Miami Beach is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The city was incorporated on 26 March 1915. It is located on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean; the Bay separates Miami Beach from the city of Miami, Florida. The city is often referred to under the umbrella term of "Miami," despite being a distinct municipality. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 87,933. 55.5% of the population was foreign born. A 2005 population estimate for the city was 87,925. Miami Beach has been one of America's pre-eminent beach resorts for almost a century.
In 1870 Henry Lum and son Charles arrived by sailboat on the large sandbar off the southeast Florida coast, and were so impressed by the island they landed on that they bought from the federal government, for $.25 an acre, most of the island and property further north.
Lum would later sell the property to fellow New Jerseyites Elnathan Field and Ezra Osborne, who, in turn would sell the land to John S. Collins and his son-in-law, Thomas Pancoast, who were also from New Jersey.
In 1913, Collins and Carl Fisher, who had made his fortune from his invention and later sale of the Presto-o-Lite Corporation and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, embarked on an agriculture venture on the beachfront land. Fisher loaned Collins the money he needed to complete the first bridge from Miami to Miami Beach that same year and the bridge, at the time the longest wooden bridge in the world, would be the catalyst for the 1915 incorporation of Miami Beach.
The great boom of the 1920’s would see enormous growth, while during the Depression, new groups from the northeast would build many small hotels along lower Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive. This building boom helped bring the area out of the Depression and forty years later that area of Miami Beach would become the famous Art Deco District, known the world over as "South Beach" or "SoBe."
During World War II 500,000 Army Air Corps cadets passed through Miami Beach when it became a major training center. [ See here for more information and additional resources on these WWII Miami Beach veterans.] Many of these servicemen returned to make the area their permanent home after the war. By the end of the 1950s, South Florida had doubled its pre-war population.
When Fidel Castro took over Cuba in 1959, the revolution radically changed South Florida as half a million Cubans poured into the area. The 1980s and early 90s brought a massive infusion of investment capital that has produced a reborn Miami Beach. Although it has changed almost beyond recognition (again), Miami Beach has thrived amidst that change and overcome many difficulties as it continues to be an international mecca for travel, business, and permanent residents.
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![]() | $5,500 furnished | Single Home - 4 bed/2 ba - South Beach - Furnished or Unfurnished 1300 Lenox Ave 1300 Miami Beach WebID# 1771607 EXCLUSIVE $5,500 furnished Furnished 4 BR 2 bath 2205 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $3,200 furnished | South Beach Miami | 1bed/1.5 bad | Moderm loft style | 962 SF Meridian 527 2001 Meridian Ave Miami Beach WebID# 1764310 $3,200 furnished Furnished 1 BR 1.5 bath Loft Condo | |
![]() | $2,300 furnished | Luxury Furnished 1 bedroom in Miami Beach 1390 Ocean Dr 507 Miami Beach WebID# 1313864 $2,300 furnished Furnished 1 BR 1 bath 716 sq ft Apartment Condo | |
![]() | $1,350 | 1 bath Condo | |
![]() | $2,350 furnished | Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment Totally Furnished in Miami Beach 1100 West Ave 702 Miami Beach WebID# 1313896 $2,350 furnished Furnished 1 BR 1 bath 809 sq ft Apartment Condo | |
![]() | $130,000 furnished | Architecturally stunning waterfront estate with open water views on the prestigious North Bay Road. 2700 N Bay Rd * Miami Beach WebID# 1795489 $130,000 furnished Furnished 11 BR 15 bath 10114 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $150,000 furnished | Situated on San Marco Island, this breathtaking waterfront home is in a class of it's own. 1374 S Venetian Way B Miami Beach Miami WebID# 1525405 $150,000 furnished Furnished 7 BR 9 bath 7400 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $50,000 furnished | Beautifully Renovated Mediterranean home on prestigious Allison Island. 6570 Allison Rd 6570 Miami Beach WebID# 1803246 $50,000 furnished Furnished 5 BR 6 bath 5291 sq ft Rental | |
$55,000 furnished | Furnished 4 BR 5 bath 2792 sq ft Condo | ||
![]() | $45,000 furnished | Designed by Meyer Davis Studio, and Debora Agular, The 1 hotel and Homes South Beach is an Oasis of Exquisite Tranquility in the Most Desirable Neighborhood, South Beach. 102 24th St 1119 Miami Beach WebID# 1794626 $45,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 2122 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $45,000 furnished | Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 1736 sq ft Condo | |
$40,000 furnished | Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 2233 sq ft Condo | ||
$35,500 furnished | Furnished 2 BR 3 bath 1694 sq ft Condo | ||
![]() | $35,000 furnished | MOST EXCITING MIAMI BEACH RESIDENCE NOW AVAILABLE FOR LEASE and SALE ! 2914 Alton Rd Miami Beach WebID# 1802199 $35,000 furnished Furnished 6 BR 7 bath 3995 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $35,000 furnished | Exquisite, timeless, brand new La Gorce Dr. 5725 LA GORCE DRIVE Miami Beach WebID# 1794219 $35,000 furnished Furnished 5 BR 6 bath 4971 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $30,000 furnished | FULLY RENOVATED MODERN VILLA WITH STUNNING SUNSET VIEWS OVER LA GORCE GOLF COURSE ! 6050 La Gorce Dr Miami Beach WebID# 1812798 $30,000 furnished Furnished 5 BR 6 bath 3798 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $30,000 furnished | Turn key ultra luxury 3 Den 4 bath unit at Oceana. 10201 Collins Ave 1006 Bal Harbour WebID# 1795427 $30,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 2531 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $29,500 furnished | AVAILABLE FOR SHOWINGS OR OCCUPANCY ON MAY 3RD 2021 ONLY This brand new unit was prepared for those who appreciate flying first class. 10201 Collins Ave 2006 Bal Harbour WebID# 1803038 $29,500 furnished Furnished 3 BR 4 bath 2526 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $27,000 furnished | Beautiful, designer finished and furnished 3 bedroom 3. 10295 Collins Ave 1203 Bal Harbour WebID# 1794951 $27,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 4 bath 3105 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $25,000 furnished | Stunning 3 BR penthouse Pied a Mer reconfigured, renovated and furnished to perfection. 19152 Fisher Island Dr 19152 Miami Beach WebID# 1803243 $25,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 2 bath 1838 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $25,000 furnished | Escape to the Venetian Islands and to this one of a kind villa. 8 Farrey Ln 0 Miami Beach WebID# 1795788 $25,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 2 bath 2464 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $23,000 furnished | Furnished 4 BR 5 bath 3047 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $19,000 furnished | Continuum South Beach offers Resort Style Living. 100 S Pointe Dr 1810 Miami Beach WebID# 1801539 $19,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 2122 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $16,500 furnished | Amazing tropical Direct Ocean View, 2 Bdr Big Den used as a Third Bdr, 3 Full Bathrooms, Walk in Closets Along with Master Bathroom with Gorgeous Custom Finishes. 10295 Collins Ave 205 Bal Harbour WebID# 1801915 $16,500 furnished Furnished 2 BR 3 bath 2221 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $15,000 furnished | Massive 3, 000 square feet adorned in marble and contemporary design can be found at this 3bd 3bth Bal Harbour enclave. 10155 Collins Ave 1510 Bal Harbour WebID# 1801450 $15,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 4 bath 3300 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $15,000 furnished | EXPERIENCE FISHER ISLAND LIVING AT IT'S FINEST IN THIS SPECTACULAR FULLY FURNISHED OCEAN DIRECT SEASIDE VILLAGE RENTAL. 19234 Fisher Island Dr 19234 Miami Beach WebID# 1794110 $15,000 furnished Furnished 2 BR 2 bath 1838 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $15,000 furnished | Available NOW Unique Penthouse for rent, endless views of the ocean, great opportunity to rent this completely renovated 2 bedroom, 2. 100 Lincoln Rd PH6 Miami Beach WebID# 1803165 $15,000 furnished Furnished 2 BR 3 bath 1490 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $15,000 furnished | Available from April 1 September 1, 2021. 4235 N Bay Rd Miami Beach WebID# 1794782 $15,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 1855 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $14,500 furnished | The most exquisite resort style property on 12 acres, oceanfront in South Beach, with 5 star amenities which include 2 Lagoon style pools, Beach Club, Lap pool, Gym, Tennis courts, ... 50 S Pointe Dr 1804 Miami Beach WebID# 1802509 $14,500 furnished Furnished 2 BR 3 bath 1443 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $14,500 furnished | STUNNING HIGH FLOOR, UNOBSTRUCTED ENDLESS VIEWS OF THE OCEAN, INTRACOASTAL AND INLET. 10295 Collins Ave 2406 Bal Harbour WebID# 1803107 $14,500 furnished Furnished 2 BR 3 bath 2009 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $14,500 furnished | ONLY AVAILABLE MAY 1ST NOVEMBER 30TH Live in the most luxurious 12 acres if stunning gardens, lagoon pools, and the best beach club in South Beach The Continuum. 50 S Pointe Dr 1807 Miami Beach WebID# 1794772 $14,500 furnished Furnished 2 BR 3 bath 1443 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $14,000 furnished | The most sought after line at this boutique residence at MEI is now available for six months or a one year lease. 5875 Collins Ave 1202 Miami Beach WebID# 1803203 $14,000 furnished Furnished 3 BR 4 bath 1725 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $13,900 | AVAILABLE NOW ! Spacious 4, 022 SF, Five Bedroom Den 5 Bath Home in the perfect location. 3011 Royal Palm Ave Miami Beach WebID# 1793908 $13,900 5 BR 5 bath 4022 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $12,000 furnished | Large Oceanfront Condo, 2 bedrooms 2 Bathrooms with Laundry room at The Roney Palace ; South Beach's largest oceanfront premier resort. 2301 Collins Ave 608 Miami Beach WebID# 1802022 $12,000 furnished Furnished 2 BR 2 bath 1230 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $10,000 furnished | Furnished 2 BR 2 bath 1175 sq ft Rental | |
![]() | $9,500 furnished | arge fully furnished 3 bedroom with 3 full bathrooms right on the beach ! 3801 Collins Ave 1102 Miami Beach WebID# 1821034 $9,500 furnished Furnished 3 BR 3 bath 1507 sq ft Condo | |
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