A weekend in Miami, beyond beaches and bikinis

Somewhere along the mile-long trail that encircles Brickell Key, a small gated island in downtown Miami, I realized the runners around me weren't rushing to bask in the sun or dance all night at a pulsating nightclub. Like me, they were enjoying the…

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Somewhere along the mile-long trail that encircles Brickell Key, a small gated island in downtown Miami, I realized the runners around me weren't rushing to bask in the sun or dance all night at a pulsating nightclub. Like me, they were enjoying the view: a glimmering bay accented with towering skyscrapers reflecting the sunset. The sweet scent of flowers filled the air.

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