Sins of South Beach News
Former Miami Beach Mayor Alex Daoud has taken a shot at current Mayor Matti Herrera Bower by posting a compromising photo of Bower on the website for his Sins of South Beach book. »
Friday, December 3rd at 10am
Daoud will discuss his book “Sins of South Beach The True Story of Corruption, Violence, Murder, and the Making of Miami Beach” and his upcoming book signing party this Saturday, December 4th, at Walgreens at 501 Collins Avenue. Tune in to watch the show online by going to http://www.wrpbitv.com and clicking on the video on demand. »
FEATURING FORMER MIAMI BEACH MAYOR ALEX DAOUD
Alex Daoud, three-time mayor of Miami Beach will sign copies of his controversial expose, “Sins of South Beach" at Florida's largest, newly opened Walgreens at 501 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach on December 4th from 11-3 p.m. The event is free, open to the public, and will feature music and food. »
Alex Daoud isn't done putting his imprint on his beloved Miami Beach
Once upon a time the name Alex Daoud was synonymous with political corruption, at least on Miami Beach. After all, the wildly popular mayor was eventually busted for the kind of paternalistic, ole boy corruption that, well, defines much of the history of a broader South Florida community built on land scams and get-rich-quick schemes. »
MARIEL BOATLIFT
Miami Babylon, a book by Gerald Posner released last December, describes a scene in which a detective, accompanied by former Miami Beach Mayor Alex Daoud, who years later was sentenced to prison after a corruption scandal, fought against three men who they suspected had just raped an elderly woman. After the men were subdued, a policeman kicked one of the unconscious men on the face. »
Mariel was like pouring gasoline on a fire
Alex Daoud was only five months into his first year as a Miami Beach commissioner when the boatlift began. He watched as the Beach buckled under the influx of the Marielitos. »
Escrito por el ex Alcalde de Miami Beach, Alex Doud, el relato será llevado a la pantalla grande »
Alex Featured in "Miami Babylon" & "Fool's Paradise"
In Chapter 1 of the new book "Miami Babylon" by Pulitzer-prize finalist Gerald Posner, the predominant focus and introduction to the story revolves around "Sins" author and 3-term Miami Beach Mayor, Alex Daoud. »
The Minaret Online
First he was invited. Then he was uninvited. Now he is invited again . . . at least for now. Maybe. »
The Tampa Tribune
TAMPA - The University of Tampa has canceled a speech by alumnus Alex Daoud, the former Miami Beach mayor who served a prison sentence for accepting bribes and then wrote a confessional book called "Sins of South Beach." »
Miami Beach 411
This past fall, one of my favorite stretches of roadway in Dade County, the section of SW 16th Street near FIU called Jose Canseco Boulevard, was renamed. »
Miami Beach 411
Say what you will about Alex Daoud, the man knows how to laugh at himself. I learned that first hand. »
SINS OF SOUTH BEACH: THE TRUE STORY OF CORRUPTION, VIOLENCE, AND THE MAKING OF MIAMI BEACH
MIAMI BEACH, FL (November 1, 2008) – Sins of South Beach (second edition), former three-time Miami Beach Mayor Alex Daoud's autobiographical portrait of one of the most spectacular renovations that any city has ever undergone, is the story of the rise and fall of Miami Beach. »
The Miami Herald
From Sins of South Beach: The True Story of Corruption, Violence, and the Making of Miami Beach: "The two women stood on the small cement patio wrapped in large colorful beach towels. Under the sensual moonlight, slowly they let them fall, revealing their nakedness . . . Their tongues, hands and young nubile figures dueled for my affection." »
Miami New Times
This past Sunday night, former Miami Beach Mayor Alex Daoud proved he could still draw a crowd — and wow them with his wit and personality. About 100 people stopped by Books & Books in Coral Gables to listen to him talk about The Sins of South Beach. »
Time Online
HELP FIGHT CRIME: BUY GUNS, urge bumper stickers on cars along Miami's Flagler Street. To attract new depositors, the city's Lincoln Savings and Loan Association offers not toasters or blenders, but pocket cans of spray repellent. Newly acquired Doberman guard dogs growl inside increasing numbers of Bade County homes; sales of sophisticated burglar alarm systems and rudimentary iron bars for doors are booming. Says a Miami policeman: "Sometimes I think I'm in Dodge City." »
The New York Times
The first building of South Pointe Towers began receiving occupants here last week, ending a long struggle with financial difficulties. »