MiamiHerald.com: Miami Beach

Contractor picked for Venetian conversion to SunPass

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:57 EDT

Miami-Dade County has finally hired a firm to handle the software conversion of the Venetian and Rickenbacker causeway toll systems to SunPass, but the change won’t be in place before fall 2014.

Channel the south of France at South Beach’s WD 555

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00 EDT

WD 555 might sound like the name of a Star Wars robot, but it’s actually a welcoming wine shop and bistro off the beaten track on South Beach.

Lin Arison continues condo-buying spree

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00 EDT

Socialite Lin Arison, widow of Carnival Cruises founder Ted Arison, has gone on a condo-buying spree during the past two years.

Charles St. a tasty, comfy go-to spot for Beach locals

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00 EDT

South Beach has a new go-to spot for locals who want fresh food at prices not meant for tourists. Charles St. is so laid back and easy that you nearly forget that it is on one of Collins Avenue’s most upscale blocks. And although it’s situated in a hotel, its storefront entrance doesn’t plunk you down in the middle of a lobby.

Miami Beach residents, businesses, police brace for Memorial Day crush

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:21 EDT

Past incidents have changed the way the city handles the crush of traffic and crowds of up to a quarter-million strong that pour in during what’s known as Urban Beach Week.

Capt. Mike Burke, Windjammer founder, dies at 89

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:46 EDT

Capt. Michael Burke sailed through life with his unending spirit and romantic outlook, touching the lives of many with his cruise empire, Windjammer Barefoot Cruises.