Category Archives: Minai South Beach

End of the voyage

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Bill Hayes

Standing at South Point Park, the southernmost point of Miami South Beach, at the mouth of the Miami River, Polish Jewish immigrate Marvin Joseph is taking his daily walk.  He was one of the lucky ones who escaped Europe for … Continue reading →

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Miami Beach: where neon goes to die

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Bill Hayes

“It’s full up, no rooms. Nothing” the old Jewish woman sitting out on the porch said as I pushed at the stiff front door of the decaying Art deco hotel on Ocean Drive.  Stepping out of the Sun’s glaring heat … Continue reading →

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