South Florida

See how South Florida has changed through the years. Recognize anything?

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

The photo albums below explore South Florida’s transformation over time, focusing on changes in neighborhoods, landmarks and culture.

In Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, the iconic Greyhound bus station and movie theaters have vanished, replaced by high-rise towers and new residential buildings. Hurricane Andrew left a lasting impact, reshaping lives and landscapes in South Miami-Dade.

As for Miami and Broward restaurants, some like Joe’s Stone Crab and Cap’s Place have stood the test of time, remaining open since the early 20th century, offering patrons both history and culinary experiences.

Let's go through the pictures below.

In this file photo from Aug. 25, 1992, residents at the Saga Bay apartment complex see firsthand what happened to their units after Hurricane Andrew blasted South Miami-Dade a day earlier on Aug. 24, 1992. Here, a man is seen inside his unit. By Chuck Fadely

NO. 1: ANOTHER HURRICANE SEASON JUST STARTED. SEE HOW THE ‘BIG ONE’ IN MIAMI CHANGED OUR LIVES

Where were you on that day? | Published June 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

The Great Southern Hotel in the 1920s, near Young Circle in Hollywood.

NO. 2: WHAT DID HOLLYWOOD AND FORT LAUDERDALE LOOK LIKE DECADES AGO? SEE FOR YOURSELF

Do you recognize anything? | Published January 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

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A register at Cap’s Place.

NO. 3: THESE MIAMI AND BROWARD RESTAURANTS OPENED IN THE 1950S OR BEFORE. HAVE THEY CHANGED?

Take a look at these places. | Published March 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.