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The sun, sand, lovely people, partying, and a wide array of water sports. These are among the many things that make the city of Miami Beach a magnet for tourists, investors, and famous personalities. Situated across Biscayne Bay from Miami, Miami Beach is an independent island city complete with local government services, hospitals, shopping centers, residential communities, parks, and marinas.
Most of the housing stock on this area consists of expensive single family homes on the west side of the island and condominiums and apartments farther east. Miami Beach has been voted several times as having one of the top 10 beaches in the world, and its popularity as “America’s Playground” has made it equally appealing for celebrities, investors, and out-of-towner’s as well. This sunny city best exemplifies the sunny, active South Florida lifestyle.
The City Has One Of The Highest Property Values In The US
The famous South Beach district, as well as most of Miami Beach, has registered one of the highest property values nationwide, and it has been like this since 2005. Although largely residential, the area is also home to several large-scale property projects and buildings like the Portofino Tower and sister buildings such as ICON, which is a project headed by designer Philippe Starck, the Continuum, and Murano at Portofino.
This district also has several high-profile nightlife destinations, which include the Opium Garden, Privé, Nikki Beach Club, and Pearl. It also has an assortment of several smaller, upscale bars and restaurants, which include the world-renowned Joe’s Stone Crabs, Smith & Wollensky’s steak house, and China Grill.
Some Of The Famous Celebrities Who Have Homes In Miami Beach
It may be quite impossible to write down all the famous showbiz, sports, business and media personalities who call the city home, so here’s a short list of the celebrities who have homes in the Beach.
- Anna Kournikova. This young and lovely Russian women’s tennis player lives in Miami Beach, in a neighborhood known as Sunset Island, which is also the home of her boyfriend, Latin music superstar Enrique Iglesias.
- Shakira. This sexy Latin music superstar has won one Grammy and two Latin Grammys so far. Shakira lives near Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova, in Sunset Island.
- Oprah Winfrey. America’s most famous television talk show star, also dabbles in journalism and philanthropy. She has a vacation house on Miami Beach and can often be seen in the city.
- Lenny Kravitz. This famous rocker has been belting out soulful, yet hard-hitting rock music since 1989. While he certainly can remind you of Hendrix, he has made quite a name for himself among modern artists. He lives on Miami Beach, on the Bay.
- Enrique Iglesias is the son of Latin music legend Julio Iglesias. Having grown up in Miami, he adds an American flair to his songs. He lives on Miami Beach near girlfriend Kournikova and singer Shakira.
This world-famous city is considered as one of the most glamorous urban destinations in America and the world as well. The city has districts which abound with a diverse offering of upscale resorts, restaurants, hotels, luxurious condominiums and waterfront homes and estates, which have attracted the rich and famous.
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Enrique Iglesias is just like his father. They all make good music.-~`
Enrique Iglesias have inherited his father’s greatness in music.`*`
Enrique Iglesias does make very passionate love songs, i love all his songs’;*
Enrique Iglesias did inherit the charm of his father, he has a great singing career;”‘
the Iglesias family really have the talent for singing, Enrique is just one the best singers that i know .~”