Ever wonder what happened to the iconic lifeguard towers that stood watch over Miami Beach for so many years following Hurricane Andrew’s path of devastation through South Florida? We did too. As our cover story, “Changing of the Guard” finds, more than two dozen iconic Miami Beach lifeguard towers have come ashore in the most unlikely of places since 2015 — from an upscale resort at the Jersey Shore, to an Airbnb in the Florida Keys and even the backyards of collectors.
In “Navigating the Inevitable,” we explore how Miami Beach children born in 2020 are likely to be among the first generations to grow up witnessing the effects of sea level rise firsthand from cradle to grave. We also discuss possible steps homeowners can take now to manage the threat of flooding.
Finally, we report on the city's transformation in 2021 to a bicycle-friendly destination that has been years in the making replete with 11 miles of colorful green bicycle lanes. It's almost always a beautiful day for a bike ride in Miami Beach.
