r/Miami

What’s going on with Flagler Street in Downtown Miami? I moved out of the Vizcayne building in April 2024, and now, just two years later, I’m actually buying an apartment there.

But honestly… even though Flagler Street itself looks “finished” from the construction side, the area still feels dirty, empty, smells bad, and there aren’t many new businesses opening. What happened? Is this supposed to improve soon?

What confuses me is that other parts of Downtown/Overtown around the Worldcenter area look amazing now — everything feels new, clean, and almost like Brickell. But Flagler got completely redone and somehow still feels run down. Even Julia & Henry’s feels kind of dead compared to when it first opened.

I remember when I left in 2024, Downtown actually felt like it had momentum and things were getting better. Now it feels stalled.

Do you guys think this area is still improving long term, or is Flagler just struggling despite all the redevelopment money?

Hello, tourist from Britain. Visited Miami recently and I have some thoughts on my trip. So I assume much of this was error on my part. I knew much more about cities such as New York, Chicago and San Francisco than Miami before visiting, and so when we went to Miami we mainly stayed in the Miami Beach area. We did also go to Brickell and we briefly went to Little Havana.

So I will say, the beaches and palm trees are gorgeous, and I loved much of the architecture. I know the rest will upset some of you but I want to be fair and honest.

I don't intend to be rude or offensive, but Little Havana was my favorite area, but the rest of the areas we visited felt a little...boring? At least when compared to the other cities I mentioned, Miami to us felt a bit soulless and underwhelming, and I assume we didn't go to the right areas. Sure, there was nightlife but aside from that and beaches we didn't experience much to do. Whereas in New York and Chicago, which have a very different and much more intense feel than Miami, it felt like there was near endless opportunities in each and a much more bustling sense of urban intensity. I would also, as a Londoner, say that both of those cities felt much more cosmopolitan and "global" to me with world class museums and more communities to explore. I did appreciate how Miami was very slow paced compared to New York, Chicago or London. Maybe I'm comparing it too much to those cities and setting unrealistic standards rather than appreciating it for what it is.

Was there something we did wrong or anywhere else you recommend going? I want to give Miami a second chance and see more local sights, instead of writing Miami off completely.

Hi, I’m uninsured, need to do a tuberculosis (TB) skin test or quantiferron gamma for employment purposes. Where can I get it done for free or low cost?

I’m in the “city of Miami” area but open to traveling, thanks

Hi all! Prior to renovating, I am looking to sell brand new appliances that came with the unit (Subzero/Wolf/Electrolux), TOTO Toilets, Italkraft Vanities with Marble, and various other shower accessories like Hansgrohe and Axor Faucets and Heads.

Where would be the best place to list them? Any stores that buy these type of home goods?

TIA!

Has anyone noticed that with the spread of the curly tail lizards; that our monthly jump scares of cockroach encounters (1944 home) has come to an end. I vote they might be our most beneficial invasive species.

Curious what the current mosquito level is now...

I will be visiting Miami this weekend and am curious if there is anywhere I can go to purchase any of these types of mangoes:

1. Jamaican Julie, East Indian, Bombay
2. Haitian Francis

Had a question I’m visiting Miami soon and I’m from South Africa, for the first time, what are some places I should visit? Looked online found a bunch of places but just asking people that actually stay there.

I’m 20 M and wanna go to a club and casino? Is there any out there I should go to?

Thank you

Moving next month to the area and looking to find a female primary care doctor. I don’t have any special conditions but will be living in N Miami area. Any recommendations are appreciated!

Last time I went to the Quest Diagnostics at Bird Road Plaza I waited over an hour while standing outside because they ran out of seats inside. Anyone experience minimal wait times at another location they can share? Thanks!

Anyone have a suggestion on which thrift stores in Miami have a good selection of costume type outfits and unique clothing? Thnx!

I’m a nostalgic person and I really wanted to go to mine, but I chickened out for fear of my bully being there (and she was, she’s a lawyer now). And I’m also not friends with my high school friends anymore.

Edit: anyone go from the IB program? Wondering what that was like since you’re in class with the same kids? It’s usually tight knit like a private school.

seriously though. moving here from nyc a couple years ago and i still cant get used to the pace. like i get it, its miami, relax, whatever. but sometimes i need stuff done same day and its impossible

case in point had a client order 30 shirts for some event on saturday. they told me on thursday. classic. so im scrambling trying to find someone who can print transfers fast

most places i called either didnt answer or said 3-4 days minimum.

rant over. just wish more places in miami understood that sometimes people have deadlines lol

Is there a place to buy Chinese cigarettes in miami? Specifically looking for one called harmonization. I dont think hanna and tiger has any or kimchimart pk mart but correct me if im wrong. Ive r online but i haven’t found any sales and with tarrifs and high travel cost havnt found a hookup let me know.