Miami Information and History

Overview of Miami

Little known: the eighth day, God moved all eccentric American countries in the southeast corner pocket. And they became South Florida. And it was strange.

Here's how it works: cruise on I-95 Corridor Northeast and in a moment near Richmond, to cross the invisible line that separates North and South. Now go all the way to the tip of America. Somewhere around Orlando, which has crossed another line, separating the rest of Florida from reality. Here in Miami, the Everglades and the Keys, things are a little Alice in Wonderland in sweat. This time, you know, all moisture and hurricanes drive everyone crazy. And alligators. And the damned mosquitoes. Then the people, of course.

What was once a farming town of citrus is now a mosaic of Pan-American, the largest city in America, in northern Mexico in the world. Add to this enterprising immigrants from the Caribbean, Jewish Holocaust survivors and their children, a scene of celebration fantabulous gay crazy rednecks, white clothes at the time of the dinosaurs cruising waterways local, and a scene of South Beach celebrity would OK! Wee own magazine in joy, and, well … Look guys: it is rare here. And beautiful. Consider these elegant degreasing Deco hotels of Miami Beach. People Online incredibly sexy in a club in Fort Lauderdale. This love of the full moon in the light of the Everglades on a damp night sweat.

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Who does not mean modern Miami has no problems. This city has so much energy cheerful and hungry of the Third World in the Caribbean and Latin America. Economic inequality is pervasive, and the spirit of American capitalism great mix with the Miami Latin / Mediterranean ambiance that makes the gap between the haves and the have-nots here seems particularly important.

But this mirage of glittering wealth and sex is also what makes this city so pretty fast. "The World is Yours" was the emblematic slogan Scarface, a film that has captured the highs and lows of 1980 hyperextravagant Miami, and citizens this city has taken this motto to heart.

West of here is the Everglades, perhaps the most unique ecosystem in North America, a flooded wetlands that resembles a belly own moisture. To the north, Fort Lauderdale, drinking a martini in his fleet of yachts. In the southern section of mangrove islands and sand banks burning in the Florida Keys, the islands of both exile and refuge for non-conformists who are too out there for the same mentality of a mismatch of South Florida.

Sound good? Go down. The air smells like a kiss of silk and the beach feels like a lotion and hormones. Welcome to Miami. The match started five minutes ago. You dance?

History

Do not worry: the Miami visit today will be gone on his return.

It is a city built on the rise and fall, for dreamers who have enjoyed the good weather and opportunistic who took advantage of natural disasters. Each chapter in the saga of this city is closed for a hurricane, the building boom or a riot, and when the dust to settle a new sizzling Miami is left on the beach. This uneven growth rate, ironically, considering it took about 400 years of Miami to become in a city (Ponce de León miss the fountain of youth). But when the city decided to go hand in hand, has played catch-up with a vengeance.

In some ways, the history of Greater Miami is a classic tale of American travel, expected to refugee entrepreneurship, innovation and desperate. But do not forget to note: corruption, negligence, and heavy – and sometimes bloody – divisions of the community. The end product is just perfect. But it is also constant resurrection itself, as new immigrants growing up in low-rise apartments, and reinventing new rich Miami, the bright horizon.

In recent time

A. 10 000 C.

Tequesta Indians arrived in South Florida. They live as hunter-gatherers in the modern area which is Miami, the Everglades and the Keys, but leave little trace of their existence to the Archaeologists.

1513

Juan Ponce de Leon is the first European to land in Florida apparently in search of the fountain of youth. No source, but found the Gulf Stream current very important for the Mariners.

1565

Pedro Menéndez de Avilés lands in Florida and founded the city of St. Augustine, the first permanent settlement (European) regulation in what is now mainland U.S..

1783

The British granted independence to the U.S. Treaty of Paris. They also leave Florida and return to the Spanish, must now deal with the U.S. territorial ambitions.

1821

The United States acquired Florida from Spain. Settlers arriving in large numbers and tensions between the mostly white communities and migrant workers, Native Americans, many of whom took black slaves in the race, are strong.

1835-1842

Second Seminole War. Black Seminoles and their allies in a guerrilla war against U.S. troops, ending with a large part of the tribe of exiles West, although some elements remain in South Florida to date.

1845

Florida becomes the 27th state in the Union. Almost half the State's population is slaves, which explains, in part, to Florida to join the Confederacy during the Civil War.

1896

Henry Flagler completed the construction of its railroad, which includes Miami. Miami, a small town, literally on the edge of America, is available for the rest of the country trip ground.

1 898

Army camps are being built in Miami during the war in Cuba Spanish, starting a trend of migration; soldiers who are stationed in Miami, decided, as the region and move their families.

1914

Miami Beach Hotel first, WJ Brown Hotel opened its doors. The initial boom in the construction of hotels, often due to Jewish investors, starts to turn the beach in the "American Riviera."

1915

Carl Fischer dredging of Biscayne Bay in Miami to build. To date, the bay that divides the population Miami Beach and the island of Key Biscayne in Miami proper.

1926

A hurricane destroyed much of the city. At least 373 people are killed, but Miami is rebuilding after the hurricane. In a much lesser extent, the cycle of the storm and reconstruction continues to this day.

1 935

Miami Beach hits of the population 13, 350-double from only five years earlier. The Art Deco style architecture is widespread and style "tropical deco" is fashionable, giving the buildings around the world's most prestigious Miami.

1959

Fidel Castro took over Cuba and the influx of exiles Cuba begins. The new Cuban-American population of Miami define the demographics, culture and politics today.

1961-2

Failed Bay of Pigs and the Cuban missile crisis and aggravate tensions strained relations between South America, particularly Florida, where many exiles Cuba – Castro and Cuba.

1973

The Miami Dolphins win Super Bowl VII, capping their 1972 season 17-0, which remains to this day, the only perfect season in the history of the National Football League.

1979

The Miami Beach Architectural Historic District receives state and history with the National Registry. Miami Beach hotels start preserving its decoration, which became the basis for tourism development which becomes later in South Beach.

1980

Miami race riots break when the Mariel boatlift, the largest fleet of naval history brought 125,000 Cubans not military. Tensions between blacks, whites and Latinos remain high for some time.

1984

Miami Vice hits the air, giving Miami and Miami Beach, a feature associated with convertible palms and pastel suits. Models, stylists and sessions Photo soon follow.

1985

First Winter Music Conference (WMC), solidifies the reputation of the hip Miami. The WMC continues DJ, the gay community and a great European crowd in Miami every year.

1992

Hurricane Andrew struck near Homestead, Miami, but left relatively free. The devastation of the forces of Homestead and neighboring cities to be rebuilt almost entirely from scratch. The damage is estimated at 20 billion U.S. dollars.

1996

The city of Miami is 100 years old, the same year became the fourth poorest city in the United States. Economic issues will continue until Manny Diaz was elected mayor in 2001.

1997

Gianni Versace was murdered on the steps of his Ocean Dr. House. Ironically, the murder of a fashionista European turn, promotes tourism most European of South Beach.

1998

Mayor Xavier Suarez was ejected from office by vote fraud mail (voting dead). Suarez is, to date, the last vestige of the notoriously corrupt colorful mayors in Miami.

1999

Elian Gonzalez was rescued at sea and taken to France. Then a long custody battle between his family and his Native American father in Cuba, ending Gonzalez be repatriated to Cuba.

2002

The first Art Basel Miami Beach brings the world of art in South Beach, adding the city seal of "art" and "City of Design" to mark World Tourism and Miami shooting, again, more European tourists.

2003

Nip / Tuck, a series about Miami plastic surgeons, envisaged. Show Change The Miami representation in popular culture of a city of crime and the heat in a city of superficial people, beautiful and hot weather.

2005

The remnants of Hurricane Wilma Keys and aggravates the existing affordable housing crisis in these islands. Employees Keys hotels, bars and restaurants are travel for hours to their jobs in Homestead.

2006

The Arsht Center (formerly known then the Carnival Center) opens, largest performing arts in America second. The long wait for both the project budget is still allowed to taste, and launches a series of projects to revitalize the center.

2008

The plans have been approved for a new stadium for the Miami Marlins replace the Orange Bowl. The 37,000-seat stadium retractable roof has an estimated $ 525 million price tag, mostly covered by the City of Miami.

Let's be clear: I do not yet Miami like Castro, if not the best place to flash the Che shirt. In the past, Carnival streets of Little Havana have triggered rumors of Fidel's ill health. When Rafael Del Pino, a former general and defector from Cuba, has proposed to relax some of their homeland in 2008, a call to Radio Mambi proposed that the highest official ever to meet the U.S. shores Castro to be lynched. Del Pino subsequently submitted a complaint which was withdrawn quickly from a federal court.

In 2008, Castro has finally announced its intention to relinquish power. Certainly, some guaranteed retirement announcement at least one power transfer mojito? Nope. The reaction between Cuban exiles never recovered from a cautious optimism. Fidel's brother Raul and his successor be a reformer? Delfin Gonzalez, Elian's famous uncle, said: "Fidel, Raul, have the same mother.

In 2008, the new wave of Cuban immigrants – the working class is coming to the United States since 1980 – Definition the public face of the community's response. They have little love for Castro, but are more interested in making a better life for themselves and settle political scores.

A Cuban waitress curtly replied to the last chapter of chronic Fidel these words: "I have no time for news. Then he returned to work.

The issue of legalizing slot machines regularly appears on the ballots of voters, but if they are never going to appear in local circuits is still nobody knows – For years the struggle was wounded, raised and discussed several times over and over again. And as the Miami debate the intricacies of the game, its city fathers are pressing for complete transposition of Miami-Dade County in 2010. This could cause massive extensions unincorporated county – including the Park area Everglades National – Falling under the control of the city. The question: Who will do a better job of managing the Miami-Dade? County Commissioners? Council members Municipal? Local governments? The logic of building works: Miami-Dade gap in scores of small towns run by local councils and the councils, they will have a better idea of the needs of their constituents, especially in poor areas. But there are many examples of local councils with local connections to make a cut development real estate, as opposed to the financing of infrastructure for the working class.

And who has time to worry about poor when the Sun Sentinel of South Florida estimates that 10 residents of Florida in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach is a millionaire (if you include the value of their homes, cars and stocks)? Any coast reader A1A condominium through a valley of the poor and middle income housing, and reappear eastern edge of the Everglades, where wetlands are the sculpture new rich palaces personal ego. To make matters worse, the people Region, the Seminoles, is actively preparing to make his native country in a tribal casino in Las Vegas block. This could be bad news for endangered species like the Florida panther, but wait, there's free drinks from the craps tables!

Money and costs

Costs

Miami's economy relies heavily on tourism, but its position as the gateway to Latin America has given the state of the city central in international affairs. More than 150 multinational companies with operations in Miami, including Burger King, Carnival Cruise Lines, Citizens and savings Financial and at least 100 are based here in Latin America, Johnson & Johnson away. The city is also itself as an international banking center, more 40 international banks to call home. But the head is ongoing development, causing investors and builders to jump for joy.

While growth of the national economy is at its low for many years, Miami's economy is booming. And that could mean higher prices for travelers. Still you may experience Miami for about $ 90 per day – $ 60 for a room in a hostel, $ 20 dinner and takeout combo with the rest devoted to beverages and / or transport – but the reality is that you will be tempted to spend a little more to really enjoy your time here. Depending on the location and time the year, a hotel room in Nice will cost at least $ 120, with popular media pursuing South Beach is about $ 170 to $ 250. At the upper end spectrum, expect to pay between $ 400 to $ 1,000 overnight. Then there is the food. The preponderance of ethnic cuisines, delicatessens and Diners means it is possible to find dinner for as little as $ 10, but once you pull into the atmosphere and alcohol, it's only $ 10 for a glass of wine and at least $ 25 per person to eat. Other activities seduce expensive: Nightclubbing, with inflows of about $ 20 and cocktails are $ 10 each; the bike, with an average rent of $ 20 per day, the sky is the limit for purchases, children attractions like Sea Aquarium, and entertainment and sporting events where ticket prices can cost from $ 15 to $ 100 or more. Expect to spend about $ 200 a week in a rental car – whether it is peak tourist season.

Negotiating Asylum, take note: while the museums do not charge admission fees, usually about $ 5, many have free days or hours, including the Bass Museum of Art (18 hours at 21 pm the second Thursday of the month), the Historical Museum of Southern Florida (Sunday) and Miami Art Museum (Sunday).

Usually wait a bit prices cheaper in the Keys, particularly when it comes to accommodation and food services (restaurants, even luxury, although it is so widespread that they are Miami, much of the same speed). Unfortunately, because the keys are islands, some commodities such as water and gasoline may cost a dollar or less, them on the continent.

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Money

The U.S. dollar Wimpy is the easy target currency in the world these days, so back out and take advantage of our economic problems. The dollar is divided into 100 cents (100 cents) with pennies (Penny) five cents (nickel) 10 cents (dime), 25 cents (quarters) and relatively rare 50 cents (half dollar).

Bank notes are called accounts. Remember to check corners in such amounts as are all the same size and color. Released bills are in denominations of $ 1, $ 5, $ 10, $ 20, $ 50 and $ 100. States U.S. has two types of banknotes in circulation, but must be studied closely to notice.

There are three simple ways to manage payments: cash, traveler U.S. in control (As good as the money, but can be replaced if lost or stolen) and credit / debit card.

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Money exchange

If you prefer cash, try to change much of their own country before arriving in Miami, here the exchange rates are notoriously thin. If you need to change money, nor banks. Try Bank of America (305-350-6350), which provides foreign exchange services in its branches – or money-changing operations such as Thomas Cook (305-285-2348, 800-287-7362).

About the Author

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Broward County: The Photography of Gene Hyde $21.38 In 1915, the South Florida communities of Fort Lauderdale, Dania, Pompano, Hallandale, Deerfield, and Davie joined together to form a county. They named it Broward, in honor of the governor whose Everglades drainage program had brought them such prosperity. Today, Broward is Florida’s second largest county, with 1.6 million people. Photographer Aaron Eugene Hyde came to Fort Lauderdale in 1933, at the age of 16, to begin a 40-year career, serving as one of the county’s few professional photographers and the photographer for the Broward edition of the Miami Herald. Gene recorded fascinating people, places, and times pivotal in the county’s development. His photos evoke nostalgia for the not-that-distant past, a way of life Broward County residents will never see again.