Brian Antoni is the author of the novel South Beach: The Novel.[1] South Beach: The Novel is based on Antoni's firsthand knowledge of the resurgence of Miami Beach in the past two decades.[2] His writing has also been included in the parody novel Naked Came the Manatee, where he wrote one of the chapters. He also writes non-fiction articles for travel magazines.
Brian Antoni was born in Detroit, Michigan, but was raised in Freeport Bahamas. His parents are from Trinidad. His sister is Janine Antoni, a well-known Bahamian artist. His brother Robert Antoni is a well-known Caribbean writer. Brian Antoni studied law at Emory University and obtained his law doctorate at Georgetown University. Although he never practiced as a lawyer, he is well known for his published book South Beach: The Novel. Brian Antoni currently lives in Miami Beach, New York City, and Key West.