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7601 E Treasure Drive – Bank Approved Short Sale

This bank-approved short sale at The Grandview Palace in North Bay Village has water views from every room.  Other features include:

  • crown molding
  • baseboards
  • updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters & a pantry
  • two full baths
  • two good-size balconies

All this for $136 per squar foot!

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Village of Pinecrest Passes Resolution To Protect Matheson Hammock

Matheson Hammock Marina

At a special Village council meeting this evening, a resolution was passed stating opposition to the proposed boat storage facility at Matheson Hammock Park. Council members felt that the county’s Parks Department did not provide the public and surrounding municipalities with opportunity to provide input to their Request For Proposals for dry boat storage at the park.

Although the developer said that opposition was premature since impact studies had not been conducted, it was specifically because of the lack of information available about the impacts of the proposed structure, which is completely out of scale for the park in its sheer size (500 feet long and 50 feet high!), that the Village passed the resolution. 

Matheson Hammock Park is a park used by many residents and visitors in Miami-Dade county and the addition of any structures should proceed slowly and with public input.  It is, after all, supported by our tax dollars and admission fees.

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Deering Bay – Relaxed, Luxurious, Country Club Living

 

Beautiful Views

I feel like Deering Bay has been forgotten among all of the hoopla regarding bargains on Brickell, Biscayne, and the Beach.  I know there have been and still are some great deals in these urban areas, but if you are looking for a  little more relaxed pace, take a look at the condominiums and villas in the various buildings in the Deering Bay Yacht and Country Club community.  These are spacious units,  most with water views, and are surrounded by an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course.   Located in the southern part of Coral Gables, it is one of the best public and private school districts in Miami-Dade county and is close to both the Falls and Dadeland Malls.  If you would rather live in a single family home, Deering Bay has those too.  They also have a small boat marina as well as one for large yachts, tennis courts, pools, gyms and a restaurant with a Sunday Brunch that is delicious!

Bimini Bay Just A Short Flight Away

Kalik & Blue Waters

One of the things I love about South Florida is how easy it is to fly to other places.  A couple of weekends ago, some friends invited my husband and me to Bimini Bay for a long weekend.  It took me longer to drive from the office to Tamiami airport than the 23 minute flight on LuxAir Charters from Tamiami to Bimini!

The crystal clear blue water, local hospitality, laid back atmosphere and Kalik beer made a three day weekend feel like a weeklong vacation.

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Boca Chita Lighthouse – Where’s JWo Answer

Boca Chita LighthouseWhat do wealth, power, death, and an elephant have in common?  They comprise part of the colorful history of  Boca Chita Key, where the Boca Chita Lighthouse is located.  Although not a true lighthouse, it is the most popular structure on the small island.  It was built by Mark Honeywell, the founder of Honeywell, Inc. and a previous owner of this once private island.  Now owned by the U.S. National Parks Service this  island in Biscayne Bay is a popular spot with boaters.

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Pier 66 Marina At Hyatt Ft. Lauderdale

Pier 66 Yachting is a huge part of the South Florida Lifestyle and the yachts at Pier 66 today were gorgeous.  One was called Milk Money…I had all sorts of fun guessing where owner made the money to buy that yacht!  Want to venture a guess?  What are some of your favorite marinas?

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Deering Bay Real Estate

view4Amazing 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.

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Ocean Reef Club – Vintage Weekend

Ocean Reef Club will be holding its 15th annual Vintage Weekend, sure to delight automobile, yacht, and plane enthusiasts, from Thursday, December 3  through Sunday, December 6.  This is only open to club members and registered guests staying at the Inn and is sure to fill up quickly.

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Miami Beach Condo For Sale – No Tricks, Just Treats

Miami Beach condo

Miami Beach condo

The updated kitchen isn’t the only thing this 2 bedroom 2 bath condo has going for it.  It is two blocks to the beach, walking distance to shopping and restaurants, has ocean and city views, a ton of closet space, on public transportation route,  and internet, cable,  hot water and air conditioning are all included in the maintenance.  The building has a marina, gym, pool, and sauna.

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