Davie, FL (33312, 33314, 33317, 33324–33326, 33328–33331) Home Remodeling & General Contractor | Fab’s Construction & Remodeling

Davie is an incorporated town in Broward County, Florida, located in the 33312, 33314, 33317, 33324–33326, and 33328–33331 zip codes. With a population of approximately 110,000 residents, it is one of Broward County’s most distinctive communities—a town that has carefully preserved its western heritage, equestrian lifestyle, and open green spaces while growing into a thriving suburban community.

A Town Built on Agriculture and Cowboys

Davie’s history reads like a Florida frontier story. The area was originally known as Zona, a name that persisted until 1916 when residents renamed the settlement Davie in honor of Robert Davie, a landowner who donated the land for the first school. The first permanent school in the Everglades—the Old Davie School—was built in 1918 and remains the oldest existing school building in Broward County.

Davie was officially incorporated on November 16, 1925, but was subsequently dissolved when local residents failed to adopt the necessary taxing powers. The devastating hurricane of 1926 caused massive flooding and destroyed much of the area. Settlers rebuilt and again had homes, productive farms, a school, a church, and a general store with a dock and icehouse. Over the next three decades, Davie developed mainly as an agricultural community known for its orange groves, vegetables, cattle farms, sod farms, horses, and rodeo.

The Davie Rodeo Arena (now the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds) was established in the 1940s. During World War II (1942–1945), Davie was home to the Navy’s flight training base at Forman Field. In 1961, the Town of Davie was reincorporated and largely remained an agricultural community. In 1963, the Junior College of Broward County (now Broward College) opened in Davie.

The Western Theme: Davie’s Signature Identity

In the early 1980s, Davie adopted its iconic Western Theme Overlay District, requiring all housing and businesses in the downtown area to have a traditional Old West facade. The rules require building facades and exteriors to be made of wood, bricks, pressed wood, or stucco scored to look like wood, in an effort to look like the West of the 1800s. Business signs must be carved on wood and depict a western motif, and neon signs are prohibited. The district is centered on Southwest 64th Avenue (Davie Road) and stretches from State Road 84 to Stirling Road.

Today, walking around downtown Davie is an eye-opener for the uninitiated. There are old-style saloon buildings on nearly every corner and policemen patrolling the area on horseback. The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, founded in the early 1940s, have served as one of Davie’s main tourist attractions for more than 40 years and host over 200 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) rodeos since the 1980s.

Iconic Landmarks & Attractions

• Bergeron Rodeo Grounds – The largest rodeo arena east of the Mississippi River, hosting PRCA rodeos, concerts, monster truck shows, horse shows, and specialty events since the 1940s.

• Flamingo Gardens – Established in 1927 by Floyd and Jane Wray as a citrus grove, this 60-acre botanical garden and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary features 3,000+ rare and exotic plants, the largest collection of Florida native wildlife in the state, and the historic 1930s Wray Home Museum.

• Old Davie School Historical Museum – Built in 1918, this was the first permanent school in the reclaimed lands of the Everglades and is now Broward County’s oldest existing school building. It served as a Town Hall, Broward County School Board office, dance hall, and more, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

• Tree Tops Park – A 255-acre park offering boardwalk trails through restored freshwater marsh, a viewing tower, horseback riding, and paddleboat rentals.

• Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center – A 165-acre preserve encompassing some of the most significant archaeological, historical, and ecological resources in Broward County. The elevated oak hammock was part of a series of islands surrounded by Everglades marshes and served as a habitation site for the ancient Tequesta and Seminole Indians.

• Davie’s Open Space Program – Davie’s Open Space initiative, which began in 1987–1988, implemented the State’s first open space preservation program, acquiring considerable parks, trails, and open space areas. A second land preservation wave began in 2006 with the issuance of $25 million open space bonds.

• Nova Southeastern University (NSU) – The South Florida Education Center (SFEC) in Davie is the largest higher education center in the State, home to NSU and satellites of five other universities or colleges, including Broward College, Florida Atlantic University, the University of Florida, and McFatter Technical College.

Neighborhoods & Communities

Davie’s neighborhoods reflect its diverse character—from equestrian estates to family-friendly subdivisions:

Key neighborhoods include:

• Forest Ridge – A highly desirable community with homes selling in an average of just 11 days, median price around $812,000.

• Shenandoah – An established neighborhood with a Momentum Score of 60, median price around $775,000.

• Ivanhoe – A quiet, family-friendly community.

• Hawkes Bluff – Homes sell in an average of 19 days, median price around $730,000.

• Alpine Woods – A more affordable option with median price around $340,000.

• Crossbow – A well-established community with median price around $620,000.

• Orange Tree Homes – Median price around $645,000.

• Long Lake Ranches – A gated community with lakes and larger houses.

• Harmony Lakes and The Village at Harmony Lake – Lake-oriented communities, with The Village at Harmony Lake scoring 69 on the Momentum Score.

• Rolling Hills Golf and Tennis – The most affordable neighborhood at $198/sq ft, median price around $225,000.

• Lake Pine Village – Median price around $425,000.

• Pine Island Ridge – Median price around $318,000.

• Valencia Village, Hiatus Isles, Playland Village, Rexmere Village, Fern Crest Village – Smaller residential enclaves throughout the town.

Working with Local Regulations

Davie has its own Building Division, and permits are required for all new construction, alterations, replacements, or removals of existing structures. The town regulates development within the natural floodplains through the development review process, and building and engineering permits are required prior to construction, filling, or otherwise altering the natural elevations of a site. Elevation certificates are required as part of the permitting process for all newly constructed or substantially improved buildings in Davie. The town also requires contractors to register through the Online Permitting System (OAS) with proof of state license or Broward County Certificate of Competency, liability insurance naming the Town of Davie as certificate holder, workers’ compensation coverage, and business tax receipt.

The Climate Factor

Davie’s subtropical climate—hot, humid, and hurricane-prone—shapes every renovation. Homes need materials that resist moisture, mold, and salt air. Impact-rated windows and doors are essential for both safety and insurance savings. Proper ventilation, energy-efficient HVAC systems, and durable surfaces are not luxuries; they are necessities for a home that will perform beautifully for decades.

The Equestrian Lifestyle

One of the things that makes Davie truly unique is its equestrian heritage. Boasting a significant horse-owning population, Davie was once home to herds of cattle, and residents can still enjoy beautiful horse and bike trails nestled throughout town. The town maintains an extensive trail system, and the equestrian lifestyle remains a longtime Davie tradition and part of its charm. Prize racing and jumping horses are still bred here, and the town’s rodeo arena hosts a variety of equestrian events throughout the year.

Fab’s Construction & Remodeling brings this deep understanding of Davie’s neighborhoods, architecture, and regulations to every project we undertake. Whether you’re in a ranch home in Forest Ridge, a lakefront property in Long Lake Ranches, an equestrian estate west of Flamingo Road, or a commercial building in the Western Theme District, we are your trusted general contractor—committed to quality, transparency, and your complete satisfaction.

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