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Where to celebrate the 4th of July this year!
Despite economic recession, our country’s Independence Day in South Florida will be celebrated to the fullest extent! In 2009, the 4th of July in Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach County will bring fireworks to beaches and parks across the tri-county. Where can you catch a great display of fireworks and celebrate this year? Deerfield Beach in Broward [...]
Continue reading...Miami Volleyball Tournament to the Extreme!
24. June 2009
Two women’s volleyball events will be taking place in Miami over the next week through the fourth of July weekend. The two events will bring young girls from across the country to compete at the 2009 US Jr. Olympics Volleyball Competition, and women from all over South, Central and North America, to compete in the 2009 Pan American Cup. The [...]
Continue reading...Virginia Key Park Planned — REJECTED
19. June 2009
The talked about area planned for Virginia Key recently was rejected at the city board meeting this week. A unanimous decision based on those in the room agreed that the plan was ‘utter non-sense’, and just another tourist trap for visitors. Conservationist and protesters oppose the plan, mainly for environmental reasons. The new plan puts forward [...]
Continue reading...A New Water Park in Fort Lauderdale?
3. June 2009
A new water park in Fort Lauderdale? It could be… At a Fort Lauderdale city meeting this past Tuesday, discussion of ways to keep the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex up and running were brought about. The complex has been around since 1928, and though used year round for national and international swimming and diving competitions, the complex does not [...]
Continue reading...Memorial Day Events in South Florida
23. May 2009
Memorial Day originally began as a day for remembering those who were killed in the Civil War battle. Today it celebrates all Americans who have given their lives in battle, from the Civil War, to our current war in Iraq. There are several spots in Broward County that will be holding memorial services this weekend: Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale - Sunday [...]
Continue reading...Tours That Talk at Miami Metrozoo
19. May 2009
Buses and buses of kids on field trips are shipped over to the zoo nearly every day! Chaperons and parents try to keep kids interested, and hope that they did not forget to mention important or interesting facts about the exhibits they see. With the introduction of Tours That Talk at the Miami Metrozoo, parents and [...]
Continue reading...Fiesta, Fiesta! – Cinco de Mayo in Miami – Party Time!
5. May 2009
To be fair, the 5th of May holiday is truly a Mexican Holiday, that somehow trickled its way into American culture as a day to party. The day celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla, even though they were well outnumbered and less equipped with arms than their French army opposition. Way to go Mexico! And to note, this [...]
Continue reading...The Grove Slam! – Miami Fishing Tournament
2. May 2009
Do not miss this Miami fishing tournament May 2nd! The Grove Slam! is expected to be a hit, both on and off the shores. With sponsors like Bacardi and Miller Lite, how can you not expect a great day! The Tournament will be held today, May 2nd, with the official start at 7am. So get your [...]
Continue reading...Art of the Youth! Deering Estate Art Exhibit features Local Miami Dade Students
27. April 2009
Art galleries in Miami are not all created equal. Especially when you have the opportunity to see the art from local Miami-Dade students and the youth of your community! Starting April 15th through May 11th, Deering Estates will have a wide range of art on display, portraying the work of the students from public and private [...]
Continue reading...National Park Week Boat Rides in Key Biscayne
20. April 2009
This week is National Park Week! The week was designated by the president to honor and celebrate the parks, lands, and national monuments that we have in our country. Hundreds of special events all across the country will be taking place from April 18th through April 26th , such as Junior Park Ranger days, and other [...]
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1. July 2009
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