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Bimini (Bi-mini), meaning, Mother of Many Waters, Bibi (Mother) and Mini (Waters), is a term and name in the Taino Native American Indian language of the Caribbean islands and is the original Pre-Columbian Taino Arawak name for the present day U.S. state of Florida . Bimini ('''bĭm'''·ə·nē) is a , a collection of Shops , Restaurant s, and Bars surrounding a single road known as "The King's Highway." South Bimini houses an Airstrip and two Hotel s, and offers a quiet alternative to the slow bustle of North Bimini. Bimini is located about 50 miles (80 km) east of Fort Lauderdale, Florida , and is the closest point in the Bahamas to the mainland United States . The island is best known for Fishing , and the surrounding ocean is considered by many to be one of the world's top fishing spots. Because Bimini is only about 50 miles (80 km) east of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, many American anglers go to the island by boat to fish, or to enjoy the local nightlife. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling are also popular activities, as there are many Shipwreck s in the area. Bimini became better known to more Americans when Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. spent much of the time during which he was expelled from the U.S. House Of Representatives (January 1967 to April 1969) in self-imposed Exile on Bimini. MYSTERIES OF BIMINI Bimini is home to several landmarks said to contain mystical properties of abstruse origins. Much of the historical data known of these places is speculative in nature, and experts in various fields have opined across the full spectrum of explanation. The most contentious of these sites is The Bimini Road . The Bimini Road See Also: Bimini Road Between 1930 and 1940, American '', believes they might be the creations of shipwrecked Chinese voyagers. Others say that they are the result of dredging, tidal fluctuations or sea deposits called Beach Rock . Whether these stones are in fact proof of a lost civilization, the work of stranded sailors or merely a natural geological formation has yet to be determined. The Fountain of Youth Facts about Juan Ponce De León and his search for the Fountain Of Youth are as elusive as the mythical regenerative spring itself. Whether it was the Arawak or their relatives the Taino Indians who relayed the story to de León is unclear, but both versions of the story claim that the natives spoke of a land called "Beemeenee" where the fountain could be found. Though de León's expedition brought him to Florida , the fountain was rumored to exist within the shallow pools of South Bimini. The Healing Hole Found within the salt water Mangrove Forest that covers four miles of North Bimini is The Healing Hole, a pool that lies at the end of a network of winding tunnels that stretch underground. During outgoing tides, these channels pump cool, mineral-laden fresh water into the pool. Natural Lithium and Sulfur are two of the minerals said to be contained in these waters, which seem to exhibit curative properties, as people express a sense of mental and physical rejuvenation after their visit. BIMINI FACTS
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