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Miami Beach Scams Exposed: 5 Dirty Tricks Tourists Fall For Every Time

Matt Meltzer's no-BS insider guide exposes five common Miami Beach scams targeting tourists—like taxi scams, hidden restaurant tips, bar liquor substitutions, and thefts—offering practical warnings and tips to stay vigilant.

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Miami Beach Cheap Eats: 2026 Survival Guide (No $28 Salads Allowed)

Matt Meltzer's budget-savvy guide showing visitors how to stretch their food dollars in Miami Beach by finding affordable meals, local spots, and money-saving tricks.

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Miami’s Irresistible Sex Spell

Matt Meltzer explores how Miami’s people, places, and energy create an irresistible aura of sensuality.

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A Girl’s Guide to Hookups on Miami Spring Break: Play Smart, Stay Safe

Matt Meltzer offers candid, humorous advice from experienced female spring breakers on navigating the party scene, meeting people, and making smart choices.

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A Guy’s Guide to Scoring on Miami Spring Break: Tips, Spots & Moves

A practical and entertaining guide for guys heading to Miami for spring break, covering how to navigate crowds and make the most of the scene while staying respectful.

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Miami Spring Break Crash Pads: Hotels, Hostels & Apartments That Won't Ruin Your Week

This guide breaks down practical lodging options for Spring Break in Miami—covering hotels, hostels, apartment rentals and where to stay (especially South Beach).

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Florida, Cocaine, and Me: How Miami's Glittering High Almost Killed Me—And Why I Finally Walked Away

A raw, anonymous confession from a former Miami cocaine addict traces the descent from Connecticut dealer to South Beach glamour chase, violent relapses, rock-bottom betrayals, and near-death highs—culminating in a hard-won escape from the Sunshine State's seductive trap and a sober rebirth back home.

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From Around Miami

More Stories You Don’t Want to Miss

Local stories that define Miami Beach—its history, its neighborhoods, and the moments that still shape the city.

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UM vs UF: Luxury Hurricanes or Classic Gators – Pick Your Florida Flavor

A Miami insider who attended both schools breaks down the real contrasts—from UM's high-tuition luxury, international flair, and nightlife to UF's affordable state-school energy, intense sports passion, and budget-friendly fun.

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South Beach's Art Deco Time Machine: Neon, Curves & Hidden Stories on Ocean Drive

Explore the Art Deco District with Doug Eames and discover the iconic landmarks and must-see photo spots you won’t want to miss.

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Dear New Yorkers: Drop the Attitude or Stay Home—An Open Letter from Miami

A fiery open letter from a Miami local calls out entitled New York visitors and snowbirds for their constant superiority complex—reminding them that if New York was truly unbeatable, they wouldn't be fleeing its winters for our beaches in the first place.

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The Doors’ Infamous 1969 Miami Concert: Chaos, Trial & the Pardon

The infamous 1969 Doors concert in Miami descended into chaos with Jim Morrison’s drunken rants and alleged exposure, sparking indecency charges, a cultural backlash.

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Selling Miami With Sex And Celebrities Is Nothing New

Bill Cooke’s explores how Miami Beach has long used glamour, nudity, and celebrity culture—from bathing girls to Madonna’s SEX shoot—to market the city as a playground of allure and desire.

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Hidden in Coconut Grove: Miami's Secret Tropical Time Capsule with Edison, Ford, and Exotic Fruits

Explore The Kampong, an 11-acre waterfront garden in Coconut Grove founded by plant explorer David Fairchild, featuring rare trees like massive banyans, baobabs, and bignay fruits—open for guided or self-guided tours by reservation only.

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