By Carlos Harrison Five hundred years after the first Spaniards set foot in Florida, the feel and appeal of all things Latin remains indelibly strong. Stands to reason. Their descendants multiplied exponentially and new ones from near and far just kept coming, making a bigger and bigger imprint…
Read MoreBy Julie Landry Laviolette Whether your child needs a sensory-friendly attraction, a quiet break or a patient, caring destination to explore, a trip to Miami can help make family travel memories that will last a lifetime. Families traveling with a child on the autism spectrum or with special needs…
Read MoreBy Janet K. Keeler You just might be a Brickellista if you hang out in Brickell, one of Miami's hottest neighborhoods. And those lucky enough to live in one of the sky-scraping condo/apartment buildings already know what fun-seekers are discovering. Brickell is a walkable chunk of cool with…
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By Carlos Harrison So you’re finally coming to Miami? Great! Let me give you the Insider’s Tour – you know, the “must do’s” that will let you say you really saw Miami, along with some “we do’s” so you can say you know Miami like a native. Insider Tip #1: “Miami” includes Miami Beach, Coral…
Read MoreThe fish and coral reefs that inspire the tropical palette await explorers seeking to go snorkeling near Miami at Biscayne National Park. By Susannah Nesmith After a leisurely, 30-minute boat ride in Biscayne Bay, we were out of sight of land. The captain stopped in the crystal clear waters and…
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By Tom Scherberger Want to explore the cultural, historical, and architectural treasures of Virginia Key, Fla.? There’s an app for that. Just go to Florida Stories Walking Tours, and download the app created by the Florida Humanities Council. With this app you can learn, at your own pace and on…
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By Kara Franker Miami Spice month has officially kicked off and to celebrate the occasion, I interviewed Executive Chef Peter Vauthy of RED, the Steakhouse in South Beach. He dishes about what's on his menu this year, which celebrities have walked through the door and a few of his favorite Miami…
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By Frances Robles Have your pick of Cuban culture and food, Ocean Drive shopping and glamour, theme parks for kids and the Design District for art lovers. You’ve landed in Miami and are feeling a little alarmed. You’re in town for a University of Miami Hurricanes football game, but this place…
Read MoreBy Carlos Harrison Long known for its art deco, Miami now is getting known for its art museum – the Perez Art Museum Miami, to be exact. The museum has a mission that’s fitting for its location in “The Gateway to the Americas.” Its collection, exhibits and the museum itself celebrate the links…
Read MoreIn or planning a visit to South Florida? Here are some attractions not to miss, and some places to dine. Attractions MIAMI SEAQUARIUM - With eight different marine animal shows, astonishing daily presentations, and a variety of educational tidbits along the way, Miami Seaquarium is a place of…
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