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From architecture to local legends, we explore how Miami Beach became what it is today — the good, the quirky, and the historic.

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Selling Miami With Sex And Celebrities Is Nothing New
Bill Cooke
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The Making of Scarface and the “Lost” Images
Bill Cooke
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The Doors’ Infamous 1969 Miami Concert: Chaos, Trial & the Pardon
Matt Meltzer
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Fleeing Cuba: The Mariel Boatlift and Its Lasting Impact on Miami
Carlos Miller
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The Beatles at the Deauville: Miami Beach’s Forgotten Ed Sullivan Show Moment
Matt Meltzer
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The Elian Gonzalez Saga – Then and Now
Bill Cooke
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The Arthur McDuffie Riots of 1980: When Miami Reached Its Breaking Point
Matt Meltzer
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Miami Beach’s 1972 Political Double Feature: Democrats and Republicans Take the Spotlight
Matt Meltzer
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Miami's Been Obsessed with New York for Over a Century—And We're Finally Over It
Carlos Miller
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The Dade County English-Only Ordinance: Miami’s Language Wars
Matt Meltzer
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How Dade County Got Its Name: The Bloody Seminole War Story Behind Miami-Dade
Matt Meltzer
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Facebook Group Walks Miami Natives Down Memory Lane
Carlos Miller
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Alex Daoud on Power, Prison, and the Making of South Beach
Matt Meltzer
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The Jewish Impact on Miami Beach
Carlos Miller
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Famous Alumni From Miami Beach High School: Stars, Trailblazers, and Legends
Maria de Los Angeles
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Don’t Miss Dr. Paul George’s Miami History Class
Maria de Los Angeles
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The Miami Beach Art Deco District: Architecture, History, and Iconic Landmarks
Gus Moore
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Morris Lapidus: How He Shaped Miami Beach’s Glamour and Architecture
Gus Moore
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Carl Fisher: The Visionary Who Built Miami Beach
Gus Moore
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John Collins: The Quaker Who Built Miami Beach
Gus Moore
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Miami Beach History: From Coconut Groves to Cultural Capital
Gus Moore
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