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Greynolds Park Love-In Today

The Greynolds Love-In offers a 1960s flashback celebration in Miami's Greynolds Park featuring period music, clothing and memorabilia. It takes place today from 11AM-6PM at Greynolds Park (17530 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach).

For more information, see the Greynolds Love-In Website.
Sunday May 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Reader Reviews: San Telmo, Tantra, Santo and more!

We've received five new reader restaurant reviews this week! Take a look at the latest updates to our pages about: For more reader restaurant reviews, visit our Reader Reviews section. Also, be sure to take a look at our Guide Reviews.
Thursday May 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Hunting and Fishing in South Florida

Are you an outdoor enthusiast? If you're interested in hunting and fishing in Florida, it's important to ensure that you're following the laws and regulations concerning sporting licenses and seasons. Here are the basics you need to know:
Tuesday May 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Florida Homestead Exemption and Property Tax Reforms

In a January 2008 ballot measure, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment that introduced several changes to our state's property tax system. The four changes may affect the amount of tax you owe:
  • Increased Homestead Exemption: If you're currently receiving a $25,000 homestead exemption on your property taxes, you will automatically be upgraded to a $50,000 exemption this year. If you are a homeowner and do not currently receive the exemption, you may file your application in person along with a $15 late fee, through mid-September.
  • Save Our Homes Portability Cap: You may now trasfer up to $500,000 of your property tax cap to a new home when you move. To take advantage of this benefit, you must file a Homestead Exemption and Portability Application.
  • Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption: If you're required to file a Tangible Personal Property Tax Return, you're entitled to a $25,000 exemption on business equipment.
  • Non-Homestead Cap: Beginning next year, those properties not eligible for a homestead exemption may apply to receive a 10% cap on property tax increases.
Sunday May 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Reader Reviews: Cafe Con Leche and Fogovivo

We've received two new reader restaurant reviews this week! Take a look at the latest updates to our pages about: For more reader restaurant reviews, visit our Reader Reviews section. Also, be sure to take a look at our Guide Reviews.
Thursday May 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Miami Pet of the Week: Ocean Breeze

Looking to adopt a new pet? Ocean Breeze (shown to the left) is just one of many pets available for adoption from Miami Dade Animal Services this week. He's a one-year old domestic shorthair. Here's what the Animal Services caretakers have to say about him:

"Ocean Breeze has the most adorable squeaky purr and loves attention. He wants to be your social secretary, but beware: "he dosn t tipe varry well." If you give Ocean Breeze lots of kitty activities like scratching posts, cat toys and things to climb on, he might just stay off your computer keyboard when you're trying to work. But don't count it. Ocean Breeze loves attention on his own terms and he loves brushing. He's beautiful, affectionate, funny, chatty and just looking for a like-minded human to share his life with."

Learn more about adopting a pet in Miami.

Image courtesy Miami Dade Animal Services
Tuesday May 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Moving to Miami from London

In a recent forum posting, RSC28 wrote:

"I am very seriously looking at moving to USA from London with my family, my wife and 5 yr old son and 3 yr old daughter!

Miami area seems right for us, being Londoners we do require the facilities of big city life, but want to be outside the city knowing it's there if we need. So I need some guidance on the right town for us. Obviously good schools are important, my children are in private schooling over here and I would consider the same.

Together with good schools, we would like a nice community, in a safe area preferably not too far from the ocean and hopefully with suitable property. We would need 4 - 5 beds, good living space and at least 2 bathrooms. There are lots of towns on the website, but it's a bit of a shot in the dark at the moment! I appreciate that I need to visit the area shortly, but any help and ideas would be greatly appreciated. if you have any pointers as to Green Cards and employment that would be good too!"

Interested in joining the discussion? Do you think a move from London to Miami is a good one? Visit the forum today!
Sunday May 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Fogovivo Churrascaria Review

We've received a new reader restaurant review this week! Take a look at the latest updates to our pages about: For more reader restaurant reviews, visit our Reader Reviews section. Also, be sure to take a look at our Guide Reviews.
Thursday May 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Modified Phase II Water Restrictions in Effect

As of April 18, 2008, Miami Dade County is in a water shortage emergency, as declared by the South Florida Water Management District. As a result, modified Phase II water restrictions are now in effect. What does this mean for the average homeowner? Let’s take a look at the practical effect of these restrictions on our lives.

Read the full article: Modified Phase II Water Restrictions in Effect
Tuesday April 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Swing, Batter Batter!

Spring is in the air and baseball season is here once again. In South Florida, we all have our eyes on Fredi Gonzalez and his Florida Marlins. Is it possible that we’ll revisit the glory years of The Fish when they brought the World Series titles home to Miami in 1997 and 2003?

Here’s some interesting reading for Marlins fans out there: Image courtesy Greater Miami Convention and Visitors' Bureau
Sunday April 27, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

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