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Miami Herald
10 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Are these buildings still around? See how Miami has changed through the years
South Florida Are these buildings still around? See how Miami has changed through the years This collection of stories captures the evolution of Miami's landscape, neighborhoods and landmarks over the decades. The bustling streets, clubs and hotels of South Florida reflect a city that your grandparents might not recognize today. A luxury hotel on Brickell Key prepares for demolition, marking the end of an era as new condos and resorts rise. Little Havana transformed from its early days with Cuban exiles bringing new cultural energy to the area. Miami's nightclubs and sports stadiums have come and gone, painting a picture of a dynamic city always in motion. See the photos and stories below. Dupont Plaza, flanked by with highway ramps, seen in 1968 from first National Bank Building. NO. 1: REMEMBER WHEN SOUTH FLORIDA LOOKED LIKE THIS? SEE THE STREETS, CLUBS, HOTELS, STORES There's some history here. | Published October 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives No image found Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Miami NO. 2: SEE CELEBRITIES AND GO BEHIND THE SCENES AT THIS MIAMI LUXURY HOTEL THAT IS DISAPPEARING Actors promoted their movies here. | Published December 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives No image found The Little Havana business district in the 1960s. NO. 3: LITTLE HAVANA USED TO LOOK LIKE THAT? SEE THE OLD PICTURES FROM THE 1960S, '70S AND '80S The president had lunch there. | Published February 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archive The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Remember these Miami gathering spots to party, eat and shop? Take a look
South Florida Remember these Miami gathering spots to party, eat and shop? Take a look This collection of stories explores South Florida's iconic gathering spots, tracing the evolution of popular locations for dining, partying and shopping. Dive into the vibrant nightlife at clubs and venues including the Cameo Theater and Amnesia in South Beach. Hialeah brings its history to life with glimpses of early shopping and business through archival photos. And Lum's restaurants captured local taste with beer-steamed hot dogs and the Ollieburger. See the photos and stories below. Club goers dance during one of the famed foam parties at the open-air club Amnesia, 136 Collins Ave., in the mid-1990s. NO. 1: WHERE DID MIAMI EAT AND PARTY IN 1994? SEE A RETRO LIST OF CLUBS, RESTAURANTS, SHOWS Let's enter the time capsule and to see what kept South Florida entertained back when. | Published February 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives Palm Springs Shopping Center in Hialeah in 1965. By Tom McCarthy NO. 2: HIALEAH USED TO LOOK LIKE THAT? SEE PHOTOS OF EARLY SHOPPING AND BUSINESS IN THE CITY Let's go into the archives for a time warp. | Published September 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives A restaurant location with the familiar signs. NO. 3: THIS POPULAR MIAMI RESTAURANT CHAIN STEAMED HOT DOGS IN BEER. DO YOU REMEMBER? Take a look at the old photos. | Published February 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archive The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Can this advice help you with hurricane season? See the details
South Florida Can this advice help you with hurricane season? See the details This collection of stories offers insights and advice for navigating the challenges of the 2025 hurricane season. South Florida residents need to prepare for an expected active hurricane season by assembling emergency kits and checking home insurance policies before storms arrive. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's prediction of an above-average season with 13 to 19 named storms. Technological advancements in forecasting, such as ocean-faring drones, aim to provide accurate warnings, ensuring coastal residents can adequately prepare. Read the stories below. Cars lineup for fuel at the Wawa gas station in Brandon, Florida on Friday, October 11, 2024 a day after Hurricane Milton struck the westcoast By Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff NO. 1: TAKE THIS ADVICE TO DEAL WITH THE 2025 HURRICANE SEASON IN SOUTH FLORIDA Forecasters are calling it above average. | Published May 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante A satellite image of Hurricane Milton ahead of a Florida landfall in October 2024 NO. 2: WHAT DO FORECASTERS SAY ABOUT THE 2025 HURRICANE SEASON? HERE ARE 5 TAKEAWAYS Climate change is a factor, experts say. | Published May 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives, with AI summarization The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Nine ways Miami reinvented itself from the 1950s to 2025
South Florida Nine ways Miami reinvented itself from the 1950s to 2025 Miami has changed in many ways since the 1950s. Iconic spots like the Fontainebleau hotel have evolved, with new towers and event spaces added over time, while still preserving famous MiMo designs. Neighborhoods such as Little Havana transformed as new communities moved in. Popular districts like Mid-Beach and the 79th Street corridor shifted from old-fashioned stores and theaters to modern boutiques and business centers. Even legendary nightlife locations and historic landmarks, from the Latin Quarter club to the Lincoln Theatre, have been reinvented or replaced, reflecting South Florida's ongoing transformation. Take a look at the photos. The Fontainebleau Hotel rises at the former Firestone Estate, Miami Beach. In 1954 photo, the old Harvey Firestone home is still standing in the shadow of the new $14 million building. The magnate's estate eventually gave way to a swimming pool and landscaped gardens patterned after Versailles. NO. 1: MIAMI BEACH'S FONTAINEBLEAU LOOKED LIKE THAT? SEE HOW THE LANDMARK HOTEL HAS CHANGED The lobby. The pool area. The curves. Wow. | Published July 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archive NO. 2: MIAMI CLUBS USED TO LOOK LIKE THAT? SEE FOR YOURSELF HOW WE PARTIED THE NIGHT AWAY Take a look at the hottest places in South Florida. | Published September 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives The Great Southern Hotel in the 1920s, near Young Circle in Hollywood. NO. 3: WHAT DID HOLLYWOOD AND FORT LAUDERDALE LOOK LIKE DECADES AGO? SEE FOR YOURSELF Do you recognize anything? | Published January 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives Arthur Godfrey Road in 1983. By C.W. Griffin NO. 4: MIAMI BEACH'S MID-SECTION USED TO LOOK LIKE THAT? SEE THE SCENE FROM 1950S THROUGH '90S Here's what 41st Street, also known as Arthur Godrey Road, was like through the years. | Published February 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives A welcome to the neighborhood sign in 1998. By Pedro Portal NO. 5: WESTCHESTER USED TO LOOK LIKE THAT? SEE THE SHOPPING, HORSE TRACK AND RESTAURANTS Several of the attractions are still open. | Published February 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives The Little Havana business district in the 1960s. NO. 6: LITTLE HAVANA USED TO LOOK LIKE THAT? SEE THE OLD PICTURES FROM THE 1960S, '70S AND '80S The president had lunch there. | Published February 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archive The Dupont stood where the Royal Palm hotel was located in the Henry Flagler years. NO. 7: MIAMI DIDN'T ALWAYS LOOK LIKE THIS. SEE 10 LANDMARKS — THEN AND NOW Remember these sites in South Florida? | Published April 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives President Harry Truman drives his own car in Key West in 1946. NO. 8: IS THAT THE PRESIDENT AT A DUVAL STREET DINER? SEE KEY WEST THROUGH THE YEARS Let's take a step back in time. | Published April 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives The road along Northeast 79th Street east of the railroad tracks and looking toward Biscayne Boulevard. NO. 9: THIS MIAMI AREA HAS BEEN A PLACE FOR PROTEST, PORN AND SHOPPING. TAKE A LOOK Let's take a step back in time as we head to the intersection. | Published May 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Do you recognize these Miami landmarks from decades ago? Take a look
South Florida Do you recognize these Miami landmarks from decades ago? Take a look This collection of stories explores Miami landmarks over the years. Journey through time to see how CocoWalk and Bayside Marketplace have evolved from their early days. See Jaxson's ice cream parlor and other notable businesses. Note the changes at the Freedom Tower, the Art Deco district and the Sears tower. See the photos below. In 1993, the stairways leading up to CocoWalk's AMC theaters in the Grove. By Donna E. Natale NO. 1: COCOWALK AND BAYSIDE MARKETPLACE CHANGED MIAMI. SEE HOW LANDMARKS LOOKED AT THE START They looked different in these early photos. | Published February 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives A register at Cap's Place. NO. 2: THESE MIAMI AND BROWARD RESTAURANTS OPENED IN THE 1950S OR BEFORE. HAVE THEY CHANGED? Take a look at these places. | Published March 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives The Dupont stood where the Royal Palm hotel was located in the Henry Flagler years. NO. 3: MIAMI DIDN'T ALWAYS LOOK LIKE THIS. SEE 10 LANDMARKS — THEN AND NOW Remember these sites in South Florida? | Published April 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
