Category Archives: miami beach living

Miami Beach’s Cultural Life Continues to Grow

By Allan Kleer | Published: April 23, 2011

Miami Beach’s cultural life has grown exponentially since I first moved here in 1992. The latest cultural expansion has been the brand new Frank Gehry-designed New World Center campus, which recently opened just North of Lincoln Road. I saw many long-time Miami Beach Homeowners and Residents enjoying an incredible architectural masterpiece on the rooftop in [...]

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Miami Beach Island Homes and Estates- THE Celebrity Destination

By Allan Kleer | Published: September 4, 2010

Miami Beach waterfront homes located on Star Island, Palm and Hibiscus Islands, the Venetian Island chain including San Marino island, Fisher Island, and Sunset Islands have drawn the wealthy and famous since the early 1920′s. Starting with such famous (and infamous) celebrities Al Capone, Lou Walters (father of Barbara Walters), Jackie Gleason, and many others- [...]

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Sunset over Star Island – from Miami Beach

By Allan Kleer | Published: May 28, 2010

I’m often asked when traveling, what makes Miami Beach so special? The answer can be seen in the picture below- it really does speak a thousand words! As the signs of a national bottom in housing continue to increase (along with expectations of a gradual recovery), Miami Beach’s waterfront housing market is already well on [...]

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Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse- A Miami Beach Destination Not to be Missed!

By Allan Kleer | Published: May 14, 2010

Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse inside South Pointe Park in South Beach. Featuring amazing views of Government Cut “Cruise Ship Alley”, Fisher Island, and Downtown Miami.  I recommend this as a destination for any visitors to Miami Beach, where you can experience South of Fifth’s beautifully redone South Pointe Park.  The views of the cruise ships [...]

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The Unique Appeal of Miami Beach Luxury Homes

By Allan Kleer | Published: April 23, 2010

As a long-time resident of Miami Beach, I’ve witnessed a remarkable transformation in our community.  When I moved to Miami Beach in 1992, the waterfront island communities consisted of mostly aging, smaller winter homes that had long-ago seen their heyday.  For example, Palm Island was where Barbara Walters grew up, and where Al Capone had [...]

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