Little Havana is a great place and safe place to live and I enjoy living there and getting a good Miami experience. It’s a pretty quiet neighborhood, with some good stores about; you can find most of everything around you. Very much so influenced by Hispanic, and to be specific, Cuban culture. Is Little Havana […]

Technically, you are not supposed to ride bikes on the boardwalk or beachwalk. Bikes are not allowed on any of the wooden segments. However, most of the path south of 21st street is “bike friendly” as long as you ride slowly, are courteous and yield to pedestrians. Is Miami Beach Bike friendly? Popular for its […]

It will cost up to 50 percent less than Uber POOL and up to 75 percent less than UberX.There will be no minimum fare, and the usual booking fee will be built into the upfront Express fare. Uber currently charges $0.10 per minute and $0.81 per mile in South Florida. Why is Uber so expensive […]

Northern visitors used to colder temps can usually swim in Miami in December. Most visitors will usually enjoy the beaches even during the winter months of December to February. Water temperatures in winter will drop to lows of 70-73°F (20-23°C) but average highs of 75.7°F (24.3°C). Can you go swimming in winter in Florida? You […]

The ocean at Miami Beach is one of the better places to swim compared to lots of other beaches for: 1) The water is generally warm. In April, the water is usually warm enough to swim but not the bathtub temperature one experiences in the peak of the summer. 2) The depth of the water […]

Miami is split roughly into north, south, west, and Downtown areas. The heart of the city is Downtown Miami, which is on the eastern side and includes the neighborhoods of Brickell, Virginia Key, Watson Island, as well as PortMiami. How is Miami divided? The mainland is divided into four sections (NE, NW, SE, and SW) […]

Celebrity residents Celebrities who own or have owned homes on the island include Sean Combs, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Don Johnson, Rosie O’Donnell, Xuxa, Shaquille O’Neal, and Phillip Frost. Who owns the houses on Star Island? 42 Star Island Drive has become famous due to its significance in the Real Housewives of Miami TV show. […]

History. The development was constructed by Sengra (now the Graham Companies) beginning in 1962 on land formerly owned by Florida State Senator Ernest “Cap” Graham. The Grahams stated for many years that it would be a 30-year development, but they are still developing to this day. Who built up Miami? Miami Miami, Florida Settled after […]

The western part of Miami Beach was built on reclaimed wetlands and has been subjected to more subsidence. The eastern side of the island is built on higher ground overlying limestone and is less likely to experience subsidence. Is Florida reclaimed land? According to the December 2002 Florida Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Mine […]

Study: Miami Is One of the Least Walkable Metro Areas in the Nation. The annual WalkScore rankings always include the Magic City in the top ten.The Miami metro area (including Broward and Palm Beach counties) is indeed not very walkable. Of the nation’s 30 largest metro areas, the Miami area ranks a paltry 22nd. Is […]

Miami International Airport. Miami International Airport (MIA) is located just 8 miles northwest of Downtown Miami and about 13 miles west of South Beach. Its location makes it the most convenient for getting to Miami Beach, which is where the majority of travelers flock to when visiting Miami. Is it better to fly into Fort […]

Crime in Atlanta Versus Miami Both Atlanta and Miami are considered fairly high-crime cities. The crime rate in Atlanta is a bit higher than Miami, however, Atlanta has many safe neighborhoods. In Miami, many of the areas you’ll want to frequent including South Beach are the most dangerous. Is it more expensive to live in […]

Strong demand for condos and single-family homes and dwindling supply pushed prices higher, and now Miami has overtaken Los Angeles as the second most expensive housing market in the U.S., according to the latest report from RealtyHop. Is Miami really that expensive? Living in Miami will cost you. In a recent analysis of the cost […]

about 3 to 4 feet. How deep is the sand in southeast Florida, when there is sand? According to the Florida soil survey, the sand is not as deep as you might think. It is only about 3 to 4 feet. Is there bedrock under Miami Beach? What makes Miami Beach and the rest of […]

Florida has a 6% sales tax and Miami-Dade County collects an additional 1%, so the minimum sales tax rate in Miami-Dade County is 7% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Miami-Dade County, including all local taxes. Is Miami tax […]