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Miami is a major city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. The city covers 55.27 square miles (143.15 km²) and is the county seat of Miami-Dade County. Miami is a gamma world city with an estimated population of 404,048. It is the largest city within the South Florida metropolitan area, which is the largest metropolitan area in the Southeastern United States with 5.4 million. Miami and it's surrounding cities make up the fifth largest urban area in the United States.
Miami's importance as an international, financial, and cultural center has elevated Miami to the status of world city. Because of Miami's cultural and linguistic ties to North, South, and Central America, as well as the Caribbean, Miami is many times referred to as "The Gateway of the Americas." Florida's large Spanish-speaking population and strong economic ties to Latin America also make Miami and the surrounding region an important center of the Hispanic world.
Miami is also home to one of the largest, most influential ports in the United States, the Port of Miami. The port is often times called the "Cruise Capital of the World" and the "Cargo Gateway of the Americas". It has retained its status as the number one cruise/passenger port in the world for well over a decade accommodating the largest cruise ships and the major cruise lines.
Today, Miami is undergoing a massive building boom that ranks second worldwide (and first in the United States) for the most buildings under construction that will be over 492ft (150m), with over 24 of such buildings currently under construction. Miami's skyline also currently ranks third in the U.S. behind New York City and Chicago (18th in the world) according to the 2006 Almanac of Architecture and Design. Including other nearby neighborhoods and cities, the Miami area has over 80 highrise towers under construction, such as the Biscayne Wall in Downtown Miami, a row of skyscrapers being built along the west side of Biscayne Boulevard. Miami currently has the five tallest skyscrapers in the state of Florida with the tallest being the Four Seasons Hotel & Tower.
History
Miami was officially incorporated as a city on July 28 1896, though the area was first inhabited for more than a thousand years by the Tequesta Indians and was claimed for Spain in 1566 by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. A Spanish mission was established a year later in 1567. In the mid-1800s Fort Dallas was built and subsequently, was a site of fighting during the Second Seminole War. In the 1920s, Miami prospered through the Florida Land Boom of the 1920's with an increase in population and infrastructure. By 1940, 172,172 people lived in the city and Miami had grown to become a large, growing city.
The Miami area was better known as “Biscayne Bay Country” in the early years of its growth. The few published accounts from that period describe the area as a wilderness that held much promise. The area was also characterized as “one of the...
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Hotels in Miami
 | Townhouse Hotel  |
Score 7.975 from 24 reviews | | 150 20th Street |  |
| Built in 1939, the 69-room five-story building has been creatively redefined by young Paris-based designer India Mahdavi, whose minimalist furnishings provide maximum relaxation and leisure. The hallways have been re-invented with equal flippancy, serving as hangout environments soundtracked in stereo, stocked with benches, newspapers, and comics.
With Mahdavi’s striking color, light and lines, Townhouse is an idyllic setting for production, be it photographic, film, or other. Oversized baby blue pillows adorn each bed, complementing giant round poufs and rugs in scarlet and blue. L-shaped couches could double as crash pads for overnight guests. Flowered cardinal red sexy lampshades match old-time fire engine red telephones that mix art deco with modern technology. ... more | | |
 | Shelborne Beach Resort - South Beach  |
Score 4.25 from 10 reviews | | 1801 Collins Avenue |  |
| The Shelborne has recently been renovated to offer luxury and convenience to the modern traveller.
Pool and beach towels are provided by the hotel and pool-side cabana rentals are available.
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 | Clarion Collection - The Delores  |
Score 7.675 from 19 reviews | | 1420 Collins Avenue |  |
| Restaurants and lounges adjacent to the property include Caffe Med, Sushi Samba, Dromo, Tapas & Tintos, Trattoria Romana, Caffe Milano, Grillfish, Jerry's Famous Deli, Next Cafe, Osteria Del Teattro, Saigon, Sprise, Mansion Lounge, Tantra Lounge, Crobar or, within close proximity, choose Mango's Tropical Cafe, Puerto Sague, and Silvano. ... more | | |
 | Airport Regency Hotel  |
Score 7.375 from 44 reviews | | 1000 NW Lejeune Rd |  |
| Located on the hotel's property is Rua's Lounge, featuring a relaxing atmosphere and serving a variety of international cocktails as well as daily Happy Hour specials.
Open from 6:00 PM until 12:00 AM
The Buyé Restaurant serves an elegant, internationally inspired menu. In addition, the restaurant can provide room service as well as executive lunches and poolside services.
Open from 6:30 AM until 11:00 PM
Complimentary coffee is also available daily in the hotel's lobby from 4:00 AM until 6:30 AM. ... more | | |
 | Habana Libre Beach Resort  |
Score 6.3 from 50 reviews | | 3010 Collins Avenue |  |
| Sumptuous palatial Suites at Habana Libre Beach Resort feature a bedroom, a separate living room with rich carpeting, queen size pull out sofa bed, full kitchen with all appliances, dining area and one or two bathrooms. ... more | | |
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Ciboney Tribe
 www.ciboneytribe.org
| type: | general |
| address: | 8614 SW 148Th Pl |
| tel: | 305-387-0114 |
| email: | ciboneyT@aol.com |
The Lemming Theatre
 This venue in miami has a wide range of music from ska to punk, classical to country, indie to metal, and emo to techno. Whatever it is you can think of they play. Bands from all over come to rock out here, and if you havn't heard it here well then contact the venue and complain. They are very open to anything and love all that is music to anyone. Check this place out and go to the website for more information on showtimes, directions, and booking!
| type: | general |
| zipcode: | 33127 |
| email: | acrysolis@rock.com |
| address: | 2013a N Miami Ave |
| url: | www.lemmingtheatre.com |
| tel: | 305-815-4060 |
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