Although South Beach thrums with lively bars and trendy restaurants, especially along Ocean Drive, the iconic Miami Beach hotspot harbors a quieter—but far from boring—side. On a recent visit to family, we explored South Beach’s northern section, which blooms with stunning water views, al fresco dining, Art Deco buildings and street art, all touched with…
Violence and Overdoses Result in Spring Break Curfews in Two Florida Hotspots
Two Florida cities have enacted curfews in the wake of recent trouble and overdoses among spring break visitors. The latest curfew was ordered by Miami Beach officials who said “after seeing a rise in violence” the city declared a state of emergency. It will begin a curfew on March 24 at 12:01 a.m. and remain…
Reintroducing an Icon: The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
There’s no doubt that South Beach is hot, but today’s buzzy iteration of the picture-perfect slice of South Florida is not its first or only heyday. The barrier island was mere farmland through the early 1900s, when two Miami businessmen and visionaries had the idea to develop the island by building single-family homes; construction of…
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