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Pinecrest Gardens – Answer to Last Week's Where's J Wo?

Pinecrest Gardens, the site of the old Parrot Jungle on Red Road in the Village of Pinecrest, is more than a beautiful tropical garden.  It could also be considered the Village’s downtown.  Since the Village’s borders are US 1, Red Road, 136 Street and 88 Street, there weren’t many areas to create a Village Center when the Village first incorporated in 1996.  Today, Pinecrest Gardens hosts a weekly farmer’s market, a jazz series, classical concerts, art exhibits, plays, a horticultural series, movie nights, food tastings, and so much more.  Couple it with the Village Community Center and the Library and it is definitely the place to hang out in Pinecrest.

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Pinecrest Gardens – Answer to Last Week’s Where’s J Wo?

Pinecrest Gardens, the site of the old Parrot Jungle on Red Road in the Village of Pinecrest, is more than a beautiful tropical garden.  It could also be considered the Village’s downtown.  Since the Village’s borders are US 1, Red Road, 136 Street and 88 Street, there weren’t many areas to create a Village Center when the Village first incorporated in 1996.  Today, Pinecrest Gardens hosts a weekly farmer’s market, a jazz series, classical concerts, art exhibits, plays, a horticultural series, movie nights, food tastings, and so much more.  Couple it with the Village Community Center and the Library and it is definitely the place to hang out in Pinecrest.

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Beautiful Morning on the Bay, Thanks to Shake-A-Leg!

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 for my 11:30 showing.  I can’t wait to go back.

If you have heard about  Shake-A-Leg, you are aware of the great work they do helping people with disabilities enjoy sailing and other water activities.  What you may not know is that they also  rent kayaks, sailboats, motorboats, and paddle boards to the general public;  are a fantastic venue for corporate events;   and offer sailing lessons, after school activities and summer camps

I highly recommend you  go visit Shake-A-Leg and feel any stress melt away as soon as your paddle hits the water.  It is a great way to spend a couple of hours, the whole morning, or afternoon, appreciating this organization and the beautiful place we are lucky enough to call home.

 

 

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Miami Spice Is Back – Two Months of Great Restaurants

Miami Spice is worth staying in, or visiting, Miami during the hot months of August and September.  In addition to the daily lunch and dinner specials offered at many of  our best restaurants, some of the participants are offering happy hour specials.

There are so many participating restaurants this year, it is going to be hard to choose.  If you live here, be adventurous and try a new restaurant, maybe even outside of your immediate neighborhood.  If you are visiting, try Pubbelly and Barceloneta Bistro on Miami Beach; Atrio,  Zuma and db Bistro Moderne in Downtown/Brickell; Ortanique and Graziano’s in the Gables; and one of my absolute favorites, Two Chefs in Pinecrest.  Their desert souffles alone are worth the visit.

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Tomorrow Is Fee-Free Day At Deering Estate

If you have never been to the Deering Estate, or if it has been a while since your last visit, take advantage of tomorrow’s free admittance to get acquainted or re-acquainted with this beautiful historic estate.   Enjoy a variety of activities and programs, stroll through the house and grounds, and visit the Artist Village and see their works of art in progress.  As you leave the Deering Estate, stroll down to the people’s dock and enjoy the wildlife.

Deering Estate Taken From People's Dock

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School's Out For Summer! Now What? Part Two

Last week’s list of things to do in Miami in Summer focused on outdoor activities.  Today I will list indoor activities to keep yourself, children and out-of-town guests entertained during the hot, humid, and sometimes rainy, months of summer.

The Museum of Contemporary Art has a variety of exhibits and films throughout the summer.  They also have a free Teen Summer Studio for budding young artists, but you need to apply soon.  Classes start July 30.

The Cosford Cinema at UM with the exception of Quill: The Life Of A Guide Dog and Otter 501, most movies are geared to young adults and adults.

The Bass Museum of Art has a variety of summer camps, evening concerts, family days, and workshops for 7-12 year olds in addition to their regular art exhibits.

The Miami Children’s Museum has a Summer Games series of exhibits and events, the latter of which vary day by day.  Thanks to a venture with Target, the third Friday of every month is free from 3-9 pm.

The Miami-Dade Public Library has a variety of activities from reading competitions for all ages to story time for toddlers and activities for teens.

Visit the International Game Fish Association’s Museum they also offer summer camps for 7-13 year-olds.  If you are a Bank of America/Merrill Lynch customer, you can get in for free on the first full weekend of each month by showing a debit/credit card and your picture ID.

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School’s Out For Summer! Now What? Part Two

Last week’s list of things to do in Miami in Summer focused on outdoor activities.  Today I will list indoor activities to keep yourself, children and out-of-town guests entertained during the hot, humid, and sometimes rainy, months of summer.

The Museum of Contemporary Art has a variety of exhibits and films throughout the summer.  They also have a free Teen Summer Studio for budding young artists, but you need to apply soon.  Classes start July 30.

The Cosford Cinema at UM with the exception of Quill: The Life Of A Guide Dog and Otter 501, most movies are geared to young adults and adults.

The Bass Museum of Art has a variety of summer camps, evening concerts, family days, and workshops for 7-12 year olds in addition to their regular art exhibits.

The Miami Children’s Museum has a Summer Games series of exhibits and events, the latter of which vary day by day.  Thanks to a venture with Target, the third Friday of every month is free from 3-9 pm.

The Miami-Dade Public Library has a variety of activities from reading competitions for all ages to story time for toddlers and activities for teens.

Visit the International Game Fish Association’s Museum they also offer summer camps for 7-13 year-olds.  If you are a Bank of America/Merrill Lynch customer, you can get in for free on the first full weekend of each month by showing a debit/credit card and your picture ID.

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Happy Father's Day

 

Okay whether you are a son/daughter that postponed getting dad a gift or  a dad who wants to get his own gift, here are some fun ones.

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Miami Heat Tickets

Deep Sea Fishing

Exotic car ride or rental from I-95 Exotics

Exotic race car driving

Mixed Martial Arts Fighting at Bank Atlantic Center

Xtreme Indoor Carting

 

Food and Drink

Lokal beer and burger tasting

High Steaks BBQ

or the ultimate steak meal at Prime 112

 

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Florida Life Things To Do

Happy Father’s Day

 

Okay whether you are a son/daughter that postponed getting dad a gift or  a dad who wants to get his own gift, here are some fun ones.

Activities

Miami Heat Tickets

Deep Sea Fishing

Exotic car ride or rental from I-95 Exotics

Exotic race car driving

Mixed Martial Arts Fighting at Bank Atlantic Center

Xtreme Indoor Carting

 

Food and Drink

Lokal beer and burger tasting

High Steaks BBQ

or the ultimate steak meal at Prime 112

 

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School's Out For Summer! Now What?

Most schools in Miami Dade County have been out for over a week.  Now that cleaning out book bags, desks and drawers of last year’s school stuff is done and sleeping in and laying around the pool is becoming old hat, what is there to do in the hot, humid Miami summer?  Lots!

Aside from the obvious of visiting beaches and Matheson Hammock, there are lots of activities offered for children of all ages.  Since it is still early in the summer, I am focusing on outdoor activities first.

Pinecrest Gardens has a Splash and Play, Petting Zoo and fish feeding pond.

Miami Dade Parks Eco-Adventures offers kayaking, canoeing, bike riding, and snorkeling at a many different parks.  They also offer a wide variety of summer camps throughout the summer.

Amelia Earhart Park has a wakeboarding/waterskiing facility as well as a the Bill Graham Farm Village with livestock and all sorts of activities revolving around farm life.

If you have a favorite outdoor summer activity, please share it in the comments section.

Indoor summer activities will be featured in a later post.