Moving to Hammock Oaks? 7 Things You Need To Do Immediately!

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Let There Be Light, Water, and Fire: Your Guide to Powering Up Your Hammock Oaks Utilities  

Fuel up your new Hammock Oaks estate (literally!) by getting your essentials in check, including your electricity, natural gas, and water services!

To start, visit the Florida Power & Light (FPL) website to send in a service request.

New customers must submit an online application with their Social Security, Driver's License, Social Insurance, or Tax ID number, the complete service address, and the connection date.

Meanwhile, if you're an existing patron, advise FPL of the date of disconnection (old address), the date of re-connection, and the complete address of your new home.

Note that a deposit of $25 (minimum) and initial set-up fees may be charged before service connection, whether a new or existing FPL customer.

For natural gas, contact Florida City Gas (FCG), confirm service availability, submit your IDs and date of connection, or update your service date and address if you're already a customer.  

You should expect to be charged deposit fees based on your home's square footage equal to twice the average monthly bill, alongside a connection fee, before the service starts.

To wrap it up, check for water and sewer availability on the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer website!

Once confirmed, new customers must create an online account and deposit $50 for water, $50 for sewer, and a non-refundable $45 connection fee, and existing owners are also required to settle any outstanding balance before the selected transfer date.

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The Keys to the Road: Securing Your Florida Driver's License — Hammock Oaks Edition

Relocating to Hammock Oaks? Securing your Florida driver's license is a top priority! 

Not only is it a MUST within 30 days of establishing residency, but your driver's license is also the golden ticket to cruising around Miami hassle-free. 

Don't worry; the process is pretty easy!

Visit the nearest Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) or any local office offering driver's license services and submit the necessary documents. 

To know which documents to bring, click on your residency status: 

• U.S Citizen 
• Immigrant 
• Non-Immigrant
• Canadian

The initial Florida Class E license, including a learner's permit, is $48.00, a commercial driver's license (Class A) is $75.00, and an ID Card fee is $25.00.

For a complete list of fees, click here. 

A licensed driver from another state, country, or jurisdiction? There's good news: you'll probably skip the Drug and Alcohol courses, Class E Knowledge exams, and Florida Driving tests.

That said, the Vision and Hearing test is still a must.

You'll also need to have your car(s) titled and registered for insurance within ten (10) days of establishing residency.

Meanwhile, for those with an existing Florida driver's license, let the DMV know about your new address to get it on file and the new ID.

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On Polls, Power, and Palm Trees: Preparing to Vote in Hammock Oaks   

Have a say in the upcoming elections by registering to vote.

Aside from being a crucial move for your new community, city, state, and country, getting your voter registration is pretty easy!

In fact, you may not even need to get out of your seat!

So, if you're over the age of 18 and are a United States citizen who meets all the requirements, submit your application together with the proper IDs and documents through the Florida Department of State or Miami-Dade County Elections Department online, by mail or in person at the Elections Department or any Elections Branch office!

Any current and valid identification with a photograph and signature (e.g., Florida Driver's License, United States passport, etc.) should be enough to approve your registration!

For any questions about other legal forms of identification and supplementary requirements, visit this link.

Already registered? Update your address and make that vote COUNT!

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Beyond the Gates: Navigating Hammock Oaks Like a True Local (With a Twist!)     

Ready to unlock the world beyond those majestic archways?

Now that you're a true-blue Hammock Oaks resident (and not just looking from the outside), you need to navigate your new community with ease.

The famous Miracle Mile? It's just a 15-minute drive from Hammock Oaks, offering half a mile of shops, restaurants, and thriving entertainment destinations moments from home. 

Coral Gables' Shops at Merrick Park is closer by three minutes, where you can splurge on luxury brands, fine-dining delights, and fun activities for the whole family!

Meanwhile, if sun and sand are more your style, Matheson Hammock Park beckons you to indulge in its sun-kissed ambiance while embellishing your escapade with scenic walking trails, a man-made lagoon, and a marina.

Feeling too lazy to plan a getaway? You don't have to, with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Pinecrest Gardens less than 5 minutes away, luring you to get lost in mazes of flora and fauna without the hassle of traffic and long commutes!

Let's not forget your good old neighborhood park, Coral Rock Shelter, and the Old Cutler Hiking Trails, both awaiting to give you an exciting day of nature and adventure right outside your doorstep! 

For more about Hammock Oaks, click Hammock Oaks, Miami, Florida - EVERYTHING You Want to Know and discover to ULTIMATE roadmap to the magical paradise you now call HOME!