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Tropical Research & Education Center

Tropical Research & Education Center

From the North (via the Florida Turnpike)

Travel South on Ronald Reagan Turnpike to Exit 5 in Leisure City. Take Exit 5 from Ronald Reagan Turnpike and travel West on SW 288th St/Biscayne Dr. From SW 288 Street, turn right onto Krome Avenue, FL-997 N. From Krome Avenue turn left onto SW 280th Street. The UF/IFAS Tropical Research & Education Center will be on your right.

From the South (via US-1N)

Travel North on US-1 until SW 344th St/E Palm Dr. At SW 344th St/E Palm Drive, turn left. From SW 344th St/E Palm Drive, turn right onto SW 187th Ave/Redland Road. Travel North until you arrive at SW 280th Street. Turn left. The UF/IFAS Tropical Research & Education Center will be on your right.

Contact Information

18905 SW 280 St.
Homestead, FL 33031-3314
305-246-7000

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