Named after Davie Jones' Locker and Davie Crockett, this is an eclectic and fun area of the greater…read moreMiami Ft Laud region, and one of the fun, multi-ethnic parts of FTL. Maybe it's one of my favourite areas of Miami even though it has some crazy traffic and some angry people and a lot of rough-ish areas with some crime, mostly petty, and some people being kind of aggressive. It's not as worn down and worn out, infrastructure and roadway wise, as a lot of Miami, and it has a couple of excellent Boba shops including my favorite one in the region. It also has a few of the best Cuban restaurants in the whole area, so it's impossible for me not to love Davie and I'm looking forward to coming back here with Barbie soon. Oh and the boba shop is Hanji, so try it. Or if you don't like boba then Hanji, my dear, I don't give a damn. 4 City of Clearwater https://www.yelp.com/biz/city-of-clearwater-clearwater?osq=city+of 5 City Gate Shell https://www.yelp.com/biz/city-gate-shell-naples-2 4 Ghost Tour https://www.yelp.com/biz/ghost-walk-charleston 5 Little Havana https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-havana-miami-3 My Havana is not all that little, but that's beside the point. Miami is full of vibrant electric amazing and unique districts which are nothing like the vast majority of the United States, and Little Havana is right at the top of the list of neighbourhoods that you should check out when you are down here in Miami. It might even be #1 on the list, all things considered. Come and see for yourself how the wonderful Cuban flavour and all of the great food and drinks and desserts and nightlife and just the atmosphere here all combine into a truly amazing experience, which really does feel more like Cuba than Florida - and for that reason I love it.

The Town of Davie - is intriguing as it is very old school and in the country and basically horse…read moreland! It has the Bergeron rodeo arena here after all. So it seemed fitting for me to go and check out Davie's Town hall. Their town hall - does not look like any other town hall that's for sure. This is made of wood, and looks quite old and unique - see my pictures for a peak! I could not find out the age of this building - maybe you can, and if you find out, please lmk! ____________________________________________________________________ Some history about Davie - The first permanent settlers of the Town of Davie arrived in 1909 from the Panama Canal Zone and later from states such as Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky. They were drawn to the area because of the efforts by the State of Florida to drain the swamp land; the land was cheap with an ideal climate, and the richness of the soil. Many of these settlers arrived by way of train and boat. Travel was very slow because of the lack of roads from established towns and villages. The northern settlers traveled via railroad to Jacksonville, by the Florida East Coast Railroad to Fort Lauderdale. Once in Fort Lauderdale, the travelers would have to travel by boat to reach the Davie area, known in that time as "Zona." The first settlers elected to name this area "Zona" because of the influence of the settlers from the Panamanian Canal Zone. By 1914, approximately 250 people called Davie home. Originally, the Davie Farm at Zona, Florida consisted of 2,000 acres purchased from the State by Everglades Sugar and Land, Co., and subdivided into smaller acreages. The land had not been thoroughly drained resulting in the early settlers having to contend with persistent flooding and local wildlife. The first homes were constructed of lumber and tar paper and could not withstand the rain and thunderstorms. The hurricanes and storms of September 1926 were pivotal in the development of Davie as most of the homes were lost that year. By the end of 1926, most homes were constructed of concrete block to better withstand inclement weather. The Town of Davie's proud culture stems from of its most recognizable landmarks, the Old Davie School and the Rodeo Arena. Old Davie School is the oldest existing school in Broward County. The school was opened in 1918 with 90 students. The school is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Davie Rodeo Arena was constructed by 17 residents in 1946. In 1925, Zona was renamed in R.P. Davie's honor as the Town of Davie, having purchase a significant amount land in the area. Davie was originally incorporated in 1925, but later dissolved during the following legislative session to avoid taxation resulting from the incorporation. The Town was again incorporated in 1961 with less than 2,000 residents. By the mid 1970s, the Town of Davie had over 12,000 residents. By the 1990s, the Town population exploded to over 47,217 residents. Today, Davie boasts a population of over 92,000 residents.

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I have a deep love for 1920's Mediterranean Revival architecture like this building in the tiny 2.3…read moresquare mile town of Lake Park. The Lake Park Town Hall served as the municipal center of the town of Kelsey City, founded in 1921 by Harry Seymour Kelsey, a wealthy Bostonian who joined the Florida land boom in 1919 when he bought 30,000 acres in north Palm Beach. Eventually he went on to own 100,000 acres. He founded Kelsey City and invested a million dollars in his new town. The town hall was designed in a Mediterranean Revival style by architect Bruce Kitchell and built in 1927 by the Arnold Construction Company. The building contained the police and fire and departments, town administration, library, and courtroom. The next year in 1928, it survived the Okeechobee Hurricane and provided refuge for residents of the city during the storm. Many people left the town after the devastation of the storm and the collapse of the land boom in the 1920's and the Great Depression that followed. Eventual money problems with the IRS forced Kelsey to sell his town and in 1939 residents voted to change the name of the town to Lake Park. Through the years the second floor housed a ballroom used for dances and theatrical events. The Palm Beach Junior college was located in the town hall building in the 1950's. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 and still serves as the town hall today.

Lake Clarke Shores is a small residential town in Palm Beach County. It was founded by John Newton…read moreClarke who arrived in Lake Worth in 1889. He worked various jobs before establishing a homestead and fishing camp. Lake Clarke bears his name. The land was developed into a town when West Palm Beach attorney William Travers purchased land that became exposed when the waters of Lake Clarke fell. He developed the land and sold lots and by 1956 there were 150 registered voters living in the area. The town was fearful of being annexed into West Palm Beach so in 1957 they voted to incorporate themselves as the town of Lake Clarke Shores. Town Hall is one of five parks in Lake Clarke Shores and it reflects the family friendly vibe of this small town. It was funded with money from the Florida Recreation Department Assistance Program and built with assistance from town volunteers. Park amenities include a tot playground and one for older children, two tennis courts, a covered pavilion which can be reserved, grill, bathrooms and my favorite part of the park, a walking trail and butterfly garden. This park is a great option for families to play, cook out, and enjoy nature. An added bonus is that Town Hall Park is located right behind the police station for added safety.

This hidden park is located behind the Town Hall of Lake Clarke Shores, where the LCSPD is also…read morehoused. I like to think that due to its proximity to a Police Department that people don't loiter in this park at night, leaving behind hazardous materials. The grounds have usually been pretty clean. Downside: -Playground Equipment is very old and could definitely use a paint job or face lift. -This is not a fully fenced playground. Plus Side: -if your kids are old enough to hang out on the playground/swings with little supervision, you can jog/run/rollerblade/walk around the paved path that circles the two play areas. -large trees shade the playground areas. The website says: 2-5 year old tot lot playground with shade cover 5-11 year old playground 2 Tennis courts (8:00 AM to 10:00 PM - tennis access card required) Aquatic playground mister 1 Basketball court BBQ Picnic tables Benches Covered pavilion (Available to rent) Butterfly garden maze Walking trail Restroom facilities

This review is for the building only and the historical site, not the services offered inside. I…read morelove historical buildings and will take the time to read a historical sign whenever I find one. Today while visiting downtown Lake Worth I spotted one I had never seen in front of the town hall. The sign commemorates that the Lake Worth City Hall sits on the site of the first town hall that was built in 1915. The first town hall was school that was converted into a town hall in 1928. It was damaged in the Okeechobee hurricane of 1928 which caused the levee around lake Okeechobee to break. 2,500 people lost their lives and the area was plunged into a severe economic decline during the Great Depression. At first city hall operations were moved to the Lauriston Building at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Dixie Hwy. A new building was designed in a Spanish revival design by architect Floyd Kind at the end of 1928 and the building was completed in 1929. That building was used a city hall until 1973 when operations were transferred to the current city hall between Lake Avenue and Lucerne Ave. It is now used as the Lake worth historical museum. The current town hall once held an auditorium that held 350 people on the third floor. That is why the front of the building still bears the words municipal auditorium. The building is characterized by it's Moorish towers. It was designed by G.Sherman Childs who came to the area in 1913 to work for Addison Mizner until he opened his own firm. It was built to be hurricane resistant to provide shelter since the Great Hurricane of 1928 was still fresh in everyone's memory. The building ran out of money while it was being built due to the economic hardship of the Great Depression. Local businesses pitched in and the building was dedicated on November 28, 1935. The basement and first floor rooms were used for gatherings. During WWII the basement was used to host the Lake Worth USO. In 1953 the Lake Worth Playhouse began performances in the building. It closed in the 1970's. Today the building is still in use and holds all of the city service departments. I love the architectural design of the building. It represents the history of Lake Worth while it steers it's future.

city works man was disrespectful said if its 5 spaces away not right in front of house will…read moredetermine later sidewalks been broken 7yrs concerned about trip hazzard for old folks something must be done now.people are tripping as of july 17 problem is resolved. thank you all.

Having visited Miami numerous times throughout the years, I can safely say that it is one of my…read morefavorite places. Miami has gorgeous weather, beautifully lit dowtown areas, fantastic energy & cool vibes. Miami also has trendy shops / hang-out spots. There have been so many things enjoyable to see, view, & experience in Miami. Here are some of the highlights: Miami Beach is beautiful. Sun, fun & views along the beach, & in the neighboring South Beach area are phenomenal. Pier 5 has shops, boat tours & fabulous restaurants and live music. Museums like the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami and the Haitian Heritage Museum are fantastic. Miami also has marvelous walkways, murals / artwork in various places, including Wynwood, as well as in Midtown Miami & in Miami's Design District. The Wolfsonian -FIU & The Bass Museums have had great art exhibits. Eden Roc has a gorgeous lobby area & equally lovely comfortable beds & nice bathrooms. Gabriel Miami South Beach Hotel has a lobby pool & a rooftop pool that Goodtime Hotel patrons can utilize as an alternative during Goodtime Pool Party Events. The Kimpton Epic Hotel is beautiful and has Area 31, a cool rooftop restaurant & lounge. One can go to Jungle Island to visit various animals, including flamingos, birds, etc. They also allow you the opportunity to get the admission package that includes interacting with some of the animals. Strawberry Moon is my favorite restaurant thus far & it is in the Goodtime Hotel. Strawberry Moon Pool Parties are so much fun! Strawberry has the best Chicken Schwarma & a wonderful Happy Hour Menu. Komma is a Mediterranean restaurant that also has a great Happy Hour Menu. Strawberry Moon & Komma have good staff that have provided good customer service. Bacon Bitch sells a decent breakfast & Pura Vida sells fresh-tasting healthy food items. Cecconi's Miami is in Soho Beach House and has good, fresh-tasting cuisine. Kuba Cabana has delicious Cuban Cusine, cool laid-back vibes, and good music. Kuba Cabana Staffpersons Renzo & Naomi provide wonderful customer service! There are so many familiar & new places to visit in Miami!

Miami has always been a very popular vacation spot in the world. There is so much to do and see…read more The restaurants, the shopping, the cruise ships, South Beach, Coconut Grove, Wynwood, the nightclubs, the Design District, the Miami Heat arena, Bayside Markrtplace, Little Havana, Zoo Miani, and Miami Beach. I could name many more attractions! You should visit once in your lifetime. We loved it so much that we moved here in 2006. It is like Paradise to us. Except for the horrible traffic in the morning and late afternoon! The only reason I took 1 star away.

The Ethel Sterling Williams History Learning Center and Archives was opened in 2009 and is operated…read moreby the Delray Beach Historical Society to maintain and preserve the historic archives of the city. The collection contains over 20,000 items. Photographs, documents, records, memorabilia, letters, clothing, newspapers, paintings, and original drawings are just some of the items they have preserved. They also have a book collection that has rare and out of print books and contemporary ones on topics like architecture. All of the items are stored in a temperature controlled concrete and steel archive bunker attached to the building that can withstand a catagory 5 hurricane. The historical society handles as many as 500 free research requests a year by citizens of the town, media, businesses, researchers, and anyone else who is looking to get further insight into the history of Delray Beach. They also provide a computer in the enter for research use by the public. In addition to storing archives the building is also used as a classroom and to host lectures and tours. Ethel Sterling Williams who the center is named after was a civil rights pioneer in Delray beach. She was the co founder of the Delray Beach Historical Society and served as its first president. Her mother Mary Elizabeth Sterling was the founder of the Ladies' Improvement Association which improved roads, schools, sidewalks and built the first the town hall. They also built the first beach pavilion which enticed visitors to the town and and helped it move from a reliance on agriculture to one based on tourism. Ethel's husband Dr. William C. Williams Jr. helped found Bethesda Hospital in the 1950's which was the only hospital in Palm Beach at that time that was open to all people regardless of race or ability to pay. Ethel Sterling Williams passed away in 1987 at the age of 95. The Ethel Sterling Williams History Learning Center and Archives is located in the historic Hunt House bungalow. The historical society used to house their archives in the Cornell Museum of Art & History but they lost their lease in 1991. In 2006 the opportunity arose to acquire a home from developers Madison of Delray. The building had previously been used as the office of Bridges, Marsh & Associates architectural firm and was slated for destruction. The houses roots ran much deeper than the architectural firm however. It was built by John Alm in 1907. Horace and Rae Hunt were the first occupants and lived their with their young daughter. They rented the home until they could afford a mortgage. The Hunt family lived in the house until 1915. In November 2007 the Deerfield Beach Historical Society accepted the house and had it moved next to another property they operate, the Cason Cottage. The historical society restored the house to how it looked in 1908 and now it is where all of their archives are based. The center is open to visitors Thursday through Saturday 11- 3.

The most beautiful Spanish city in miami. Olds houses with Spanish architecture, are stunning…read more Merrick Park it's too apéndice but so nice to take a picture there. So many fabulous restaurants there too

The City of Coral Gables was founded by George Merrick. On February 5, 1916 Merrick married Eunice…read moreIsabella Peacock a daughter of the Miami pioneer family, the Peacocks. In 1921 he attended Rollins College in Winter Park. Shortly after he started planning the City of Coral Gables. It was one of the first planned communities in the United States. He took his inspiration from the City Beautiful movement that was popular in the 1900's. In 1925 Merrick's family moved to Miami from Pennsylvania to join him. It was two years after Henry Flagler brought the railroad to Florida and it was the dawn of the development of Florida. Merrick started selling lots in the city in 1921. He marketed the city as having 40 miles of waterfront property. He wanted all of the city landmarks to be connected by water. He offered gondola rides from the Biltmore to the Cocoplum neighborhood to prospective home buyers. Coral Gables was designed tp have four entry arches. They are reminiscent of the medieval gates in Europe and were meant to show that Coral Gables is separate from the surrounding city. At first Merrick planned on developing the Country Club Prado section as the city's downtown. In the end he decided to move it east to be closer to the already established towns of Miami, Coconut Grove, and Brickell. Merrick wanted his buildings to be strictly Spanish and later the Mediterranean style that was popular during Florida's land boom years in the 1920's. Eventually he expanded his vision to include seven unique villages inspired by different international influences. Today they are some of the most sought after addresses in the city. The buildings in Coral Gables were so well made that they survived hurricanes before there were building codes. Among his many accomplishments, George Merrick also created the University of Miami. Thanks to George Merrick's meticulous planning many of Coral Gables historic landmarks survive today including the Venetian Pool, the Alhambra Water Tower, and the Miami Biltmore Hotel. One of his last projects was Coral Gables City Hall. Please check out my separate reviews for these Coral Gables landmarks. The later years were not kind to George Merrick. The Florida land boom went bust due to two hurricanes followed by the Great Depression. By 1928 George Merrick was forced out of the city he founded and ended up in the Keys. He went bankrupt in 1929. He returned to the city two years before he died to serve as postmaster. He died in 1942 at the young age of 55. He and Eunice are buried under a very simple marker in Woodlawn North. You can learn more about George Merrick by taking a tour of his family home in Coral Gables. Today Coral Gables has a population of 50,000 people. It's nickname is "the city beautiful." The University of Miami is a major educational institution. Giralda Plaza and Miracle Mile are popular dining and shopping destinations. The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables was founded in 1973 and they have been very successful in saving the historic landmarks in the city that make it so charming. Coral Gables is filled with ornate Mediterranean architecture and beautiful parks. Fairchild Botanical Gardens is a popular tourist destination for plant and nature lovers. Books and Books hosts a literary festival every November that attract authors and book lovers from around the country. The city is very pedestrian friendly. Learn more about all that makes Coral Gables special at the Coral Gables Museum. I could go on and on about my love of this city. If you haven't been in awhile it is time to rediscover the crown jewel of Miami.