I loved living on Miami Beach — but after 3 years, I knew I had to leave

I spent several years living on Miami Beach in Florida. As much as I loved living in the coastal city, a few concerns and issues led me to move back to the mainland. India Amos As much as I loved living on Miami Beach, I decided to move inland to Miami after three years. Miami Beach's spring-break crowds got intense, and settling so close to the coast felt too risky. The city seems to have taken some steps in the right direction since I left, but I'm glad I moved. As a kid growing up in West…