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Patti Nickell

Don't hate Miami because it's beautiful. The city has brains too

MIAMI _ I have often said that I think Miami is America's sexiest city. The sun-kissed metropolis is the United States' answer to jet-setting hot spots from Monte Carlo to Marrakesh.

There's South Beach and its continuous parade of socialites and stars, models and millionaires, who make Ocean Drive pulse with activity 24/7.

There's upscale Coconut Grove, hugging Biscayne Bay, with its European-style sidewalk cafes and chic boutiques. There's Coral Gables, with its tree-lined boulevards choca-block with Mediterranean-style mansions. Well, you get the idea.

But before you get another idea that Miami is all style and no substance, I want you to know that this sexy metropolis has a serious side as well. I found out just how serious on a recent visit.

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