1980s During the 1980s, with the popularity of Miami-based films and television series such as Scarface, Invasion U.S.A., and Miami Vice, the city was gaining a reputation as an exciting and notorious destination. South Beach and the remainder of Dade County was also attracting attention. NFL Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino was breaking football records and adding to the Miami mystique.
1980s During the 1980s, with the popularity of Miami-based films and television series such as Scarface Invasion U.SA., and Miami Vice, the city was gaining a reputation as an exciting and notorious destination. South Beach and the remainder of Dade County was al.so attracting attention. NFL Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino was breaking footba,ll records and adding to the Miami mystique.