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Agricultural and Cattle Show provides a treat for all ages

Agricultural and Cattle Show provides a treat for all ages

Two youngsters, shown here getting acquainted with a friendly cow, were part of more than 60,000 visitors to the three-day Miami International Agricultural and Cattle Show, Apr. 12-14, at Tropical Park. Miami-Dade Commissioner Javier Souto has led the annual effort to boost public awareness of the county’s livestock industry while providing a down-on-the-farm delight for [...]

This Dog’s for You!-Beowulf

This Dog’s for You!-Beowulf

Say hello to Beowulf, a young Doberman Pinscher mix. Beowulf has been at our shelter for a couple of years. He is a beautiful dog with an elegant and sleek appearance. However, his timid nature doesn’t always make a good first impression. He would be best suited for someone who can see beyond that and [...]

Echo Aventura hosted Over The Top Launch

Echo Aventura hosted Over The Top Launch

Property Markets Group (PMG) recently hosted an unbelievable exclusive VIP event for the launch of their new development Echo. Located on 5 acres of waterfront land, the future residential site was transformed into the real estate event of the year. Sponsors for the evening included Hublot, Lamborghini Prestige Imports and Haute Living Magazine. Upon entering [...]

The Continental Group co-sponsors Aventura GO GREEN Expo & Symposium

The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, is co-sponsoring the 2013 Aventura GO GREEN Expo & Symposium in conjunction with the City of Aventura on Thursday, April 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will take place at the City of Aventura Government Center located at 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, [...]

Cañas Tennis Summer Camp returns to Turnberry Isle June 10

This summer, turn off the video games and send juniors to the elite Cañas Tennis Summer Camp at the Turnberry Isle Yacht Club Tennis Center for a sporty experience of a lifetime. Cañas Tennis, which is based at the legendary 300-acre Turnberry Isle Miami resort, is providing children and teens ages 4-8 and 8-18 with [...]

Pinecrest goes to Washington

Village Councilmember James McDonald, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Mayor Cindy Lerner get a look at their favorite hometown newspaper during a recent visit to the congresswoman’s Washington D.C. office. McDonald and Mayor Lerner were in the nation’s capitol last week to attend the National League of Cities’ conference. While there, they also met with members [...]

Summer 2013 Come & Experience the Best Summer Camp Adventures in Miami Beach

Want to try something new and exciting this summer? Miami Beach camps offer an unforgettable way to spend your summer. We offer camps that create everlasting memories while meeting the needs and interest of children of all ages and abilities. All day summer camps begin Monday, June 10th through Friday, August 2nd. All facilities will [...]

2nd Annual Underground Miami Fundraising Event to benefit Fertile Earth Foundation

On Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM, Fertile Earth Foundation (FEF), a Florida based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, best known for its composting and waste reduction initiatives, will host their 2nd Annual “Underground Miami” fundraising event along with The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce to benefit the organization. Fresh off their success [...]

City of Aventura Celebrates 16 years as Tree City USA

The National Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Aventura “Tree City USA” for the 16th consecutive year. To celebrate this honor and to celebrate Arbor Day, the City will be holding its annual Arbor Day Ceremony on Friday, April 26th, 10 a.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center located at 3385 NE [...]

Introduction to Referral Institute Miami

Introduction to Referral Institute Miami

First of all, thank you for taking the time to read this column. This column will be about how to increase sales in your business, whether you are a business owner or a business professional such as a Realtor, Mortgage professional etc. Whether you own your company or not, you are in business for yourself. [...]

Upcoming Events: May 2013

BINGO 3:00 – 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 SIB GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 18070 COLLINS AVENUE Come sit with friends and neighbors and test your luck at bingo. Win gift cards or cash prizes. Participation is $2 per person but call ahead to 305.792.1706 to reserve your seat. MT. SINAI LECTURE SERIES 10:00 AM [...]

Celebrating the ’60s style at Temple Judea fundraiser

Celebrating the ’60s style at Temple Judea fundraiser

Some 275 people dressed in ’60s attire attended Temple Judea in Coral Gables’ annual fundraiser and 65th anniversary celebration called “Peace, Love & Party” on Apr. 13. The Pillar of Judah Honoree was longtime Temple Judea member Stuart Z. Grossman of Grossman and Roth in Coral Gables. The event raised $60,000 in proceeds for Temple [...]

Read at Joanna’s Marketplace

Read at Joanna’s Marketplace

Frank Maye, was having lunch the other day at Joanna's and he happened upon our roving photographer, the South Miami News.

The 2nd Annual Billy Shockett Memorial Golf Tournament set for Friday, May 17

The 2nd Annual Billy Shockett Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Normandy Shores Golf Tournament to benefit the Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Program Youth Golf Clinics. Billy Shockett’s legacy is honored by the program’s mission: “Teaching lifelessons and skills to underprivileged children of Miami Beach.” The Billy [...]