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A Four-Legged Celebrity in West Kendall?
That’s right. The recent box-office hit ‘Marley & Me’ star is currently residing in a quiet community in West Kendall, and is full of zest and energy like the Marley in the movie! Rhett, a Labrador Retriever, starred as Marley when he was a puppy for several of the scenes in the film. One of Rhett’s [...]
Continue reading...More Changes to the I-95 Northbound Miami Commute
12. February 2009
As if the express lane confusion was not enough, the city has decided to make yet another change to the I-95 northbound commute in Miami. Ranking as one of the worst places to drive in America during rush hour, commuters can only hope these changes will bring more good than harm. Nine traffic lights have been [...]
Continue reading...ING Miami Marathon Weekend – Run for the Homeless
20. January 2009
Get your running shoes ready and join Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida as they host the Florida Tropical 5K to benefit the Community Partnership for Homeless. The best part about this race? The view! Enjoy running along the waterways on MacArthur Causeway, as you experience a 5K race with the best scenery imaginable. And [...]
Continue reading...Winter Miami Spice – A Tasteful Way to explore Miami!
18. January 2009
Explore Miami these next few weeks by adventuring out to various restaurants across the city! The event, Winter Miami Spice, encourages an exploration of tastes by providing a special three-course meal at an affordable price at a variety of fine dining establishments throughout Miami. Participating restaurants will have a separate “Miami Spice” menu, featuring a variety [...]
Continue reading...Celebrate Jewish History Month at the Jewish Museum of Florida
17. January 2009
Celebrate history and come join the Jewish Museum of Florida in Miami Beach for this years one day Mini Jewish Film Festival! Whether you are celebrating Jewish History Month, or just a movie fanatic, you are sure to enjoy the three short films that will be featured on this day. These showcased films portray a bit of [...]
Continue reading...Special Olympics Torch Welcomed in Miami Beach
16. January 2009
The beginning of this week Miami had the honor of being a part of the Special Olympics Torch’s World Tour. The torch has traveled through many countries, and still has scheduled stops in New York City, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. In D.C. the torch will be a part of the Presidential Inaugural Parade. The Olympic torch came onto the [...]
Continue reading...Art Deco Weekend 2009 – Down Argentine Way
14. January 2009
Emerge yourself into Argentinean culture this year at the Art Deco Weekend this month, and take a stroll down Argentine Way. You will feel as though you are actually in Buenos Aires, Argentina, without ever leaving Miami Beach! This years Art Deco features an Argentinean-themed festival, with live music, dancers, and vendors, offering a taste of [...]
Continue reading...Historic Hialeah – City Hopes to Save Hialeah Park
7. January 2009
Hialeah Park, once known as one of the most beautiful race parks in the nation in the early 1900’s, now sits in shambles, unused with rusted seating and shatter glass scattered through the stands. This historic park, to the city of Hialeah, represents the historical importance that the city once had with the entire nation [...]
Continue reading...Gators vs Sooners in the 2009 BCS National Championship
6. January 2009
The Sooners will certainly appreciate playing in Miami this week, with temperatures in their hometown in Oklahoma recording at 25 degrees Fahrenheit, feeling like an actual 16 degrees with wind chill factored in. Will they feel out of their element? Or will they be all the more comfortable in the warm Miami weather? Only time will tell who will take the [...]
Continue reading...FPL Customer Refund – An amazing .72 cents per customer!
27. December 2008
Florida Power and Light customers will be receiving a small, very small, refund within the next few months. The refund will amount to less than $1 per customer, with a total cost to FPL of about $6 million once the refund has been spread to every qualifying customer. For FPL, it seems like a significant [...]
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13. February 2009
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