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Miami Beach: South Beach Palm fronds frame pastel-colored art deco buildings along a street in the South Beach district of Miami, Florida. Anton Skislewicz: Art Deco Breakwater Hotel South Beach section of Miami Beach
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South Beach

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Miami Beach: South Beach
Miami Beach: South Beach South Beach section of Miami Beach, Fla.

South Beach is a popular area within Miami Beach, Florida, situated on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Originally a mangrove swamp, it was developed into a real estate project in the early 20th century, with a bridge and causeway facilitating access.1

The area experienced growth spurred by the construction of Art Deco buildings in the mid-1930s. After World War II, Miami Beach, including South Beach, became a prominent tourist destination and a popular retirement area. Today, South Beach is known for its large district of restored Art Deco architecture and is a key part of Miami Beach's appeal as a luxury resort and convention center.1

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