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March 31st, 2008 by keith f
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Florida Marlins’ Opening Day is today versus the New York Mets. The Marlins will try to build on a disappointing 07 season where they finished fifth in the NL East, 10 games below .500 and also traded away 2 of their best players, left handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis and superstar 3rd baseman Miguel Cabrera. Leading the 08 squad will be infielders Dan Uggla and Hanley Ramirez. Ramirez was the 2006 Rookie of the Year, so this team has talent but is very young. They have also added long time MLB vet Luis Gonzalez.
This is definitely a rebuilding year. The Marlins will get to take a look at their players of the future and begin to build around shortstop superstar in the making Ramirez. On a brighter note, the Marlins have a new stadium for 2011 to look forward to breaking in, instead of dwelling on possibly finishing last in the majors in attendance for the third straight season. However, a definite last-place tag in the National League East division awaits the baby-booming Marlins for 2008.
Well, there’s always South Beach.
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March 26th, 2008 by jamie a
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Forbes.com has just named Miami the along with four other Florida cities in the top ten!
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is to be congratulated, as they’ve been working hard to minimize harmful emissions, controlling spillage and runoff, and monitoring land use and transportation. Even though the population has been steadily on the rise, Miami has stepped up to the challenge of maintaining its sunshiny splendor.
Congratulations, Miami! You’ve given us more wonderful reasons to visit for a fabulous vacation.
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February 21st, 2008 by keith f
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The Miami Dolphins will have a whole new look for the 2008-2009 season as wholesale changes have been made from the front office, to the coaching staff, to most recently a slew of players, some longtime Dolphins, being released.. Most recently 12 year vet and Pro Bowler Zach Thomas was let go. Some of the water boys may have received their pink slip as well. A few months back, owner Wayne Huzienga decided to make the leap and bring in Bill Parcells to lead the football operations of his beloved Dolphins.
Parcells has been known to “clean house” and that has been no different with the Dolphins. They have a new GM in Jeff Ireland, a new coach in Tony Sporano, a new offensive coordinator in Dan Hennings and the on the field Dolphins will have a whole new look come next season. It may take a while for all the new changes to take effect but we know for certain it will only get better as last year’s Dolphins win total was a grand total of one. You also never know with the Tuna as he is very good at turning things around in a hurry.
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February 11th, 2008 by jamie a
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Perhaps Miami is an unlikely candidate to be on the cutting edge of the modern art scene, but The New York Times reports that the city shows that there’s art in its heart.
In the article the cultural mecca is explored, from the Art Basel Miami Beach festival to the Arsenal Mall, the nation’s first contemporary art shopping mall. Mr. Riley, the director of the Miami Art Museum says, “The Miami art scene is somewhere between young adulthood and late adolescence. It’s no longer a kid, but it’s still happy-go-lucky and trying to figure out what it wants to do with its future.”
There’s now over 70 galleries in the city, nestled in the Art Deco architecture, bringing the city to the edge of the glamorous contemporary art scene. There’s a complete guide to these galleries in the conclusion of the article, along with listings of design stores and places to party.
If you’d like to see the scene in slideshow format, check out also by The New York Times.
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January 25th, 2008 by jamie a
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TripAdvisor.com named Miami as one of the “Top Ten Saucy Beach Scenes.” Ranked at #3, Miami is known for being a great beach hangout during the day with its warm temperatures, but also offers a happening nightlife scene once the sun goes down.
For complete listings of the top hotels, attractions, and restaurants, check out TripAdvisor’s helpful Miami page for planning your own vacation to Florida.
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January 23rd, 2008 by jamie a
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The Los Angeles Times recently published an article that praises the Everglades as a national treasure. Entitled “Still Waters Run Deep in Florida’s Everglades,” the article follows the journey of reporter Thomas Swick as he discovers all the hidden treasures of the national park.
From mangrove to alligator, Thomas sees it all. He learns that the Everglades are the best place to watch the stars, take a walk on a winter’s night, and watch little green anoles scutter around in the underbrush. He meets Maureen, a Flamingo district interpreter who says, “It’s a gift to live this close. There are days when I drive home after work, change my clothes, and come back in the evening.”
After reading this article, you’ll be ready to experience this natural wonder for yourself. Our Go Miami Card offers a tour of the Everglades, which includes 6 hours of time in the park, including an air boat ride and a trip to the Wildlife Refuge.
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January 17th, 2008 by keith f
The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater reopened in October to rave reviews. The 2,600 seat theater went through a multi-million dollar transformation which combines rich history with the flair of Miami Beach.
The theater has an all star lineup showcasing the biggest names in entertainment. It’s located at 1700 Washington Ave adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center, amongst a host of hotels in the heart of South Beach.
Upcoming concerts include everyone from the Go-Go’s, Kathy Griffin, Marilyn Manson and the Wu Tang Clan to Manheim Steamroller and Kenny G.
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January 7th, 2008 by susan j
Winter in Miami
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Now that the excitement of New Year’s Eve has died down, it’s time to think about planning a fabulous vacation to welcome in 2008. Late last year, The New York Times compiled a list of .
Laos and Lisbon top the list, but Miami’s Mid-Beach and South Beach come in at a very respectable #5 and 6. In addition to it’s world famous beaches, South Beach also boasts attractions like the Bass Museum of Art and the Jewish Museum of Florida.
So, what are you waiting for? With winter temperatures hovering in the 70’s and 80’s, now is the perfect time to visit Miami!
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January 2nd, 2008 by keith f
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MIA has opened a brand new and much needed terminal. The new structure known as South Terminal adds 1.7 million square feet to the “Gateway of the America’s”. The terminal supports 19 airlines servicing 72 cities and 28 countries. Opening soon inside the state of the art building will be 39 restaurants, retail and duty free shops.
The new Federal Inspection Service Area will be able to process international passengers at the incredible rate of 2,000 per hour (!). A new bus terminal exclusively for cruise and tour passengers is also slated to open soon. It also features striking architecture with tall glass walls and eye-catching, South Florida-themed artwork. The terminal will handle about 25% of MIA’s 32 million passengers annually.
August 29th was officially the terminal’s first flight but on November 30th, the airport hosted a grand opening for a bout 500 elected officials, airport executives, community leaders and members of the public. Governor Jeb Bush was on hand as well as Bill Talbert, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, who served as the master of ceremonies.
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December 19th, 2007 by susan j
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According to a recent , changes are in store for next year that could make flying easier and more enjoyable. For instance, JetBlue began testing in-flight email this year and other airlines are expected to follow suit in 2008. New developments in security screening technology will (hopefully) streamline the security process. And several major airports will expand, meaning (presumably) less crowding and more amenities.
What do you think of these new developments? Will flying become easier in 2008 or will these trends create additional complications? Leave a comment and let us know!
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