chamberMIAMI BEACH of commerce VISITOR GUIDE Rising’ Fast. Selling Faster. ■■ Diamonds are very tig sellers on Miami Beact. And we’re moving with great speed to fill the growing demand. The Green Diamond and the Bi ue Diamond are under construction, beginning their 45-story rise above tbe Atlantic. With residential “gems” from 1,232 to 8,000 sq. ft., priced from $249,000 to over $2 million. Tbe world’s tallest oceanside residential towers, in a perfect setting, including: •6 acres of lusbly landscaped grounds •Walled-in, gated community with 24-bour security •2 lighted tennis pavilions, jogging trail and tot lot •3-story, $2-mill ion Mediterranean-style Clubhouse • Health Club an d Sp as • 500-foot beach, cabanas, swimming pool and bid’s pool • In the heart of the Golden Mile, close to South Beach restaurants and clubs • Easy access to downtown Miami, and Miami and Fort Lauderdale international airports Sal es Office and furnished model open daily from 9 am to 7pm. 4775 Collins Avenue, Tel: (305) 673-6644 Miami Beach, FL 33140 Fax: (305) 673-0018 The Green Diamond NewFlorida MorseDiesel PROPERTIES CORP. ■ CONSTRUCTION/CONSULTING * The Largest Owner Of Oceanfront Real Estate On Collins Ave., Miami Beach Broker participation welcome. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATION, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. Located in the heart of South Beach's Art Deco district, the Mediterranean-style Ocean Front Hotel has 27 rooms, ocean views and, for your dining pleasure, "Les Deux Fontaines'7 French restaurant. The Ocean Front Hotel ... hospitality the way it was meant to be. For more informa­ tion and reservations, please call today. 1230-38 Ocean Drive • South Beach, Florida 33139 Phone: 305 672-2579 • Fax: 305 672-7665 Ocean Front Hotel Painting by Felic Hoffer 1995 Copyright 1995 Sheldon Kaplan Associates PHOTO RON FRANCIS Dear Visitor, MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF On behalf of the Miami Beach COMMERCE SERVICES________ Chamber of Commerce, welcome The Miami Beach Chamber of to one of the most exciting cities in Commerce has a Visitor Informa­ the world! Whether you are here for tion Center for tourists and new business or pleasure, you’ll find a residents to the South Florida area. seemingly endless array of activities Maps and brochures about Miami to fill your schedule or to relax and Beach, the surrounding areas and unwind. attractions are just one of the ser­ Miami Beach has been famous vices the Miami Beach Chamber for decades for sun, sand and sea. of Commerce offers our visitors. All that is still here, and now there’s A complete 6-month calendar more. There are world-class restau­ of events is available at all times. rants; theater, ballet and symphony; nighlife that lasts until the early The Miami Beach Chamber of morning hours. There are art and Commerce is an active organiza­ architecture, cultural events and an tion committed to improving the international mix of people; soft quality of life and business climate lights and bright neon. Miami Beach in this area. Membership is growing is a city with a colorful past.. .and rapidly and the excitement and a vibrant future. enthusiasm are contagious. Join The Miami Beach Chamber of us as we help build an even better Commerce is pleased to provide Miami Beach. you with this Guide to our city with For more information on the our compliments. We hope you’ll Miami Beach keep the Guide with you and find it Chamber of Commerce to be informative and helpful. You 1920 Meridian Avenue will also find Visitor Enhancement Miami Beach FL 33139 Coupons good at some of our finest Call 672-1270. Open Monday member establishments. We hope through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., this will help to make your stay here Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. even better. Enjoy Miami Beach... and come back soon! ▲ Denotes member of Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Sincerely, Published by ▲ PUBLICATION DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC. 1688 MERIDIAN AVENUE, SUITE 203 MIAMI BEACH, FL33139 in cooperation with MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE With the support of the Miami Beach Visitor Joy V.W. Alschuler and Convention Authority and Chairman of the Board the City of Miami Beach Commission 1996 Publication Design Systems, Inc. Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce All rights reserved. 2 FLORIDA MIAMI BEACH RITZ PLAZA HOTEL 1701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Located on the ocean in the heart of Miami Beach's inter- nationally known Art Deco District, the Ritz Plaza is one of the area's most striking hotels. Built in the early 1940s in the Deco style known as Art Moderne, its simplified, clean lines incorporate the characteristic concrete, smooth-faced stone and metal detail that suggest efficient machine production - a somber reflection of the austerity of the Great Depression infused with optimism for the future. Restored at a cost of $5.5 million, the hotel has been sensitively returned to its original beauty and ambience, retaining its original cast- iron bathtubs - in fully modernized bathrooms - and original ceramic tile. Amenities: 128 guest rooms, 4 suites, Olympic-size pool and ocean beach; near Miami Beach Convention Center, Theatre for the Performing Arts and Miami Seaport. The hotel's tour desk arranges visits to nearby attractions includ­ ing the Seaquarium, Everglades, and local cruises. Dining: Casual yet elegant dining for breakfast and dinner in the Ritz Cafe; Harry's Bar for lunch and light fare; cocktails and light lunches offered at the poolside bar. Meetings: Three meeting rooms accommodate up to 130 guests in theatre-style seating. Banquet facilities to 150. Reservations: (800) 522-6400 Tel: (305) 534-3500 Fax (305) 531-6928 See Map Location N-11 3 TAXI GUIDE FROM MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER Approximate Miles Fares Aventura - Sunny Isle 13.2 $24.00 Bal Harbour 8.5 $15.00 Bass Museum of Art 7.0 $2.00 Bayside 4.5 $9.00 Calder Race Course 19.4 $35.00 Caleb Center 14 $25.00 Coconut Grove/Coco Walk 7.8 $15.00 Colony Theater 0.8 $2.40 Coral Gables - Miracle Mile 9.5 $17.00 Espanola Way 0.9 $2.60 Fairchild Tropical Gardens 28.0 $37.00 Flagler Dog Track 10.4 $19.00 Hialeah Race Track 10.4 $19.00 Jackie Gleason Theater 0.8 $2.40 Joe Robbie Stadium 18.4 $33.00 Key Biscayne 12.8 $23.00 Lincoln Road 0.8 $2.40 Little Havana 7.1 $13.00 Little Stage 0.8 $2.40 Miami Arena 6 $11.00 Miami Design District 5.2 $10.00 Miami Int’l Airport 11.2 FLAT RATE $22.00 Miami Jai-Alai 8.2 $15.00 Monkey Jungle 42.0 $74.00 North Beach - 71st Street 6.5 $9.00 Ocean Drive 2.8 $6.00 Orange Bowl Stadium 6.5 $12.00 Parrot Jungle 2.8 $37.00 Port of Miami 7.0 $15.00 Seaquarium 11.1 $20.00 Vizcaya 7.1 $13.00 Mid Beach Hotels / South Beach Hotels - Destination fares may vary leaving from Mid Beach & South Beach Hotels to the Convention Center • Meter must read $1.10 at start of your trip • One fare pays for all passengers • Fares are approximate and do not include waiting time • Please take your receipt Chapter 31 ordinance Metropolitan Dade County Miami Beach HOT-UNE 673-7400 Hotline hours are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For emergencies only, follow instructions on the Hotline 4 For further information call the City of Miami Beach Economic Development Office 305*673*7193 or City of Miami Beach Film & Print Office 305*673*7070 6 6C4*fofrfo WELCOME TO MIAMI BEACH 2 MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVICES TAXI GUIDE VISITOR INFORMATION TRANSPORTATION SPORTS MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS SIGHTSEEING & ATTRACTIONS HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER INFORMATION CONVENTION SERVICES HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS MIAMI BEACH MAP ADA INFORMATION SAFETY TIPS SHOPPING AIRLINE INFORMATION & AIRPORT MAP RESTAURANTS DISCOUNT CERTIFICATES ART DECO DISTRICT MAP CULTURAL VENUES LINCOLN ROAD MAP CULTURAL CALENDAR PHOTO CREDITS: RON FRANCIS PARROT JUNGLE AND GARDEN GREATER MIAMI VISITOR & CONVENTION CENTER VG-12 COVER PHOTOS: RON FRANCIS/ SF CITY OF MIAMI BEACH 7 You've always dreamed of doing business in S. 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