News Type: Local Information

Miami Country Day Walk for Cancer Update

The goal for this year’s walk  was $50,000.  As of the preliminary tally, Miami Country Day School had raised over $112,000!!! Can we say wow!  I was helping The Heidi Hewes Woman’s Cancer Association with the…

Ikea is finally in South Florida

I have been waiting for Ikea to open up in the Miami area for years.  It’s finally happening!  Ikea Sunrise will open on October 17th – so get ready!  The billboard is up! I have been…

Miami Drivers Beware

The Miami-Dade Police Department has a new campaign and are starting to give tickets for blocking intersections.  I’m sure you have seen “Don’t Block The Box” on the back of Metro buses and wondered what it…

North Miami’s MoCa – Museum of Contemporary Art

There is a place in North Miami worth making mention and it does not get enough credit or recognition,  The Museum of Contemporary Art which opened its doors in February 1996.  The structure was designed by…

South Beach Hiro’s Sushi Express

I have to admit that seeing the words “SUSHI” and “FAST FOOD” in the same sentence makes my stomach churn.  How wrong was I !! We ran into a friend that told us that he had…

Wahl Snyder’s own home recently sold in Miami Shores

And sadly – another one bites the dust – read more about demolished Wahl Snyder’s home I have to tell you about an incredible property that was recently SOLD in Miami Shores for $1,020,000.  Historians, Architects,…

Miami Shores Downtown Redevelopment Project Update

“The Miami Shores Redevelopment Project”, doesn’t that have a great sound to it?  I already announced that we have a starting date for it – you can read more about the project HERE. Now I want…

Miami Shores kids sell lemonade to fight cancer

Selling lemonade to fight cancer!  That’s what I call community spirit!  It was a beautiful and very hot day in Miami Shores and The Lemonade Kids event was a total success!  Parents and children came out…

Going to Bimini from Miami – heavenly vacation

Everyone knows Miami is a great vacation spot.  You have beaches, you have entertainment, you have great hotels and shopping, and you can’t forget dining!  But the question here is, Where do Miamians go on vacation?…

Miami Shores children sell lemonade for charity

Nothing makes us more proud than our own Miami Shores children getting involved in a community event to raise money for a local Charity.   The lemonate kids will be hosting lemonade booths around Miami Shores to…

4th of July in Miami

There’s nothing like that patriotic feeling you get every 4th of July, especially here in Miami.…..with people proudly displaying their stars and stripes in their own special way. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY from Rick & Ines Team…

Shopping in Miami

Miami in an International Mecca full of interesting visitors at all times throughout the year.  People come to Miami for many reasons, it may be business, it may be the beaches, it may be to relax,…