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Renee's Miami Blog April 2006 Archive

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

McDonalds Air & Sea Show 2006

Sunday April 30, 2006
Port Everglades will once again host the McDonald’s Air and Sea Show as part of Fleet Week 2006. This annual celebration of our nation’s military draws thousands of tourists from ... Read More

History of the Freedom Tower

Sunday April 30, 2006
If you live in Miami, you no doubt know the Freedom Tower’s silhouette. It is a distinctive part of our skyline. Its rich history and symbolism have now been preserved ... Read More

Top Places to Shop in Miami

Sunday April 30, 2006
Miami's well known for fabulous shopping experiences! In this article, we take a look at the ten best places to splurge, save a few bucks or just window shop.

What is Art Deco?

Sunday April 23, 2006
When I arrived in Miami, the term art deco was something of a mystery to me. Of course, it had something to do with buildings in bright pastel colors... Miami ... Read More

Miami Hospitals Top Nation in Care

Sunday April 23, 2006
The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, part of The University of Miami's School of Medicine, was recently recognized by The U.S. News and World Report as a leader in the eye ... Read More

Miami Real Estate Analysis

Sunday April 23, 2006
In a recent forum posting, ALEXHERE wrote: "What’s happening in Miami? It’s a question that is asked over and over again. Sellers want to know; and buyers want to know. We’re ... Read More

Florida Sex Offenders Database

Saturday April 22, 2006
Recent legislation requires the state of Florida to make information available to the public on persons convicted of sex crimes living in our communities. Sex offenders are required to register ... Read More

Miami Weather and Climate FAQ

Thursday April 20, 2006
What's the weather like in Miami? How hot does it get? How cold are our winters? Has it ever snowed in Miami? How often do hurricanes ... Read More

Famous Miami Residents

Sunday April 16, 2006
Being at the center of a cultural, fashion and music mecca, Miami attracts many of the rich, famous and beautiful to live on its sunny shores. I've heard it said ... Read More

Miami Urgent Care Centers

Sunday April 16, 2006
It’s seven o’clock in the evening on a Friday night and you feel like your head is going to explode. You’re achy, feverish and nauseous, and you know you’re doctor ... Read More

Reader Poll: Miami Beach Hotels

Sunday April 9, 2006

Key Biscayne

Sunday April 9, 2006
Key Biscayne was discovered in 1513 by Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon. He named it “the Cape of Florida,” a small island bursting with plants and aminals. Because the island ... Read More

Surviving the Everglades, Dave Barry Style

Sunday April 9, 2006
Dave Barry's most recent Herald column was a reprint of his classic piece on the Florida Everglades. If you've never seen it before, it's a must-read, especially if you've ... Read More

Top Miami Restaurants

Sunday April 9, 2006
Miami's well known for it's ethnic diversity and the dining choices in our fair city reflect that multiculturalism. From fine steaks to greasy hamburgers to authentic Cuban specialties, you'll find ... Read More

New Blog Software

Sunday April 9, 2006
The About Miami site recently switched to new blog management software. One of the great new features now available is the ability for you to comment on blog entries. ... Read More

Top Ten Miami Attractions

Sunday April 2, 2006
Miami's full of great tourist destinations for visitors and residents alike! This list presents ten great tourist destinations in our region ranging from the dolphins at the Miami Seaquarium to ... Read More

2007 ING Miami Marathon

Sunday April 2, 2006
If you're still working on that New Year's Resolution, you might want to consider registering for next year's ING Miami Marathon. The race is scheduled for January 28, 2007 ... Read More

Starting a Business in Miami

Sunday April 2, 2006
If you're tired of the rat race and ready to hang out your own shingle, Miami-Dade county offers excellent opportunities for new and expanding businesses. Miami's a tourism hotbed -- ... Read More

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