I'm a New Yorker who visited Miami for the first time. The neighborhoods, social scene, and affordability surprised me most.

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Two images. Left: A grassy field full of palm trees with colorful buildings on a street behind it. Right: The author stands o a balcony with the ocean and palm trees in the background
The author is a New Yorker who went to Miami for the first time in October 2021.

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I moved to Florida from Colorado. Things are more expensive, but I'm going to the beach a lot and already feel at home.

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A man juggling a soccer ball on the beach
Derek Edwards, a 28-year-old teacher who moved from Denver to Miami, prefers the warmer weather.

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Miami Beach doesn't want spring breakers, but they don't want Miami Beach either. Here are the new top 3 spring break destinations.

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Miami Beach in March 2024.
Miami Beach in March 2024.

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Miami Beach to spring breakers: Respect curfews and closed beaches, or go somewhere else

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Miami Beach is "breaking up" with spring break.

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