Indigenous displacement, hurricanes, real estate booms and busts, rail-driven growth, environmental missteps, and coastal development trace the turbulent history of Miami and South Florida.

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Hollywood, FL (Population: 152,597), was founded by developer Joseph W. Young in 1925 and transformed from coastal dunes into a master-planned city, shaped by its Mediterranean Revival architecture and hurricane resilience. Narrated by Brian.

Hollywood: A Dream City Born from Dunes

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Miami (Population: 449,514) grew rapidly after 1896, driven by railroads, real estate, and Julia Tuttle&#39;s work. It is geologically anchored by the Miami Limestone formation, which shapes the city’s terrain and water systems. Narrated by Brian.

Miami: A City Forged by Vision and Limestone

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West Palm Beach was the first incorporated municipality in South Florida and is now the seat and largest city of Palm Beach County. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

The Making of West Palm Beach

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In the first half of the 1920’s the nation’s first major real estate bubble grew and burst in South Florida. Narrated by Becky Lynn.

Florida Boom and Bust in the 1920’s

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The oldest house in West Palm Beach’s historic Bel Air District was the scene of a grisly attempted robbery in 1902. Narrated by Becky Lynn.

The Hone House of Historic Bel Air

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Known for its stunning beaches, bustling nightlife, and rich cultural heritage, Miami is a major center of finance, commerce, culture, and international trade. Narrated by Michael.

Welcome to Miami

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Built in 1901, the Stranahan House was one of the first structures in Fort Lauderdale and the center of social and commercial activity. Narrated by Imran Sheikh.

The Frank and Ivy Stranahan House

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At the time of first European contact, the Tequesta people occupied most of southeastern Florida. By the 1770’s they were all but gone. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

The Tale of the Tequesta

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What was meant to be an artificial reef a mile offshore of Fort Lauderdale, turned out to be a monumental environmental disaster. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

Osborne Reef, Well-intended but...

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Local legends claim that the city of Pompano Beach originally got its name for what a railroad surveyor had for dinner in the 1890&#39;s. Narrated by Becky Lynn.

The City Named for Fish Dinner

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has rated the 1926 Great Miami storm as the most damaging U.S.hurricane of all time. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

Great Miami Hurricane of 1926

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Historical neighborhood retains its relevance and provides history entwined with local culture. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Early Fort Lauderdale Days

Indigenous displacement, hurricanes, real estate booms and busts, rail-driven growth, environmental missteps, and coastal development trace the turbulent history of Miami and South Florida.