March 3rd, 2007
Today is Admission Day for Florida, our 27th state, admitted to the Union on March 3rd, 1845.
Florida is located in the southeastern part of the country, with the Atlantic Ocean flanking one side, and the Gulf of Mexico the other. Ponce de Leon named it, and many believe that it was in Florida that he [...]
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March 20th, 2006
Up until the early 60’s Lincoln Road was known as the “Fifth Avenue of Miami Beach,” and was THE top commercial district in the area. Upscale, luxury hotels were there, along with the stores catering to that wealthy clientele.
As many of these luxury hotels recognized how much money was being spent, they began to change [...]
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