Miami, Florida: America's Biggest Comeback City

[@NickJohnson]

Here's my entire Florida playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLq-_cmf3H6yox4qW3D-Zm5Zen1mSmFWTi

[@kimberlyward350]

We cant get enough

[@Stanley-px3bt]

Another great video. It's too bad Miami, and much of Florida will be underwater in about 100 years though.

[@ojsimpson6362]

Miami 🐵? No thanks.

[@carrollrhodes4050]

@@ojsimpson6362 I like oj.

[@rosannadaniele2063]

I like your videos..and I love you 💕

[@MrJestyler]

As a resident here-this place becomes more and more entitled, self absorbed and shallow every day. Even though English is spoken here widely, yes it is a very alienating place if you don’t speak or are not fluent in Spanish.

[@pirette08]

Sad but true. As a bilingual person I can understand the frustration. Even knowing two languages, I saw spanish only speakers get promoted before I was simply because of their "connections". There's some super markets that will legit talk shit about customers who don'tknow Spanish. The entitlement that a specific group of Hispanics hold in Miami is so infuriating. You're still a part of the US, don't alienate english speaking locals.

[@anyazelyaeva4135]

That’s why Miami sucks! Some people don’t make any effort to speak English. They only want to speak Spanish.

[@taxthesocialist2602]

Diversity is our greatest strength, right?

[@GooseEggBobby]

@@taxthesocialist2602 BASED

[@anyazelyaeva4135]

@@taxthesocialist2602 haha

[@stellasgotitl5657]

I am born and raised in Winwood in the 60s. My mom still lives there. You hit the nail on the head. I am a retired Firefighter, it’s even too expensive for me to purchase here now. So Northbound I go.

[@millenka8089]

Having lived in Miami for 40+ years I have to disagree with the gentleman. There are many cliques in this city and they are NOT welcoming to outsiders. I see this over and over again. Miami is a very lonely and isolating place to live and yes the people are very shallow. Anyone who tells me they want to move to Miami I strongly caution them not to.

[@cocosheep3517]

i have lived here all my life and i have to agree (22+ years)

[@pablovaldes6022]

I agree with you 💯

[@mgsolf3421]

I lived in miami all my life (13 years)

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

That’s probably true that there are cliques in Miami but I don’t know because I don’t live there but I’m guessing in most places there are groups that aren’t welcoming to outsiders but in some cities towns there might be people that are more welcoming to outsiders than others. Where I live people have their own groups and are not so welcoming so I have to find a different place :(

[@305GARAGE]

Totally agree with you

[@edwardyanis1301]

Hell yes, I live in the Tampa area and going to Miami twice a year to visit relatives. They are the most rudest drivers I've ever experienced, and I'm originally from NYC. The worst ones are the young people who still have to live at home, but, drive around in a new BMW or Land Rover thinking they own the damn road.

[@kimberlyward350]

Yes yes and yes

[@shirleygriffin7672]

THANKFULLY WE LEFT THE STATE DECADES AGO. NO REGRETS

[@deyoungyoung3059]

Ikr. I was in Miami last year in spring break and the people can’t drive for shit. I thought Texas had bad drivers but wait until you go to Miami. Traffic also bad.

[@deyoungyoung3059]

@@Leg239 yep

[@deyoungyoung3059]

Lol they act like they driving in grand theft auto

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

I found that the locals I met happen ed to be nice. And friendly. There was one woman I particularly remember a few years ago when I was changing from the bus to the people mover, a. middle age African-American woman I had asked where to catch the next bus or people mover instead of just telling me the directions she said well I’m going there too you can come along with me if you want, and we walked together and had a nice conversation in the sunny weather overlooking the bay.

[@IndianaCrane]

I was pleasantly surprised by my Miami visit-I had always thought of Miami as “Miami Vice”-not the case at all. Great vid Nick

[@NickJohnson]

Hey I hope you had fun there!

[@chrise842]

@@NickJohnson The "not blow me away" business quarter is the typical UN Agenda 21 style. Just look up Rosa Koire from Democrats against UN Agenda 21.

[@xoxo20000]

I don't consider Miami diverse and I grew up there. 70% of Spanish speaking isn't diversity. I've been to California and NYC. Those two states have actual diverse cities. It's crazy and was such a shock to me when I actually traveled outside of Miami. Lol

[@Semper_]

Loving this Florida series, learning a lot

[@Semper_]

@@freeheeler00 I see

[@MCFL_69]

@Reverend Boaz you’ve stated that twice. No one cares. Stay in California then the world doesn’t have to bend over backwards because you’re a different race/heritage.

[@BrownsBacker]

I live in Ft Lauderdale....even after 50 yrs in the state, I wouldn't be in Miami after dark.

[@janicecroissiert9116]

Me either. I live in Pompano Beach.

[@JovansLorquet]

Fort lauderdale and pompano are even scarier than Miami at times. Pompano especially (where Kodak Black is from lol)

[@janicecroissiert9116]

@@JovansLorquet well, we love Pompano. I guess every area has its bad and good points. Lol. Oh, and we love Ft. Lauderdale as well, more laid back than Miami, but still a lot to do. Our choice, our life. From NJ, and never looked back.

[@janicecroissiert9116]

@Amanda Ross no, it is not. But, during season, could get more crowded, however not as bad as Miami, for sure

[@ms.anderson7064]

The part about there are a lot of scammers in Miami is - correct. 🙂

[@Kimberly_K_]

👋🏼😂

[@laurahenderson772]

I like Miami a great deal and I attended University of Miami in the early 80s but that's the thing. Most of my Miami experience is about Coral Gables, South Miami and Kendal. I still love it. Still, interesting video. 🍊👍🍊

[@kimberlyward350]

Thanks for all your hard work and particularly all your recent videos on Florida. I moved here in December from good ole Upstate New York. Been quite the journey. I appreciate you so much!

[@kwacou4279]

Myself also. Left NYC and its politics 4EVER. It feels great being in a place where family, God and logical politics exist. I promise Florida, never to bring NY with me. DeSantis 2024 , never voting Dem again. they've gone insane.

[@jayfreeman5117]

@@kwacou4279 @Kimberly Ward if you don’t mind me asking, how do you like NY compared to Florida?

[@kwacou4279]

@@jayfreeman5117 You can't compare, they're too different. In order to appreciate Florida, judge it on its own merits. There's only truly 1 NYC. I'll always love NYC but from a distance. Can't deal with the woke BS anymore.

[@twinbee13monsterhunter]

Thanks all you out of state transplants are ruining Florida.!

[@kimberlyward350]

@@twinbee13monsterhunter and it’s people like you who make this state horrible

[@shirleygriffin7672]

Thanks for sharing. I was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. We use to visit Miami when it was safe, slow, not crowded, and overbuilt back in the 1970s. ................................ from the Ozarks

[@fredrobinson8866]

Shirley u right I live off nw77th terrace an 13 th Ave back n 75/77!! Wow my neighbor had changed!! ❤️ d old miami 🏝

[@shirleygriffin7672]

@@fredrobinson8866 EXACTLY. I left the state of Florida by choice back in the mid- 1980s. No regrets. I starred to see a lot of growth in the entire state, and wanted nONe of it........................................................ from the treehouse in the woods of the Ozarks, very content now later life, childfree

[@aurelienmatthews6511]

Jacksonville is boring.

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

@@shirleygriffin7672 what state do you live at ? Tennessee?

[@shirleygriffin7672]

@@TheOnlyOneStanding8079 no to Tennessee. I was in Tennessee in 2019, just camping and visiting family. Nice state, but I came back home to my adopted state.................. from the treehouse, off grid in the sunny south of the USA

[@dbrew2u]

Tampa & Orlando are well on their way to becoming just like Miami . It seems that most people moving to Florida now are the wealthy . Causing Florida to become an extremely expensive place to live .

[@stevensuarez4843]

@@blackcherry6877 😏 yeah sure. Just don't call them Miami light, by any means.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@blackcherry6877 Orlando is actually more dangerous than Miami is.

[@tfFlyer-e9w]

I went to elementary in south Miami during the late 80’s early 90’s , the city seemed dirty and dangerous then. Pretty cool to see Miami get a facelift, that skyline shot up seemingly over night, it’s changed the feel of the city, Manhatinization .

[@JoJo-pl6ud]

@Reverend Boaz 1

[@dsgorham]

By the end of this decade the skyline will be twice as large.

[@tfFlyer-e9w]

Wouldn’t be surprised

[@tfFlyer-e9w]

Boy oh boy how bad have things gotten in the rest of the country if people are now “ moving to Miami to start a family “ lol

[@Chaz4543]

Nobody's moving to any big city to start a family. That ended decades ago. The cities are just for young people to party and make money or where people drive to to work and then go home.

[@jmkos86]

Lol right? Miami is a couple steps away from being NYC or Cali. DeSantis needs to control that part of FL.

[@MayaMaya-tj7kw]

@@jmkos86 lol, deathsantis.

[@jmkos86]

@@MayaMaya-tj7kw don’t get me wrong, I think DeSantis has his mind right when it comes to most issues around him but it feels like as far as Miami and the less known surrounding suburbs he’s just letting it slowly go down the drain.

[@jmkos86]

@@MayaMaya-tj7kw i think he’s years ahead of the game from ppl like Newsom.

[@salsadude]

Finally a Miami video! I've been waiting for this

[@jeremyholder1130]

I love how you said miami is full of bad drivers then afterwards blatantly run a red light on camera hahaha

[@thyeconomy]

He was trying to fit in.

[@OhPhuckYou]

He regularly runs red lights. In his Portland videos, he literally runs every single red light.

[@xxxx-tb4de]

Nice video. Miami definitely looks safer than other major cities in USA but still cannot see something that makes you want to move there.

[@fishingaddicts4739]

Bimini Blue paradise

[@katierose1893]

Seriously. It just feels like Vegas or some cheesy resort town.

[@BirdieB88]

Hey Nick. We live in Australia 🇦🇺, we love your tour’s. We are seeing your country in the flesh. It’s fascinating and very intriguing. And most of all, thank you for keeping it real. Very very cool. And we think that you’re a lovely human being too boot! Love ya work, please don’t stop. Your pretty sweet too! So , you rock and then some. Thanks again mate. 😊

[@NickJohnson]

Haha ok 🇦🇺❤️❤️

[@evns7142]

I'm 24, living and working in Brickell and love it. No crime, great diversity, always fun things going on, and definitely can't complain with the weather.

[@itsWesker247]

Well done video Nick, bad drivers are everywhere in South Florida.. look at the guy on his phone while driving 9:44

[@NewHaven203]

You would hate the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area! I drive for the US Navy and see about 5 accidents a day

[@baits8420]

at 5:56 he runs a red 💀💀

[@matthewgoodtimes3555]

@@baits8420 Everyone in Miami runs the red lights, thats been normal for 25 years.

[@baits8420]

@@matthewgoodtimes3555 ok my b i don’t live in miami

[@noodlesmama9096]

I have never been intrigued or even mildly interested in visiting Miami for some reason. This video changed that zero. Thanks for the work you do! This one saved me a trip.

[@NickJohnson]

But I said I liked it?

[@noodlesmama9096]

@@NickJohnson Oh glad you liked it. It is always nice to go somewhere and be pleased with what you see. I just failed to see anything that I myself found interesting or attractive.

[@galaxytravelent]

It's not for everyone

[@katierose1893]

Same here mama! Where you live now? I'm in Ontario, Canada :) I've also lived in Northern California, considering moving back but this guys' vids scare me.

[@katierose1893]

@@NickJohnson yeah but the footage spoke louder than your words.

[@veronicar8666]

Miami the overprice city. Wages doesn’t match the cost of living. Run people run 🏃‍♀️

[@leroylewis5706]

Miami is a visitor's paradise. I grew up in Miami , I don't regret living there but I will never lived there again, but I do visit

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

I visited Miami a few years ago and got everywhere by public transportation except I once had to take a taxi because at the bus stop they had it roped off because of a shooting but besides that it seems safe. That was near downtown. one time when I asked a local bus driver about if they stopped at a certain place and he didn’t understand me at all in English and I can actually change to Spanish even though I’m Anglo but I think public bus drivers should speak English also and be able to ask answer basic questions in English at least because not everybody can speak Spanish as a second language.

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

@Padre Boaz I don’t live in Miami but I live in Florida but I think that’s true Miami does not have a big Asian population but Miami does have quite a mix of different Latin cultures such as the Caribbean, Cuban Cuban is Caribbean and Central maybe even South America.

[@vkat4167]

⁠ come to SF, CA and you will meet people who speaks only Cantonese or Mandarin but no word in English, even they live here 30+ years 🫤 the US has no laws required to speak English, all other developed countries do require to learn their language.

[@marylalane9457]

Thank you for the video. I have been here all my life. But I have never liked living here.

[@FeistyBunny]

Moved to Miami and I have to say, as much as I love it, tamper your expectations. It is very tough to meet people here and locals are extremely insular towards outsiders, worse than any other city I have been in. However, there is a lot to love.

[@thewalkofthewest4466]

We don’t want outsiders moving to FL and TX

[@bane2256]

Who’s we? If the outsiders moving in bothers you so much feel free to move the hell out

[@drzfinezt180]

Great Documentary! Really liked how you didn’t see the city with rose colored glasses. The city is beautiful, but there’s more than meets the eye.

[@edwworth]

Miami, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, very much alike. Fort Lauderdale is exciting, diffidently for younger crowd. The traffic, in my option, is comparable to California and New York City all most of the cars here are new. Most of the people have a collage background of some kind. Gyms are everywhere and most of the time busy! I think bodybuilding is growing here! New fifty to seventy story buildings going up everywhere! I don't like the hot weather; other than that Florida is wonderful

[@davidguerra9896]

💯 % accuracy on the worst drivers !!!!

[@kwacou4279]

Hispanics are diverse, it's not a race. You can be of any race. And the cultures vary. You'll never confuse most Bolivians with an Argentine.

[@GooseEggBobby]

Because Argentines comes from the boats and Bolivians come from the forest. Each have different ancestors.

[@kwacou4279]

@@GooseEggBobby Some Bolivians came off the boats as well. They own the country although only 5-10% of the population. Just like Mexico.

[@AngelloDelNorte]

Most Latino look similar or alike so not that "diverse". But diverse don't matter when it comes for living quality (rather have that in society rather then diversity).

[@JhonnyBoi]

@@AngelloDelNorte isn’t the same for Europeans or Asians or Africans? I consider them each very diverse. Hispanics come in each race. You would never confuse a Mexican with a Dominican or a Dominican with a Spaniard.

[@AngelloDelNorte]

@@JhonnyBoi Latino are their own ethnic many considering it a race now. Most Asian (Japan, southeast, korea, etc) share a common culture of being stability and clean but I don't think they're so ethnically and multicultural diverse (idk all Asian countries but that's the case for Korea, Thailand, and korea). Idk about Africa?

[@jeffreyexposito3803]

I've lived most of my life in South Florida including Miami. I'm happy to say that I'm moving for good in a few months to Utah. No thanks to the high crime, horrendous traffic, unfriendly rude people, year around hot and humid weather, hurricanes, over priced homes, etc. Life is greener and happier on the other side believe me

[@Declan_Payan]

I’ll totally take year round hot weather!! I love the endless summer

[@billdoty6438]

I live here in Wisconsin, where it’s not as cold and snowy as it used to be, global warming is real. But hey say nice weather there but Im one who can’t stand hot, humid,. Not a word about that or the creatures like roaches and fire ants and snakes that we don’t have here. Yes it is colder here than there, but it is safe, not crazy driving for most part and we have much better sports teams. Enjoy Utah, looks like beautiful state

[@Coliocoliocolio]

I lived in Utah for 10 years and grew up there. Pretty nice if you are middle aged and raising a fam. Lots of Mormons and you NEED to get used to snow and cold.

[@jeffreyexposito3803]

@@Coliocoliocolio I was born in New York and went to college in Philadelphia. I'm quite used to the cold weather. I actually prefer the 4 season cycle that you don't experience in Florida.

[@jeffreyexposito3803]

@@Coliocoliocolio Utah has changed alot in the last 10 years especially Salt Lake City. It has become much more modern and cosmopolitan. Yes alot of Mormons but they really are not bad and are good people and tolerant of non LDS. Besides that the people of Utah are known to be very friendly and Utah is rated among the happiest states while Florida is ranked somewhere at the bottom.

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

I don’t drive in Miami since is all these U-turns are allowed, it’s very stressful to drive there. But at least I can get by a public transport.

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

Nick, a suggestion !! :) if you’re still in Miami why don’t you take the bright line train and give us a critique, possibly take it to Fort Lauderdale if you have an already critiqued Fort Lauderdale and or West Palm. Also do the public transport there for us who don’t want to always drive. I’ve never been to Fort Lauderdale but I think I will explore that next when the train comes to Orlando.

[@altchanel9693]

It’s funny how if your poor and foreign you can find a home in Florida. As a poor American there is no moving there…..

[@CC-br9qg]

Underground economies

[@bernadettegraffeo9995]

Hey Nick!! Another GREAT JOB!!! THANK YOU❤ Vacationed to Orlando for 10 years with the family from mass and Nh, then moved there for 10 years , and I can honestly say FLORIDA DRIVERS....WOW!!!! LOL....RED MEANS GO! & GREEN MEANS FINISH YOUR PHONE CALL BEFORE MOVING...., BUT....FLORIDA HAS THE BEST ROADS, HIGHWAYS, SIGNS, & JUST GORGEOUS ROADWAYS ....

[@johnl5316]

Rent control would shut down construction of rental housing.

[@busterhoodstar4447]

Miami is my second home since 87'. A teen in the late 80s, you couldn't be out on the streets if it was after sunset on South Miami Beach. The early to late 90s was one of the hottest places to be. Fashion, celebrities, internationals, locals and tourists from everywhere in a 15 x 17 block radius. Literally a party 7 days a week from South Beach(Lincoln Road, Ocean Drive, Collins Ave, Washington Blvd.), Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne to Fort Lauderdale. After 2000, Miami/South Beach went to crap. Totally ghetto and hasn't been worth going again. All the local flavor that it used to have is gone. I only go there to a couple of my old spots and leave promptly.

[@NewHaven203]

These videos have been really interesting especially because I lived in Florida briefly and been to most of these places. Also, what was your favorite place you went to in Florida?

[@NickJohnson]

St Pete Beach I think. Or Cedar Key.

[@Lifetalk849]

Hey Joeseph, Appalachicola in the Florida panhandle is a pretty awesome place to visit too. Old Florida with a lot of natural beauty, friendly locals and excellent places to eat and shop. Also beautiful nearby beaches and great places to fish.

[@jasonhuntchicago]

@@NickJohnson my sister got married in St Pete

[@NewHaven203]

Sara Mcguire I’ve actually always wanted to see the Florida panhandle. I’ve been up to Inglis and Ocala but that’s the closest. I was actually stationed in Pensacola, Florida but it was only for 2 months sadly. I want to see PCB and Tallahassee

[@Lifetalk849]

@@NewHaven203 It's definitely worth a visit; maybe even a move-to.

[@megan1852]

Nick’s shirt alone during the interview was worth watching this video. 😏🌴🌺

[@Propofol001]

Love my hometown, born in Jackson Memorial, lived in fountainbleau in sweetwater, moved to pinecrest, then Kendall. Love my hometown 😎🏝🦩

[@jbar_85]

In the design district has a area where you can park and there’s a central area that’s really cool. The fashion stores there are amazing if you’re into that stuff! I live in Fort Lauderdale and driving there is always scary, but if you drive off commuting hours, it’s tolerable.

[@Mia-C-Crest]

Thank you!

[@wayneanderson8034]

The first thing I noticed about Miami is its warm. Even in the summer, it is a warm place. Second, spanish is the most common language spoken. Most people can speak a little English if they must, but don't expect it. The expectation is for the visitor to be fluent in Spanish. Last, south Florida is a melting pot of people from all over the world, not just Caribbean & South America. Plenty of immigrant Russians, Poles, & Vietnamese.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Well of course it's warm in the summer.

[@wayneanderson8034]

@Padre Boaz Yes, but does any place have as many east Asians as Socal? No, I have many coworkers from east Asia in South Florida, as well as Africa, & Europe. I like how South Florida has become fully international, not just Español based.

[@derrickforeal]

Its grown exponentially

[@sadatscorpios]

As a resident of miami. The change in miami is coming from all the new people who are moving here and coming with better jobs and more money, pushing people out lol. So all the Hispanic who are use to a Latin everything are not getting that because there making everything English friendly. The change that's coming to miami is gonna make all the non English speaker very uncomfortable for the foreseeable future.

[@sadatscorpios]

@@iHardscope68 the history if miami didnt start during the cuban migration and being bilingual has nothing to do with the history of miami. You should educate yourself on miami before you tell someone too. you're too naive to see gentrification.

[@Zig721]

Wow! Great information! Thank you.

[@LashonDCampbell]

Thank you for this great video. Just beautiful 🤩 I love this amazing channel.

[@yanktackle4472]

It was easy to live a Miami vice episode back in the 80s😎 whilst being there.

[@wizardstower5995]

I need to admit that I let out a chuckle when you said Florida was known for its freedom climate. Freedom, especially in any southern state, is highly subjective to who you are.

[@redpill344]

So interesting video man 😊👌

[@NickJohnson]

Ok 👌

[@kevinr175]

It was nice to see Caucasians, Indians and Asian people once i left Miami. This is one of least diverse cities in the country. So many Hispanics.

[@xoxo20000]

Right. It's not diverse lol. And the Black population has moved out in droves and gone North to Broward and above. Even Georgia.

[@supremeb3563]

Native Dade County resident, 50, Uptown Miami Dade. Family been here since 1890s from the Florida Panhandle. It's all what you make of it. Have a skill that's needed and stay away from corrupt minded people.

[@delawrencecharlesblue2014]

Miami-Dade County, Florida is 2,300 square miles with 2.8 million people. Lots of room for everyone.

[@OMEGATECH]

Talking about "Rude Drivers" try driving north on I-95 from US 1 to the Golden Glades at 5:00am, you've got BMW's, Audi's, Benz's, and occasional Lamborghini or Ferrari doing 110mph minimum, there may be a chance of being sideswiped or rear-ended!!, oh and i almost forgot Pick-up trucks as well!!!

[@willbygosh4887]

There really isn't any rural Dade County anymore except the everglades.

[@bigalsbikeandauto]

Redland

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Homestead 🙄

[@twinbee13monsterhunter]

@@thedirtybubble9613 Homestead is turning into a dam city😭

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@twinbee13monsterhunter More like a bedroom community.

[@Bluescilla]

I was in Clearwater last month and I noticed a lot of road rage lol..😧

[@Elhastezy888]

Can't believe were able to get your songs now!!🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

[@NickJohnson]

You've always been able to get them :)

[@Elhastezy888]

@@NickJohnson Okay ... now I Know! 😃 guess I didn't know before. Very funny very cool

[@aribasmajian18]

good video Nick the interviews are nice

[@NickJohnson]

Ok Ari ❤️

[@bubblegumm8114]

Millennial Cuban here partially raised in Miami, moved to Tampa after l living in Miami for 20 years. And now I’m moving to NC next year cause these prices just ain’t it😭

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

Is NC a nice place

[@bubblegumm8114]

@@TheOnlyOneStanding8079 i think so! I mean I’ve lived in pretty bad areas in Miami so maybe my standards are low🥴

[@ksmith2101]

Tampa has become expensive just like Miami. Check out Alabama and Mississippi for some of the lowest rent in the country. 😂

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

@@bubblegumm8114 if it's safe that's all I care about

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

@@ksmith2101 if it's safe that's all I care about and if they have good public transportation

[@jonnygrowlately]

your eric clapton rendition is superb

[@palomahealing5073]

I am surprised! Cos now I'm moving back to my hometown!! I've been away for 36 years.😳😳😳That's how bad it was...I got burned out on all the bad things aboit it,too long to list! But the Mayor has injected some really good Commercial Real Estate improvements, & etc.!

[@MasterMalrubius]

A great video. However, that last guy taking about the boat lift being a gift misses a lot. Fidel emptied the jails to send their felons out of the country. Some of them were political enemies for sure but much of the crime seen in the late 70s and through the 80s was directly from those “gifts”. As for the noise. That is happening all over the U.S. People do what the hell they want without consequence. I hear ricer cars, hogs and crotch rockets racing up and down the main highway through town. It’s not going to change soon.

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

That’s true, Fidel made a condition that the United States had to take a certain number of prisoners on the boat along with the others. Of course, many Cuban Americans are very industrious and good people but there were some felons that were not so good.

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

I agree with you about the noise, it needs to be some noise ordinances since it would not be so nice to try to carry on a long conversation along the boardwalk and can’t hear the other person because everyone wants to jazz up their cars or these other transports.

[@joltjolt5060]

Yeah my dad was a botanist arrested for not wanting to go along with Castro who extincted 12 indigenous plants with his politics. He was on the Mariel boatlift.

[@alonsolaw8380]

Many Cuban immigrants came from Cuban prisons

[@Grandrise-o4i]

I’m leaving Miami in the next 5 to 6 years. 41 years here,change is good that’s all I have to say.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@carieyounginsurance]

Never been a Miami fan…probably should try it again sometime

[@toyharris4431]

Florida as a whole has the worst drivers. I moved down here a year ago for work and that is the worst thing about this state.

[@EyeSeeThruYou]

Yes. Those terrible drivers emigrated predominantly from the Northeast, aka New England.

[@johngonzalez4044]

Miami sucks. Lack of culture, plasticity, shallowness, boisterous town. Kids think they’re in a fast&furious movie, it’s way too crowded. In general, it’s an extremely stressful town. worst customer service and worst driver’s in the nation. Beaches are dumps with a water view, the suburbs are full of wannabe little gangsters(thefts), no quality museums, it’s not family friendly. It may be good for transients and young people who want to have some fun.

[@rjp2755]

name a better place i dare you

[@johngonzalez4044]

@@rjp2755 Vienna, Budapest, Barcelona, Porto, Algarve, Edinburgh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Prague, Dublin, Bilbao.. etc. 😂

[@alonsolaw8380]

I know I lived there for years.

[@alonsolaw8380]

Horrible people live there

[@yungactivist]

I had friends that lived in Miami and moved to deltona Florida near deland

[@EyeSeeThruYou]

Oooooh oooooh! Do Key West next!! Not so dangerous but eye-popping and definitely entertaining (past and present) 😜🤣

[@lionlikemessenger]

Florida, as an official US State, is nearly 200 years old. What does the commissioner mean by “fairly young state” and “barely 100 years old?”

[@whosjohnny54]

great video Nick. very informative .. I hear Northern Miami is a little more chill. Lauderdale might even be a better option.

[@twinbee13monsterhunter]

N.W. Miami is the ghetto!

[@GooseEggBobby]

@@twinbee13monsterhunter lol spot on. Don’t know what this guy is talking about it being chill. Ya real chill next to the Zoe pound shaking u down.

[@vt5533]

Did you cover Coral Gables, Kendall, and South Miami? I miss it!

[@lindaduarte59]

Yeah I was waiting for him to cover Coconut Grove, Kendall, Coral Gables but he concentrated on the northern part of Miami which is too bad.

[@bs4real]

Love that hat Mappy!!!

[@__charles__]

As a teen in the 80s, I was always intrigued by Miami and Miami Vice was my favorite TV show. Back then, I always said I want to live in Miami. I did my first vacation in Miami about 5 years ago to South Beach Miami and just fell in love with the city and surrounding areas (including Ft. Lauderdale/Plantation/Oakland Park). Told my wife, that's were we need to be to retire. Did a second vacation there this past March, but stayed in North Beach Miami. I did notice a big change; especially in Wynwood. When there 5 years ago, it was kinda of empty. Just picture taking of all the graffiti. This past trip, this one particular area was now was charging $15 a person to enter (I believe that was the price) just to take pictures, lots of restaurants, shops and some good breweries and it was packed with tourist. As you said in this video, it's very hip now. Downtown was much quieter 5 years ago to. Now, it's "happening". Liberty City and Overtown is the "hood," but I felt safe there (unlike here in some Los Angeles hoods). Looking at real estate prices, I was like wow ... this almost like Southern California prices now vs 5 years ago. Still, I LOVE South Florida and hope to retire there. As for the people, I found they were not rude at all. People were nice and welcoming to my family everywhere we went in South Florida/Miami. Love the politics of the State and DeSantis. I do agree drivers there suck; especially on the freeways. The one thing that struck me odd was as for Hispanics, there were all types expect Mexicans. Here in Southern California, it's all Mexicans. I was in a Cuban Cigar lounge in South Beach, and the owner said after being there for 15 years, he has never met a Mexican. Regardless of the changes, Florida (the Southern part) is still my #1 State choice to retire to. Miami is my top choice, but if out reach Florida has a lot of great beach cities that I would consider as an alternative (looking on the opposite side at cities like Ft Myers)! Also, I like the fact it's location makes it "cheap" to travel to Caribbean counties.

[@matthewgoodtimes3555]

You should visit West Palm Beach, i think you will find that happy medium your looking for

[@MrJersey84]

I love your songs brother! They always make me laugh. It never fails. 😆 And I love Mapy!

[@NickJohnson]

Mappy says hi!!

[@MrJersey84]

@@NickJohnson sweet!!! 😁

[@robertwerner6208]

One of your best videos ever, Nick!

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Rob glad you enjoyed it

[@stephenbacks3100]

So glad you enjoyed our town!

[@BrownsBacker]

The city is all about the rich...the poor are being displaced by the rich...so they are pissed there are fewer and fewer people to serve them and put up with their arrogance and entitlement....you can only drive so far to be treated like shit. Yeah, we need to bring back slavery to make sure the rich aren't inconvenienced in any way. Miami is broken by wage inequality, because the rich expect to be served...but what happens when those poor enough to serve them can't afford to live within a distance to serve them.....they just get pissed and say that the rich are being cancelled!!!! It's a moral sickness.

[@trolleysparks3941]

Nick’s Tiny Townes: Add to your list Prescott and Page. Both in Az. Both are awesome living spaces in their own ways. Flagstaff is nice, maybe too over developed? A train runs through it, most annoying too.

[@shirleygriffin7672]

Ted Broer, the father has purchased a farm in rural North Carolina, where he and his family can escape from Florida, perhaps to retire in the future.

[@arqjuan86]

Hi, I’m not american and I live outside the US but I’m fascinated with US history and the development of its cities. Watching this video makes me wonder if voting red is the best for a city in the US, in the case of Miami sounds it is. This question is just curiosity, I’m pretty left leaning politically speaking, but it is true republicans are better ruling a city or state?. Thanks Nick for the video !

[@adel19997]

Yes. It's better 🔴. Look at California (my State) is trash, people can't defend themselves or walk on side walk. Law enforcement are restricted in enforcing laws. Miami is a tourist location, Governor & others from 🔵 States, cities with restrictive 😷 & vaccination for their residents traveled to Florida to party without mask. Hypocrites.

[@matthewgoodtimes3555]

Look at every blue voting and ran city in the USA, they fulla crime and corruption and poverty. I think Miami being mostly Cuban vote red because they or their family experienced Castro and his Commie bullshit.

[@Micg51]

Lol you ain’t gonna get unbiased answers with a question like that.

[@arqjuan86]

@@Micg51 ahahahaha, true

[@AngelloDelNorte]

At one point I lived CA (most "blue" state) for several years in Southern CA. By my experience and seeing other dem states they tend to ruin cities with having way more ppl, instabilities, soft on crimes, and many of their region/cities looks like a 3rd world. When I was in CA I saw addicts, homeless, violence everywhere, trashed cities, etc... as the norm. But when I left to a red it was so different for the better it was clean, very minimal litters, stable, my belongings didn't gotten stolen when I went to the restroom in a restaurant, etc... so I realized the "blue" screw me off (or something?) all this time! Anyway this is by experience, scenes, and some stats because I'm still no political expert but still seen the difference. I know that red are strict with their laws that can cause more stability (less populated, harsh on crimes, etc).

[@danielclark4095]

Its like Los Angeles in the 80s

[@katharineellis3809]

Never any courtesy blinker action - they think it's a "style" to act that way. Indifference is Cool. So is safety. Geez!

[@memebrother7083]

I've lived here my entire life. It's a great place for yuppies to live in and then dip out when they want to start a family. If you have the money and you have youthful energy, the city will pamper you and make you feel like you own the world. If you're poor everything is an uphill battle. I grew up lower middle class and can now consider myself upper class (for a young single dude), I've experienced almost every part of that spectrum. People here range from mostly kind to extremely shallow and cold, again, depending on where they are in that socioeconomic ladder. It's difficult to make friends here because strangers generally aren't very friendly lol. I would say the biggest downside of Miami is the way people are, huge peacock culture due to the way Latino culture is, everything is a competition, even in everyday situations like standing in line at the grocery store (yes people will try to cut in front of you if they can get away with it). I would say the uptick in transplants have brought some upsides. Yes the city is much more expensive, but it's much more culturally diverse now, and generally people moving here from other places are friendlier and easier to get along with. Raising a family can be difficult if you're not mega rich and can afford private school tuition, the public school system here is extremely lacking and most schools are pretty lackluster.

[@Victor-kq5ti]

I’m sorry but the guy you interviewed talked in circles. I moved from Miami after 30 years of living there. The nature of people and the culture there is crap.

[@Richard-ob5zn]

The coming recession/depression will wipe the entitled out and put many into unemployment. Get ready for hard times Miami, and with hard times comes crime.

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

They are so rude, absolutely. Miami sucks

[@Carlos-nq7up]

@Ashley, yes! Don't come here, no vacancy. We are full!!!

[@ColdHeartScorpion]

Im from Atlanta and I’m committed to Miami as them being rude doesn’t effect me at all

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

🌴 🏝 Proud to say I was born in Miami 🏝 🌴

[@jesusrivera4311]

I would like you to go to Puerto Rico to my hometown Rio grande, Carolina, and fajaldo and review a lot of the places how you do love the way you review and put places in the map

[@MBT372]

Even for 1 room in a house they’re asking 1,500! Kendall area

[@mowerdan8133]

It was very dangerous in the '70s & early '80s.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Fun Fact: Miami was named one of the most obese cities in America about a decade ago. I don't know if that is still valid but it's pretty interesting considering the city is known for fitness.

[@JerryC25]

Miami is a dump. Don’t let the glitz fool you. Place sucks.

[@dadejavusc]

Half of New York population have a place in Miami. :)

[@shirleygriffin7672]

True, and trouble is bruingggg.

[@shirleylee2885]

Miami is the borough of NY

[@twinbee13monsterhunter]

Yes them Yankees are the ones ruining Miami!

[@Carlos-nq7up]

Tons of New Yahkahs down here.

[@donaldhagerman8864]

I have lived here for 34 years, and I say your right

[@danielvasquez3758]

Glad you loved my hometown!! Come down anytime!! You going to the Keys next?

[@thomasjefferson4662]

350k in the ghetto being from Detroit where even in the inflated market the nice homes are 60k

[@Womanoffaith07-fl3dv]

You don't want to come to Miami to live it has become dangerous crimes shootings.