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15-581: Designed by prominent architect Norman Giller in 1961, the Bandshell stands out with its geometric interpretation of Miami Modern architecture . Giller, a leading figure in the MiMo style, also has several of his works featured on the National Register of Historic Places . From its inception, the venue gained national attention, notably serving as the winter home for “ The Mike Douglas Show ” during

30-542: A complex in Coral Gables to use as its new headquarters. At that time, Bacardi had employees in seven buildings across South Florida . Bacardi vacated its former headquarter buildings. Miami citizens began a campaign to label the buildings as historic. Allan T. Schulman, a professor of architecture at the University of Miami , said "Miami's brand is its identity as a tropical city. The Bacardi buildings are exactly

45-819: A hotel, and shops on the site of the current temporary park in the center of Midtown. Critics of Midtown state the lack of parks as a major issue. Midtown has grown quickly, and is home to Shops at Midtown, an outdoor shopping area designed to mimic New York's SOHO neighborhood, and home to many national and local stores and restaurants and an abundance of upscale apartments. A fair amount of office businesses have also taken up residence in Midtown in office buildings, in industries ranging from interior decor to marketing agency services, and more. At Büro Urbano urban workspace, office spaces are provided for small businesses. Midtown has also become home to Art Miami art fair, which takes place during Miami's Art Basel week. On 1 August 2016,

60-607: A play on "Cinco de Mayo" in early May. The area is bounded by the Little River to the north, Bay Point Estates to the south, the Florida East Coast Railway to the west, and Biscayne Bay to the east. Bay Harbor Islands, Florida Doral Miami Miami Beach Midtown Miami Midtown Miami is the collective term for the Wynwood and Edgewater neighborhoods of Miami , Florida . It

75-554: A rental facility for various promoters. In 2015, the Miami-based Rhythm Foundation assumed the management of the Bandshell from the city. Since then, programming has flourished, featuring over 100 events annually, including concerts, movies, dances, and various special events. The Bandshell is the last surviving structure of its kind in Miami Beach, with three other similar structures having existed in

90-417: Is a large-scale, urban development that was planned with 8 high-rise residential buildings, a hotel, two parks, and a major urban shopping area, "The Shops at Midtown". Due to the collapse of the real estate bubble in 2007, only two residential buildings, and about 2/3 of "The Shops at Midtown" were built. In July 2011, plans were announced to begin construction on a new entertainment center at Midtown, including

105-492: Is located north of Downtown and south of the Miami Design District and is roughly bound by North 20th Street to the south, I-195 to the north, I-95 to the west, and Biscayne Bay to the east. In 2005, construction began on the "Midtown Miami" development between North 29th and 36th Street and Miami Avenue and the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) on what was historically an FEC rail yard . The project

120-770: The Biscayne Boulevard corridor starting from around Midtown , through the Design District and into the Upper Eastside . The term MiMo has only recently been associated with the style. Popularity of the term is credited to Miami Beach resident Randall C. Robinson and interior designer Teri D'Amico. Principal examples of MiMo include the Fontainebleau Hotel , Eden Roc , Seacoast Towers, Deauville , and Di Lido hotels by famed architect Morris Lapidus ; Norman Giller's Carillon Hotel, which

135-612: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel warning, advising pregnant women not to visit Midtown Miami, the Design District and Wynwood areas to avoid getting the Zika virus . Zika warnings in Miami have been lifted by end of 2016. Bacardi 's United States headquarters were located in the Bacardi buildings also near Midtown Miami. By 2007 Bacardi USA agreed to lease

150-490: The 1970s. This association attracted prominent personalities, including Jackie Gleason , Burt Reynolds , Milton Berle , K.C. and the Sunshine Band , and Bobby Goldsboro , among others. The venue underwent several transformations over the decades. In the 1960s and 1970s, apart from the televised events, it hosted ballroom dance nights popular among local seniors. By the 1980s and 1990s, the Bandshell had evolved into

165-525: The area’s relative exoticism. The area along Biscayne Boulevard is now the designated "MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District" or more uniquely named "MiMo on BiBo", for "Miami Modern on Biscayne Boulevard". MiMo Historic District runs roughly from 50th Street to 77th Street along Biscayne Boulevard, although MiMo can be found in the Design District and Midtown . Many annual festivals are held to promote MiMo architecture, such as "Cinco de MiMo"

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180-543: The larger Miami and Miami Beach resorts built after the Great Depression . Because MiMo styling was not just a response to international architectural movements but also to client demands, themes of glamour, fun, and material excess were added to otherwise stark, minimalist, and efficient styles of the era. The style can be most observed today in Middle and Upper Miami Beach along Collins Avenue , as well as along

195-540: The next generation of Miami Beach residents and visitors. 7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141. Miami Modern architecture Miami Modernist architecture , or MiMo , is a regional style of architecture that developed in South Florida during the post-war period. The style was internationally recognized as a regionalist response to the International Style . It can be seen in most of

210-478: The post-World War II era. Recognizing its historical and architectural value, the Bandshell was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022. The City of Miami Beach highlighted the Bandshell's importance in a press release, emphasizing its role in entertainment and cultural programming for future generations. After an extensive renovation by the city, the Bandshell is now poised to cater to

225-544: Was voted Miami Beach's "Hotel of the Year" in 1959; and the original Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida . To some degree, Miami developed the style through the work of younger architects immediately after the war; they were more closely aligned with media promotions and sensationalism than older architects of the era. The region successfully transposed its extravagant resort styling to a national audience easily captivated by

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