News about the development of a new suburb in another county normally shouldn't cause concern to those in Broward County, but Parkland city commissioners are worried. Big time.

The reason: The new suburb that is being planned on Miami-Dade County's western fringe is named Parkland. The West Kendall Community Council recently voted 5-1 recommending the massive residential project be transmitted to state regulators for review.

Mayor Michael Udine believes having another community with the same name will hurt his city. "It will affect us," he said. "We have put lot of resources into establishing the Parkland brand. We need to protect the name of our city."

"Some residents have contacted me," Udine said. "We have sent a letter to the mayor of Miami Dade County explaining our stand on the issue. I don't know what the rules are, but I do not want another community sharing our city's name."

"We are researching," City Attorney Andy Maurodis said. "We will decide by the end of the week what we need to do next."

The community, west of Kendall-Tamiami executive airport, near the Everglades, is expected to have a population of nearly 19,000. The plan is to put nearly 7,000 homes, shops, offices, a hospital and schools on the 961 acres of land.