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To me, Miami is the perfect blend. With unique architecture, a vibrant culture and an ocean full of water, there is really not much more I could want. Like most major cities, Miami has had its golden days of growth and prosperity as well as times of decline and decay. These flows have left behind a rich mixture of rustic and ultra-modern which produces a feel unlike any other I have seen.

Today, Miami is in a rebound and growth stage. Areas that, just 10 years ago, were filled with abandoned buildings, are now the site of refurbished facades. Sites that were once on the verge of being condemned are now shining doorways leading to high-rises touching the sky. Trendy restaurants with eclectic food now occupy storefronts that were once considered risky to walk by at night. Yes, Miami has its own beat and that beat is pushing it forward.

This image provides a wide view of the skyline that is Miami today. While other cities have a key building that ironically identifies the location, this south Florida hot spot is known by the blue water and colorful structures influenced by the Caribbean. On this particular day, a normal afternoon storm was approaching which added interest to the sky. Indigenous trees on the left help frame the image and guide your eye along the waiting structures. A slight refection of the buildings can be seen in the watery foreground.

Peering across Biscayne Bay, I could not help but remember the words from a local favorite, Gloria Estefan, when she famously sang, “the rhythm is gonna get you!”

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