Five Reasons to Love Summer in Miami

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More towel space on the beach, for starters.

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For Miami locals, summer seems the least popular of our four two seasons. We bemoan the humidity, the lack of exciting events, and the slow trickle of our tourist-based economy. We bitch about various annoyances and long for the winter to return.

But despite these perceived flaws, we could easily argue that summer in Miami beats summer, winter, fall, or spring almost anywhere else. We've got a lot going for us, even in these off months. Here's what:

1. We can beach it almost any day.
While Northeastern beachgoers have to face painfully inconsistent weather conditions for their measly three months of sun time, we're lucky enough to count on that tropical sunshine more often than not. Yes, we get our rainy spells (the last week, for example), but most tropical showers pass quickly, allowing us to soak up that summer sizzle. (But not too much -- sunburns are for tourists, y'all.)

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No traffic? GASP.

2. A slow tourist influx means more room for us.
Fewer crowds, less traffic, easier parking. What, now that it's easier to get out and do the things you love, you're gonna give up just because it's a little humid outside? Seriously -- this is the time to take advantage and visit all the places we'd usually find annoying. South Beach on a Saturday afternoon, anyone?