So long, New York: Why Bethenny Frankel says Miami is the 'new LA'

Bethenny Frankel made her name on "Real Housewives of New York City."

Sam Dietch

• Bethenny Frankel moved from New York to South Florida in 2025. She says Miami is the "new LA."
• She's among wealthy Americans leaving cultural hubs like New York and LA for smaller cities like Miami.
• Frankel told Business Insider that the influx of wealth has changed Miami's cultural landscape.

The former "Real Housewives of New York City" star Bethenny Frankel built her public persona in the Big Apple...