I visit places and write about them from the eyes of an outsider. But I can’t look at Miami that way. I was born and raised there. Here are my impressions. Mini History Lesson In the late 1800s, a local property owner (Julia Tuttle) convinced a railroad tycoon (Henry Flagler) to expand to South Florida. Miami was born, and she was named its founder. It’s the only major American city founded by a woman. #girlboss New Yorkers and Jews hungry for warmth and financial opportunities moved to Miami. Caribbeans and Latin Americans (lots of Cubans), hungry for food and better…
Author: Vic Pinto
Vic Pinto
Bio: My name is Vic Pinto. It took a master's in psychology to realize I didn't want to be a therapist and make people laugh instead. Life is funny that way. I live in New York City with a fat cat and my girlfriend. She is not fat. She is a perfect weight. My Twitter is @VicPinto_