Even with its auspicious beginnings as a city in 1896, Miami faced formidable challenges in its early years. In 1898, for instance, the city was unprepared for the influx of 7,000 volunteer soldiers who came for military training preparatory to combat in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. The following year, yellow fever ravaged the city as more than 200 residents were afflicted with the disease, causing Miami’s closure to the outside world for three months due to a quarantine... Read More

As a sign that Miami’s restaurant industry is on the road to recovery, the recently opened River Landing Shops & Residences on the Miami River just signed a lease with its first upscale restaurant. Tanuki is a modern Pan-Asian eatery serving an extensive array of Japanese & Chinese. The restaurant will occupy 3,300 square feet of space along the scenic... Read More