The passion and mission of Pinecrest Loop is to share our love of Pinecrest, help families discover what makes Pinecrest so special, and connect Pinecrest residents to one another and the community.
The Pinecrest Loop is your resource and guide to all things Pinecrest including things to do, places to go, kids & family, community information & news, and local real estate.
We grew up in and around Pinecrest, went to school in Pinecrest, and now we are raising our own kids in Pinecrest, too. We truly love Pinecrest and hope The Pinecrest Loop will help you discover more about what makes our village such a wonderful place.
Lauren Goodkind Allan
Lauren lives in Pinecrest with her son and two rescue dogs and couldn't imagine being anywhere else! She attended Pinecrest public schools and is a proud alum of Miami Palmetto Senior High.
After graduating from the University of Florida and receiving her Master’s in Social Work from New York University, Lauren knew there was no place quite like home and returned to the Village of Pinecrest to raise her own family. Her son attends a Pinecrest public school and has participated for years in local community sports.
Lauren is a partner and principal with the Jo-Ann Forster Team at Compass. The daughter of local real estate icon Jo-Ann Forster and prominent real estate attorney Brian Goodkind, Lauren is a passionate Pinecrest ambassador and top neighborhood expert.
Lauren is also an enthusiastic networker and connector. She started a local moms’ book club, joined Beaux Arts, actively participates in local mommy communities, and is a years-long member of Miami Moms in Business. It’s her honor to continue her mom’s spirit of female empowerment and entrepreneurship while prioritizing community and personal relationships.
Contact Lauren at lauren@pinecrestloop.com or call/text 305-504-8267.
Brian Shapiro
Brian and his wife, Annette, raised their three kids in Pinecrest who all attended local schools - Beth Am, Pinecrest Elementary, Palmetto Middle, and Miami Palmetto Senior High. As a family, they were active on local soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics, and cheerleading teams.
Brian grew up in and around Pinecrest and also attended local schools including Gulliver and McGlannan. The son of local real estate icon Jo-Ann Forster, Brian is an enthusiastic Pinecrest community member and local market expert.
Brian is the Managing Partner of the Jo-Ann Forster Team at Compass. Contact Brian at brian@pinecrestloop.com or call/text 305-504-8267.