This year marked the 80th anniversary of the largest amphibious invasion in military history — the day the Allies began to take back Europe during World War II and put an end to Nazi tyranny. What many people may not know is that Miami Beach played an essential role in preparing an estimated 500,000 troops that came to Miami Beach during the war years to train in our hotels and beaches as you’ll read in “Paradise at War” on page 18.
A little-known team of excellence assessors is one of the secrets why Miami Beach is such a clean city compared to others that host millions of visitors. Most people never see them because much of their work is performed undercover as you’ll discover in “Psst: It’s a Secret” on page 22.
Art Week Miami Beach from Dec. 2-8 marks a homecoming for artist Jen Stark, who got her start in South Beach. Read more on page 38 in “Elevate Española Brings Homecoming for South Beach Artist."
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5. You'll find a special election guide on page 50.
