La Gorce Island

La Gorce Island is an island within the city of Miami Beach in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is located in Biscayne Bay in the La Gorce neighborhood, in the area of the city referred to as North Beach.[1] The island and surrounding La Gorce neighborhood were named after Miami Beach developer Carl Fisher’s close friend, John Oliver La Gorce, a renowned explorer, author, and president of the National Geographic Society.[2]

Main article: La Gorce

References
  1. La Gorce neighborhood, detailed profile
  2. Discover Homes Miami (March 21, 2021). "La Gorce Island, Miami Beach, FL: Private & Gated Community". Discover Homes Miami. Retrieved January 26, 2023.

25.84812°N 80.129106°W / 25.84812; -80.129106


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