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  A Hundred Years Ago, Miami's Bootleggers Thrived During Prohibition

  September 30 at 9 a.m.

  For its 123-year history, Miami's economy has centered around tourism. Whether hosting massive EDM concerts in its most prominent park or allowing raucous nightclubs to stay open all hours of the night, city leaders have long believed in giving the tourists what they want.

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  Trespassing Artist Honors Miami Circle at Downtown Construction Site

  September 10 at 10:05 a.m.

  Jenna Balfe trespassed on the Miami Circle in downtown to make an offering to the prehistoric Tequesta site.

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  A Disheveled History of Miami's Shopping Malls

  August 20 at 8 a.m.

  Until the mid-'50s, Miami's definitive shopping district was nestled on bustling Flagler Street in downtown. Many amenities standard in today's shopping malls could be found there: department stores (most important, the Burdines on South Miami Avenue), restaurants, general retail, and movie theaters. The area was a place to eat, drink,...

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  Miami Beach’s Historic Pine Tree Drive to Lose Many of Its Landmark Pines

  June 13 at 8 a.m.

  Century-old Australian pines occupying the median on Miami Beach's landmark Pine Tree Drive will be pruned this month, in the interest of public safety.

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  Miami Mayor Vetoes Partial Demolition of Historic Coconut Grove Playhouse

  May 17 at 12:08 p.m.

  Last week, on May 8, the Miami City Commission cast a 3-2 vote on a controversial revitalization plan that would save the façade but call for the auditorium to be demolished.

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  Miami Beach's Historic Raleigh Hotel Left Exposed to the Elements as Renovations Stall

  May 17 at 7:39 a.m.

  Since Hurricane Irma hit Florida in September 2017, the historic hotel has been closed for a massive renovation. But now that the windows and doors have been ripped out during construction, neighbors tell New Times they're concerned rain and humidity could damage the property.