5 Ways to Keep Cool in the Miami Beach Heat
Let’s face it — summer in Miami Beach isn’t just hot, it’s heat advisory hot. Whether you’re walking the Art Deco district, running errands, or knocking on doors like me, staying cool isn’t just about comfort — it’s about health and safety. Here are five smart (and very Miami Beach) ways to beat the heat:
Author Jerry Fisher Endorses Daniel Ciraldo, Citing Threats to Carl Fisher’s Legacy and Local Control
Fisher’s endorsement comes amid growing concerns about Tallahassee’s efforts to strip local governments of their ability to protect historic neighborhoods and manage zoning decisions.
Mark Twain and the Miami Beach Penthouse: Dispatches from the New Gilded Age
If Mark Twain were alive today, he’d likely be banned from half the condo boards in Miami Beach. His wit would pierce the shine of the glass towers now casting longer shadows over our waterfront, and his warnings would echo through commission chambers—if only they’d let him speak past two minutes. I’m reading the new […]
Two Towers Approved, Public Left Out — Why This Election Matters More Than Ever
On Wednesday, Miami Beach City Commission gave unanimous preliminary approval with dramatic increases to height limits
An Open Letter to the Cipriani Family: Please Help Us Preserve Miami Beach’s History
Dear Cipriani Family, With deep respect for your international legacy in hospitality, culture, and historic preservation—particularly your steadfast commitment to Venice—I write to you today with an urgent plea: Please reconsider the proposed total demolition of the two historic buildings at 36th Street and Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. These buildings, locally and nationally designated […]
Why I’m a NO on the Deauville Towers
It’s time to get the facts straight! The Deauville Hotel was a historic landmark in the North Beach Resort District of Miami Beach. The hotel was purposely neglected by its owners and left to rot. Miami Beach took the owners to court to enforce basic maintenance of the neglected property. But sadly, the property ended […]