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Renee's Miami Blog October 2006 Archive

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

Trick or Treat Miami, 2006

Sunday October 29, 2006
The autumn season is in our hearts, if not in a chill wind. Even though the leaves are not changing color, there are still plenty of activities for all ages ... Read More

Water Park at MetroZoo?

Sunday October 29, 2006
From the Miami-Dade government website: "On November 7th, Miami-Dade voters will be asked whether there should be further development on county-owned property adjacent to Miami Metrozoo. Watch a video clip for ... Read More

Voting in Miami-Dade County

Sunday October 29, 2006
We all know the importance of voting. After all, our state decided the 2000 Presidential election. Are you registered to perform your most basic civil duty? If not, we'll walk ... Read More

2007 South Beach Wine and Food Festival

Sunday October 22, 2006
The South Beach Wine and Food Festival is an epicurean delight that visits our fair city annually in February. This year's festival has a number of events planned that are ... Read More

Miami Weekend Vacations

Sunday October 22, 2006
We all need to get away. With today's fast-paced lifestyle, it's often difficult to get out of town for a traditional lengthy vacation. We're often reduced to trying to cram ... Read More

Miami for Singles

Sunday October 22, 2006
Miami's a city full of single men and women looking to make connections. How does our city compare against other metropolitan areas in terms of a singles-friendly environment? ... Read More

South Florida Emergency Doctors

Sunday October 15, 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

Best South Florida Italian Dining

Sunday October 15, 2006
Miami has an abundance of restaurants, many of which have authentic Latin flair. If you are looking for something different, Miami is also home to many choices in excellent Italian ... Read More

Miami Zoo

Sunday October 15, 2006
Miami MetroZoo is fast becoming one of the best zoos in the nation. Its climate allows it to keep a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia and Africa like ... Read More

Miami Halloween, 2006

Sunday October 8, 2006
The autumn season is in our hearts, if not in a chill wind. Even though the leaves are not changing color, there are still plenty of activities for all ages ... Read More

Register to Vote in Miami

Sunday October 8, 2006
We all know the importance of voting. After all, our state decided the 2000 Presidential election. Are you registered to perform your most basic civil duty? If not, we'll walk ... Read More

Getting Married in Miami

Sunday October 8, 2006
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

The Rise and Fall of Rep. Mark Foley

Friday October 6, 2006
On Friday, 29 September, Rep. Mark Foley (R-FL) abruptly resigned in the wake of e-mails and instant messaging sessions that revealed inappropriate conversation with male minors. This article provides a ... Read More

Cuban Coffee Primer

Sunday October 1, 2006
While many of us are comfortable walking into a Starbucks and ordering a venti non-fat half-caf hazelnut latte, the Cuban coffee drinks popular in Miami may still be intimidating. Here ... Read More

Miami Gift Ideas

Sunday October 1, 2006
Looking for an interesting Miami-themed gift? Here are a few ideas for true native Miamians. They will also help warm our cold friends up north- they will welcome the touch ... Read More

Catch a Glimpse of Miami on a Webcam

Sunday October 1, 2006
When you think of Miami, images of white beaches, palm trees and art deco buildings come to mind. If you're not lucky enough to live here, you can still enjoy ... Read More

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