pembroke Pines was created to make that discovery easy.

We highlight local favorites, longtime institutions, exciting new businesses, and the experiences that make Pembroke Pines a wonderful place to call home.

Every recommendation is curated with the local knowledge and perspective of someone who proudly calls Pembroke Pines home. We believe the best recommendations come from people who actually live here, eat here, shop here, and care about community.

The Person Behind the Guide

Meet the Founder & Publisher

Lizzette Torrico — Founder of Living in Pembroke Pines

About Me

Hi, I'm Lizzette Torrico, founder of Living in Pembroke Pines.

I've proudly called Pembroke Pines home for more than 30 years. Over the decades, I've watched our city grow, celebrated life's milestones here with family and friends, discovered incredible local businesses, and built lasting relationships throughout the community.

After years working in marketing, business development, and both residential and commercial real estate, I created Living in Pembroke Pines to become the trusted local guide I always wished our community had — one place where residents and newcomers can easily discover the best restaurants, events, parks, local businesses, and everything that makes our city special.

I believe local businesses are the heart of our community, and I love connecting residents with the people and places that make Pembroke Pines such a wonderful place to live.

Whether you're searching for your next favorite restaurant, planning a weekend with your family, looking for a trusted local service, considering a move to the area, or simply exploring the city, I hope Living in Pembroke Pines helps you discover something new and experience the very best our community has to offer.

This city has been the backdrop for some of my family's happiest memories, and creating Living in Pembroke Pines is my way of giving back to the community that's been home for so many years.

Thank you for being part of this growing community. I'm so glad you're here.

Welcome to Living in Pembroke Pines! 💋

Lizzette Torrico
Founder & Publisher, Living in Pembroke Pines

What You'll Find Here

Rooted in Pembroke Pines, Exploring Beyond

Rooted in Pembroke Pines
Community-focused local recommendations
Regularly updated events and activities
Local business spotlights
Family-friendly guides
Restaurants, parks, shopping, arts & culture, and Worth the Drive picks

Our Values

What We Stand For

Locally Rooted

Every recommendation comes from real experience living, dining, and exploring in Pembroke Pines. We don't aggregate data — we live it.

Community First

We spotlight local businesses, celebrate community events, and help neighbors discover what makes Pembroke Pines special.

Quality Over Quantity

We'd rather recommend 20 places we truly believe in than list 200 we've never visited. Every listing is handpicked.

Honest & Transparent

We clearly disclose sponsored content and advertising relationships. Trust is earned — we don't take shortcuts.

Thank you for visiting Living in Pembroke Pines.

See you around town!

Lizzette Torrico
Founder & Publisher, Living in Pembroke Pines

Living in Pembroke Pines is an independently owned local media and community guide and is not affiliated with the City of Pembroke Pines.

Living in Pembroke Pines Today

Living in Pembroke Pines has grown into one of the most comprehensive local lifestyle guides dedicated to Pembroke Pines, designed to help residents, newcomers, and visitors discover everything our city has to offer.

Today, you'll find trusted local guides covering:

  • Dining & Local Restaurants
  • Parks & Outdoor Recreation
  • Moving to Pembroke Pines
  • Pet Life
  • Family Life
  • Healthy Living
  • Wellness
  • Senior Living
  • Everyday Essentials
  • Gardening
  • Community Events
  • Community Organizations
  • Local Businesses

Our goal is simple: to make it easier to discover, enjoy, and support the people, businesses, services, and places that make Pembroke Pines feel like home.

As Living in Pembroke Pines continues to grow, we'll keep expanding this guide with new local resources, hidden gems, community organizations, and trusted recommendations — always with the goal of helping our neighbors feel more connected to the city they call home.

Thinking About Moving?

Whether you're relocating to Pembroke Pines, searching for your next home, looking for a rental, or preparing to sell, we're here to help.

Lizzette Torrico, Founder & Publisher of Living in Pembroke Pines and a licensed Florida real estate professional, works alongside her husband, Ian, Broker/Owner of Miami Realty Brokers (MRB), to assist buyers, sellers, renters, and families relocating throughout South Florida.

As with everything we do at Living in Pembroke Pines, our goal is to provide trusted local guidance and connect residents with the resources they need to make informed decisions.

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