"Miami Beach pioneer John Collins created the canal in 1912 in order to move his avocado crops across Miami Beach since it was not connected to mainland then. Keeping with the theme of the canal's history, a class on growing and maintaining avocado trees is being taught in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden at 10 a.m. that day. City Commissioner Jorge Exposito is also presenting a proclamation commemorating 100 years of history. Attendees are encouraged to dress in period costume and arrive in canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. They are discouraged, however, to enter the canal with motorized boats. . . .The all-day family event is hosted by the Miami Design Preservation League, Collins Park Neighborhood Association, the City of Miami Beach and SOBE Arts and is taking place at The Bandshell on 2100 Washington Ave. In case of rain, the event will move ..."
Ribbon cutting event Sunday for new Miami Beach Jewish community center
MiamiHerald.com (registration)
“While, the Miami Beach JCC has been operating on the Beach for decades, this new facility will provide a home that will maximize programming in a state-of-the-art location,” the center's website announces. “I can't think of a single Jewish community ...
Animation event Saturday and Sunday in Miami, Miami Beach
MiamiHerald.com (registration)
Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, 15 animated short subjects by students and young directors will be publicly screened at the Miami Beach Cinematheque. Sexton, a former South Beach gym owner, says he became interested in animation as a youngster ...
Bond girl Olga Kurylenko goes for a stroll on Miami Beach with boyfriend Danny ...
Daily Mail
Olga Kurylenko rose to fame with the help of a series of steamy roles early in her film career. But the 32-year-old Bond girl was the picture of modesty on a trip to the beach in Florida this weekend with her boyfriend and Magic City co-star Danny Huston.
Daily Mail
McGovern's Candidacy Inspired New Wave Of Voters
KERA News
George McGovern (D-S.C.) accepts the Democratic nomination for president at the 1972 Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach, Fla. Enlarge image. Credit McGovern Family / AP. McGovern receives the Distinguished Flying Cross during World War ...
“The Jills” List $37M Miami Beach Mega Mansion
WBFS
“The Jills”, otherwise known as Coldwell Banker's Jill Eber and Jill Hertzberg, announced the listing of a $37 million mansion this week. The estate at 42 La Gorce Circle was built in 1998. It features just under 17,000 total square feet, 11 bedrooms ...
WBFS
Paula Deen getting ready for some beach time in Miami
MiamiHerald.com (registration)
Start your drooling; the South Beach Wine & Food Fest (Feb. 21-24), is right around the corner. Get a head start on your foodie ... South Beach is such a great place — the people are so darn nice. It's a busy, busy time, but I always love to find a ...
MiamiHerald.com (registration)
MOCA, PBS start artist conversations
MiamiHerald.com (registration)
In the run-up to Art Basel Miami Beach, North Miami's Museum of Contemporary Art is collaborating with WPBT-PBS 2 on Artist-to-Artist: Conversations at MOCA, featuring 16 contemporary artists, to air on Channel 2 at 6 p.m. each Sunday in November.
Explore South Beach by Bike With the New Lord Balfour Hotel
Melodika.net (press release)
Simply pick up or drop off your bike at over 100 self-service stations located throughout Miami Beach. Start your trip from the hotel on a path with the sparkling blue Atlantic on one side and the lively sights and sounds of the city on the other. When ...
Scientists warn of rising sea levels in Fla.
CBS News
This week, higher than normal tides flooded Miami's South Beach, swamping streets, people and businesses. "It has been like a high tide coming in," said one person,"but there's no explanation, it hasn't really been raining." Top scientists say in the ...
Young visiting musicians perform with Yo-Yo Ma and Michael Tilson Thomas
Examiner.com
They had come to the NWS campus on Miami Beach to participate in rehearsals, coaching sessions and master classes, but Tilson Thomas was so impressed he invited them to play in the weekend concerts. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, FL ...
Examiner.com
Judge to Lebron James' Mom: Use a Private Jet!
Gossip Extra
The ”recommendation” from Circuit Court Judge Ellen Leesfield came after Gloria James missed two mediation sessions in the case brought against her by a Fontainebleau Miami Beach valet who claims she assaulted him while she waited for her car at the ...
Gossip Extra
McGovern: He Never Sold His Soul
Truthdig
When the 1972 Democratic convention, the first and last open political convention in American history, took place in July at the Miami Beach Convention Center, I was being sullenly dragged to New Mexico for our family vacation. Our Nimrod popup camper ...
Photographs from Miami Beach Arts Trust Stepping Out for the Arts ...
By flavorofmiami
Miami Beach Arts Trust Stepping Out for the Arts Luncheon at Hyatt Regency Miami on Thursday, October 18, 2012. Stepping Out for the Arts Luncheon benefited the Miami Beach Arts Trust (a 501(c)3 charity) in partnership with the Arts ...
Soul Of Miami
Booming Boutique Business Meets in Miami Beach
It's no surprise to anyone that the boutique and lifestyle segments of the hotel industry are doing well. And based on strong operating performance in the sector , ...
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FBI — Robbery of Chase Bank Branch in Miami Beach
The FBI is releasing photographs from a bank robbery that took place today, October 17, 2012, at approximately 8:50 a.m. at the Chase Bank branch located at ...
www.fbi.gov/.../robbery-of-chase-bank-branch-in-miami-beac...
The FBI is releasing photographs from a bank robbery that took place today, October 17, 2012, at approximately 8:50 a.m. at the Chase Bank branch located at ...
www.fbi.gov/.../robbery-of-chase-bank-branch-in-miami-beac...
Kim Kardashian | Northeast 120th Road | North Miami Beach
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are driving their North Miami Beach neighbors crazy and hurting the real estate market.
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Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are driving their North Miami Beach neighbors crazy and hurting the real estate market.
therealdeal.com/.../kim-and-kourtney-kardashian-annoy-north...
South Beach Wine & Food Festival tickets on sale Monday - Local 10
South Beach Wine & Food Festival. MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -. General ticket sales for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival start at midnight on Monday. The festival ...
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South Beach Tow....
Anyone else watch this???.... I know it's scripted.... but it's funny as hell..... Kar azay South ...
www.lipstickalley.com/f46/south-beach-tow-442817-new/
Most Awesome ROOFTOP restaurant/pool/view in SOBE/Miami Beach ...
I don't know if I'm looking for the impossible... but my wonderful 19 year old brother in law is in town and I would love to take him to a fun rooftop restaurant with a ...
www.yelp.com/.../miami-beach-most-awesome-rooftop-restaur...
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