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Election Day in Florida…Exercise Your Right and Priviledge to VOTE!

jenniferwollmann — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:45:29 +0000

Today is election day in Florida. Unfortunately, many people think it is only for the Republican Primary and don’t realize there are probably other items to vote on on the ballot. In Miami-Dade there are two charter amendments and Miami Gardens and Florida City have special election items.

Please get out and vote!

Free Things To Do In Miami: New World Symphony Wallcast

jenniferwollmann — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:37:41 +0000

Tomorrow night at 7:30, the New World Symphony Wallcast is Dance of Devotion. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner for a wonderful evening of culture and music on Miami Beach.

Key West: A Great Weekend Getaway!

jenniferwollmann — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:58:27 +0000

: Truman Hotel

There are so many great weekend get-aways in Florida. I took a quick trip to Key West this weekend for a historic tour. Most bed and breakfasts require a two night stay, but the lovely and updated Truman Hotel, two blocks from Duval Street, did not.

We watched the sunset, did the tourist Conch Train Tour, ate a couple of really nice meals (dinner at Pisces was particularly delicious) did some shopping (really cute towels and gifts at Towels of Key West) and enjoyed the trip both there and back.

Next time I go down, I am going to focus on the water activities! We really are lucky to live in South Florida.

Free Things To Do In Miami: New World Symphony Wallcast

jenniferwollmann — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:27:15 +0000

Tomorrow night at 7:30, the New World Symphony Wallcast is Ever After. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner for a wonderful evening of culture and music on Miami Beach.

Free Things To Do In Miami: King Mango Strut

jenniferwollmann — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:36:27 +0000

The King Mango Strut is today at 2:00 p.m. In downtown Coconut Grove. An irreverent parade with themes plucked out of the year’s headlines, the Strut is sure to make you laugh. I have been a faithful attendee since I saw the “Bobbit Brigade” years ago…I still get a chuckle out of that one.

More Signs The Economy Is Improving

jenniferwollmann — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:08:34 +0000

There was a great Viva Miami MediaPlanet insert in today’s Miami Herald titled: Miami Grows followed by, “Industries unite in the expansion of PortMiami, as the city sets sights on becoming an economic engine for South Florida and the nation”.

Though obviously a promo piece, it spews out some positive numbers:
- PortMiami contributes more than $18 billion annually to South Florida’s economy
- Cruise industry up over 2010
- MIA’s air cargo trade is worth more than $50 billion

Construction projects in and around the airport and port are currently underway to maximize additional cargo and improve the related transportation and logistics involved with moving it on to it’s final destination.

The insert also mentions new residential construction projects that are planning to break ground, since only 4,000 of the 23,000 condo untis built during the boom are still waiting for buyers.

Feliz Nochebuena!

jenniferwollmann — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:44:45 +0000

If you are new to South Florida you may not know of Nochebuena, which is a celebration that takes place on Christmas Eve. In Miami, Nochebuena means the smell of roast pig, mojo, and beans waft through the air.

On 102 Street, Nochebuena is accompanied by luminarias, that run from 67 Ave to 57 Ave

Another Smarty Dog Spotted in Pinecrest

jenniferwollmann — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:54:29 +0000

Smarty Dog In Front of Village Hall

Smarty Dogs Spotted Throughout Pinecrest

Smarty Dogs To Benefit Pinecrest Schools

Things To Do In Miami: Fairchild’s Ramble Starts Tomorrow

jenniferwollmann — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:53:55 +0000

Known as South Florida’s garden party, the 71st Annual Fairchild Ramble is this weekend.

Liberty Caffe In Coral Gables – Last Week’s Where’s J Wo Answer

jenniferwollmann — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:13:13 +0000

The entrance to the Liberty Caffe, located in the historic Country Club of Coral Gables, is last week’s Where’s J Wo answer.

The Country Club, recently restored by the Liberty Group out of Toronto, was originally the Merrick family’s vegetable garden. Designed by Hampton and Reimert, it was the first public building in Coral Gables. When it opened on January 15, 1923, it rapidly became an important part of the social scene as well as in promoting Coral Gables as a place to buy real estate. It was often used by George Merrick to entertain prospective buyers for his single family homes.

Don’t miss Liberty Caffe’s half off gelato Tuesdays!