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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]