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A sculpture sits the the entrance to Casa Casuarina, the former ...

(AP) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:38:13 GMT

(AP) - A sculpture sits the the entrance to Casa Casuarina, the former home of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace in Miami Beach, Fla. is shown on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. Before the designer's death more than a decade ago, his celebrity friends stayed so often, rooms were outfitted with them in mind. After Versace's murder and the house's sale, it become home to another mogul with A-list friends. But, slowly, 1116 Ocean Drive has opened its doors, first as an invitation-only private club, then allowing non-members to stay in its ornate rooms for prices that start at $1,200 a night, and now to the masses, or at least anyone willing to plunk down $65 for a tour. 'It was just kind of a domino effect,' said Elisa Brinkworth, a spokeswoman for Casa Casuarina, as the 26,000-square-foot estate is called. 'The more people you let in the more that wanted to come in.' (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The dining room at Casa Casuarina, the former home of Italian ...

(AP) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:37:58 GMT

(AP) - The dining room at Casa Casuarina, the former home of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace in Miami Beach, Fla. is shown on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. Before the designer's death more than a decade ago, his celebrity friends stayed so often, rooms were outfitted with them in mind. After Versace's murder and the house's sale, it become home to another mogul with A-list friends. But, slowly, 1116 Ocean Drive has opened its doors, first as an invitation-only private club, then allowing non-members to stay in its ornate rooms for prices that start at $1,200 a night, and now to the masses, or at least anyone willing to plunk down $65 for a tour. 'It was just kind of a domino effect,' said Elisa Brinkworth, a spokeswoman for Casa Casuarina, as the 26,000-square-foot estate is called. 'The more people you let in the more that wanted to come in.' (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Tile floors at Casa Casuarina, the former home of Italian fashion ...

(AP) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:37:16 GMT

(AP) - Tile floors at Casa Casuarina, the former home of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace in Miami Beach, Fla. is shown on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. Before the designer's death more than a decade ago, his celebrity friends stayed so often, rooms were outfitted with them in mind. After Versace's murder and the house's sale, it become home to another mogul with A-list friends. But, slowly, 1116 Ocean Drive has opened its doors, first as an invitation-only private club, then allowing non-members to stay in its ornate rooms for prices that start at $1,200 a night, and now to the masses, or at least anyone willing to plunk down $65 for a tour. 'It was just kind of a domino effect,' said Elisa Brinkworth, a spokeswoman for Casa Casuarina, as the 26,000-square-foot estate is called. 'The more people you let in the more that wanted to come in.' (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

A fountain in the courtyard of Casa Casuarina, the former home ...

(AP) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:36:55 GMT

(AP) - A fountain in the courtyard of Casa Casuarina, the former home of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace in Miami Beach, Fla. is shown on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. Before the designer's death more than a decade ago, his celebrity friends stayed so often, rooms were outfitted with them in mind. After Versace's murder and the house's sale, it become home to another mogul with A-list friends. But, slowly, 1116 Ocean Drive has opened its doors, first as an invitation-only private club, then allowing non-members to stay in its ornate rooms for prices that start at $1,200 a night, and now to the masses, or at least anyone willing to plunk down $65 for a tour. 'It was just kind of a domino effect,' said Elisa Brinkworth, a spokeswoman for Casa Casuarina, as the 26,000-square-foot estate is called. 'The more people you let in the more that wanted to come in.' (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

A bedroom stayed in by Madonna at Casa Casuarina, the former ...

(AP) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:36:44 GMT

(AP) - A bedroom stayed in by Madonna at Casa Casuarina, the former home of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace in Miami Beach, Fla. is shown on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. Before the designer's death more than a decade ago, his celebrity friends stayed so often, rooms were outfitted with them in mind. After Versace's murder and the house's sale, it become home to another mogul with A-list friends. But, slowly, 1116 Ocean Drive has opened its doors, first as an invitation-only private club, then allowing non-members to stay in its ornate rooms for prices that start at $1,200 a night, and now to the masses, or at least anyone willing to plunk down $65 for a tour. 'It was just kind of a domino effect,' said Elisa Brinkworth, a spokeswoman for Casa Casuarina, as the 26,000-square-foot estate is called. 'The more people you let in the more that wanted to come in.' (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

A lion rug in the Safari Room at Casa Casuarina, is shown in ...

(AP) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:36:34 GMT

(AP) - A lion rug in the Safari Room at Casa Casuarina, is shown in the former home of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace in Miami Beach, Fla. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. Before the designer's death more than a decade ago, his celebrity friends stayed so often, rooms were outfitted with them in mind. After Versace's murder and the house's sale, it become home to another mogul with A-list friends. But, slowly, 1116 Ocean Drive has opened its doors, first as an invitation-only private club, then allowing non-members to stay in its ornate rooms for prices that start at $1,200 a night, and now to the masses, or at least anyone willing to plunk down $65 for a tour. 'It was just kind of a domino effect,' said Elisa Brinkworth, a spokeswoman for Casa Casuarina, as the 26,000-square-foot estate is called. 'The more people you let in the more that wanted to come in.' (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The courtyard of Casa Casuarina, the former home of Italian ...

(AP) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:35:57 GMT

(AP) - The courtyard of Casa Casuarina, the former home of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace is shown in Miami Beach, Fla. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. Before the designer's death more than a decade ago, his celebrity friends stayed so often, rooms were outfitted with them in mind. After Versace's murder and the house's sale, it become home to another mogul with A-list friends. But, slowly, 1116 Ocean Drive has opened its doors, first as an invitation-only private club, then allowing non-members to stay in its ornate rooms for prices that start at $1,200 a night, and now to the masses, or at least anyone willing to plunk down $65 for a tour. 'It was just kind of a domino effect,' said Elisa Brinkworth, a spokeswoman for Casa Casuarina, as the 26,000-square-foot estate is called. 'The more people you let in the more that wanted to come in.' (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

A view of the Atlantic Ocean is seen from the rooftop of Casa ...

(AP) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:35:25 GMT

(AP) - A view of the Atlantic Ocean is seen from the rooftop of Casa Casuarina, the former home of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace in Miami Beach, Fla. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. Before the designer's death more than a decade ago, his celebrity friends stayed so often, rooms were outfitted with them in mind. After Versace's murder and the house's sale, it become home to another mogul with A-list friends. But, slowly, 1116 Ocean Drive has opened its doors, first as an invitation-only private club, then allowing non-members to stay in its ornate rooms for prices that start at $1,200 a night, and now to the masses, or at least anyone willing to plunk down $65 for a tour. 'It was just kind of a domino effect,' said Elisa Brinkworth, a spokeswoman for Casa Casuarina, as the 26,000-square-foot estate is called. 'The more people you let in the more that wanted to come in.' (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The bedroom of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace at Casa ...

(AP) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:10:05 GMT

(AP) - The bedroom of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace at Casa Casuarina is shown in Miami Beach, Fla. Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. Before the designer's death more than a decade ago, his celebrity friends stayed so often, rooms were outfitted with them in mind. After Versace's murder and the house's sale, it become home to another mogul with A-list friends. But, slowly, 1116 Ocean Drive has opened its doors, first as an invitation-only private club, then allowing non-members to stay in its ornate rooms for prices that start at $1,200 a night, and now to the masses, or at least anyone willing to plunk down $65 for a tour. 'It was just kind of a domino effect,' said Elisa Brinkworth, a spokeswoman for Casa Casuarina, as the 26,000-square-foot estate is called. 'The more people you let in the more that wanted to come in.' (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)