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"Gelato-go South Beach, a spot to score gelato and more in South Pointe, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 264 Yelp reviews. Head over to 458 Ocean Drive to see for yourself."

"Piazza Italia offers mouth-watering, authentic Italian cuisine, that takes your taste buds on the true tour of Italy. Address:904 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301"

"Located on Las Olas Boulevard, Gran Forno Bakery is a popular open-air bakery known for its delightful artisanal breads, particularly its famous fennel raisin loaf. There's also a mouthwatering selection of homemade pastries, cakes, and tarts, and if you're here for lunch, you can order a panini as well. You'll probably want to get a loaf of bread or a box of pastries to take home, but customers are also welcome to sit down and enjoy a pastry and a cup of Illy coffee."

"The chocolate brigadeiro cake at Sagrado Cafe is an indulgent combination of moist layers of chocolate cake and brigadeiros, Brazil's signature truffle. Thanks to sweetened condensed milk in the truffle mixture, the cake remains moist despite the absence of frosting. To add to the richness, mini brigadeiros top the whole thing ($8 to $69 depending upon the size)."

"With an enchanted garden atmosphere, this Brazilian café in downtown Miami is a great place for family bonding time. Kids' meals ($14) start with a sharable warm basket of gluten-free cheese bread and a choice of soda or juice. Then it's on to their own plate of chicken Milanese, served with a side of rice, fries, or mac 'n' cheese."

"For a European style meal, Panizza Bistro brings an international touch to Miami Beach. This restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a large and enticing menu. In the morning you can get a classic egg meal, and later in the day, tapas are the highlight."

"PAUL recipes leave no room for compromise: carefully selected ingredients, fresh products and polished presentation. At PAUL you're promised quality with one unique aim: your pleasure. In The Colonnade Outlets near Bloomingdale's - The Outlet Store"

"Experience sunset at the quietly beautiful Holocaust Memorial. The memorial is a large arm, outstretched to the sky with over 100 smaller figures clinging to it and each other. In a city with one of the largest populations of Holocaust Survivors, since 1990 this memorial has served as a reminder of the suffering that occurred in Nazi concentration camps and hosts a number of community and educational events."

"Even for a Holocaust piece, this memorial is particularly powerful. With over 100 sculptures, its centerpiece is the Sculpture of Love and Anguish, an enormous, oxidized bronze arm that bears an Auschwitz tattoo... Top ChoiceHistoric Building in Coconut Grove"

"Soundscape Park is a modern landscaped park that offers outdoor movie events supported by high-tech audio and visual effects. The venue presents a wonderful mix of nature and arts, which gives an atmosphere of lasting calmness. Breathe in the fresh air and watch the swaying branches of the elegant palms in the park."

"Every spring, the sprawling grounds of the Frank Gehry-designed SoundScape Park hosts the New World Symphony’s Wallcast concert series – a free 7000 sq ft projection of the live performance going on inside the New World Center concert hall, beamed against its exterior wall."

"You may be able to view a free Wallcast concert or a movie outside in the adjacent SoundScape Park, depending on the symphony’s schedule. Option # 2 - Nightlife"

"Founded by husband and wife duo Omer and Jen, Pura Vida revolves around the concept of mindful living through delicious, healthy food crafted from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Diners who frequent any of its four locations across South Florida will tell you that Pura Vida isn’t just a series of restaurants; it’s a community fueled by the desire to indulge in a positive, healthful way of life — and that usually starts with good eating. The menu at Pura Vida truly offers something for everyone, from athletes looking to refuel after a workout, to families craving something healthy, light, and full of flavor."

"From Business: Vida, an American Brasserie, features continental comfort food with Latin influences. The restaurant caters to guests whether seeking a casual quick meal or a…"

"Early risers can stop in for a quick pick-me-up continental breakfast before hitting the beach or indulge in a full buffet of freshly baked treats, cereals, eggs … […]"

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"HistoryMiami doesn't sound like the name of a historical museum, which is exactly what its board members had in mind. The less-bulky name signified a new direction for what was previously called the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. Today, the museum, which actually began as a historical association in 1940 continues to offer the exhibits that were developed throughout the previous decades, as well as incorporating new ones."

"The HistoryMiami Museum is the largest museum in Florida (and thus also Miami). Here you'll learn about the history of the city through various collections and exhibitions. Items of the collection on display here are, among several other types, visual materials, archives and manuscripts, and archaeological artifacts."