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Renee's Miami Blog December 2005 Archive

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

Top 8 Ways to Save Energy

Sunday December 25, 2005
With energy costs spiraling out of control, we're becoming more conscious of our household energy use. Those of us in Miami are especially vulnerable to the rising costs of running ... Read More

Reflections on a Miami Christmas

Sunday December 25, 2005
Christmas in Miami. To many Northerners, this is an oxymoron. We have no snow, no reason to cuddle up in front of a fire, and no Christmas tree farms. We ... Read More

Santa's Enchanted Forest

Sunday December 25, 2005
It is difficult to feel the Christmas season approaching in Miami. Between the long days, warm spring-like temperatures and lack of snow, it is sometimes impossible to get in the ... Read More

Restaurant Review: Sergio's Family Restaurant

Sunday December 18, 2005
Sergio's offers some of the best Cuban food this side of the Florida Straits! Originally founded as a sandwich stand on SW 40th Street, Sergio's now boasts four locations ... Read More

Try a Miami-Dade Parks Winter Break Camp While School's Out

Sunday December 18, 2005
Winter break is just around the corner. Chances are there's a Miami-Dade Parks winter break camp in your neighborhood. Programs run December 19-30 and include general, nature, performing arts and ... Read More

How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Miami

Sunday December 18, 2005
We all know what a hassle it can be to pay a traffic ticket in Miami-Dade County. Previously, if you received a citation, you needed to either mail a check ... Read More

New Year's Eve 2006, Miami

Sunday December 11, 2005
With the Christmas rush, don't forget that New Year's Eve sneaks up on you after the holidays. Cross one more to-do off your list by making reservations at one of ... Read More

Relocating to Miami

Sunday December 11, 2005
Planning a move to South Florida? This article will help you through the finer points of making Miami your home including finding a place to live, obtaining transportation and getting ... Read More

Coral Gables, The City Beautiful

Sunday December 11, 2005
Just south of downtown Miami lies beautiful Coral Gables, or simply "The Gables" as it's known to natives. This planned section of town is an oasis of quiet stately ... Read More

How to Get a Marriage License in Miami

Sunday December 4, 2005
If you're starting to think about that spring wedding, one of the less fun steps is getting a marriage license. The license must be given to the person officiating the ... Read More

Top 8 Miami Christmas Gifts

Sunday December 4, 2005
Not sure what to get those last few people on your Christmas gift list? Here are a few ideas for true native Miamians. They will also help warm our cold ... Read More

Relocating to Miami

Sunday December 4, 2005
In a recent forum posting, Monica wrote: "My husband got a job in Miami. We live in Central Florida. We will be movind down as soon as I find a ... Read More

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