Daylife

Miami | PLACE

 

Miami is a major city in southeastern Florida, in the United States. Miami and the surrounding metropolitan area are situated on northern Biscayne Bay between the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. By population, Miami is the largest city in Miami-Dade County and the county seat, the largest city in the South Florida metropolitan area, which comprises Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County, making up the largest metropolitan area in the Southeastern United States and the sixth largest metropolitan area in the United States. However, based on city limits, it is the second-largest city in Florida (after Jacksonville).

Read the full background at Wikipedia

Photos 

Marta Armas, Director of Professional Banking, BankAtlantic, Miami-Dade County.

Marta Armas, Director of Professional Banking, BankAtlantic, Miami-Dade County.

Business Wire 

Miami's Cyrus McGowan (20), Reggie Johnson (42) and Durand Scott (1) react after losing to Duke 77-74 in an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Miami's Cyrus McGowan (20), Reggie Johnson (42) and Durand Scott (1) react after losing to Duke 77-74 in an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

FR3003 AP 

FILE - In this March 13, 2010, file photo, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Just about everybody thinks Duke has the easiest Final Four path of any of the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament. Well, everybody but the Blue Devils themselves, who in recent years have learned how difficult it is to roll through a bracket.

FILE - In this March 13, 2010, file photo, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Just about everybody thinks Duke has the easiest Final Four path of any of the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament. Well, everybody but the Blue Devils themselves, who in recent years have learned how difficult it is to roll through a bracket.

AP 

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Duke won 77-74.

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Duke won 77-74.

AP 

Duke's Kyle Singler (12) takes an inbound pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Duke's Kyle Singler (12) takes an inbound pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Duke's Kyle Singler (12) goes to the hoop for two points as Miami's Julian Gamble (45) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Duke's Kyle Singler (12) goes to the hoop for two points as Miami's Julian Gamble (45) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Miami's James Dews (23) moves the ball as Duke's Brian Zoubek (55) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Miami's James Dews (23) moves the ball as Duke's Brian Zoubek (55) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Duke's Kyle Singler (12) reacts after scoring during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Duke's Kyle Singler (12) reacts after scoring during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Miami's  Durand Scott (1) heads to the basket as Duke's Kyle Singler (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Miami's Durand Scott (1) heads to the basket as Duke's Kyle Singler (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Duke's Kyle Singler collides with Miami's DeQuan Jones (31) as they vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Duke's Kyle Singler collides with Miami's DeQuan Jones (31) as they vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Duke's Andre Dawkins (20) looks to shoot as Miami's Reggie Johnson falls back during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Duke's Andre Dawkins (20) looks to shoot as Miami's Reggie Johnson falls back during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Miami's Reggie Johnson (42) looks for a loose ball as Duke's Brian Zoubek (55) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Miami's Reggie Johnson (42) looks for a loose ball as Duke's Brian Zoubek (55) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Miami's Adrian Thomas (30) vies for a loose ball with Duke's Miles Plumlee (21) and Mason Plumlee (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Miami's Adrian Thomas (30) vies for a loose ball with Duke's Miles Plumlee (21) and Mason Plumlee (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

FR3003 AP 

Miami's DeQuan Jones (31) goes to the hoop as Duke's Nolan Smith (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Miami's DeQuan Jones (31) goes to the hoop as Duke's Nolan Smith (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts to play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts to play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Miami coach Frank Haith directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Miami coach Frank Haith directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

In this photo released by Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities is a 3,000-year-old wooden sarcophagus which was confiscated at Miami airport after being shipped from Barcelona in 2008. The brightly painted sarcophagus which dates back to the 21st Dynasty, which lasted from 1070 B.C. to 945 B.C was returned home to Egypt Saturday March 11, 2010.

In this photo released by Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities is a 3,000-year-old wooden sarcophagus which was confiscated at Miami airport after being shipped from Barcelona in 2008. The brightly painted sarcophagus which dates back to the 21st Dynasty, which lasted from 1070 B.C. to 945 B.C was returned home to Egypt Saturday March 11, 2010.

AP 

Miami of Ohio's Antonio Ballard (35) walks past Ohio's Tommy Freeman after Ohio beat Miami 54-42 in a semifinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Mid-American Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Cleveland. Ohio plays Akron for the conference championship Saturday.

Miami of Ohio's Antonio Ballard (35) walks past Ohio's Tommy Freeman after Ohio beat Miami 54-42 in a semifinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Mid-American Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Cleveland. Ohio plays Akron for the conference championship Saturday.

AP 

Ohio's Armon Bassett celebrates as time expires on a 54-42 win over Miami of Ohio in a semifinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Mid-American Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Cleveland. Ohio faces Akron Saturday for the conference championship.

Ohio's Armon Bassett celebrates as time expires on a 54-42 win over Miami of Ohio in a semifinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Mid-American Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Cleveland. Ohio faces Akron Saturday for the conference championship.

AP 

Miami of Ohio's Adam Fletcher (41) grabs the ball away from Ohio's DeVaughn Washington in the second half of a semifinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Mid-American Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Cleveland. Ohio won 54-42 to advance to the conference final against Akron Saturday.

Miami of Ohio's Adam Fletcher (41) grabs the ball away from Ohio's DeVaughn Washington in the second half of a semifinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Mid-American Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Cleveland. Ohio won 54-42 to advance to the conference final against Akron Saturday.

AP 

Marta Armas, Director of Professional Banking, BankAtlantic, Miami-Dade County.

Marta Armas, Director of Professional Banking, BankAtlantic, Miami-Dade County.

Business Wire 

Miami's Cyrus McGowan (20), Reggie Johnson (42) and Durand Scott (1) react after losing to Duke 77-74 in an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Miami's Cyrus McGowan (20), Reggie Johnson (42) and Durand Scott (1) react after losing to Duke 77-74 in an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

FR3003 AP 

FILE - In this March 13, 2010, file photo, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Just about everybody thinks Duke has the easiest Final Four path of any of the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament. Well, everybody but the Blue Devils themselves, who in recent years have learned how difficult it is to roll through a bracket.

FILE - In this March 13, 2010, file photo, Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Just about everybody thinks Duke has the easiest Final Four path of any of the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament. Well, everybody but the Blue Devils themselves, who in recent years have learned how difficult it is to roll through a bracket.

AP 

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Duke won 77-74.

Duke's Mike Krzyzewski embraces Kyle Singler (12) in the closing moments of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Duke won 77-74.

AP 

Duke's Kyle Singler (12) takes an inbound pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Duke's Kyle Singler (12) takes an inbound pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

AP 

Launch Gallery   of