I hear pretty much the same story from a long list of world travellers. The beach is about the only thing going on in South Florida which reflects on a dull metropolis and it's inhabitants.
Fast food is available in any town and state. Big whoop.
The city and state cater to the newly wed and nearly dead. Miami has been described as a Carnival Cruise without the boat.
Also, Miami is supposed to be the crown jewel in a pick up full of stolen goods communities.
Illiteracy is unknown. Literally