MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – The party continues on Miami Beach as thousands flocked to the area for Memorial Day weekend. “I’m here with my girls, we’re here for my bachelorette weekend, so yeah we’re having a good time,” said tourist Porsche Bryant. “It’s going great, we’re having fun, it’s so crazy.  A lot of people, but it’s great fantastic,” echoed Gustavo Villeda, another tourist. But the crowd is a fraction of what was seen a few months ago during spring break or even previous Memorial Day weekends. “It’s less definitely less. I came here in 2020 Memorial Day weekend, it was like crazy ..read more

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Thousands of people are descending on Miami Beach to celebrate Memorial Day. Business owners are expecting the holiday weekend to be a huge moneymaker, while police say they’re out in full swing working to keep everyone safe. Other departments from across the county will also be here assisting with crowd control. Police said they’re trying to create the best experience for the people who live here and those visiting. “Any time you have a large group of people converging into a small area, we’re an island, there’s going to be a handful who make some poor decisions. That’s why ..read more

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Guests can explore “Hidden Worlds” at Rudolf Budja Gallery on Miami Beach, an immersive voyage into deepest oceans and mesmerizing mangroves through state-of-the-art technology. You’ll see sea life like you’ve never seen before – giant rays, turtles, sharks and more. Environmental activists Philippe Cousteau, grandson of legendary ocean conservationist and filmmaker Jacques Coutseau, and his wife Ashlan are the chief impact officers of this exhibit. “My grandfather certainly was an extraordinary storyteller and that’s why were here today. He was ..read more

MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – “Here come the Beatles, here they come!” 7,000 faint-hearted fans greeted the Fab Four on the MIA tarmac back in 1964.  “He kissed my hand, kissed my hand!” one adoring fan shouted.  The Beatles, who say they’d never seen palm trees before landing in Miami, eventually made their way to the world-famous Deauville Hotel for an unforgettable appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, where they performed, among several songs, “Saw Her Standing There.”  But, barely standing now, the world famous Deauville Hotel, where the Beatles played that February nigh ..read more

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Once a gem on Miami Beach’s North Beach, the former Deauville Beach Resort fell on hard times in recent years. The celebrated beachfront hotel on Collins Avenue hosted The Beatles for their second appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964. Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, and many more have performed there. John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan have occupied the presidential suite. NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 16: Traffic and lines form down the street from the Deauville Hotel waiting to see The Beatles on THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Image dated February 16 ..read more

MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – Caring for and saving our coral reefs will take center stage Wednesday at the ongoing Aspen Climate Conference on Miami Beach. The Miami group Coral Morphologic will take part in a panel discussion. They have been documenting coral reefs with stunning images and videos in hopes that people will be inspired to learn more about them and protect them. One of their most popular projects is the Coral City Camera, which is positioned under the surface in Miami’s Government Cut, a busy shipping channel in the “cruise capital of the world.” The live stream has already revealed th ..read more

MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – A first-of-its-kind climate conference is taking place on Miami Beach this week. The event is being put on by Aspen Ideas and it will run through Thursday. “Miami is the epicenter for the impacts of climate change. They will feel the impact years before other places around the world. So, the things that we can try out here and talk about here are going to impact everywhere globally,” said Greg Gershuny with the Aspen Institute. More than a thousand people are expected to attend, there will be more than 200 speakers. Mayor Dan Gelber said there is no better place to hos ..read more

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – If polo is the sport of kings, then Formula 1 could be considered the sport of those with deep pockets, given how much some events surrounding the big race can cost. The ultimate four-night super club in the sand goes through Sunday, as American Express presents Carbone Beach on 18th Street and the ocean. CBS News Miami was there during setup with chef and owner Mario Carbone. CBS4’s Lisa Petrillo asked Carbone what it is about race weekend that inspires him to produce events like this. “To have this Super Bowl size weekend give us the opportunity to do something even bigger ..read more

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – If polo is the sport of kings, then Formula 1 could be considered the sport of those with deep pockets, given how much some events surrounding the big race can cost. The ultimate four-night super club in the sand goes through Sunday, as American Express presents Carbone Beach on 18th Street and the ocean. CBS News Miami was there during setup with chef and owner Mario Carbone. CBS4’s Lisa Petrillo asked Carbone what it is about race weekend that inspires him to produce events like this. “To have this Super Bowl size weekend give us the opportunity to do something even bigger ..read more

MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – As a busy holiday weekend approaches Miami Beach later this month, leaders are focusing on preparation. “When you have so many people the congestion becomes an issue and any disorder can reverberate and create more chaos than we can accept,” Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said. This past spring break, a series of shootings happened in a matter of days on Ocean Drive. “We try to program the city as much as we can now, I think we’ve taken the view that during Memorial Day that we have the Air and Sea Show, during spring break it’s a little bit more challenging cause it’s a ..read more