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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![]() | $4,290,000 | Spectacular Inspiring flow through floor plan 3 Bedrooms 4. 16901 Collins Ave 2603 Sunny Isles Sunny Isles Beach WebID# 1983570 $4,290,000 3 BR 5 bath 2511 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $3,995,000 | One of only five townhouse style bungalows located at the center of the W South Beach Grove with the pool and beach just a few steps from your front door. 2201 Collins Ave Bungalow 3 Miami Beach WebID# 2152747 $3,995,000 Furnished 2 BR 3 bath 1282 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $2,950,000 | 3 BR 2 bath 2320 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $1,780,000 | This is a beautiful unit on 28th floor at Icon South Beach with soaring views of Downtown and South Beach The unit is high enough that allows anyone to see ... 450 Alton Rd 2804 Miami Beach WebID# 2358960 $1,780,000 2 BR 2 bath 1536 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $1,159,000 | Spacious 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms 1600 sf, located in the most convenient area of Miami beach. 2401 Collins Avenue 1408 Miami Beach WebID# 2352104 $1,159,000 2 BR 2 bath 2320 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $2,290,000 | This Miami Beach 6 5 1 Mediterranean estate home is in the heart of Miami Beach. 4318 Alton Road Miami Beach WebID# 2344577 $2,290,000 6 BR 5 bath 2320 sq ft single-family Single Family | |
![]() | $330,000 | Presenting the perfect opportunity for investors. 335 Ocean Dr 237 Miami Beach WebID# 2388177 $330,000 1 bath 200 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $295,000 | Charming 1 1. 5 condo with LARGE walk in closet now available ! 1025 Alton Road 404 Miami Beach WebID# 2337104 $295,000 1 BR 1 bath 2420 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $450,000 | Amazing opportunity, Convenient 2 in 1 washer and dryer inside the unit. 1500 Bay Road 306s Miami Beach WebID# 2294913 $450,000 2 BR 2 bath 2320 sq ft Condo For Sale | |
![]() | $849,000 | A Breathtaking 2 bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in the heart of Miami Beach. 4101 Pine Tree Drive 1429 Miami Beach WebID# 2191696 $849,000 2 BR 2 bath 2320 sq ft Condo | |
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![]() | $598,000 | 2 BEDROOMS AT OCEAN VIEW, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FULLY REMODELED WITH BEAUTIFUL OCEAN AND INTRACOASTAL VIEW. 19390 Collins Ave 1026 Sunny Isles Sunny Isles Beach WebID# 2152688 $598,000 2 BR 2 bath 1537 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $795,000 | Extra spacious apartment with direct access to the beach. 5825 Collins Ave 9C Miami Beach WebID# 2152772 $795,000 4 BR 2 bath 1644 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $69,999 | Beautiful Charming boutique in the heart of South Beach, amazing location very low rent 1300 Collins Ave Miami Beach WebID# 2128515 $69,999 For Sale | |
![]() | $2,190,000 | Beautiful unit in Sunny Isles in this brand new building. 16901 Collins Ave 1904 Sunny Isles Sunny Isles Beach WebID# 1794530 $2,190,000 1 BR 2 bath 1125 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $2,000,999 | 2BD 2BA MURANO GRANDE DIRECT OCEAN AND BAY VIEWS Excellent address ! 400 ALTON RD 2409 Miami Beach WebID# 1802025 $2,000,999 2 BR 2 bath 1437 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $729,000 | Amazing Furnished Unit at Decoplage located in one of the most desirable address at South Beach where Lincoln Road meets the Ocean. 100 Lincoln Rd 1243 Miami Beach WebID# 1795492 $729,000 Furnished 1 BR 1 bath 845 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $185,000 | 1 BR 1 bath 500 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $449,000 | Located in a charming boutique building, this bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome boasts an open floor plan with living, dining, kitchen, one bedroom, and one full bath on the ... 836 Pennsylvania Ave C Miami Beach WebID# 2152569 $449,000 2 BR 2 bath 1088 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $1,500,000 | Most Desirable 08 line ; SW corner residence with direct ocean city views at the iconic Michael Graves building. 1500 OCEAN DR 808 Miami Beach WebID# 2152524 $1,500,000 Furnished 2 BR 2 bath 1170 sq ft Residential Condo | |
$765,000 | 6620 Indian Creek Dr Residential Florida 6620 Indian Creek Dr 310 Miami Beach WebID# 1606204 $765,000 3 BR 4 bath Residential Condo | ||
$1,395,000 | 2 BR 2 bath 1170 sq ft Residential Condo | ||
![]() | $559,000 | Great unit at a magnificent building on Sunny Isles Beach right next to the new park and across the street from the beach. 19370 Collins Ave 702 Sunny Isles Sunny Isles Beach WebID# 2097819 $559,000 2 BR 2 bath 1505 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $239,900 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath, Tile Floors throughout, open kitchen and walk in closet, covered gated parking Swimming pool. 899 West Ave 6F Miami Beach WebID# 2152543 $239,900 1 BR 1 bath 552 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $1,825,000 | This stunning newly renovated penthouse in the prestigious South of fifth neighborhood offers the ultimate Miami Beach lifestyle. 1000 S Pointe Dr PH-1706 Miami Beach WebID# 2156001 $1,825,000 1 BR 2 bath 1008 sq ft Residential Condo | |
![]() | $689,000 | One of only a few units with TWO dedicated numbered garage parking spaces. 1330 West Avenue 1107 Miami Beach WebID# 2016714 $689,000 2 BR 2 bath 2320 sq ft Condo | |
![]() | $385,000 | This spacious completely remodelled one bedroom, one and a half bathroom residence features an open floor plan with direct ocean views from an open kitchen beautifully redone with all new ... 5700 Collins Avenue 15n Miami Beach WebID# 2001535 $385,000 Furnished 1 BR 1 bath 2620 sq ft Condo | |
$380,000 | 2 BR 2 bath 1087 sq ft Residential Condo | ||
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