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
Miami is a very stressful place to live - 3/23/2006
I moved to Miami from England 20 years ago and I have had enough! I have enjoyed many aspects of life here over the years, beautiful water, lovely sunny weather, boating, visiting the Florida Keys (which has saved my sanity) and have flourished here by smiling at all the Spanish speaking residents and generally doing my best to survive in what is to me, a very alien culture. But, the traffic gets worse every day (it took me 1 hour to get to a doctor's appointment yesterday that is only 8 miles from my house) and my commute to work each day can take anywhere from 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Every inch of land is being built on with cookie cutter houses everywhere which will only add to more traffic problems. People are out for themselves in this town and the rudeness, especially on the roads with people cutting you off in traffic, not waiting in line to make turns and the lack of civility here have taken their toll on my husband and me. We have also been burglarized four times, and last week
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Laura has no clue ... - 3/14/2006
My family came from Cuba in the late 60's and we have never collected welfare. In fact, no one in my family has ever received any form of government assistance, so I'm not sure what Laura means by 'handouts' and 'preferential treatment'. We received the same privileges that every other immigrant receives, and far less opportunity than non-Hispanic whites. While it's true that the cost of living has significantly increased and it can be very difficult to find decent housing- I wouldn't let ignorance and bigotry determine where you live. It’s a beautiful city to live in, if you can afford
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Let's be honest... - 3/4/2006
Actually, Dee, let's be honest about why Hispanics (particularly Cubans) are running Miami. The U.S. government has historically given Cuban immigrants and refugees some pretty sweet deals- low interest business loans, guaranteed free college scholarships, and various other types of "welfare" help that other groups have never been offered. Cuban immigrants received preferential treatment as long as they were the white-looking, Castro-hating Cubans that would support the U.S. government's anti-Communist agenda. The fact that you received this enormous, unmerited head start over other ethnic groups that have lived and toiled in this country and in this southern Florida area for centuries is the real reason why you now have so much power in Miami. And the fact that you claim you "worked hard" for it is hilarious. How exactly does one work hard for a
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Miami's Changed - 3/3/2006
We moved here in 1969, it was a big city with many affordable cultural events.
Not any more.
If u ain't got the $$$ don't come. if u can't speak spanish don't come.
if u ain't a republican, castro hating, bush loving, catholic, don't come.
I'm outta'
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The downfall of Miami - 2/26/2006
It's sad to say, but I have to agree in general with all the negative comments about Miami. There are very few redeeming qualities about this place anymore. I was born in Colombia, South America and moved to Miami in 1980 when I was 10 years old. So my comments are not racist but a factual observation of what I have seen happen over the last 26 years. Instead of "white trash" just like you might see in other undesireable areas of the US, you have "Hispanic trash" in Miami. Don't get me wrong, there are decent, respectable, and successful Hispanics in Miami, and they are a welcomed addition to our country and culture, but they are in the minority, unfortunately. There are too many uneducated low skilled people in Miami. It has been my observation that people are generally rude, unfriendly, crass, and yes, it is true, they do expect you to speak Spanish down in Miami. I speak Spanish fluently because I am Colombian, but I find this attitude that you should know Spanish to be
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Wow, what anger there is - 2/15/2006
These comments on Miami are astounding to me. When last I looked, Miami sat near the bottom of Florida's east coast, in a country called the United States of America. It seems to me that the population of Latin America has arrogantly assumed that this piece of real estate is theirs. I don't recall any "Miami Purchase" being reported in the news. Diversity is often touted as a good thing, but as in so many parts of this country and planet, diverse groups can't manage to get along. Perhaps, if we spoke the language of the natives (in this case, it's ENGLISH) we'd get along? I don't live anywhere near the city of Miami, though I have visited many times. It tires me to see grocery stores where I live with signs in two languages. I am bilingual by choice and education, and I think the only people that should learn a second language are the people who move into the US. So, to Latin Americans and other immigrants in the USA, I say "Learn English", because you contribute little to
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one of the worst - 2/7/2006
if you're into the superficial nightlife, plastic people and rude idiots, miami's for you. i speak 3 languages (including spanish) and lived in miami for over 20 years, and i have to say that leaving that town was the best thing i've ever done. the people there are unbelievably rude and they EXPECT you to speak spanish.
i have travelled extensively to latin america over the years and respect all cultures, but when those cultures settle on US soil and crap all over the country that opened its arms to them, it makes me sick. i was born in europe and learned to respect this country and speak the language. then i grow up in a city which slowly changes and becomes mostly latin-american, and i get treated like garbage for not speaking spanish readily when someone is trying to sell ME something in a store?
the police department is corrupt, the zoning is out of control, the government is made up of a bunch of idiots and the last classical station was taken over
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Reply to Eric - 2/5/2006
I agree with Eric. It is unfortunate many US Citizens do not know a foreign language or really understand there own history. I am a white US citizen who speaks three languages- English, Spanish, and French. I have made a lot of efforts to learn foreign languages and learn about other countries and cultures. I am just about to finish up my bachelor's degree in Spanish and Latin American studies. I think more US citizens should learn a foreign language, because its not just English anymore. But the problems I have with Miami is that it has a very high cost of living. There are so many people here and so many people moving here everyday that the competition for jobs is horrible. It is a nice place to visit and appreciate many different cultures, but I wouldn't want to raise my kids
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stop complaining about the spanish people in flori - 1/28/2006
the problem with white americans is that they have no clue about their own history. if they read the history of the north america's, they would know that florida was once a part of the spanish empire along with other parts of the united states. we are not foreign to the north america's, it used to be our property and spanish was the first european language spoken
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Miami - 1/27/2006
This is in response to "Dee" 1/26/05
I am an American, born and raised here and I speak only English. How dare you downgrade the AMERICAN population. Who do you think you are? It is not jealousy, it is disgust to see what has happened to this country. IF YOU WANT TO TAKE RESIDENCE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, THEN LEARN OUR LANGUAGE OR GO BACK TO YOUR "LITTLE HOLE" BEACUSE WE DON'T NEED YOU NOR WANT YOUR KIND
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