Whether you are looking for a handyman, CPA, contractor, insurance or other referral to help keep your property in tip top shape and your taxes even better, refer to the Service Providers section of my Yellow Pages. If you have someone to recommend please let me know!
There is so much more than service providers in these pages, however. Need to know about marinas in the area? You will find a list of them here. How about pet-friendly places to visit or other pet related specialties? Visit Pet Pages. Golf Courses? Activities to do when friends and family come to visit (you know they will…you are lucky enough to live in the place where people come to vacation!)? All of that information and more are contained within these Yellow Pages.
Miami is starting to develop a strong art presence with several museums, galleries, and cultural event nights. Many of the museums and other art/cultural organizations offer free events. Using Culture Shock, students 13-22 can by tickets to many cultural events for $5. For those 62 and older, there is the Golden Ticket. So there is no excuse…get out there and immerse yourself !
Museums
Miami Museum Month usually takes place in May. Many museums offer special events, discounted membership, or free admission.
Frost Art Museum admission is free
Miami Art Museum second Saturday’s of each month are free from 1-4
Miami Children’s Museum third Friday’s of each month are free from 3-9
Museum of the Americas second Friday’s of each month are free from 6:30-10
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) last Friday of each month free Jazz concert
Wolfsonian Fridays after 6:00 p.m. free
Art
In addition to all of the art you can find at the museums and various art galleries around town, you will often spot art in various spots you visit, since Miami has a very active Art in Public Places program.
ArtSouth second Saturday’s of each month are free
Coconut Grove Arts Festival takes place each February over President’s Day weekend
Fairchild Tropical Gardens first Wednesday of each month from June-November & several days in August are free
South Miami Art Festival takes place the last weekend in February, free
South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
Music
Alliance Francais South Florida live Jazz third Wednesday each month, 7 p.m
Coral Gables Congregational Church
New World Symphony free concerts projected on 7,000 square foot wall
South Florida Bluegrass Association
Free Cultural Events
In addition to the freebies mentioned above, there are several “art walks” in various communities depending on the day of the week.
Coconut Grove Art Walk first Saturday of each month
Coral Gables Gallery Night first Friday of every month
Miami Beach Art Walk second Saturday of each month
Viernes Culturales last Friday of each month
Wynwood Art Walk second Saturday of each month
Additional Resources
There are several areas in South Florida that are pet friendly. Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, South Miami, are the main ones. In addition, there are parks and beaches specifically for dogs, doggy day cares, and places that offer yappy hour. Although it may sound like it is mostly dog friendly, don’t be surprised to see people walking their Iguanas, birds, and other exotics. This is South Florida, after all!
Dog Beaches
Hobie Beach, which is on the South side of Virginia Key on the Rickenbacker Causeway. Open everday, free.
Hollywood Beach, between Pershing and Custer Streets. Open 3-7pm, Friday-Sunday only. Cost $30 for 6 months for residents, $60 for non-residents, or $5/day, $10/weekend.
Fort Lauderdale Canine Beach, at State Road A1A north of Sunrise Blvd., Open 5-9 pm, Friday-Sunday only. $30 for annual permit for residents, $45 for non-residents, $7/weekend.
Dog Parks
These parks allow for off-leash play
Belle Isle Park – Belle Isle, Miami Beach
Blanche Park – Coconut Grove
Flamingo Park – Miami Beach
James Arthur Smith Park – Homestead
Kennedy Park – Coconut Grove
Bone Zone at Senator Gwen Margolis Park – Sunny Isles
Perrine Wayside Dog Park – Palmetto Bay
Pinetree Bark Park – Miami Beach
South Pointe Park – Miami Beach First Street and Washington near Smith and Wollensky Restaurant
West Kendall District Dog Park – Hammocks
These are dog friendly, but they must be on a leash
Need a plumber, handyman, or architect? I have used the individuals below on my own
home or they have come highly recommended from friends and customers sources.
Accountant/CPA
Carol Alexander: 305-233-7760
Carlos Castellon: 305-447-8555
Air Conditioning
AC Masters 305-661-5111
Appliance Repair
Casey Appliance: 305 253-1060
JC appliance repair. 305-971-2282
Scott-Appliance Wizard: 305- 232-7455
Appraiser
Nick: 305-261-1695
ERC Appraisers and Assoc., Inc: 305-559-9408
Architect
JAS Group: 305-596-2290
Zubillaga Design: 305-443-6160
Bathtub/Tile Refinishing
America Bathtub & Tile Refinishing Corp.: 305-752-3222
Vicente Valdivierso 305-970-7689
Carpenter/Cabinet Maker
Kiargret Woodwork: 305-751-6505
Carpet/Rug Cleaner
Bakers Rug: 305-232-3368
Bob Ellis-Carpet Savers: 305-285-0030
Wright Carpet Cleaners: 305-253-1750
Pro-Clean (furniture too) : 305 251 1194
Computer Repair
Preemo: Ivan 305-218-2000; [email protected]
Contractor
William Bucciero: 305-667-3599; [email protected]
Matt Kern: 305-546-5142; [email protected]
Columbus Construction: Tom Nellen – 305-322-6033
Hampton’s Solutions: 786-255-1352; hamptonssolutions.com
Stan Bulbin Contractors: 305-662-5638
Hollub Homes: 305-665-4275
LD3 Hurricane and Construction Services: 305-234-2460; www.ld3construction.com
Walter Weaver: 305- 275-7439
Dog Training
TheHarvardofDogTraining.com: 305-223-5291
Drywall/Plasterer
786-234-1073
Electrician
Electricorp 305-525-6301
Ring Electric Inc. 305-300-3932
Henry Rodriguez: 305-218-7878
Estate Sales
Jane Barellier: 786-216-8851
Rita Diaz: 305-323-9322
Estate/Tax Attorney
Dan Heller: 305-448-4144
Roxana Nasco: 305-858-2615
Eviction Attorney
Ernesto de la Fe: (786) 285-8550; [email protected]; www.delafe.com
Flooring
Christine Salokar/CHS Properties: 305-733-8453
Furniture Refinishing
Moran Refinishers: 305-261-2919
Gardener/Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping
PJ’s Landscaping: 786-581-9153
Handyman
Arturo Guerico: 305-300-3397
Luis Flores: 305-979-2045
Mario Sanchez (licensed and insured): 786 246-1845
Odalys-Handy Divas: 305-799-0461; [email protected]
Home Inspections
Allied Building Inspections: 205-234-7377 (also do 4 point and Wind Mitigation)
William Bucciero: 305-667-3599; [email protected]
Immigration Attorney
Elina Santana cell 305-401-2123 or office 305-267-1669
Impact Resistant Windows and Doors
R & S Companies: Jim DeLang: 305-256-6666 ext 204; [email protected]
Insurance
Insource: 305-389-4199
Macpherson Insurance Agency – Alvaro Murillo: 305-669-5288
Insurance Inspections (4 Point and Wind Mitigation)
My Florida Home Inspections: 305-746-8125
Don Meyler Inspections: 954-600-8880
Interior Designer
Camila Albornoz: 305-793-7752; http://marinaalbornoz.com
Adriana Hoyos: 305.572.9052; http://www.adrianahoyos.com/
Lauren Mayer: 305-322-8298
Landscape Architect/Companies
Al Mitrani Landscaping: 305.951.0589; [email protected]
Deena Bell Llewellyn, ASLA -Bell + Aqüi Landscape Architecture, LLC: 305-774-9662
Top Cut Landscaping, 305-970-1150
Mortgage Brokers
Consumers Financial 1-800-340-5465, [email protected], www.MyHomeGoals.com
Movers/Moving and Storage
George Lima: 305 261 3030
Small Time Movers: 786.234.4645; [email protected]
Tom’s Moving and Storage: 305-480-0561
Tempo Limited Moving (specialize in art moving and storage): http://www.TempoLimited.com
Pest Control
Allied Pest Control: 305-234-6574
Plumber
G n G Plumbing: 305-775-8748
Gobie Plumbing: 305-235-3523
William Bucciero: 305-667-3599; [email protected]
Pool Companies/ Service
Gables Pool: 305-220-3350
Dolphin Pool Service: 305-264-6412
Tuttle Pool: 305-252-0016
Pool Fence
Baby Guard: 305-821-0448
Property Tax Adjuster
Ken Bloom: 305-371-6800
Public Adjuster
Joseph Sabbagh: 305-788-4528
Espy Wilson: 305-764-5823; [email protected]
Rain Gutters
Arion: (305) 251-1279
Real Estate Attorney
Capua Law Firm, PA: Marisa Capua- 305-439-5668 [email protected]
Neal Litman: 305-441-9000
Roofer
Isaacs Roofing: 305-778-8803
RTI: 305-274-2933
Ward Roofing: 305-233-6316
Septic Tanks
Chapman Septic: 305-661-0628
Jason Septic:786-218-9941
Staging
Lauren Mayer: 305-322-8298
Marisa -Showhomes: 305-582-4403
Title Companies
EWM Title: Mary Bramley 305-960-3044
Greenwich Title: 305-667-2983
Perdigon Title: 305-728-8181
Tree Service
Abraham Tree Service 305 826 9276
Santiago – South Dade Solutions, Inc.: 305-260-4565
Upholsterer
Artistic Upholstery: 305-260-4500
Window Treatments
Joe Gebara – J. Edison Interiors, Inc. : work-305.491.3678; cell- 786.317.0757
South Florida is a boater’s paradise. Whether you prefer to sail or motor boat, the ocean, Intracoastal, or Bay, boater’s are bound to find plenty to do. Be warned, Biscayne Bay has many flats that can pop up literally out of the blue, so read your charts to avoid running aground and damaging our fragile sea grass. Here is a partial list of both public and private marinas in Miami-Dade County.
North Miami Dade Marinas
Mystic Point Marina
Turnberry Isle Marina up to 180 feet
Waterways Marina up to 120′
Sunny Isles Marina
Bill Bird Marina at Haulover Park up to 90 feet
Pelican Harbor Marina up to 50 feet
Sunset Harbor Marina up to 150 feet
Miami Beach, Key Biscayne and Coconut Grove Marinas
Miami Beach Marina up to 250 feet
Rickenbacker Marina up to 100 feet and dry dockage
Crandon Park Marina up to 80 feet
Grove Isle Marina
Coral Reef Yacht Club
Monty’s Marina up to 70 feet
Grove Key Marina dry storage up to 40 feet
South Miami-Dade Marinas
Cocoplum Yacht Club
Matheson Park Marina up to 50 feet
Deering Bay Yacht Club
Black Point Marina up to 55 feet.
Homestead Bayfront Marina up to 50′
throughout US