Since my younger days, I have seen a great revival at the Beaches. I often wondered how oceanfront property could look so rundown and abandoned in many areas. It is encouraging to know that the Beaches are attracting retail, dining and entertainment - especially for those who will not 'cross the ditch.' They will proudly tell anyone who will listen that they have everything they need and do not need to cross the Intracoastal Waterway. Well, with the new offerings at the Beaches, I am starting to believe them...