Miami Beach, Florida

Miami Beach is a city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 87,933. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 89,104 .

Description

The City of Miami Beach's department of Tourism and Cultural Development's (TCD) mission is to enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Miami Beach through the support of tourism, production, and entertainment by fostering events and cultural arts programming. We encourage you to contact the department of Tourism and Cultural Development for all inquires concerning arts, events and production in Miami Beach.

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Miami Beach has a rich history as a trend setting arts center, from the world famous nightclubs of the 50's, to the rich cultural life of today's modern South Beach. The City of Miami Beach has an identity that is intrinsically linked to the arts, and today our entertainment, production and arts communities are stronger than ever. Miami Beach is truly a major international entertainment and cultural destination.

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In 1979 Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Art Deco District is the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world and is comprised of hundreds of hotels, apartments and other structures erected between 1923 and 1943. Mediterranean, Streamline Moderne and Art Deco are all represented in the District. The Historic District is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the East, Lenox Court on the West, 6th Street on the South and Dade Boulevard along the Collins Canal to the North. The movement to preserve the Art Deco District's architectural heritage was lead by former interior designer Barbara Capitman, who now has a street in the District named in her honor.

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South Beach (zip code 33139) is the wealthiest zip code in USA.

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South Beach is one of the most popular areas of Miami Beach. Topless sunbathing is tolerated on the beaches in this area.

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Lincoln Road is nationally known spot for great outdoor dining, bike riding, and, shopping.

Related Topics:
Nationally - Dining - Bike riding - Shopping

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