Miami has taken measures to avoid tragedies like that of last year, when shootings left two dead in South Beach. Bars and restaurants are prohibited from opening their terraces on the sidewalk and establishments selling alcohol must close from 8 p.m.
“It’s pretty crazy because we just come to have a good time. We did not come to promote violence. We took a long trip and we are spending money,” says Shannon McKinney. For Joel Hernández, the charm and image of Miami Beach, a relaxed city where we forget everyday life, is at stake.