Davieis a town inBroward County,Florida,United States. Davie was founded by a group of settlers composed of workers from thePanama Canal Zone. The original name of the town wasZonabecause of this.Randolph P. Davie, a developer, bought about 27,000 acres (109 km²) in the area and the town name was changed to "Davie."

The Town of Davie is home to over 90,000 residents who live across a lush 35 square miles within central Broward. The Town's rural atmosphere, western theme district and sprawling educational complex foster an environment that separates Davie from all other municipalities in Broward County. Our green open spaces, numerous parks and over 165 miles of trail system along with the opportunity to live an equestrian lifestyle are amenities that you just can't find in today's growing South Florida.

The Town of Davie is also the nexus of higher education in South Florida where several nationally known colleges, technical institutes, and universities make up the South Florida Educational Center. Plus, we have the privilege of calling Davie the home of the Miami Dolphins who practice daily at Nova Southeastern University!

Davie's business climate ranges from your typical small proprietor to the headquarters of Fortune 500 firms such as Andrx Pharmaceuticals. Davie is ideally located among major thoroughfares such as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, I-595, I-75, and is within a few minutes travel to the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Florida's deepest port, Port Everglades.

Davie has always had a reputation as a "Western" town. It boasts a significant horse-owning population and once was home to many herds of cattle. In recent years, commercial and residential development has discouraged such practices but Davie still tries to maintain a "Western" feel.Pioneer City, a western theme park, was located across the street fromFlamingo Gardens. It was built in the 1960s and closed a few years later.