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'''Isle of Normandy''' or '''Normandy Island''' or '''Normandy Isles''' or '''Normandy Isle''' is an island and [[neighborhood]] of [[Miami Beach, Florida|Miami Beach]] in [[Miami-Dade County, Florida|Miami-Dade County]], [[Florida]], [[United States]]. It is located just west of the main island that the city occupies, in the area of the city referred to as [[North Beach (Miami Beach)|North Beach]].<ref>[http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Normandy-Isles-Miami-Beach-FL.html Normandy Isles neighborhood, detailed profile]</ref>
'''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>


==Geography==
==Geography==
It is located at {{coord|25.853|-80.135}}, with an elevation {{convert|3|ft|m}}.<ref>[http://florida.hometownlocator.com/fl/miami-dade/isle-of-normandy.cfm Isle of Normandy, FL Community Profile]</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>


==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>


==Streets==
==Streets==
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*Bay Drive
*Bay Drive

*Biarritz Drive
*Biarritz Drive
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*Biarritz Court

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*Beatriz Court

*71st Street (originally Everglades Concourse)
*71st Street (originally Everglades Concourse)

*Maimonides Street
*Maimonides Street

*Everglades Court (alley)
*Everglades Court (alley)

*Normandy Drive
*Normandy Drive

*Normandy Court
*Normandy Court

*Marseille Drive
*Marseille Drive

*Calais Drive
*Calais Drive


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*Brest Esplanade
*Brest Esplanade

*Rue Vendome
*Rue Vendome

*Vendome Court
*Vendome Court

*Rue Versailles
*Rue Versailles

*Versailles Court
*Versailles Court

*Vichy Drive
*Vichy Drive

*Rue Notre Dame
*Rue Notre Dame

*Rue Bordeaux
*Rue Bordeaux

*Trouville Esplanade
*Trouville Esplanade

*Rue Granville
*Rue Granville

*Verdun Drive
*Verdun Drive


==Education==
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==Notable Residents==
[[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-->

* Judy Drucker, impresario


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==Notable residents==
* [[Joan Field]], concert violinist
* [[Joan Field]], concert violinist

* [[Roy Firestone]], sportscaster and entertainer
* [[Roy Firestone]], sportscaster and entertainer
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* David M. Gersten, appeals court judge

* [[Andy Garcia]], actor
* [[Bob Mover]], jazz saxophonist

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* [[David M. Gersten]], appeals court judge

* Jeff Levine, film producer

* [[Clifford S. Perlman]], restaurateur
* [[Clifford S. Perlman]], restaurateur
* [[Daniel Schechter]], psychiatrist and author


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:42, 29 August 2023

Isle of Normandy
Neighborhood of Miami Beach
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyMiami-Dade County
CityMiami Beach
Government
 • Miami Beach MayorDan Gelber
 • Miami-Dade County CommissionerSally A. Heyman
 • State HouseMichael Grieco (D)
 • State SenateJason Pizzo (D)
 • U.S. HouseDonna Shalala (D)
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total8,841
Time zoneUTC-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

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It is located at 25°51′11″N 80°08′06″W / 25.853°N 80.135°W / 25.853; -80.135, with an elevation 3 feet (0.91 m).[2]

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.[3]

Streets

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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

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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.[4] Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School and Miami Beach Senior High School serve Normandy Island.[5][6]

Notable residents

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Isle of Normandy Populated Place Profile / Miami-Dade County, Florida Data". florida.hometownlocator.com.
  3. ^ [1][dead link]
  4. ^ "Treasure Island Elementary School Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  5. ^ "Miami Beach Nautilus MS Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  6. ^ "Miami Beach SHS Boundaries Legal Description". Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Retrieved 2021-06-28.

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