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Le Tub – Great Food and Views in Hollywood
Le Tub in Hollywood is one of those funky, fun, old-Florida places that I love. Originally a Sunoco Gas Station, Le Tub was built out of flotsam, jetsam, and ocean “treasures” over a 4 year period. The atmosphere is great, on the Intracoastal, the food is very good beach fare and the portions are large enough for sharing. If you don’t finish everything on your plate and don’t want to take a doggie bag, just throw the food over the side and watch the fish have a feast. These have to be some of the best fed fish in Florida! No credit cards.
Le Tub's Award Winning Hamburger
Miami Palmetto Senior High School Has Another Great Year
As Miami-Dade County Public Schools wraps up their academic calendar and students get ready for their summer vacation that starts later this week, I am amazed at how rapidly another school year flew by. My children are wrapping up their last years of high school and I am grateful that I live in a community that appreciates the difficulties the public schools are experiencing, both economically and because of increased competition, and steps up to the plate to assist.
Some of the achievements of Miami Palmetto Senior High School for the 2009-2010 school year, in no particular order:
- 15 Silver Knight nominees, winners Noah Gray and Veronica Rigl, honorable mention Michael Grey
- Athlete of the Year – Michael Saco for swimming
- Dade Scholar Athlete of the Year – Denizen Kocak
- 142 AP Scholars
- 49 AP Scholars with Honor
- 96 AP Scholars with Distinction
- 26 National AP Scholars
- State Championships for Boys Swimming, 1st place, Girls Bowling 3rd place, Boys Tennis, 4th place
- All-District Honors Girl’s Lacrosse Team
“Miami Palmetto High School…superior students, an extraordinary education, all in your own backyard.”
Pinecrest Pioneers Celebrate Birthdays at Pinecrest Gardens
Five Pinecrest Pioneers, Pinecrest residents that are 90 years young or over, celebrated their birthdays at a luncheon hosted by Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner and sponsored by Whole Foods. The Pioneers shared their stories of when and why they moved to Pinecrest and what has kept them here for 3 decades or more. Many of their reasons for moving here are the same reason more recent residents have made the move:
- size of yards
- friendly neighborhood great for raising children
- the public schools.
Their memories of what has changed:
- addition of traffic lights on 67 ave.
- a large bean field with crop dusting planes
- an airport/landing strip
- a pony rink where children would ride
Lori, with Whole Foods Catering, provided a beautiful lunch and birthday cake as well as flowers and goody bags for the Pioneeers.
Miami Palmetto Senior High School Wins Principal of the Year!
Pinecrest is a popular place to live due to its great public schools. Howard Weiner, Principal of Miami Palmetto Senior High School is one of the reasons this school continues to be a top draw for students and athletes. It is wonderful to see him recognized by Miami Dade County Public Schools as Principal of the Year.
Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition, Mr. Weiner!
10 Things I Love About Aventura
- Laurenzo’s Italian Center – Whether you are a gourmet cook and want amazing Italian ingredients or want something already prepared, you will enjoying cruising up and down the isles of this well-known local gourmet supermarket.
- Founders Park – Located on a 12-acres site, this park has something for everyone. Tennis, ball fields, exercise trails, picnic shelters and a splash park for the kids (residents get into splash park free with id, non-residents pay $10).
- Size/Value of condos. If you are renting or selling, you can usually find a larger condo in Aventura than you could in Brickell or Miami Beach, and usually for less. Search for yourself.
- Location: Close to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami,(and their respective airports and ports) and just a jump to the beach
- Boating
- Don Soffer exercise trail- this 3 mile loop is perfect for running, walking the pets, or taking an evening stroll
- The Farimont Turnberry Golf and Country Club – in addition to having a world class spa and golf course, the restaurants are also amazing.
- William’s Island – this enclave of homes, condos, and town homes, all surrounded by water, includes its own private club and is a relaxing jewel of a community, close to everything in Aventura, including a Fresh Market.
- Proximity to Gulfstream Park – What a great way to spend the day. If watching the horse races isn’t your thing, at least stop by and watch the beautiful animals parade around the courtyard prior to each race, then take off and go eat, shop or dance, at one of the many venues.
- Mo’s Bagel and Diner – My Dad is a New Yorker who hasn’t lived there since he was born, but it’s in his blood, and Mo’s makes him feel like he is back there.
If I were a shopper, I would add the Aventura Mall. I personally can’t stand shopping, but this mall is amazing. It is large, clean and has such a variety of stores. If you can’t find what you are looking for here, you probably don’t need it.
Village of Pinecrest Launches New Website
The Village of Pinecrest has launched a new website to help keep residents and visitors up to date on all of the activities in the Village. In addition to having links to Pinecrest Gardens and the Pinecrest Community Center, there is also a useful Calendar of Events that includes activities going on throughout the month.
Deering Bay, Coral Gables, FL – Progressive Brokers Open
Soccer Marathon Hosted by The Community Foundation of Pinecrest
The Community Foundation of Pinecrest will be hosting the first annual soccer marathon at Evelyn Greer Park on May 2, 2010. A raffle for Norwegian Cruise Line tickets and other prizes will help raise money to support the Foundations programs for schools, cultural arts and seniors. All ages welcome.
Deering Bay Real Estate
Amazing views from this beautiful apartment at the Verona in Deering Bay. Amenities available include: small and large boat marinas, golf, tennis, restaurant, pools, gym and peace and tranquility. Proximity to downtown Miami, airport, Coral Gables, South Miami, University of Miami, Baptist Hospital, Pinecrest and Dadeland and the Falls shopping centers make this the perfect location to call home.
10220 SW 72 Ave., Pinecrest, FL
North South Tennis Ct, pool, deep acre lot
This house is great for entertaining; it is like having your own country club in your back yard! A North/South tennis court, pool, and large covered patio with electric awning and pass-through to kitchen make this deep acre lot the place to be.
A large kitchen with granite counter tops, spacious living and dining room, and 5 bedrooms provide a wonderful space for relaxing after a day of fun in the sun.
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