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Renee's Miami Blog September 2008 Archive

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

Miami on a Budget

Tuesday September 30, 2008
Everything is getting more expensive these days. As utility bills, grocery costs and prices at the pump rise, many of us seek out free and low cost entertainment options ... Read More

Get Ready for Halloween in Miami!

Sunday September 28, 2008
Even though the leaves are not changing color, there are still plenty of activities for all ages to help bring fall to Miami. Whether you’re looking for hayrides or Halloween ... Read More

Ride a Camel at Miami MetroZoo

Thursday September 25, 2008
Miami MetroZoo now offers camel rides to members of the general public! Humpy's Camel Rides is open from 11AM-4PM in the Children's Zoo. Rides on Mango, Charlie and ... Read More

Reader Reviews: San Marco Italian Restaurant and Marcelino Pan y Vino

Tuesday September 23, 2008
We've received two new reader restaurant reviews this week! Take a look at the latest updates to our pages about: San Marco Italian Restaurant Marcelino Pan y Vino For more reader restaurant ... Read More

Herald Reporter Cozy with Carvalho?

Sunday September 21, 2008
This morning CNN's Reliable Sources highlighted an investigation by the Miami Herald into allegations of improper conduct between one of its reporters and Alberto Carvalho, the incoming superintendent of Miami-Dade ... Read More

Shopping at CocoWalk

Thursday September 18, 2008
CocoWalk, Coconut Grove's open-air shopping mall, is a fantastic place to shop, eat and enjoy a uniquely Miami shopping experience. CocoWalk features specialty stores, a movie theater, nightclubs and several ... Read More

Lab Puppies for Adoption

Tuesday September 16, 2008
Gus from MiamiBeach411.com recently dropped me a note and asked me to help find a home for the labrador puppies pictured at right. These cute abandoned pups were taken ... Read More

Text Messages for Metrorail and Metromover Delays

Sunday September 14, 2008
Miami-Dade Transit recently launched a new service offering riders the ability to receive text message alerts of transit problems. This service will automatically notify you of service disruptions in ... Read More

Free Trees this Weekend!

Thursday September 11, 2008
The Community Forestry Project will be providing Miami-Dade County residents with two free trees this weekend. All residents who own property in the county are eligible to receive ... Read More

Dig the Beach Volleyball Championship on Miami Beach this Weekend

Tuesday September 9, 2008
The Dig the Beach Volleyball series championship round comes to Miami Beach this weekend. This event is the culmination of a summer-long series of volleyball tournaments throughout Florida and ... Read More

Hurricane Ike Headed for the Florida Keys?

Sunday September 7, 2008
Hurricane Watch Issued from Key Largo to Key WestAccording to Sunday's National Hurricane Center forecast, there is a strong chance that the Florida Keys will experience hurricane- or tropical storm-force ... Read More

Miami Pet of the Week: Strongheart

Thursday September 4, 2008
Looking to adopt a new pet? Strongheart (shown to the left) is just one of many pets available for adoption from Miami Dade Animal Services this week. He's ... Read More

Voter Registration Deadline Looms

Tuesday September 2, 2008
Have you registered to vote? This year's election, pitting Barack Obama against John McCain for the presidency, is a close race that promises a nail-biting finish. In Miami, ... Read More

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