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MSNBC Puts South Beach Strippers In National Spotlight

MSNBC Puts South Beach Strippers In National Spotlight

It’s always a little scary when your friend jars you out of sleep with a 4 a.m. phone call, which is why I was a little hesitant to answer John’s call Monday morning. But I groaned into the phone and was quickly relieved the call didn’t involve police, alcohol or strippers.

The ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon 2012

The ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon 2012

The ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon is held every year in January, with over 30,000 people taking part from all over the world. See the 2012 photos and read all about how to take part, from start to finish.

Postcard Inn at Holiday Isle - A Much Needed Improvement on a Florida Classic

Postcard Inn at Holiday Isle - A Much Needed Improvement on a Florida Classic

Holiday Isle began an $11 million restoration project in July and this past weekend had its grand re-opening as the Postcard Inn – Holiday Isle, FL. And despite the dramatic facelift and improved amenities, the historic charm and feel of the the place known to many as simply “The Tiki Bar” remains.

FIU President Playing Spin Game Regarding Campus Arrests

FIU President Playing Spin Game Regarding Campus Arrests

It took Florida International University President Mark Rosenberg six days to release an official statement regarding the seven questionable arrests that took place on campus last week. And even then, he still doesn’t know the real story.

Why I Am All For SOPA

Why I Am All For SOPA

Quit crying because your free movie and music ride may be over. Having to pay for things that other people worked to produce shouldn’t be looked at as irregular but rather as the norm.

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If you are traveling with people who do not speak English, Miami Beach 411 offers daily sightseeing tours of Miami narrated in Spanish, German, French, and Italian. Our tours evoke a sense of history while providing visitors with an entertaining sightseeing experience.

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Are You Moving to Miami? We're Here To Help

If you are unsure whether or not to move to Miami, you may want to join some discussions in our Moving Forum, or read about what life is really like here in the Relocation Guide - it's not as bad as it sounds.

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Learn Miami-Dade Facts & Figures

Learn Miami-Dade Facts & Figures

Population
Miami Beach: 87,925
Miami: 409,719
Metro: 5,413,212
Florida: 18,251,243
(4th highest in U.S.)

Area
Miami Beach: 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²)
Miami: 55.27 sq mi (143.15 km²)
Metro: 2,431 sq mi (6,296 km²)
Elevation: 6 ft (2 m)
Average temperature: 76º f (25º c)
Annual rainfall: 58.6 in (149 cm)
Wettest months: June & August
Hurricane season: June to November
Annual visitors: 8 million
Miami Beach nicknames: South Beach, SoBe, The Beach, The American Riviera, The Sun and Fun Capital of the World
Miami nicknames: The Magic City, MIA, The 305, The Sixth Borough, The Gateway to Latin America, Cocaine Capital, Repo Riviera


10 facts about Miami:

  1. Cleanest air and drinking water in U.S.
  2. Only city bordered by two National Parks: Everglades & Biscayne Bay.
  3. Ranks first in unemployment.
  4. Ranks fourth in population density behind New York, San Francisco, and Chicago.
  5. Ranks third in city skylines behind New York and Chicago.
  6. No "single digit" or "triple digit" temperature ever recorded. Coldest day was 27º f (-1º c). Warmest day was 98º f (37º c).
  7. Only one snowfall on Jan 19, 1977.
  8. Only public beach with topless sunbathing in United States.
  9. 24-hour liquor licenses in downtown.
  10. Fifteen feet below ground lies a natural source of water, the Biscayne Aquifer. Reaching water at this depth prevents Miami from having a subway train.