Maria Alonso, left, and Norvel Santora make their way down the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk as temperatures dip into the mid 40s on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla.
MATIAS J. OCNER
mocner@miamiherald.com
Face coverings in South Florida?
That’s how we found two joggers attired along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Saturday morning as folks woke to a low of 46 in Broward and 48 in Miami-Dade, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.
Maria Alonso, in a jacket emblazoned with the word “spinning” in aqua, a color to match the glorious skies, and Norvel Santora, face hidden behind black cloth and sunglasses, made their way down the Broadwalk amid other fitness-minded people that figured a mid-40s workout beat the usual South Florida swelter.
We even saw some people in shorts as a steady northwest wind around 18 mph kicked gusts as high as 25 mph out there.
A runner makes his way down the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk as temperatures dip into the mid 40s on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Here’s some more of what we saw.
A beautiful sunrise
The sun rises near the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk as temperatures dip into the mid 40s on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Where were the swimmers?
Ah, yes, the Canadian tourists in Hollywood were not yet awake.
The sun rises near the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk as temperatures dip into the mid 40s on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Cycling feels pretty good in the 40s, actually...
...if you’re bundled up. Running? That may depend.
A cyclist makes her way down the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk as temperatures dip into the mid 40s on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
A runner makes her way down the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk as temperatures dip into the mid 40s on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Visitors dressed for the chilly occasion
We appreciate that. We Floridians complain when it gets below 75. According to the National Weather Service in Miami a high of 75 will happen again on Tuesday.
A visitor makes her way down the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk as temperatures dip into the mid 40s on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Jovanah Oliva, left, and Lizzie Lopez visit the beach as temperatures dip into the mid 40s on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
Natalie Suiter and Jason Rayburn walk near the shoreline as temperatures dip into the mid 40s on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Hollywood, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com
What we didn’t, and what we won’t see...
...is real snow in Florida this long holiday Martin Luther King Day weekend. Here’s a look at the last time that happened.
Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment. He started his career in the Features department at the Miami Herald in 1991. Cohen is an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Communication.Support my work with a digital subscription
