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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.

Lokal: Great Burgers in Grove

jenniferwollmann — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:37:07 +0000

Lokal, a great burger and beer joint that specializes in food using local (get it?) produce and ingredients and features microbrews, is having their grand opening tonight from 5-7. Follow on Facebook

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.

Beaux Arts Festival This Weekend

jenniferwollmann — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:44:42 +0000

The 61 annual Beaux Arts Festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday at the main entrance to the University of Miami.

View over 250 exhibitors and take advantage of free admission to the Lowe Art Museum.

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.

Things To Do In Miami: Visit A Farmers’ Market

jenniferwollmann — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:59:36 +0000

Fresh! Keys Gate Carrots

Well, normally the weather has cooled down enough by mid-December for to thoroughly enjoy the local Farmers’ Market that pop up in the fall and last through spring. Even though temperatures are still in the 80′s, head over to one of the markets for a fun day out and a chance to purchase produce straight from the farm. Many also have great gift ideas and live plants for your garden.

Pinecrest Farmers Market

South Miami Farmers’ Market

Coconut Grove Farmers’ Market

Keys Gate Farmers’ Market

Redland Farmers’ Market

Miami Beach Farmer’s Market

Laurenzo’s Italian Market Holiday Wine Tasting

jenniferwollmann — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:43:27 +0000

: Lots of wines, people, food and fun!

For years, my dad trekked up to North Miami Beach to shop at Laurenzo’s Italian Market and I go by every time I visit my sister in Aventura. Last night hubby and I decided to make the drive to attend their annual Holiday wine tasting. I had never been to one before and am so glad we ventured out of our neighborhood for an evening out. So many wines were poured there was no way to try them all, even with a designated driver! Picked up a bunch a great food on the way out, so we will be eating wonderful Italian food this week. If you have never been to Laurenzo’s it is worth the trip. They are holding wine tastings through the holidays on Saturdays, from 1-4 p.m.