What BestPlaces Users Say about Miami
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Miami, Florida is known for its vibrant culture, sunny weather, and beautiful beaches. It is a popular tourist destination and has a diverse population. However, what is it like to actually live in this bustling city? Many people have shared their experiences and opinions on BestPlaces.net, a website that collects user reviews and provides rankings for various cities. Here is a summary of what users have to say about living in Miami.
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1. "Miami is a melting pot of cultures and offers a lot of opportunities for career growth. However, the cost of living is high and traffic can be unbearable. It also gets very hot and humid in the summers." - JasonM
2. "I have lived in Miami my whole life and I absolutely love it. The beaches, food, and nightlife are unbeatable. However, it is a very fast-paced and crowded city, so if you prefer a quieter and slower lifestyle, Miami may not be the best fit for you." - MariaS
3. "I moved to Miami for work and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. The weather is amazing, there is always something to do, and the people are friendly. The only downside is the high housing costs, but it's worth it for the overall quality of life." - AlexR
4. "I have mixed feelings about Miami. On one hand, the weather is great and there are plenty of job opportunities. But on the other hand, the traffic and crime rates are concerning. It's definitely not a perfect city, but it has its charm." - SarahK
based on 189 ReviewsGet to know Miami with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Miami
A little about Weston... - 8/1/2006
Weston is a nice community with medium price to high end homes. It is a very well thought out and planned community. Dan Marino (former Miami Dolphins quarterback) lives there. Well, actually, he is selling his little abode, "Casa Marino", for about $16 million, if you're interested. I understand the schools around there are pretty good. Schools in Miami-Dade get a bad wrap. Elementary schools in good neighborhoods are quite good. I live in Kendall (SW Miami) and there are lots "A+" rated schools. Schools begin to slip in quality with secondary education, but there are plenty of excellent private schools to choose from. However, Broward county suffers the same problems. Schools in good communities are good. In lower income neighborhoods they are not so good. Driving from Weston to Miami? Well, depending on where in Miami you plan to drive to, expect a 1-2 hours to get where you want to go during peak drive times. If you are headed to the NW section of Miami, then it's about a 1 hour
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The Real Miami - 7/31/2006
After spending 7 yrs of my life in Miami & the rest of S. Florida, I'm saying good bye. I was born and raised in another G8 country (I am not Hispanic) and can tell you that Miami has not in the last 7 yrs nor will it ever function like a city in a first world country. Never in terms of speed, cleanliness, intellect, attitude, infrastructure, politics, debate, reason, hospitality, economics, socially, economically, etc. Unless you speak Spanish, life here gets harder! Even many Latins from deep South America don't think of Miami as a great place to live and raise a family (they have told me this)
Hispanic politics and the associated mentality rule here. In order to understand this attitude and not get frustrated living here, you have to had spent some time down in Latin America proper (like i have). It's hispanic politics and business here being played with US dollars so the stakes are higher and so are the tricks! It's a city where you will meet many diverse people (mostly
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If you hate it so much...move to Texas!!!! - 7/31/2006
Yes, Miami is mostly spanish speaking people. Yes, Miami has a lot of cubans here and yes a lot of them do not speak English. These people have lived in one of the most oppresive goverments of our time. Fidel Castro controls every move. Even their grocery shopping list. They jump into anything that will stay afloat in search for a better life for them and their families. They are brave enough to come to an unknown place with less than nothing and start a new life. Why don't you stop complaining and do something to help. You've had it all for all of your life so I don't think you should criticize. Miami is a great place to live. There is no place more diverse and fun than Miami. There are no beaches in the US as great as the ones here. There is no place where you can meet people from everywhere like you can do here. Why cubans don't speak spanish...Cuba is communist...HELLOOOO..they teach russian as a second language. A lot of cuban people know some russian. That is if
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Commute from Weston - 7/31/2006
My boss lives in Weston, and she loves it there. But, today it took her almost 3 hours to get to work in Coconut Grove. Today was an exception, it usually only takes her 1.5 hours. So, depending on where you are going, your commute from Weston might not be fun. A lot will depend on the weather, traffic accidents, time of day,
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ups and downs - 7/30/2006
i lived in miami my whole life until a couple years ago. is true cubans run the city, they 've practically taken over. the schools are bad and the people are bad drivers. the jobs pay really bad but the cost of living is very low. however, if you are college student education is very affordable. is easy to get around if you don't have a car, there are a lot of things to do and places to go. service can be bad but it depends what part of the city you are in. the weather can tricky with the hurricanes. but miami has lot of diversity and is very rich and culture. i love my city because the way it is has taught me not to dicriminate against other cultures like i've experinced in other parts of this country. miami will make you a better
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what about Weston - 7/29/2006
I have heard that Cypress Bay is a good high school. Is Weston a good place to live, it is the only affordable community with a good school according to my research. I am not planning to live in Miami proper as I understand the schools there are not the best. Will commuting from Weston be a problem? Thanks again for all the
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Don't even think about moving here, Gringo (Cont.) - 7/25/2006
Most everyone in Miami speaks Spanish, that is partly why most of the Americans have moved away. I know people that have lived here for 30 years and still don't speak one word of English. Why? Beacuse they don't have to and don't want to. The Cubans, in general, feel they have a sense of entitlement here--like America owes them something. As far as I know, Cubans are the only foriegners that don't have to "fight" to stay here. They just touch the sand, and they can call this country home. Don't get me wrong, there are many great Cuban individuals here, but the mindset as a whole group is very arrogant, if not ignorant. As an American, doing business here is a never-ending chore. One gets the constant impression that he or she is being hustled or swindled. Oh, and if you happen to get in a car accident here, which in time you will, always call the police. The offender will always try to get out of it by offering you their cousin Javier who owns a body shop who will fix your car.
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Don't even think about moving here, Gringo! - 7/25/2006
I was born and lived in Miami for the last 35 years, and let me tell you, it is not easy being an American "gringo" in this city. I have traveled to many major cities in America, and Miami is the rudist city in this country. "In this country" is an oxymoron in this case, because Miami is far more indicative of a 3rd world Latin American country than an American city. The drivers in this city are extremely rude. They don't believe in defensive driving here, it is either "offensive" or "competitive" driving. Turn signals are counter productive. Hispanics, primarily Cubans, run the city--and it IS a banana republic here. Every public seat in this city has been indicted for something. The service in Miami, by and large, just plain sucks! Here the attitude is "you are lucky I am allowing you to spend your money in my establishment." If you don't speak Spanish you are often ignored or treated rudely for having the audacity to not learn "their" language after they graced "your" country with
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Moving to Miami - 7/20/2006
am moving to Miami soon and was disturbed to read so many negative posts, but encouraged again seeing the last two or three positive posts. I will be opening a retail business in Miami and plan on settling down there. I am not spanish but can communicate in that language in a fair manner. I have come across many Latin people and think they are very friendly and loving people in general, therefore I cannot understand some of the negativity in this forum. I would appreciate any more information with respect to high schools and
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Make a difference!!!!!!!!!! - 7/12/2006
Well folks... Born in Miami 1960, father was Scottish Irish Decent; Mother was born in El Salvador from Italian parents; I was married to a man born in Havana Cuba, from Spanish (Spain) and Italian parents,who served in the US Military with Honor and Pride. I have a son, born in Miami!
Trully all "mutts" - exactly what the US is made of! (Please take no offence, just adding a little humor!)
In this country where all our ancestors and even the present have migrated have created a cultured of mixed heritages - we seek peace and freedom. As history tells the stories, the diversity of cultures anywhere in the world can bring animocity as well as unity. In all aspects, we wish for unity and a balance to our 'quality of Life'. Let's use our energy to voice what we can do to make things better for ourselves and future generations in Miami, and elsewhere. Sometimes it takes only one person to make that difference regardless of criticism!!
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