Now it's a marvel of yachts and waterside homes, none costing less than a half-million dollars. Cruising past Millionaire's Row, he pointed out mansions owned by actors Nick Nolte and Lee Majors, and that of mega-mogul Wayne Huizenga, who owns such pro sports teams as the Miami Dolphins and Florida Marlins, and, until recently, Blockbuster Entertainment. Bertram also mentioned the city's luck. We haven't had a direct hurricane hit here in 30 years. Our worst-ever hurricanes occurred way back in 1926 and 1935.
Water taxis are a convenient and fun means of transportation.
Unlike the local automobile traffic, there's no waiting at stoplights, drawbridges or rail crossings. Also, they'll drop you off or pick you up at 63 different sites. Among these are popular seafood restaurants like Charley's Crab and Shooters, hotels like the high-rise Hyatt Regency Pier 66 and Radisson Bahia Mar Beach Resort, and the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Ocean Blvd. is popular with beach lovers. They can't take you out to the seacoast's waterborne attractions.