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Renee's Miami Blog August 2003 Archive

By Renee Chapple, About.com Guide to Miami since 2002

Virtual Schools?

Sunday August 31, 2003
Is it possible that students will be able to learn effectively without actually attending a physical school? Florida is conducting tests of taxpayer-funded "virtual schools" that allow students to ... Read More

Wise Women Weekend

Sunday August 31, 2003
On September 6th and 7th, Miami Beach will be hosting the Wise Women Weekend. It's an empowering and educational weekend of wisdom and wellness combining body, mind and spirit ... Read More

South Dade YMCA Family Fun Day

Sunday August 31, 2003
On September 14, 2003, Lexus of Kendall and Kendall Toyota are sponsoring a South Dade YMCA Family Fun Day at the new South Dade YMCA (located near the Falls). ... Read More

Do Your Part for Water Conservation

Friday August 22, 2003
Miami residents are keenly aware of the importance of water conservation. Droughts occur regularly in the dry season and everything from drinking water to landscape maintenance can be affected. There ... Read More

Ladies in Shape

Friday August 22, 2003
Ladies in Shape represents a new direction in fitness- ladies-only circuit training. With thirty minute full-body workouts, machines that are set to the right level for you and nutritional ... Read More

And the hurricane monitoring begins again...

Friday August 22, 2003
With the end of hurricane season in sight, it's easy to grow complacent. Unfortunately, a disturbance that could grow into Tropical Storm Fabian by this morning is brewing in ... Read More

Relocating to Miami

Tuesday August 19, 2003
People have many reasons for moving to Miami including the sunny skies, diverse culture and interesting employment opportunities. No matter what the reasoning behind their moves, everyone runs into ... Read More

Baby Zone Miami

Tuesday August 19, 2003
Whether you're trying to conceive or are a parent already, you're always looking for support and ideas to keep the little ones occupied. Baby Zone has its own guide ... Read More

Today in South Florida

Tuesday August 19, 2003
If you're not the type to plan outings far in advance and often find yourself looking for something to do today, this is your web page. There is a ... Read More

Miami-Dade Road Rangers

Sunday August 10, 2003
We've all been stuck on the highway with a flat tire or an empty tank. This happened to me a few months ago, and I was saved by the ... Read More

Is There Intelligent Life Out There?

Sunday August 10, 2003
MIAMIntelligence claims there is, and they've made it there mission to prove it. MIAMIntelligence offers scholarly lectures on topics from mass media to religion to gender issues. Highlighted ... Read More

Miami's Funny Man

Sunday August 10, 2003
If it's true that Everyone loves a comedian, Dave Barry must be one of the most loved people in America. His books and syndicated newspaper column are read by ... Read More

Tropical Weather Updates

Sunday August 3, 2003
In the midst of hurricane season, every Miami native keeps an eye on the sky looking for bad weather. The National Hurricane Center / Tropical Prediction Center provides a ... Read More

Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus

Friday August 1, 2003
With the discovery of a third bird and two chickens in Miami-Dade with West Nile Virus, it's reasonable to be worried about the threats of the disease. Though it's ... Read More

You Are Where You Live

Friday August 1, 2003
It may be hard to fit in if you live in Miami, but your niche may be right under your nose- your neighborhood! In this spiffy tool, neighborhoods are ... Read More

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