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Known as "Magic City," the vibrant metropolis of Miami is situated between the rugged terrain of the Florida Everglades and the miles of sandy beaches bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
Located in southeastern Florida in Miami-Dade County, the culturally diverse population on the Miami River is estimated at 390,191. The lush subtropical climate of this cosmopolitan city boasts a pleasant annual temperature of 75.9 degrees. Incorporated on July 28, 1896, Miami sits 12 feet above sea level and encompasses about 35 square-miles. The international hot spot of Miami touts more than 100 historic locations and landmarks, world-class fashion, museums, art galleries, theaters, luxury accommodations and fine dining. In addition, Miami offers dynamic sports events, entertainment venues, parks, marinas, beaches, and a sea aquarium. More ... |
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Spring in Miami Key Lime Pie
The taste of this recipe will remind you that there is no better feeling than the arrival of spring as we leave behind the grey and cold days of winter.
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Ultimate Frisbee: Sunday games in Tropical Park
Throws of 50+ yards, vertical leaps and horizontal dives can only mean one thing – you’ve experienced Ultimate Frisbee! Miami has an active, adult Ultimate Frisbee league. The season runs from February through May, with games on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm in Tropical Park.
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Buenos Aires Cafe Miami: Taste of Argentina in Miami Beach
Visiting the actual “Paris of South America” can be expensive and involve a 10-hour plane ride, but a trip to Buenos Aires Cafe Miami provides a virtual vacation through authentic-tasting Argentinean favorites.
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Churchill’s, Miami: Take a Bite of British Culture
Miamians craving football, bangers and mash and the feel of a dark, dingy neighborhood pub head straight to Churchill’s, Miami, for their bite of British culture. Besides being the anglophile’s hangout, Chuchill’s has been home to indie punk rock music since its opening in 1979.
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The Cheese Course Miami: European-Style Cheese Shop
The Cheese Course Miami is packed with more than 150 cheeses, books and magazines about cheese, fresh-baked French baguettes and a bistro serving cheese sandwiches, salads, wine and beer.
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Univ. of Miami Medical School: The Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
The Univ. of Miami medical school, the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, was founded in 1952 and was Florida’s first accredited medical school. The main medical campus is located in the Civic Center near downtown Miami, within the 153-acre UM/Jackson Memorial Medical Center hospital grounds. The school was renamed in 2004 in honor of Leonard Miller, former CEO of Lennar Coporation, after his family gave the largest single donation in UM history of $100 million.
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Gray Line Tours, Miami Double-Decker Tourist Bus Rolls into Miami Beach
Sightseeing from double decker buses is about to become the new rage in Miami Beach. Gray Line Tours, Miami, launched new buses in April to a warm crowd of tourists eager to see Miami from the open top.
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Mariachi in Miami: Music for Parties, Weddings and Quince
Mariachis aren’t just for Mexican Cinco de Mayo festivals. A mariachi band brings Latin musical entertainment to parties, weddings and quinces. Here are sources of mariachi in Miami.
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Full Moon Kayak Tours: Fun and Romantic, No Paddling Experience Required
Visitors to Miami can explore the majesty of the night with a full moon kayak tour. A kayak outing is all the more memorable under the moonlight. Here is a list of full moon kayak tour providers in and near Miami.
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Need Some Fresh Air?
Has the night life got you sleeping until 1 p.m., tired and just looking a little pale? Let me give you some medicine baby: try a day of kiteboarding. You will never be the same. Life will take on a new meaning. It is called obsession.
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Coral Gables Venetian Pool: a modern paradise
Hide away at this daily drained freshwater pool in the heart of Coral Gables. Swim from the pool into grottos and caves or take photos by the two waterfalls.
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The Irish Times: Fun-loving pub and eatery
Walk by and this charming Irish pub and eatery will beckon you inside for a pint of Guinness and some traditional Irish fare. They offer great lunch specials and late night bites. The dark wood bar, stone pillars and festively dressed waiters and bartenders give this place a warm and inviting vibe. They have a great selection of Irish beers on tap, including the popular Irish stout, Guinness. Smithwicks (pronounced ‘Smid-icks’), also made by the makers of Guinness, is a toasty, caramel-like ale.
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South Florida Circus Art School: Circus Arts and Dance Classes for All Ages
South Florida Circus Art School (SFCAS) inspires artistry and self-confidence through its enthusiasm for the circus arts. Classes taught by former circus performers are offered Monday through Saturday. SFCAS encourages everyone, regardless of ability, to come join the circus fun.
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Row Miami Beach at the Ronald W. Shane Center
The Ronald W. Shane Center is a nonprofit water sports center open to all levels of athletes and rowers. The Shane Center has a fleet of rowing boats spread out in two boathouses, an indoor fitness facility with weight room and Concept II ERG room, and more than 4,000 square feet of rentable, air-conditioned meeting space. This center offers access to the best water for rowing in Miami, competitive junior and adult rowing programs and internationally recognized coaches.
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Best Outdoor Miami Wedding Sites
Miami and outdoor weddings go hand-in-hand, with beautiful weather, stunning architecture and a culture of indulgence. Here is a list of the best outdoor Miami wedding sites.
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In Miami Theaters Now
More About Miami, Florida
More than 10,000 years ago, the Tequesta Indians enjoyed the area now known as Miami, until Spanish explorers arrived in the 16th century. By the 19th century, treasure hunters from the Bahamas flocked to the shipwrecks of the Great Florida Reef, along with Seminole Indians and runaway slaves. In 1891, a widow named Julia Tuttle came to Florida, buying 640 acres of land on the north bank of the Miami River. With her visionary attitude, Tuttle persuaded railroad tycoon Henry Flagler to bring his railroad from northern Florida to Miami. Flagler also built a luxury hotel and made grand plans for "the birth of a new city." Thousands moved to Miami as a direct result of these modern developments.Despite the Great Depression in the 1930s, Pan-American Airways launched the "Flying Clippers" and declared Miami to be the "Gateway to the Americas." In 1959, as Fidel Castro assumed leadership in Cuba, a mere 90 miles away, more than half a million Cubans sought refuge in Miami and South Florida. Miami weathered another wave of intense immigration in 1980, known as the Mariel Boatlift, when about 125,000 Cuban refugees flocked to Miami. Today's Miami reflects its immigration history, with more than half of its large Latin-American population originally from Cuba.
Since 2001, Miami's city-wide improvement program (valued at more than $500 million) has brought upgrades and enhancements to each of its 13 neighborhoods. With a sunny future in mind, "Midtown Miami," a $1.2 billion residential and commercial development is planned.
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Other local cities near Miami
Miami Facts and Places:
Newspapers are Miami Herald, Miami Today
Miami Sports teams are Dolphins,
Florida Marlins, Miami Heat
Local Schools are University of Miami, Florida International University
