By Bridget Everett
South
beach is the southernmost section of
Miami, bridging the Atlantic Ocean and the Biscayne Bay. While the entire Miami area is a huge tourist draw, the South Beach area has been developed the longest and is a "must see" location for most Miami visitors.
Farming
During the late 1800s, South Beach was mostly used for coconut farming. The land was used for agricultural purposes until the early 1900s.
Building Up South Beach
In 1912, the Lummus Brothers bought approximately 400 acres with hopes of building up the highly desired oceanfront property.
Pearl Harbor
In 1941, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Government and the Army Air Corps took command over the South Beach area for several months.
Fashion
During the 1980s, the fashion industry took over the South Beach, Miami area. Photographers were drawn to the flawless beaches and modeling agencies were drawn to the prime location.
Tourism
South Beach, along with the rest of Miami, receives hundreds of thousands of tourists a year. Many young travelers come for spring break to enjoy the beaches and hundreds of nightclubs and bars in the area.
About the Author:
Bridget Everett is a professional Web copywriter. She specializes in several niches including travel, education, parenting, business, marketing, health, crafts, fashion and home decorating. Everett has studied marketing, elementary education and journalism at Northeastern University, Fordham University and Middle Tennessee State University.
