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'''Isle of Normandy''' or '''Normandy Island''' or '''Normandy Isles''' or '''Normandy Isle''' is a neighborhood of [[North Beach (Miami Beach)|North Beach]] in the city of [[Miami Beach, Florida |
'''Isle of Normandy''' or '''Normandy Island''' or '''Normandy Isles''' or '''Normandy Isle''' is a neighborhood of [[North Beach (Miami Beach)|North Beach]] in the city of [[Miami Beach, Florida]]. It is located along the eastern shore of [[Biscayne Bay]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Normandy-Isles-Miami-Beach-FL.html|title=Normandy Isles neighborhood in Miami Beach, Florida (FL), 33141 subdivision profile - real estate, apartments, condos, homes, community, population, jobs, income, streets|website=www.city-data.com}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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It is located at {{coord|25.853|-80.135}}, with an elevation {{convert|3|ft|m}}.<ref>{{ |
It is located at {{coord|25.853|-80.135}}, with an elevation {{convert|3|ft|m}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://florida.hometownlocator.com/fl/miami-dade/isle-of-normandy.cfm|title=Isle of Normandy Populated Place Profile / Miami-Dade County, Florida Data|website=florida.hometownlocator.com}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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⚫ | After building a chain of movie theaters in [[Cincinnati]], Alsace native Henri Levi (or Levy) moved to Miami Beach in 1922. In 1926 he undertook a 2-year period of 24-hour-a-day dredging to create Normandy Isle from the natural swampy land mass in Biscayne Bay west of 71st street theretofore called Warner-Meade Island. Levy was also instrumental in the construction of the 79th Street Causeway.<ref>[http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=43812]{{dead link|date=January 2022}}</ref> |
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⚫ | After building a chain of movie theaters in Cincinnati, Alsace native Henri Levi (or Levy) moved to Miami Beach in 1922. In 1926 he undertook a 2-year period of 24-hour-a-day dredging to create Normandy Isle from the natural swampy land mass in Biscayne Bay west of 71st street theretofore called Warner-Meade Island. Levy was also instrumental in the construction of the 79th Street Causeway.<ref>http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=43812</ref> |
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==Streets== |
==Streets== |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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[[Miami-Dade County Public Schools]] is the local school district. Treasure Island Elementary School in [[North Bay Village]] serves Normandy Island.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dadeschools.net/schools/schoolinformation/school_boundaries.asp?id=5481|title=Treasure Island Elementary School Boundaries Legal Description|publisher=[[Miami-Dade County Public Schools]]| |
[[Miami-Dade County Public Schools]] is the local school district. Treasure Island Elementary School in [[North Bay Village]] serves Normandy Island.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dadeschools.net/schools/schoolinformation/school_boundaries.asp?id=5481|title=Treasure Island Elementary School Boundaries Legal Description|publisher=[[Miami-Dade County Public Schools]]|access-date=2021-06-28}}</ref> Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School and [[Miami Beach Senior High School]] serve Normandy Island.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dadeschools.net/schools/schoolinformation/school_boundaries.asp?id=6541|title=Miami Beach Nautilus MS Boundaries Legal Description|publisher=[[Miami-Dade County Public Schools]]|access-date=2021-06-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dadeschools.net/schools/schoolinformation/school_boundaries.asp?id=7201|title=Miami Beach SHS Boundaries Legal Description|publisher=[[Miami-Dade County Public Schools]]|access-date=2021-06-28}}</ref><!--Used https://app.guidek12.com/miami/school_search/current/ to see a map--> |
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==Notable residents== |
==Notable residents== |
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* [[Joan Field]], concert violinist |
* [[Joan Field]], concert violinist |
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* [[Roy Firestone]], sportscaster and entertainer |
* [[Roy Firestone]], sportscaster and entertainer |
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* David M. Gersten, appeals court judge |
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* [[Bob Mover]], jazz saxophonist |
* [[Bob Mover]], jazz saxophonist |
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* [[Clifford S. Perlman]], restaurateur |
* [[Clifford S. Perlman]], restaurateur |
Latest revision as of 01:42, 29 August 2023
Isle of Normandy | |
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Country | United States |
State | Florida |
County | Miami-Dade County |
City | Miami Beach |
Government | |
• Miami Beach Mayor | Dan Gelber |
• Miami-Dade County Commissioner | Sally A. Heyman |
• State House | Michael Grieco (D) |
• State Senate | Jason Pizzo (D) |
• U.S. House | Donna Shalala (D) |
Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 8,841 |
Time zone | UTC-05 (EST) |
ZIP Code | 33141 |
Area code(s) | 305, 786 |
Isle of Normandy or Normandy Island or Normandy Isles or Normandy Isle is a neighborhood of North Beach in the city of Miami Beach, Florida. It is located along the eastern shore of Biscayne Bay.[1]
Geography
[edit]It is located at 25°51′11″N 80°08′06″W / 25.853°N 80.135°W, with an elevation 3 feet (0.91 m).[2]
History
[edit]After building a chain of movie theaters in Cincinnati, Alsace native Henri Levi (or Levy) moved to Miami Beach in 1922. In 1926 he undertook a 2-year period of 24-hour-a-day dredging to create Normandy Isle from the natural swampy land mass in Biscayne Bay west of 71st street theretofore called Warner-Meade Island. Levy was also instrumental in the construction of the 79th Street Causeway.[3]
Streets
[edit]Most streets on Normandy Isle were named after French cities and architectural landmarks.
East-West
- Bay Drive
- Biarritz Drive
- Biarritz Court
- 71st Street (originally Everglades Concourse)
- Maimonides Street
- Everglades Court (alley)
- Normandy Drive
- Normandy Court
- Marseille Drive
- Calais Drive
North-South
- Brest Esplanade
- Rue Vendome
- Vendome Court
- Rue Versailles
- Versailles Court
- Vichy Drive
- Rue Notre Dame
- Rue Bordeaux
- Trouville Esplanade
- Rue Granville
- Verdun Drive
Education
[edit]Miami-Dade County Public Schools is the local school district. Treasure Island Elementary School in North Bay Village serves Normandy Island.[4] Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School and Miami Beach Senior High School serve Normandy Island.[5][6]
Notable residents
[edit]- Joan Field, concert violinist
- Roy Firestone, sportscaster and entertainer
- David M. Gersten, appeals court judge
- Bob Mover, jazz saxophonist
- Clifford S. Perlman, restaurateur
- Daniel Schechter, psychiatrist and author
References
[edit]- ^ "Normandy Isles neighborhood in Miami Beach, Florida (FL), 33141 subdivision profile - real estate, apartments, condos, homes, community, population, jobs, income, streets". www.city-data.com.
- ^ "Isle of Normandy Populated Place Profile / Miami-Dade County, Florida Data". florida.hometownlocator.com.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Treasure Island Elementary School Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ "Miami Beach Nautilus MS Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ "Miami Beach SHS Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Retrieved 2021-06-28.