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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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Things To Do In Miami: Fairchild’s Ramble Starts Tomorrow

Known as South Florida’s garden party, the 71st Annual Fairchild Ramble is this weekend.

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Things To Do In Miami: Fairchild's Ramble Starts Tomorrow

Known as South Florida’s garden party, the 71st Annual Fairchild Ramble is this weekend.

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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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Florida Life Marinas, Yacht Clubs and other Boating Information Things To Do Where's JWo?

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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Bike Ride Over A Chinese Bridge – Where’s JWo Answer

Chinese Bridge At Deering Estate
Chinese Bridge At Deering Estate

Look closely at the bridge.  Recognize any of it from the “Where’s JWo” picture posted last Sunday?

Part of the Deering Estate, the Chinese Bridge was constructed in 1918 by Charles Deering to cross Cutler Creek.  He chose the Chinese theme to remind him of his travels through Asia when he was a Navy Officer.

This is a great pathway to walk, bike or jog as the main portion of it is closed to traffic.  If you start on 152 Avenue, ride all the way down through native rock Pinelands and end at the People’s Dock for a great a peak at the nature that abounds in South Florida.

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Bike Ride Over A Chinese Bridge – Where's JWo Answer

Chinese Bridge At Deering Estate
Chinese Bridge At Deering Estate

Look closely at the bridge.  Recognize any of it from the “Where’s JWo” picture posted last Sunday?

Part of the Deering Estate, the Chinese Bridge was constructed in 1918 by Charles Deering to cross Cutler Creek.  He chose the Chinese theme to remind him of his travels through Asia when he was a Navy Officer.

This is a great pathway to walk, bike or jog as the main portion of it is closed to traffic.  If you start on 152 Avenue, ride all the way down through native rock Pinelands and end at the People’s Dock for a great a peak at the nature that abounds in South Florida.

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Where’s JWo?

Recognize this picture?  Where am I and what do you know about the location?  If you don’t know, stay tuned for the answer in a future blog.IMG_0645

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Where's JWo?

Recognize this picture?  Where am I and what do you know about the location?  If you don’t know, stay tuned for the answer in a future blog.IMG_0645

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10 Things I Love About Aventura

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. Location:  Close to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami,(and their respective airports and ports) and just a jump to the beach
  5. Boating
  6. Don Soffer exercise trail- this 3 mile loop is perfect for running, walking the pets, or taking an evening stroll
  7. The Farimont Turnberry Golf and Country Club – in addition to having a world class spa and golf course, the restaurants are also amazing.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.