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Renee's Miami Blog April 2008 Archive

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

Modified Phase II Water Restrictions in Effect

Tuesday April 29, 2008
As of April 18, 2008, Miami Dade County is in a water shortage emergency, as declared by the South Florida Water Management District. As a result, modified Phase II water ... Read More

Swing, Batter Batter!

Sunday April 27, 2008
Spring is in the air and baseball season is here once again. In South Florida, we all have our eyes on Fredi Gonzalez and his Florida Marlins. Is it possible ... Read More

Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Opens Tomorrow

Thursday April 24, 2008
Held each year in South Beach and various locations throughout the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival brings together the creative set to view the latest ... Read More

FedEx Polo World Cup This Week on Miami Beach

Tuesday April 22, 2008
Polo players from around the world gather each April on the sands of South Beach to participate in the Polo World Cup tournament. This year's Cup takes place ... Read More

Miami Pet of the Week: Pewee

Sunday April 20, 2008
Looking to adopt a new pet? Pewee (shown to the left) is just one of many pets available for adoption from Miami Dade Animal Services this week. He's ... Read More

Sunrise Community Hot Air Balloon Race this Weekend

Thursday April 17, 2008
The annual Sunrise Community Hot Air Balloon Race takes place this weekend at Kendall's Tamiami Airport. You'll have to wake up early for the 6:30AM balloon launches on ... Read More

Top Ways to Stay Fit in Miami

Tuesday April 15, 2008
In sun-soaked Miami, where the bathing suit is a year-round wardrobe staple, staying in shape is of prime importance! Fortunately, our warm weather, sunny days and long daylight hours ... Read More

Reader Reviews: Puccini and Pasta, Pizzafiore and El Tambo Grill

Sunday April 13, 2008
We've received three new reader restaurant reviews this week! Take a look at the latest updates to our pages about: El Tambo Grill Puccini & Pasta Pizzafiore For more reader restaurant reviews, visit ... Read More

Dolphins Cheerleader Tryouts Saturday

Thursday April 10, 2008
Interested in seeing the final performance of the Miami Dolphins Cheerleader tryouts? Head over to Aventura Mall on Saturday. They'll be performing an individual talent routine and a ... Read More

Miami High School Graduation Rates Rank Poorly

Tuesday April 8, 2008
A research report recently released by the America's Promise Alliance entitled Cities in Crisis: A Special Analytic Report on High School Graduation disclosed some disturbing facts about Miami's educational system. ... Read More

Reader Reviews: Kam Wah and Fogovivo

Sunday April 6, 2008
We've received two new reader restaurant reviews this week! Take a look at the latest updates to our pages about: Kam WahFogovivo For more reader restaurant reviews, visit our Reader Reviews ... Read More

Miami Pets of the Week: Sunset, Midnight and Dawn

Thursday April 3, 2008
Looking to adopt a new pet? Sunset, Midnight and Dawn (shown to the left) are just three of many pets available for adoption from Miami Dade Animal Services this week. ... Read More

Miami Beach Parking Rates Increase

Tuesday April 1, 2008
Parking rates for Miami Beach's city-owned parking garages recently increased. The new rate scheme for most garages is: Up to 1 hour: $1 1-2 hours: $2 2-3 hours: $3 3-4 hours: $4 4-24 hours: ... Read More

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