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If there is one thing that distinguishes this area from New England, it would be the exterior colors used on structures (and of course, the palm trees and warm climate).
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In the "SOFI" area of town (south of fifth street), there are many older two or three-story dwellings where the regular folks call home. Some of the streets are beautifully tree-lined like the one above. This former Canadian enjoys the climate and cruising about on his trusty Vespa motor scooter. If I lived here, I'd have one too - but it would be fire-engine red!
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A very cool, artsy sliding gate protects this private parking lot. If one has to have a gate, I like fancy ones instead of the prison bars variety.
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From Miami Beach, a view of Highway A1A stretches across Biscayne Bay leading to downtown Miami in the distance.
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Out and about, midday, lunch, Miami Beach, Ocean Drive, loud music, alive, vibrant, multi-cultural, warm, sunny, beautiful, friendly, fancy cars, more loud music, tight clothes, few clothes, WARM in winter! I take great pleasure in al fresco dining on the sidewalk and watching the adjacent stream of humanity flow by - people watching here is hard to beat.
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Palm fronds glowing brightly in the warm sunshine. This whole area of SOFI has it all and is a very pleasant walking neighborhood, too.
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Reflections in a modern sculpture.
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This tropical resort-looking hotel pool area (The Hilton Bentley) enjoys an ideal location - the beach is just beyond the tree line. A great place for lunch and a quiet sit - which is just what we did. I could get used to this. Blizzard - what blizzard?
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