Tag:Ocean

The Observatory on the roof of the Versace House on Ocean Drive, Miami, FL.

Daily Photo – Ocean Drive Miami – Versace House Observatory

I noticed an observatory on the top of ‘The Villa by Barton G’ as it is now officially titled, originally the Casa Casuarina and more commonly known as the Versace House. I thought it quite curious that there was an observatory here. I doubt there’s still a telescope there and I’d wager the light pollution from the local neighborhood would render all but the brightest stars invisible if there is.

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Miami Beach is dotted with these wonderful Lifeguard stations, each one individually designed and decorated.

Daily Photo – 12th Street Lifeguard Station

Miami beach is dotted with these wonderful Lifeguard stations. They’re named for the streets that would intersect the ocean if extended that far. That way, if there’s an emergency, it’s pretty easy to say where you are located. Each shack appears to be different in overall design and decoration.

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The Betsy Ross Hotel, Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami FL.

Daily Photo – Ocean Drive Miami, The Betsy Ross

I was inspired to take this series by a picture hanging in our hotel room. I’ll post the then-and-now of that image later since it was towards the southern end of Ocean Drive and the Betsy Ross is at the north end.

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