News Type: Local Information

Cultural Idiosyncrasies

  Being in Metropolitan Miami we deal with a lot of foreign nationals sellers.  Yes you read correctly, a lot of our listings are absentee owners from other countries that either bought vacation homes or investment…

The Vagabond Embraces Positive Change for Miami

I just finished reading the Biscayne Boulevard Times’ article on The Vagabond Hotel in Miami’s Upper East Side and all kinds of thoughts started racing through my head.  Can you tell me why in a world…

Florida Insider’s Guide to good Hotel Deals

Did you know that as a Florida resident you can get incredible hotel deals this Summer? I felt like a kid in a candy store while reading Jane Wooldridge’s article in The Miami Herald: Why go…

Hurricane Season is here…..again

  Did you know that a lot of people would not even consider Miami as their place of residence because of hurricanes?   I guess we take it for granted that we are used to the preparations,…

Best of Miami 2008

Last year I wrote about Miami’s HOT list according to the Miami Herald. This year I’m sharing The Best of Miami according to The Miami New Times. (I guarantee you will find it a lot more…

Burritos Grill Cafe – New and improved

If you never ate at Burritos Grill in North Miami, you missed awesome authentic Mexican Food.  The owners Mario and Karina Manzanero are not only gracious hosts, but really nice and down to earth people. Their…

Miami Shores Summer Camps – 2008

It is that time of the year again to tell you about Miami Summer Camps. We received a couple of phone calls last month asking why our article wasnt up and the truth is that most…

Miami Shores Marshmallow Drop

This year’s Marshmallow Drop in Miami Shores was a bit overcast but it didn’t hold anyone back. The kids had a blast and the community spirit was everywhere. The Miami Shores Marshmallow Drop consists of a…

Miami Shores Unity Day 2008

Miami Shores had its annual Unity Day celebration yesterday, March 1, 2008 and we had a blast. To think that this event gets bigger and better every year and the community spirit is truly amazing. Unity…

Food and Wine Festival in South Beach

I was at my son’s baseball game yesterday and a friend that worked at the Delano for many years came up to me and said, “Did you see what the Today Show is doing for the…

Bay Harbor Islands Happenings

It’s not always about Bay Harbor Islands Real Estate…..we would like to keep you up to date with what’s happening in Bay Harbor Islands – Upcomming events: March 6th – Trips for Seniors on The Go…

Surfside Happenings

Because it is not always about Surfside Real Estate – we wanted to keep you up to the minute with what’s going on in Surfside. Surfside upcoming events: February 17 – Winter 5K run February 21…

Miami Shores Mayors Task Force – a private group

I attended a Miami Shores Mayor’s Community Task Force meeting yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised. I confess that after living in Miami Shores for over 25 years, I had no idea who made up the…

Captain Jim’s Seafood Restaurant and Market

Who said you have to go to the Miami River to eat fresh fish? Captain Jim’s Seafood Market is located in North Miami at 12950 W. Dixie Highway. I will be the first one to admit…

St. Rose of Lima Carnival 2008 – Miami Shores

THIS IS A REAL ESTATE BLOG If you are looking for real estate in and around The Saint Rose of Lima Carnival, you are in the right place.  We’re talking Miami Shores homes, Biscayne Park homes…