► Miami/South Florida Photo of the Day ◄

[Aessotariq]

Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) toll plaza, known as "The Wing". Full-speed Sunpass transponder lanes are situated on the far left, letting you zip through the toll lanes without stopping. Downtown Miami is in the background, right:

[Aessotariq]

Art in Public Places -- a fruit sculpture situated in the courtyard of the Stephen P. Clark Government Center ("County Hall").

[Aessotariq]

Opa-Locka City Hall. Opa-Locka is home to the largest concentration of Moorish architecture in the western hemisphere.

[asonj23]

I've passed through Opa-Locka and it looks like a great town. Next time I'm in the area I'll be sure to spend more time.

[Aessotariq]

I wouldn't spend too much time there.. most areas are pretty shady, which is unfortunate, considering the historic buildings. Two things worth seeing and then just leaving are the Tri-Rail station and the Flea Market, where you can find just about anything, new and used.

[Urban_Legend]

^I rode the train through the Tri-Rail station. It was so cool! I wish more Tri-Rail stations were themed like that. All of Palm Beach County uses similar designs, except WPB, since it's at a historic station.

[Aessotariq]

Did you see the "historic" part of the station? It's really cool. They built the modern part as sort-of an "annex" to the original building and the old part isn't used (I believe they wanted to turn it into a museum, but I can't remember). It's good to see good design incorporated into the plans -- certainly adds to the daily experience and makes it more pleasing. Certainly the "temporary" stations that were created before it was decided that Tri-Rail would be a permanent operation aren't that friendly at all (Golden Glades station comes to mind).

[Aessotariq]

Opa-Locka's historic train station:

[Aessotariq]

The modern station:

[Florida]

I think it is very unique how they've modeled the new style from the old. Makes me want to sing, "A whole new world" "On a magic carpet ride".

[Urban_Legend]

^You mean "on a magic train ride...."

[Aessotariq]

Miami Beach, looking south

[Florida]

Nice one!

^You mean "on a magic train ride...."

LOL... No, Carpet! Get it right!

[Brickell]

Great shot.

[Aessotariq]

Thanks, Brickell. I have more to share from that day.

[Aessotariq]

HISTORIC DORSEY HOUSE

This restored frame vernacular house is located in Overtown, built c. 1913. The historic home of Dana Albert Dorsey, Miami's first black millionaire who was one of the primary investors who helped build Overtown. He also helped organize Miami's first black-owned bank.

[Urban_Legend]

^Cool sidewalk....

[Aessotariq]

A TALE OF TWO CITIES

Biscayne Bay may divide them, but downtown Miami (right) and Miami Beach (left) are the essence of what makes Miami.

[asonj23]

Miami Beach, looking south

Now THAT is an absolutely awesome pic!! Look at all the towers!!!

[Brickell]

A TALE OF TWO CITIES

Biscayne Bay may divide them, but downtown Miami (right) and Miami Beach (left) are the essence of what makes Miami.

That's taken from the 79th street causeway right? At the park with the submarine fins? I've been meaning to get that shot for a long time, but I never have the camera when I go that way. I almost always stop and take a gander at the skylines from there.

[Florida]

I think that tale of two cities is awesome.

[Aessotariq]

That's taken from the 79th street causeway right? At the park with the submarine fins? I've been meaning to get that shot for a long time, but I never have the camera when I go that way. I almost always stop and take a gander at the skylines from there.

yeah! That's Pelican Harbor Park. That is by far one of my favorite vantage points -- you can see so many different skylines from there, unobstructed. I'll be sure to most other pictures I took from there too.

[bobliocatt]

Great pics. I need to pay attention to this thread more often.

[Aessotariq]

^Comments always welcome.

Here's a taste of downtown Miami, as seen from I-95 South:

[ZachariahDaMan]

^That's an awesome picture! Thanks for posting it.