"When Andrew hit in 1992, we sold everything on the lot in almost no time, " said Chuck Simpson, owner of Independence RV in Winter Haven, Fla.

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With its pristine beaches and glamorous night spots, Miami has long been a haven for escapees, from political refugees to college kids fleeing winter.

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Overlooked is that the ad originally came to the world's attention via that haven of tradition media, network television--and during the Winter Olympics, among the most expensive moments on TV.

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