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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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Florida Life Things To Do Where's JWo?

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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Coconut Grove Freebies Neighborhood News Things To Do

Coconut Grove Art Festival is This Weekend

Festival 2011 Poster by Guy Harvey
Festival 2011 Poster by Guy Harvey

The Coconut Grove Art Festival takes place this weekend.  In addition to seeing some fun, different art, it is a great time to stroll the streets, taste food, and bump into friends.

I love this year’s poster!

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Florida Life Freebies Things To Do Where's JWo?

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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Florida Life Freebies Things To Do Where's JWo?

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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Free Things To Do Tonight

So many of my friends complain that Miami is an expensive town.  Like any city I know, it can be but there are also a ton of things that you can do for free or near free.

Here are some things to do tonight to get your weekend started:

  • Viernes Culturales – this event takes place the last Friday of every month in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami.  In addition to an art walk, there is live music, domino competitions, and latin dancing lessons.
  • Visit the Wolfsonian – Free admission on Friday nights from 6-9 pm
  • Take a picnic to the park at the New World Center on Miami Beach, watch the large screen and see what everyone is talking about.

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Neighborhood News Pinecrest Things To Do

Arts Festival At Pinecrest Gardens

The 7th Annual Pinecrest Gardens Fine Arts Festival will take place this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Take a stroll through the beautiful gardens while viewing a variety of artwork from nationally recognized artists.  There will also be food and music.

Attending this event counts as one the New Year Resolutions for South Floridians!

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Florida Life Things To Do

New Year’s Resolutions For South Floridians

Okay, I know every year we make resolutions only to break them or not live up to them, but these are pretty easy and will help you get better acquainted or reacquainted with your own back yard.

  1. Get in shape!  This is South Florida, where the heat, beach, water activities and year-round outdoor lifestyle make this easy to do.   Gables Fitness has bootcamps, which take place in the beautiful outdoors, in Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne and Bayfront Park.  They also have personal training classes for men and women.  I started about a month and a half ago at the Pinecrest location and am having a great time while I am getting in shape.
  2. Visit one of our museums.  Many of the Miami museums have free events.  The Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science will take more than one visit to explore.  It has over 200 exhibits plus an IMAX theater.  The Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale is currently exhibiting the works of Norman Rockwell (through February 7, 2010)
  3. Go on one of the art walks.  In Miami:  Calle Ocho, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Design District, Miami Beach, Wynwood all have art walks on different days of the week.  Broward County has a twice yearly walk.
  4. Take a historical tour with Paul George.
  5. Volunteer at one of the many one-day volunteer activities such as Hands-On-Miami, Habitat For Humanity, Biscayne Bay Cleanup (Baynanza).
  6. Attend a performance at one of our many venues.
  7. Go to the horse races.
  8. Visit the Miami-Metro Zoo, Lion Country Safari, Butterfly Garden.
  9. Take a bike ride in the Everglades and/or Oleta State Park and/or Markham Park.
  10. Go to one of our local Farmer’s Markets, which are open through April, to purchase fresh local produce.
  11. Tour the Redland.
  12. Take a canoe or kayak ride.  Most of the State Parks have hourly rentals and tours.
  13. Go to a full moon outdoor concert.
  14. If you are remodeling or landscaping, include energy efficient and sustainable products and go native with your landscaping.

If you have completed any of these resolutions recently (2009), please add your comments and feedback on this post.  Do you have a resolution you would like to add to the list?

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Florida Life Things To Do

New Year's Resolutions For South Floridians

Okay, I know every year we make resolutions only to break them or not live up to them, but these are pretty easy and will help you get better acquainted or reacquainted with your own back yard.

  1. Get in shape!  This is South Florida, where the heat, beach, water activities and year-round outdoor lifestyle make this easy to do.   Gables Fitness has bootcamps, which take place in the beautiful outdoors, in Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne and Bayfront Park.  They also have personal training classes for men and women.  I started about a month and a half ago at the Pinecrest location and am having a great time while I am getting in shape.
  2. Visit one of our museums.  Many of the Miami museums have free events.  The Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science will take more than one visit to explore.  It has over 200 exhibits plus an IMAX theater.  The Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale is currently exhibiting the works of Norman Rockwell (through February 7, 2010)
  3. Go on one of the art walks.  In Miami:  Calle Ocho, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Design District, Miami Beach, Wynwood all have art walks on different days of the week.  Broward County has a twice yearly walk.
  4. Take a historical tour with Paul George.
  5. Volunteer at one of the many one-day volunteer activities such as Hands-On-Miami, Habitat For Humanity, Biscayne Bay Cleanup (Baynanza).
  6. Attend a performance at one of our many venues.
  7. Go to the horse races.
  8. Visit the Miami-Metro Zoo, Lion Country Safari, Butterfly Garden.
  9. Take a bike ride in the Everglades and/or Oleta State Park and/or Markham Park.
  10. Go to one of our local Farmer’s Markets, which are open through April, to purchase fresh local produce.
  11. Tour the Redland.
  12. Take a canoe or kayak ride.  Most of the State Parks have hourly rentals and tours.
  13. Go to a full moon outdoor concert.
  14. If you are remodeling or landscaping, include energy efficient and sustainable products and go native with your landscaping.

If you have completed any of these resolutions recently (2009), please add your comments and feedback on this post.  Do you have a resolution you would like to add to the list?

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Florida Life Neighborhood News Pinecrest Things To Do

Pinecrest Farmer’s Market Is Full of Color

farmers marketThe Pinecrest Farmer’s Market at Pinecrest Gardens has been open every  Sunday since December and I finally got by this weekend.  It is open every Sunday from 9-2 p.m. through April, and I plan on being a regular.  In addition to the fresh fruit and vegetables that are grown locally, there are food vendors with everything from conch to tropical ice cream, herb and vegetable plants for the home gardener, spices, and green products to clean your home or make it more energy efficient.  My favorite part was the burst of color all around me.  I know where I will be shopping for my produce for the next several months.