Here is what happened in Miami, Florida this week, as reported on Miami Beach 411 and from other places across the web. [...]

Here’s what’s going on around town this weekend as Americans celebrate their Independence. [...]

While attempts have been made to improve the draining system on South Beach to prevent flooding during storms, there is still a ways to go to remedy the situation entirely. [...]

Good news, Miami Beach visitors! The Cleve is back. The 71-year-old South Beach landmark reopened April 30, opening its doors on a high-tech, newly renovated boutique hotel that still brings the party in a way no other hotel in South Beach does. [...]

I had the opportunity to stay at an Ocean Drive hotel for a couple of days this week that featured a rooftop balcony with a panoramic view. The sun was out, I was sipping a rum and coke, and life seemed pretty sweet. Sometimes you need to live the fantasy to keep yourself from getting bogged down by the reality.

Looking at the scores of foreclosure signs lining neighborhood yards, it’s easy to get a little depressed about the state of the economy.  However, on the brighter side, all this misfortune has leveled the playing field, and it’s now a buyer’s market—if you know how to do it. [...]

Last week, if you were a Miami tour guide and someone asked you to take them to see the Michael Jackson cemetery, only one place would come to mind - the Coconut Grove Bahamian Cemetery - which locals know as the place where Michael Jackson filmed his music video “Thriller.” [...]

Below is what happened in Miami, Florida this week, as reported on Miami Beach 411 and from other places across the web. [...]

Two brothers from Virginia come down to Miami with their girlfriends for a few days of vacation. One of them is shot and killed by a police officer. He was unarmed. That same officer kills another man four days later. Now there is a growing demand for answers. [...]

I am thrilled to announce, TripAdvisor’s Popularity Index has ranked Miami Tour Company #3 of 119 attractions in Miami.  Currently, Vizcaya is first, Thriller boat tour is second, and our tour company is in third place. [...]