I love the Sunset Harbor area of Miami Beach.  It is a non-touristy part of Miami Beach, right before you get on the Venetian Causeway.  I have been going there for years, when it was just a bunch of auto repair warehouses with a great Italian restaurant, Sardinia.  Then came Scott Robins with his […]

A friend invited me to go on a kayak ride in the Grove today and I eagerly agreed –any excuse to get out on the water!  We rented kayaks from Shake-A-Leg;  paddled around the islands; got in a decent workout while catching up, enjoying nature and the Miami skyline; and made it back in time […]

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!

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

What 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. […]

What 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. […]

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?

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 […]