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Miami Recap: The Week in Miami (6/27/09 to 7/3/09)

July 03, 2009 at 9:05am by Gus

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

What’s There To Do? (July 4th Edition)

Jul 02, 2009 at 12:41pm by Laurie

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

Flooded Streets Are Not Going Away Anytime Soon

at by Carlos Miller

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. [...]

Experience South Beach Like You See On TV At The Cleve

Jul 01, 2009 at 7:00am by Matt Meltzer

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. [...]

Sometimes, You Gotta Remind Yourself Why You Live Here

Jun 30, 2009 at 2:06pm by Matt Meltzer

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.

How to Buy Foreclosures for Cheap in South Florida

Jun 29, 2009 at 4:10pm by Doug

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. [...]

Tour Michael Jackson Cemetery, The Day After He Died [Video]

Jun 28, 2009 at 4:33am by Gus

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.” [...]

Miami Recap: The Week in Miami (6/20/09 to 6/27/09)

Jun 27, 2009 at 7:25am by Gus

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

Unarmed Tourist Shot Dead By Police; Family Wants Answers

Jun 25, 2009 at 12:45am by Carlos Miller

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. [...]

TripAdvisor Says Miami Tour Company Is The #3 Best Attraction

Jun 24, 2009 at 5:33pm by Gus

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. [...]