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Renee's Miami Blog December 2004 Archive

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

What's Hot for New Year's Eve

Wednesday December 29, 2004
In a town where celebrity's everything, here's where to find the beautiful people on New Year's Eve. If star-chasing's not your thing, there's plenty else offered here, too. ... Read More

How to Design a Pool and Find a Builder

Wednesday December 29, 2004
Ahhh, the Miami weather is finally perfect and you've just pocketed your Christmas bonus. When you start thinking of home improvements that can alter your lifestyle and add value ... Read More

Fast Miami Facts

Wednesday December 29, 2004
How many people live and work in Miami? How many passengers pass through the airport each year? How much trade passes through Miami on the way to Latin America? The ... Read More

The Palm

Sunday December 26, 2004
The Palm offers everything a good steakhouse should: deliciously tender cuts of meat, filling sides, wonderful, fresh salads and dressings (the bleu cheese is to die for!), and desserts that ... Read More

White Christmases Becoming Rarer

Sunday December 26, 2004
Once again, Miami is ahead of its time! It seems that for the entire country, people are seeing less chance of a white Christmas than even 10-15 years ago. ... Read More

Waterfront Walking Tour

Sunday December 26, 2004
Now that the cooler weather is here and outdoor activities are calling, Miami's waterfront area is ripe for visiting. The mall is beautiful, but come see what else is ... Read More

Reflections on a Miami Christmas

Friday December 17, 2004
I admit, my first year in Miami, Christmas was hard. Where was the snow and jingle bells? Over the years, I worked very hard to bring some of ... Read More

Santa Clause is Latino!!

Friday December 17, 2004
In this short story, writer Mayra L. Dole remembers her ninez cubana as she she recognizes that, as long as we have a little llamita of hope inside, Santa will ... Read More

MIA Grows Again

Thursday December 16, 2004
According to statistics recently released by the county, Miami International Airport is still growing. MIA saw an increase in passenger traffic of 2.4 percent this year along with a ... Read More

Pets in Miami

Monday December 6, 2004
Miami residents love their pets. Many of Miami's residents have four legs, fur or feathers. Miami's culture is extremely pet-friendly and you'll see animal companions almost everywhere you go. ... Read More

Miami MetroZoo

Monday December 6, 2004
With the cooler weather, this is a perfect time to see the outdoor sights Miami has to offer. Miami MetroZoo is fast becoming one of the best zoos in ... Read More

Jobs in Miami

Monday December 6, 2004
Miami may have one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, but it's not impossible to find a job. Let your About Guide to Miami help you get your ... Read More

Charitable Giving in Miami

Wednesday December 1, 2004
There are a variety of charities and institutions here to fill our needs, whether it is an educational need, a cultural need, a medical need or something more off the ... Read More

The Hurricane Season that Wouldn't Die

Wednesday December 1, 2004
Ready for this? Believe it or not, on the last day of this hurricane season that we're all ready to say goodbye to, one last parting shot comes. ... Read More

Miami / Miami Beach, FL Events Calendar

Wednesday December 1, 2004
Find out what's happening for Christmas this month! If you want to see a Christmas show or an amusement park, check here first to see what's running.

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