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About Bal Harbour

The Village of Bal Harbour is located on the barrier island of Miami Beach. It was incorporated in 1957, and developed as a residential area for wealthy individuals. The village's name comes from its founder, Harry J. Haines Sr., who had previously founded the adjacent city of Sunny Isles Beach to the north in 1925 (incorporated 1926). He named both communities after his wife's maiden name: Hilda Balaher and her family were originally from Hungary; she anglicized it when she came to America at age 14 or 15 with her parents, Joseph and Mary Balaher.[2] Bal Harbour is home to many celebrities including Gloria Estefan,[3] Marc Anthony,[4][5][6] Lenny Kravitz[7], Rosie O'Donnell,[8][9], Madonna[10], Shakira [11]. Also former mayor David Dermer resides there.