Miami Beach and Miami-Dade History

Miami Beach Art Deco District
Learn about the different architectural styles in the South Beach Art Deco District.

Famous Alumni From Miami Beach High School
Take a trip down memory lane to see a who’s who of Miami Beach Senior High alumni and learn about the Hall of Fame.

Fleeing Cuba For a Better Life in USA
And like many events that changed the course of history, the Marilel Boatlift began with a single act of dissidence.

How Dade County, FL Got Its Name
"Who exactly is “Dade?” Was he a great explorer? Or perhaps an heroic military leader?

The Dade County English-Only Ordinance
It is hard to believe there was a time when only one language was heard in Dade County government offices. It was as recently as 1993.

True Crime Events
It is hard to believe there was a time when only one language was heard in Dade County government offices. It was as recently as 1993.

Murder at the Versace House
The shooting of famed fashion designer Gianni Versace is perhaps the most visible and memorable homicide in Miami Beach history.

German Tourist Shootings
Between the cocaine-crazed 80's and the real-estate crazed 21st century there were those transitional 90's.

Don’t Miss This Wonderful Miami History Class
One of the best things I’ve done in my life is to take Dr. Paul George’s Miami and South Florida history course at Miami Dade College.

Biographies
Learn about John Collins, Carl Fisher, and Morris Lapidus.

Florida History
Historic Dates in Florida's history.

Florida Facts
The State of Florida can claim...