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To kick off the month of love, we're stirring the pot and asking: Who's the greatest (most iconic?) celebrity to come out of the 305?
- Aka: Who do you love the most?
Why it matters: For better or worse, dozens of famous people call Miami home — and it's time we figured out who among the crowded pool of A-listers is the top jewel.
Caveat: Our list includes both the deceased and living, because everyone deserves a bit of recognition.
- We concluded that there's a few names that deserve to be on the list even if they weren't born here, because moving to the 305 at a young age (especially for grade school) should absolutely count.
- After some discussion, we agreed that (some) politicians were celebrities (in that they're household names).
- We also OK'd a few from the general South Florida region (*coughs* Ariana Grande). We make the rules!
The intrigue: We know our choices may ruffle some feathers. That's the point :)
- But feel free to let us know who you would have swapped in instead.
By the way: This list does not include sports figures. We're planning a separate bracket for Miami's star athletes.
How it works: Every day, you'll vote in a tournament-style bracket, letting readers decide who makes it to the next round.
Cast your vote below!