Ocaquatics is celebrating its 19th anniversary of teaching swimming lessons and water safety to the South Florida community. Founded in February of 1994 in Miami, Ocaquatics has since grown from doing private lessons in its clients’ homes to a year-round, state-of-the-art indoor facility at 13408 SW 131 St. in West Kendall. A second indoor facility [...]
The Fun Takes Place March 14-31, 2013 SENIOR DAY Thursday, March 21: FREE admission for Seniors 62 years of age and better with valid ID. GIRL SCOUTS DAY Wednesday, March 27, 2013: FREE admission for Girls Scouts dressed in uniform and presenting the special Girl Scout coupon available at Fairexpo.com. SUNDAY FunDays Sunday, March 17, [...]
While the Miami Heat racked up its 17th straight win on a recent Sunday, nearly 50 athletes of a different sort gathered at SPLITSVILLE Luxury Lanes and Dinner Lounge to kick off their “season” – The Challenge Season. These competitors are preparing for battle in The King Pins Challenge V, benefitting a hometown cause: the [...]
Bring your preschoolers to take the ride of their lives! Seen on the pages of favorite storybooks, in playrooms, and on the television screen, Thomas the Tank Engine is adored by little engineers everywhere. Now, Thomas is pulling into the station for a larger-than-life experience at Day Out With Thomas: The Go Go Thomas Tour [...]
The bar has been set high for Sunday, Mar. 24, when the Deering Estate Foundation hosts it’s annual island-themed seafood celebration — the Deering Seafood Festival. After being selected one of the Top 100 Events in the Southeastern USA in 2011 and 2012 and chosen one of Florida’s Top 10 Food Festivals by BizBash Media, [...]
The evening of Feb. 25, bowlers and Hurricane fans alike gathered for the 2nd Annual UM Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Bowling Tournament featuring former Miami Hurricanes athletes at Splitsville in South Miami. In addition to bowling, there was a a 50/50 Billiards Tournament and dinner, along with live and silent auction and a chance [...]
For Spring it is of course all about color and print…and black, and white, and metallic, and pastel, and ruffles, and chunky heels, etc. Almost everything seems to be in for spring, but here are some of my new favorites to try. Remember, shape and styling are extremely important this season! -The chunky heel. It [...]
When the South Miami Police Explorers needed help for one of their own, they knew just where to turn – the community they had been serving for more than 25 years. Last December, Cristopher Zambrana, 18, made a selfless decision that could have cost him the law enforcement career he so desperately wanted: He gave [...]
The recently held Annual South Miami Rotary Art Festival brought thousands of folks to Sunset Drive to look in amazement, at the artwork that was brought to town from all over the country. (See photos inside). As I watched from my favorite vantage point, Starbucks, the beautiful people parade seemed to go on and on [...]
The walls of South Miami’s distinguished Wirtz Gallery, which is inside the First National Bank of South Miami, will come alive in March with the award winning images of South Florida photographer Tom Smith, the founder of Wine News and a former University of Miami and Miami Dolphins running back. The winner of Grove House [...]
Along with the many sports that local parks have to offer, Palmetto Bay Park now is offering affordable dance lessons. Classes — including jazz, contemporary and ballet — are taught by professional dancer Vilma Borbolla who was trained by the renowned Ballet Concerto School of Miami. After many years performing with Ballet Concerto, she has [...]
World of Beer (WOB) Dadeland, a thriving beer-centric tavern boasting an extensive collection of brews from around the globe, will host its one-yea ranniversary celebration on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the bar located at 9010 S.W. 72nd Place in Miami. WHAT: World of Beer Dadeland One-Year Anniversary Celebration WHERE: 9010 S.W. 72nd Place, Miami, [...]
The Vizcayans will host their fifth annual Preservation Luncheon, fondly referred to as the “Hat Luncheon,” at the historic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S. Miami Ave., on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The al-fresco luncheon will be blossoming with stylish hats and elegant attire galore, reminiscent of fashionable daytime soirees in the formal Italianate gardens, which [...]
Mix one part moonlight and one part martini; stir in a fabulous auction and entertainment for a twist of fun; serve with delectable nibbles, drinks and sweets with a room full of friends and you get the perfect recipe for a memorable night. The members of Congregation Bet Breira Samu-El Or Olom invite the community [...]
